ALBANY – Gerald “Jake” Thibault, 74, of Albany, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Jake was born and raised in Clayton, NY, the youngest of seven, and son of the late Benjamin Thibault and Iva Granger Thibault. He lived in Albany most of his life. He was a graduate of Clayton High School and SUNY Delhi, and served in the U.S. Army where he trained at Fort Belvoir, and served in Iraq and Libya. In 1970 he became partners in Elliot & Thibault Land Surveyors, and later operated G.R. Thibault Land Surveying. Jake was a member of the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, and enjoyed spending time at camp with the guys in Port Henry cooking his gourmet meals, as well as going to garage sales, spending time with his grandkids who he was so proud of and were a big part of his life, fishing with Dave, and visiting every covered bridge in the Northeast.
Jake was predeceased by his wife Mary C. Benoit Thibault in 2012. He is survived by his daughters Judy Bazan (Bob), and Debbie Picerno (Luigi); his sister Marion Colin; his brother William Thibault (Kay); his grandchildren Luigi Picerno, Jr., and Isabella Picerno; his brother in law Arthur Benoit (Gail Matteo); his sister in law Dianne Zaloga; his brother in law John Zaloga (Maureen); his dear friends Dan and Joyce Espey; and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings Benjamin Thibault, Shirley Bourcy, Lawrence Thibault, and Caroline Natali.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday evening at 6:30 pm. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Monday from 3:30-6:30 pm. Interment will be held privately. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Ann Marie & Don Waters
May 2, 2015 at 6:30 amWe enjoying seeing Jake and spending time with him on New Years Eve. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to Judy and Debbie and their families.
Judi (Slate) Beischel
May 3, 2015 at 8:52 amTo the Thibault Family- lI am so sorry to hear of Uncle/Cousin Jake’s passing. This has been a rough year with the passing oft Dad, Francis and Brother, Kevinwe lost three great men & proud Veterans! I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless! Judi
Ann Marie and Tom O'Connor
May 3, 2015 at 1:02 pmOur thoughts and prayers to all of you, we just loved him!!!!
Diane and Jerry D'Alessandro
May 4, 2015 at 6:32 amJudy, Debbie and families. Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Denise Lawyer
May 4, 2015 at 7:53 amDebbie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am hoping that remembrances of all of the good times with him will help lead you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joseph Lane
May 4, 2015 at 12:55 pmMy condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of meeting Jake a few times back in November of last year. We had a wonderful long and varied conversation the first time we met. I very much looked forward to seeing him again and again. Jake will be missed, but he made a lasting impression in my memory.
Janis Natalie
May 4, 2015 at 1:05 pmDebbie,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless! Janis Natalie
Linda & Tony Haas
May 4, 2015 at 1:29 pmOur deepest sympathy for your loss. Jake is such a great guy! He will truly be missed.