J. Henry Giroux

November 4, 1935 - September 15, 2017

Brunswick NY, J. Henry Giroux, of Brunswick passed away Friday, September 15th into the loving arms of his late wife Nancy (Couchot) Giroux who passed away on September 2, 2011. Henry was the son of the late Eugene Giroux and Donalda (Lussier) Giroux. Henry was born and educated in Cohoes, St. Joseph Academy and Keveny Memorial Academy Class of 1954. Served in the US Navy being aboard the USS McNair DD679 for two years and then at the Naval Justice School for two years, both in Newport, RI, holding the rank of 2nd class Petty Officer. Henry was employed at the firm of Tri City Rentals for 38 years, retiring in 1995. He was a lifetime member of The Colonie Elks Lodge #2192. Henry is survived by his brother Joseph (Barbara) Giroux of Brunswick, Leo (Helene) Giroux of St. Johns, Quebec, Georgette (Al) Larkin and Yvette McMahon, both of Brunswick. He is also survived by his sister in law Rosemary (Mike) Zandri of Cohoes, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services, Tuesday 9/19 at 9am, at St. Michaels Church in Cohoes where a mass of Christian burial will be held. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waterford, NY. There will be no viewing per his request. Henry's body has been entrusted to Marra Funeral Home in Cohoes, NY.