Silas A. Haley, 83, of Larkspur Drive, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Saratoga Hospital after a long and courageous battle with heart disease and kidney failure.

Born at home on February 3, 1925 in Schuylerville, NY, he was the firstborn son of the late A. Patrick Haley and C. Elizabeth Hall Haley.

Silas served in the United States Marine Corp and was proud to be a World War II veteran. He was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter and a member of Saratoga Council 246 Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of American Legion Adirondack Post 70. Cy was employed for many years as a service repairman for Ashton Fuels. Upon leaving Ashton Fuels, he took over the proprietorship of the Rip Van Dam Tavern on Broadway and later the Paddock Tavern on Union Ave. Upon leaving these many professions, he started working at the Saratoga Flat Track where he spent over 20 years. Silas will be remembered by all who knew him for his many contributions in his younger years managing youth baseball in Saratoga Springs.

Cy was an avid baseball fan. He was a member of the Green Sabres in Schuylerville and enjoyed marching in various parades. Later in his life he loved working at the flat track at Saratoga and is remembered as the “man who drove the judge’s car” and as “a great guy everyone loved.”

Most of all, Cy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved bowling with his late wife, watching his grandsons’ sports activities and following their many accomplishments. As of most recent, he was so proud of his grandson Chris achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed snuggling with his great-grandson and watching him play. He lived with his daughter and her family and all enjoyed so many special, memorable moments. He will be remembered by his children for his legacy of love, patience, kindness toward others, strength and independence.

Besides his parents, Silas is predeceased by the love of his life, Shirley Ann Streeter Haley whom he married on August 17, 1946 and with whom he shared 33 wonderful years; two brothers, Jerry and Robert (Rollie) Haley and three sisters, Beverly DeNew, Alice Miner and Deanna Knapp. Survivors include his son, Jack E. Haley, his daughter Candyce Joy Haley Robenstein and her husband Richard, all of Saratoga Springs; two grandsons Richard E. Robenstein II and Christopher E. Robenstein; a great grandson Richard E. “RJ” Robenstein III; his sisters, Patricia Morency of Schuylerville, Mary (Thomas) Drew of Victory Mills; his brothers, John Haley of Schuylerville, Lawrence “Butch” (Carol) Haley of Selkirk, Arthur P. Haley of Utah and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Silas would like to thank Dr. Roland Phillips, Dr. Rachid Daoui and Dr. Paul Okosky for their years of taking care of their father. Thanks also to the staff at the Rubin Dialysis Center for their loving, gentle care and the nursing staff at Saratoga Hospital who so tenderly cared for him.

Relatives and friends gathered on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes in Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, June 10 in the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs by Father Dominic S. Ingemie, pastor, and Father Neil Draves-Arpaia.

Burial was in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue and a reception to celebrate his life followed the interment.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Rubin Dialysis Center 59C Myrtle St. Saratoga Springs NY 12866, Saratoga Hospital Foundation and/or to the American Heart Association 440 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205.