CLIFTON PARK – Raymond K. Poitras, 69, who had fought heart failure brought on by his 7 year battle with cancer, joined his late wife in a glorious homecoming with the Lord, on Christmas Eve, at Ellis Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent,  86 Church Hill Rd, Waterford, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday evening from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, CliftonPark, 12065.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com