Alan Trossbach

CLARKSVILLE - Alan Kyle Trossbach, 63, of Clarksville passed away at home on Sunday, September 4, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany on August 13, 1948, he was the son of Ellen Louise and Charles William Trossbach of Florida. Alan was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. While working for the New York Telephone Co., Alan was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Radio Communications during Vietnam. Upon discharge, he continued to work for the telephone company retiring in the mid 1990's after over 30 years of service. He had a love of art and music and loved spending quality time with his daughters. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his two daughters, Heather Slaver (David) of Feura Bush and Shannon Trossbach of Clarksville. He is also survived by five brothers, Charles, James, David, Paul and Robert Trossbach and several nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 pm at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Military honors will be conducted at 7:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205.