Jacob P. Kurtessis Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 31, 2025, at the age of 72, Jacob P. Kurtessis of Glenmont, New York, born in Albany, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Jacob is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Jacob's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter J. Kurtessis and Katherine Kurtessis. He is survived by: his daughter Jacqueline Russell (Jason); his grandchildren, Athena and Atlas; his brother Nicholas Kurtessis (Judy Cocca); and his sibling's children, James (Kathleen Stewart) and Katherine McNamara (Jeremy).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Comer Cremations & Funerals (343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, August 9th 2025 at the Graceland Cemetery (680 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209).
With Jake's love of animals, especially cats, please consider a monetary donation to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in his name at https://www.mohawkhumane.org.
