Wallace, Reuben G.

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Birth

Reuben G. Wallace was born Feb 8, 1933 in Hudson, NY. His brother was Vincent Wallace of Claverack (Columbia Co.)

Occupation

He moved to Albany in 1956 and lived here until 1992, when he moved to Knox. Mr. Wallace was an Albany police officer for 26 years, retiring in l985, and then worked for Capital Regional Market as a security guard.

Military

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, in which he was awarded three bronze stars.

Marriage & Children

He married Teresa Snyder. Their children were:

  • John Wallace
  • Deborah Wallace
  • Marcia Wallace

Step Children:

  • Peter Snyder
  • Willis Snyder
  • Teresa Anne Snyder
  • Rose Marie Snyder

Death

Reuben G. Wallace died June 26, 1998 at the Albany Medical Center Hospital and was buried in Knox Cemetery - Reuben G. Wallace US Army Korea Feb 8, 1933 Jun 26, 1998

Knox Cemetery - Reuben G. Wallace US Army Korea Feb 8, 1933 Jun 26, 1998
Knox Cemetery - Reuben G. Wallace 1933 - 1998 Teresa Snyder 1938 -

Obituary

Reuben G. Wallace Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - July 2, 1998

Reuben G. Wallace

KNOX Reuben; G. Wallace, 65, died suddenly Friday at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Hudson, moved to Albany in 1956 and lived here until 1992, when he moved to Knox. Mr. Wallace was an Albany police officer for 26 years, retiring in l985, and then worked for Capital Regional Market as a security guard. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, in which he was awarded three bronze stars.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa Snyder Wallace; one son, John Wallace; two daughters, Deborah and Marcia Wallace; one brother, Vincent Wallace of Claverack (Columbia Co.); two stepsons, Peter and Willis Snyder; two stepdaughters, Teresa Anne and Rose Marie Snyder; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday at the Magin and Keegan Funeral Home, Inc., 891 Madison Ave, Albany. Burial was in Knox Cemetery

Altamont Enterprise - July 2, 1998

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