Obituary of Carl D. Berglund Sr.

CARL D. BERGLUND SR. Loudonville- Carl D. Berglund Sr., 80, a 57 year resident of Loudonville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 28, 2007 in the comfort of his home. Born in Jersey Shore, Pa. on August 1, 1927, he was the son of the late John David and Julia Elida (Lunberg) Berglund. It was on December 9, 1950 that Carl was joined in marriage to the former Beatrice VanSlyke; the two have shared a blessed union of 57 years prior to his passing. He served his country in the US Army from 1945-1947. Carl was a Life member of the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Dept. He also served as their 1st Assistant Chief, and also was a member of the Schenectady Rotary Club. He was employed in the position of Production Manager, for the Tobin Packing Co. in Albany from 1945-1981, he then took the same position for the John J. Morrell Co. for 8 years, eventually retiring in 1989. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife Beatrice, include his daughter: Kristina (Kevin) Lewis of Wynantskill and his son; Carl Berglund Jr. of Loudonville as well as his 2 cherished grandchildren Patrick & Ashley Lewis, and his sister; Mary Cunliffe of West Springfield Ma. and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Carls wishes there will be no visitation. A celebration of Carls life will be held on Saturday January 5 at 1:00 pm at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville. Fr. Michael Farano will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Carls memory to Community Hospice of Cty. 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com