Bruce A. Newcomb Sr.

KNOX — Bruce A. Newcomb Sr. of Knox died in Albany with his loving family by his bedside on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

He was the son of Shirley and the late William Salisbury. He was the beloved husband of Kelley Mackey-Newcomb.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children, Bruce (Star), Keith, and Brianna Newcomb; his seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Kevin (Peggy) Cooke, Wayne Newcomb, Lisa Maceyak, and Tina (Jeff) Van Iderstine.

He is also survived by his stepchildren, Christopher, James, Madison Dutton, and James (Haley) Schager, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father William Salisbury, dying before him, so did his infant son.

Calling hours were held on Friday, June 16, at the Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont. A funeral service was held at the Thompson Lake Reformed Church on Saturday, June 17 followed by inurnment in the Thompson Lake Rural Cemetery in Berne.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 6520 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132.

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