Alan Mayo

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Alan Mayo, “Al,” aka. “the other one,” 61, of Otego, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 14, 2023. Alan was born to Norman and Helen (Walley) Mayo of Sidney Center.  Alan was taken away from his family and loved ones way too soon. 

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen Mayo (Bradt) and children Nicholas (Kimberly) of Bainbridge, Shannon (Zack) Bryner of Ohio, Jordin (Ariel) of Oneonta and Jared of Otego; his sister Nancy (Terry) Parsons, brother Gary and companion Phyllis; mother-in-law Kathleen Bradt of Port Charlotte, Fla., brother-in-law Charles (Chuck) Bradt, Oneonta, sister-in-law Cherri (Jim) Alderdice of Port Charlotte, Fla., his beautiful grandchildren Marissa, Dawson, Kayden, Jace and Skyla; many cousins, nieces and nephews. 

Even though work usually came first he was a loving and generous family man. He absolutely loved his children and grandchildren very much; they were all the light of his life. 

Alan graduated from Sidney High School in 1979 and Hudson Valley Community College in 1983. Al was most recently the manager of the Dollar General store on Chestnut Street in Oneonta, previously managing the Stewarts in Oneonta and worked for Lance and UPS. Before he and Colleen met, he was the owner operator of Mayo’s Mini Market in Gouldsboro, Pa. in the Pocono Mountains. Alan especially had very fond memories of his years working for Victory Markets/Great American - he and Colleen met at the Great American in Cooperstown and were married at Lake Front Park in Cooperstown in 1995. 

Alan also loved his cats and was somewhat of a “cat whisperer.” Until recently he enjoyed deer hunting on the family farm in Sidney Center with his family.  Alan could talk sports and their stats ad nauseam, but most enjoyably with his brother-in-law Chuck. He also loved to buy, sell and talk stocks with anyone that would listen. It was uncanny how he could remember who people were and what they typically bought. Some of his favorite family phrases are “The answer is...” and “Hey now.” He will surely be missed by everyone that knew him or interacted with him in any way.

Alan was predeceased by a brother, Rodney, his father and mother, Norman and Helen Mayo, father-in-law Robert Bradt, multiple cats and a beloved goat, “Molly.”

Friends and family celebrated Alan’s life at calling hours Saturday, Jan. 21. A funeral service was held Sunday, Jan. 22 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney. Burial will be in the Hale Eddy Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, charitable gifts in Alan’s memory may be made to the Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans, 697 Winney Hill Road, Oneonta, NY 13820, Oneonta, or a charitable cause of your choosing.

Arrangements are being handled by the C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel.

Share condolences and memories at www.landersfh.com.