Evans, Earl L.

LOUDONVILLE- Earl Lewis Evans passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 at the age of 89. He was the son of Earl Anthony and Catherine (Parvis) Evans of Albany. Earl was a graduate of Albany High School and attended Bucknell University. He was a veteran of the Korean War and received an honorable discharge.

Earl spent the majority of his career as the Director of the Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO) and was instrumental in standardizing training programs for paramedics. During his 45+ years as a paramedic, Earl volunteered for the Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services as well as managed the Knickerbocker (MVP) Arena EMS program.

Earl enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and skiing. He was a founding member and past president of the Out of Control Ski Club and

worked as a ski patroller at Royal Mountain. Earl also was an avid NY Giants and Mets fan.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith Anne Robillard, and children, Christopher (Tricia) Evans of Guilderland, Scott (Angela) Evans of Santa Fe, NM, Timothy (Yokasta) Evans-Lora of Brooklyn, Shawn Evans of Colonie and Kelly (Lawrence) Evans of Stamford, CT; grandchildren Erika, Alexander,

Marissa, Kaelynn and Dylan Evans, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara (Evans) Currier and brother-in-law, Gerald Currier.

The family will receive friends at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Avenue, Albany on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12 pm. His graveside service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10 am in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Earl’s memory may be made to the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany naba-vision.org or a charity of your choice.