Pittstown- Harold “Butch” Crandall, 81, a longtime resident of Pittstown, died peacefully Thursday, November 20, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife, Deborah, and family by his side, following a short illness.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, May 27, 1944, Butch was the son of the late Harold and Jane N. (Trong) Crandall Sr. and, for over 33 years, the husband and best friend of Deborah (Herald) Crandall of Pittstown, who survives. As a result of his devotion to their business, Butch and Deborah were married on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 1992, allowing little absence from running the business.
Butch was educated in the Lincolnville School District (Town of Pittstown) and later attended Troy High School. Following a serious illness suffered by his father, Butch left High School to support his family and continue to grow their farm.
In addition to completing the many tasks involved in operating a farm, Butch also drove a milk truck for several years delivering the milk produced on their farm. Butch later operated the family trucking business eventually obtaining his own dump truck. Butch would also pick up additional jobs to support his family, including traveling to Buffalo in the winter to assist in snow removal following significant winter storms. In 1979, he took an entry level position as a laborer at Inter State Laminates in Albany. When management saw his incredible work ethic and noticed he always tried to excel in his given task, Butch was promoted to delivery driver, bringing countertops to customers whom he would visit with and introduce new products available. Again, as management saw his potential, Butch was promoted to the position of salesman, a job in which Butch thrived. As years went by, Butch became a partner in the growing business moving to a larger space in Cohoes and eventually purchasing a property in Poestenkill. Butch’s constant determination and drive later led him to become the president and CEO of the company. For over 46 years of service, Butch worked diligently to promote and expand the scope of Inter State Laminates. He brought in family members and friends as employees, whom he thought could assist in continually growing the scope of the business.
In his quiet time, Butch enjoyed attending car shows and displaying his 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury III convertible, reliving his farm days by collecting and tinkering with his tractors, boating with his children and grandchildren, and spending time with his wife, Deb, and their many friends. Butch loved animals of all types and became especially fond of his pet Sheltie, Sassie, who was introduced to him by his long-time friend and brother-in-law, the late Ric Dworakowski. His deep love of Shelties led to adopting many more including their newest members Star and Sparkle.
In addition to his wife, Butch is survived by his children, Harold “Butch” and Debra Crandall III of Raymertown, Michele Crandall of Queensbury, Bonnie and Kevin Gratto of Troy, Suzanne and Mark Scheilding of Troy, Grace Daigneault of Saratoga, Kenneth Briggs of Pittstown, and Sue and Jim Miles-Weitzel of Halfmoon, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Patty Crandall of Lake Wales, Florida and Patrick and Lynn Crandall of Valatie, a brother-in-law, Brian Shuman, and sisters-in-law, Kathy Crandall and Mary Dworakowski, 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Korey Briggs, a sister, Doris Shuman, a brother, Ralph Crandall, and a great granddaughter Anabelle Dickson.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Howard B. Tate and Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 NY Route 7, located in Raymertown on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral service for Butch will be held on Tuesday, November 25, at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the family plot located in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to either the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands NY 12203, or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, in memory of Harold “Butch” Crandall Jr.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, May 27, 1944, Butch was the son of the late Harold and Jane N. (Trong) Crandall Sr. and, for over 33 years, the husband and best friend of Deborah (Herald) Crandall of Pittstown, who survives. As a result of his devotion to their business, Butch and Deborah were married on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 1992, allowing little absence from running the business.
Butch was educated in the Lincolnville School District (Town of Pittstown) and later attended Troy High School. Following a serious illness suffered by his father, Butch left High School to support his family and continue to grow their farm.
In addition to completing the many tasks involved in operating a farm, Butch also drove a milk truck for several years delivering the milk produced on their farm. Butch later operated the family trucking business eventually obtaining his own dump truck. Butch would also pick up additional jobs to support his family, including traveling to Buffalo in the winter to assist in snow removal following significant winter storms. In 1979, he took an entry level position as a laborer at Inter State Laminates in Albany. When management saw his incredible work ethic and noticed he always tried to excel in his given task, Butch was promoted to delivery driver, bringing countertops to customers whom he would visit with and introduce new products available. Again, as management saw his potential, Butch was promoted to the position of salesman, a job in which Butch thrived. As years went by, Butch became a partner in the growing business moving to a larger space in Cohoes and eventually purchasing a property in Poestenkill. Butch’s constant determination and drive later led him to become the president and CEO of the company. For over 46 years of service, Butch worked diligently to promote and expand the scope of Inter State Laminates. He brought in family members and friends as employees, whom he thought could assist in continually growing the scope of the business.
In his quiet time, Butch enjoyed attending car shows and displaying his 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury III convertible, reliving his farm days by collecting and tinkering with his tractors, boating with his children and grandchildren, and spending time with his wife, Deb, and their many friends. Butch loved animals of all types and became especially fond of his pet Sheltie, Sassie, who was introduced to him by his long-time friend and brother-in-law, the late Ric Dworakowski. His deep love of Shelties led to adopting many more including their newest members Star and Sparkle.
In addition to his wife, Butch is survived by his children, Harold “Butch” and Debra Crandall III of Raymertown, Michele Crandall of Queensbury, Bonnie and Kevin Gratto of Troy, Suzanne and Mark Scheilding of Troy, Grace Daigneault of Saratoga, Kenneth Briggs of Pittstown, and Sue and Jim Miles-Weitzel of Halfmoon, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Patty Crandall of Lake Wales, Florida and Patrick and Lynn Crandall of Valatie, a brother-in-law, Brian Shuman, and sisters-in-law, Kathy Crandall and Mary Dworakowski, 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Korey Briggs, a sister, Doris Shuman, a brother, Ralph Crandall, and a great granddaughter Anabelle Dickson.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Howard B. Tate and Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 NY Route 7, located in Raymertown on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral service for Butch will be held on Tuesday, November 25, at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the family plot located in Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to either the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands NY 12203, or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, in memory of Harold “Butch” Crandall Jr.