Kevin James Estes

Kevin James Estes passed away on July 7, 2024, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York following a brief illness. Kevin was born in Bennington, VT on July 9, 1964, the son of the late Donald J. Estes and Gertrude Elizabeth (Coyne) Estes. Kevin was a graduate of Hoosick Falls Central School Class of 1982. Kevin married the love of his life, Nancy Bacon, on June 15, 1986, at the home of Nancy's grandmother in a garden ceremony in Bennington. Kevin worked at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT and St. Gobain in Hoosick Falls, NY from which he retired early to care for his wife at their home. Kevin and Nancy enjoyed spending time with their children, raising chickens and ducks and loved fishing. In earlier years Kevin was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed gardening and was very proud of his peach and apple trees and could bake an amazing pie with the fruit from his trees.. Kevin was in his happy place when working at his property in Pownal, VT., where he cleared the land for his large vegetable gardens and fruit trees, built a camp for his kids and cut trees to trim out in his sawmill. Kevin is survived by his children; Jessica Ann (Alex) King of Bennington, VT, and Jacob James Estes of Bennington, his grandson, Desmond Maximus King, a bright star in his life, his siblings; Deborah (Peter) Knapp, Sr., of North Bennington, VT, Mark (Lori Verschoor) Estes of Sarasota, FL & Hoosick Falls, NY, Jeff (Maria Paz LaPorte) of Hoosick Falls, NY and Poultney, VT and many generations of nieces and nephews. Kevin is predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Nancy, his parents, Donald and Gertrude Estes and a very special nephew Joshua Michael Estes. Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, contributions in Kevin's memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter or to Memory Tree.