John P. Welsh

November 23, 1954 - May 12, 2016

Latham NY, John P. Welsh, age 61 passed away at St. Peter's Hospice Inn on Thursday May 12, 2016 follow a courageous battle with cancer. John is survived by his loving wife, Lisa and his adored poodle, Mindy Marie. John's family includes brothers, David (Elaine), Jimmy (deceased), Tom (Susan), Donald (Nancy). John's other cherished family members include sister-in-law Catherine (Lee) Farrigan, brother in-law Scott (Alison) Zullo, sister in-law Ginny (William Zullo Jr, deceased) aunt Ann Hamilton and cousin Beverly Karpiak and several nieces and nephews . John was also predeceased by his beloved parents in-law Bill and Cindy Zullo. Born to loving parents David & Alice Welsh (deceased), John grew up in Latham. John was employed by Golub Corporation at the Voorheesville warehouse for 39 years. John developed his love for cars while working with his friend Donny Keilen of Keilen's auto body. John had a lifelong love of motor cycles and muscle cars. His favorite season was summer and his favorite events each year were Americade and the Lake George Antique car show. John thoroughly enjoyed all of the do it your self-projects at home and most of all puttering in his garage. John lovingly shared his time and talents with family and friends. Lisa wishes to thank all of the doctors and staff at St. Peters Hospital Cancer Care Center including Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neurology and all the nurses and techs who gave John such compassionate care while at SPH. Friends and family may call at the Marra Funeral Home, 246 Remsen St., Cohoes on Monday May 16, 2016 from 4 -7 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday May 17 at 9 am from Holy Trinity Church, Vliet St., Cohoes. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s cemetery, Waterford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Hospital Cancer Care Center at 310 South Manning Blvd. Albany NY, 12208.