Obituary of Francis Joseph Hunt

Mr. Francis Joseph Hunt, 80, of Garlock Street, Canajoharie, New York died Sunday, September 24, 2017, at St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Center. Born on September 29, 1936, in Cohoes, NY, he was the son of Joseph Q. Hunt and Alice McGivern Hunt, who predeceased him. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Class of 1954, and of Siena College, Class of 1965, with a BA in Economics. Most recently, Mr. Hunt was the Director of Purchasing for Freihofer's from 1972-1996. He also worked for Beech-Nut as a Purchasing Agent, Knox Gelatin, and Mohascho Carpet Factory. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Mr. Hunt was a member of The Knights of Columbus, Fort Rensselaer Club, and The VanAlstine Society. He also coached Little League. He was an avid horse racing fan. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis. On November 19, 1960, in Cohoes, NY, he was married to Betty Murray. His brother, Joseph Hunt predeceased him. Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife, Betty Hunt of Canajoharie, NY; daughter, Kathy Carpenter of Syracuse, NY; sons, John and Heidi Hunt of Amsterdam, NY, Dan and Susanne Hunt of Hamilton, NY; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hunt of Wynantskill, NY; 7 grandchildren, Megan Carpenter, Kelsey Carpenter, Ryan Hunt, Sean Hunt, Dannie Hunt, Albert Hunt, Allison Rumrill; Goddaughter and special niece, Donna Clark; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A prayer service will be held at 9:15am on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at The Chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Reid Street, Fort Plain, NY. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 27, from 4:00-7:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in St. Peter's & Paul's Catholic Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr. Francis J. Hunt may be made to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 119, Reid Street, Fort Plain, NY, or to The St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Center's Resident's Fund, 7 Timmerman Ave, St. Johnsville, NY 13452.