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 Tenace,
John T. SLINGERLANDS John T. Tenace, 63, died on
January 2, 2012 after causes related from the
Vietnam War
allegedly and suspected of Agent Orange. He was
born in Schenectady on July 9, 1948 the eldest
son of the late John A. and Evelyn Anderson
Tenace. John was born and raised in Colonie and
Schenectady, but also lived in Albany. He
attended both Linton and Mount Pleasant High
Schools in Schenectady. John was a Vietnam War
combat veteran of the US
Army
Infantry. He held the rank of
corporal-specialist and during his tour he also
served as a paratrooper. He fought in the 1968
Tet Offensive. John was awarded the Bronze Star,
Combat Infantry Badge, and Parachutist Badge.
Upon returning to civilian life he worked for
General Electric, Gourmet Award Food
Distribution Co., and Freihofers. He was an
excellent tractor-trailer driver associated with
the Teamsters. He was involved in hobbies and
was an avid military history fan. John is
survived by his beloved wife and best friend in
life of almost 30 years, Donna Bradt Tenace; one
of his younger twin brothers, Frank A.
(Patricia) Tenace; a sister-in-law, Maureen
Tenace. He is predeceased by his other brother,
Matthew A. Tenace. He is also survived by his
aunts, uncles, cousins, best friend, Doug Pratt,
and friends: Al Azary, Sgt. Robert Galas, Bob
Barber, Glen Byrne and other Army buddies.
John's sergeant said that he was a wonderful
soldier and that John refused to put in for the
Purple Heart because other soldiers deserved it
more than he did. A memorial service will held
at a future date.
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