Kevin W. Stackman Sr.

Kevin W. Stackman, Sr., died peacefully at home on Monday, October 15, 2018, after a valiant battle with cancer. Kevin was born and raised in Albany, and was the son of Margaret Foley Stackman and the late George A. Stackman, III. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Margaret Shanahan Stackman and their children Kevin (Megan), Meaghan Passineau (James) and Bridget Drescher (Brandon). Kevin was the proud grandfather of Landon, Quinn, Madelyn, Liam and Lawson. He is survived by his sisters Kathleen Karins, Mary Pat Googas (John), and Terri Stackman. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, dear friends and family. Kevin graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1974, and studied restaurant management at SUNY Cobleskill. Kevin grew up working in his family’s business, the former Son’s Tavern and proudly worked there for many years. He worked in the restaurant business for much of his career. He recently retired from the City of Albany Water Department. Kevin was an avid NY Yankees and San Diego Chargers fan. He loved all things baseball. He worked as a baseball umpire for many years. He was well respected as an umpire and whether you agreed with the call or not, he was a role model for players and good sportsmanship. Our family wishes to express our gratitude to Dr. Watsky, Dr. Garbo, Dr. Sheehan and their staff for their expertise and compassionate care throughout Kevin’s illness. We are also very grateful to the staff at Memorial Hospital Radiology staff. Our sincere thanks to Roger Martel who has provided love, support and unending friendship to Kevin our family. The family requests donations to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South # 510, Herriman, UT 84096, or the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 in lieu of flowers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 9:30 A.M. October 19, 2018, at the Historic Church of St. Mary’s, 10 Lodge St. Albany, NY 12207. Relatives and friends are invited and may also call at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home, 891 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery & Memorial Park.

Kevin W. Stackman Sr.

March 28, 1955 - October 15, 2018