Schuylerville, NY Frederick Joseph Biggie, devoted father and husband of Marsha L. (Barry) Biggie, of Rugg Road, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side Sunday, March 6, 2011 at his residence. He was 60. Born March 12, 1950, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of Mabel Millington Biggie of Porter Corners, and the late Alton Biggie. A 1968 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, he attended SUNY at Delhi. Employed for 20 years in utility construction for New York State Electric and Gas in Mechancville, following his retirement 2007, he also worked at the YMCA of Saratoga. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, enlisting in 1969. Fred served aboard the U.S.S. Springfield in Gaeta, Italy. He reenlisted and became a drill instructor and close combat instructor, based at Parris Island, SC. He was later stationed at the U.S. Naval Air Stations in Millington, TN and Cherry Point, NC, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1978. Fred was a member of the Schuylerville American Legion Post 278, Marine Corps League Detachment #2 in Glens Falls and was a two-term president and vice-president of Chatham, NY Local 1143 I.B.E.W. In addition to his mother and wife of 40 years, survivors include two daughters, Virginia L. (Brett) Hebner and Crystal A. (George) Palmer, both of Gansevoort; two sisters, Kathleen G. (Robert) Peters of Birmingham, AL and Colleen F. (Jack) Manning of Porter Corners; three grandchildren, Jared E. and Ashleigh R. Hebner, and Nicholas F. Palmer; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He not only will be dearly missed by his family, but also by his dear friends Jimmy (Vincent) and Francesca Marzano of Mechanicville. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Thursday March 10, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Funeral services will be private and burial with military honors will be conducted at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. We wish to thank the staff of NYOH in Saratoga Springs; Dr. John Jaski, Dr. Robert DelMonte, Jr., Kathy, Sherry, Gail, Pam and Robin and the staff of Community Hospice of Saratoga; Suzanne, Kelly, Stacey and especially Sandy and Karen for their excellent care and assistance during Fred's illness. Memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or the charity of one's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.