Farrell K. Prefountaine

Whitehall:  Farrell K. Prefountaine, 73, of Potter Street, took his journey with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Glens Falls Hospital on October 17, 2016 with his loving wife, Diane and his very dedicated daughter, Marcia, by his side.

Farrell was born in Whitehall on July 21, 1943, the son of the late Edwin and Catherine (Bezio) Prefountaine.

He was a member of the local B.P.O.E, Lodge 1491 of Whitehall and served as a past secretary. He served on the Whitehall Recreation Committee from 1975-1989, and he was a past Whitehall Village Trustee and also served as a past Assessor.  He has served three terms as Whitehall Town Councilman in the past and is presently on the town board for the 4th term.  Farrell was a past chairperson for the local Republican Committee and served as Shop Steward at Ciba Geigy where he was employed for 18 years. Following his retirement for Ciba Geigy, he received a two year degree from Adirondack Community College, and then worked as a highway foreman for Washington County Highway Department for 17 years.

Farrell deeply loved his family, friends and community. The love returned to him was evident by the number of people who came to his bedside during his final days.  He has been a selfless and dedicated public servant to the community of Whitehall holding the office of Town Councilman at the time of his death.

Farrell and his wife of 52 years loved camping at Monitor Bay on Lake Champlain with the family and friends who have become family. They also enjoyed visiting their daughter in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was an avid sports fan who was always very proud of our local sports teams. He loved the NY Giants.

He is predeceased by his parents, brother, Edwin, sister, Constance, Aunt Margaret Bezio, his in-laws, James VanGuilder, Francis Romeo, Joyce Millett, a nephew William Rehm and a nephew Daniel Romeo.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Romeo Prefountaine, a daughter, Marcia Prefountaine of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his in-laws, John Millett, Carole VanGuilder, Linda and Donald Lee and Janice and Ronald Bessette and Jeannette Romeo.  He was a beloved uncle to his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and his neighbors, Robert and Sue Ellen Ripley who have been invaluable help

Family and friends may call at the Jillson Funeral Home, Inc., 46 Williams Street, Whitehall, on Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 4 PM to 7PM. The B.P.O.E. Lodge #1491 of Whitehall will conduct a Lodge of Sorrow at 6:30 PM.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Faith Chapel on Route 4 in Whitehall at 11 AM by Pam Bolton, presiding.

Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery following the service.

Following the interment, a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at the American Legion Post #83, Main Street, Whitehall.

The family would like to express their thanks to Tower 2 and to Adriana, Colleen and Lauren for their kindness and compassionate care.

Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of a donation in Farrell’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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