George E. Primeau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cohoes NY, George E. Primeau Sr., 62, passed away Saturday July 23rd surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the son of the late Frederick and Mae (Normandin) Primeau of Cohoes. George was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Sheila (Oliver). His sons Dwayne (Kelly) Primeau, George Primeau Jr. and Joseph (Amanda) Primeau. His cherished grandsons Danny, Ryan, Derek, Frederick, Cayden, Cameron and Connor; and his brother Joseph Primeau and predeceased by his sister Mary Mae (Lewis) Primeau. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. George was the former Mayor of the City of Cohoes and owner of Primeau's Autobody. He served on the Cohoes Common Council as third ward alderman for 13 years. Those who knew George, known his undeniable love for family, friends and the City of Cohoes. George enjoyed coaching his sons baseball teams, playing bass with his band mates of BackBeat, his annual family trip to Sylvan Beach, playing cards with his dear friends Pat Thibodeau, Jim and Donna Fedoreshenko and spending time with lifelong friend Norm Ouimet. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 26th from 4-8pm at Holy Trinity Parish (122 Vliet Blvd) Cohoes. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 9am at Holy Trinity Parish, burial will follow at St. Joseph's of Waterford. Donations in memory of George can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or American Lung Association

George E. Primeau

August 31, 1953 - July 23, 2016