Bro. Germain Sparling Jr.

September 8, 1941 - February 9, 2015

Albany- Bro. Germain (Stewart) Sparling, FSD passed away February 9 at the Hospice Unit of the VA Hospital, Albany. He endured a long battle with COPD and cancer. Bro Germain was born Sept 8, 1941 in Kingston, NY and was son of the late Catherine Gagel Sparling and Stewart Sparling, Sr. He was brother of Alice Sparling Buesker as well as brothers Conrad, Lawrence and Gary Sparling, all of whom survive. He leaves his cousin Patricia Trainor Love and family as well as several Grand and Great nieces and nephews. Brother Germain, a Life Professed member of The Franciscans of San Damiano, was a Eucharistic Minister at Christ The King Church, Westmere as well as a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus there. Brother Germain will be sorely missed by the residents of the Bishop Broderick Apartments where he lived and was so appreciated by the residents he now leaves. Of special mention are his devoted friends and survivors, George and Marianne Ann Marano who looked after Germain and provided memorable family experiences. His surviving brothers in the FSD community will be at a loss without his presence. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning 9:30 A.M. at Christ the King Church , Guilderland . Relatives and friends are invited and may also call Friday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. also at Christ the King Church. Interment will be held Monday at Saratoga National Cemetery.