Ballston Spa, NY - Leroy F. Walker passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was 76. Born on Feb. 22, 1939 in Utica, NY, he worked many years as a District Manager for Howard Johnsons Restaurants along the NYS Thruway. He then worked several years for Packhorse Restaurant in Saratoga Springs before he retired. In his retirement he worked part time at the Hannaford Supermarket in Milton where he made many friends. While at Hannaford, one of his favorite days was "Senior Bus Day" where he greeted seniors, as they shopped, with coffee, goodies and a smile. Leroy enjoyed traveling, playing the slot machines, poker and cards with his friends at the senior center. The best thing of all was his love for cooking. He was a great cook and many of his recipes will live on with his family. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Judy and their two daughters, Rita (Dave) McCormick and Karen Presnell. He is also survived by his sister Ida Mastrianna of Rome., NY. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, March 18, 2015 and Thursday, March 19th, from 9 to 10am at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am Thursday and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, #405, Albany, NY 12205. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.