Ernest J. Mailloux (Ernie) Ernie, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, August 25, 2023 with his family by his side to join the love of his life the late Martha Molesky Mailloux who passed away in 2009. They were married back on October 28th, 1951 and had 57 wonderful years together. He was born on October 27, 1929, the son of the late Louis and MaryAnn Lajeunesse Mailloux of Cohoes where he grew up until he was married and then moved to Easton, New York. He was educated in the Catholic Schools in Cohoes, New York. He was also in the National Guards Company B in Troy New York from 1946 to 1953. He belong to the Columbia Businessmen bowling League for many years and was an avid bowler. He enjoyed dancing the polka with his late wife and also squared dance too. He was a member of the Hoosic Valley Seniors and enjoyed there many bus trips. He would also like to go out to breakfast on a weekly basis to the Auction Barn in Argyle every Saturday. In the summertime if you drove by his home, you would see him out mowing his lawn with his John Deere tractor or sitting on his deck. He was an avid baseball fan and would watch many games on the TV, but his favorite team was the New York Mets. When he wasnt watching any baseball games on TV he would watching wrestling. He was a very proud man, being able to build homes for his family and friends. Ernie which he like to be called, retired from the Town of Easton Highway Department which he worked for many years, but when he retired he was the Highway Superintendent which he took great pride and was well respected for the great job he did in maintaining the roads. He is survived by his children Ernest "Mike" and Lynn of Latham, New York. Theresa Mailloux and Stephen Mailloux both of Valley Falls, New York. He was a proud Grandfather to his grandchildren, great- grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and they all preferred to call him Boo-Boo. His grandchildren are Naomi White and Joshua (Erin) Mailloux Great Grandfather to: Cameron and Madison Mailloux , Sarah, Heather, Michelle and Kristina White and Stephanie(Kyle) Johnson. Great- Great Grandfather to: Hunter and Amy Alice Johnson Siblings that are survivors from the family of 14 are: Edna Rivet of Waterford New York Wilfred (Jean) Mailloux of Troy, New York Brothers and sisters that are waiting for their brother are: George, Louis, Arthur, Charles and Henry Clara, Ida, Irene, Margaret, Marie and Rita. Several Nieces and Nephews and many longtime friends survive. Calling hours will be on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 4-7:00pm at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke and 9:00-10:30am on Saturday, September 2 with a funeral service at 10:30 in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Cohoes. The family would like to thank the staff at Samaritan Hospital 6th floor tower and St. Peters hospital 3rd Macaulay unit who took care of him during his recent illness and also Schuyler Ridge Rehab and Nursing Home as well as the Washington Center over the last 3 months. Those who wish to make Memorial contributions to the following: St Nicholas Orthodox Church at 67 Saratoga St. Cohoes New York, 12047 Mohawk Hudson Humane Society at 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands NY 1204 Easton-Greenwich Rescue Squad at 441 NY-29 Greenwich, NY 12834 To express your sympathy or share a memory visit www.chasesmithfamily.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Ernest J. Mailloux, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial Donation