Malta, NY - John J. ("Chick") Myers, 77, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 15, 2017) at Albany Medical Center, following a long struggle with cancer.

Born on Aug. 24, 1940 in Troy NY, a son of the late John and Elaine (Clement) Myers, he was also predeceased by his grandparents Lewis and Edna (Metzger) Myers, sister-in-law Ronnie Myers (wife of Robert Myers) and a nephew Michael Myers, (son of Robert Myers).

Survivors include his brothers, Robert Myers, Louis (wife Irene) Myers, James (wife Theresa) Myers and longtime friend and companion Jeffrey Groff (fiancé Tammy Mansfield); 19 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

John graduated from Troy High School and Hudson Valley Community College with an AAS degree as a Mechanical Engineering Technician. He retired from the Watervliet Arsenal in 1994, after 28 years as a Quality Assurance Product Manager and graduated from the apprentice Machinist Program at the Arsenal. John also retired from Skidmore College's Dana Science Center as Machine Shop Supervisor in November of 2016 after 17 years. He enjoyed teaching students and others with his machinist craft.

He always enjoyed life to the fullest and was an avid NY Giant football fan. He enjoyed outings with his family and friends and for thirteen years coordinated an annual event at West Point, NY, an Army football game for anyone who wished to enjoy the day. John always enjoyed taking charge of any event he was involved in.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8pm Monday (Nov. 20, 2017) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5373.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10am Tuesday (Nov. 21) at the funeral home and burial will follow in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.