Lazarou, John T.

SPRAKERS — John T. Lazarou, age 74 of Sprakers, passed Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Gloversville. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Amsterdam, the son of the late Aristotelis and Eli Tiperi Lazarou. He was employed as a manager by Ponderosa and later became a manger for Stewart’s Shops until his retirement.

John was a simple man. Remembered for his warm smile and kind heart. His summers were spent traveling to horse shows with his family. His greatest pride was being a horse show Dad.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth A. Lazarou; daughter, Elizabeth "B.J." Lazarou; minihorse Squiggy; sister, Margaret Danes and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at their home in Sprakers at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Kellerscause.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville.

y , devoted father of Crystal Marie (Barry) Nichols of Enid, Okla., Stephen George (Kristen) Mancini of Clifton Park, and Vincent Andrew Mancini of Albany; brother of Rose Lee Young, Shirley Stevenson, both of Mechanicville, John (Michelle) Stevenson of Round Lake, Elizabeth (Roy) Mariscal of Las Vegas, and the late Dorothy Stevenson; cherished grandfather of Ruby, Boston, Brody and Stephen; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rte. 9, Clifton Park. A calling hour will precede the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Upstate New York Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 103 Patroon Dr., Guilderland, NY, 12084.

For online condolences, please visit Gordoncemerick funeralhome.com ;