Kenneth J. Preisser
Kenneth J. Preisser
GUILDERLAND — Kenneth Jerome Preisser, who worked as Director of State Accounts and was proud of being a great-grandfather, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. He was 86.
He was born in Albany on March 19, 1938 to the late Jerome Stephen Preisser and Agnes Regina Campbell.
Mr. Preisser graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany and received his bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College, Evening Division. He was Director of State Accounts for the New York State Comptroller’s Office and retired after 37 years of service.
He was a member of the New York National Guard for eight years.
“Ken was a lifelong Yankees fan and faithfully rooted for them regardless of how well they were playing,” his family wrote in a tribute. “He loved to sing songs from the ’40s and ’50s and would often spontaneously break into song. Ken was lucky with scratch-off cards and loved telling stories from his past.”
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Kenneth Jerome Preisser is survived by his wife of 59 years, Joan Preisser (née Kosiba); his four children, Kirsten (David) Jones of Lake George, Kenneth Preisser of Charlotte, North Caroline, Karen (Michael) Ravalli of Guilderland, and Matthew (Sarah) Preisser of East Lansing, Michigan.
He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren Brittany (Paul) Rodrigues, Erik (Kaylie), Kyle, and Alex Jones; Larson, Tara and Brooke Preisser; Michael, Caroline, and Emily Ravalli; and Olivia and Liam Preisser.
“Ken was also proud to have four great-grandchildren,” his family wrote.
He is also survived by sister, Jean (Russell) Williams of Colonie; his brother, Joseph (Renee) Preisser of Cary, North Carolina; his sister-in-law, Janet Preisser of Williamsburg, Virginia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His siblings, John Preisser and Mary Preisser, died before him.
“The family thanks the kind nurses and aides on the fourth floor of Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York for their compassionate care,” the tribute said.
Calling hours and a funeral Mass were held on Jan. 18 at St. Madeleine Sophie Church in Guilderland with burial following at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of choice.
