Mr. Shawn D. Trigg

September 16, 1966 - March 21, 2020

Shawn D. Trigg, 53, of Fonda, passed away suddenly, as the result of a motor vehicle accident off of Jockey Rd. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, safely and slowly traveling to visit as he did nearly every Saturday morning with a mentor and special friend; who helped him and his family through the years. Shawn was born on Sept. 16th, 1966, to John D. Trigg and Betty J. Armer, in Ballston Spa N.Y., and graduated from Galway High School in 1985. He married his wife and best friend of nearly 32 years, Lori Peterson Trigg on May 28,1988. He worked in the construction industry; lastly for M. Sullivan Construction, until he went to work for their wonderful family friends who own; Sherman Tile Assoc. Being mechanical; he could work his way up in the company to ‘Tile Mechanic’; the best of the best in tile. Shawn lived a good hard-fought life. From battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma to working his entire life as a skilled labor. Shawn loved his Hunch (Lori), his Harley, bulldogs and Budweiser. Shawn leaves behind his loving wife, Lori Trigg, of Fonda, his son Bradley Trigg (Leah Ellers), of Amsterdam; his daughter, Shawna Trigg(Ryan Buckman) of Fonda; his mother, Betty Trigg, of Broadalbin; brothers’, John “Pat” Trigg; of Fonda; Eric Trigg (Gabby Ellers); of Amsterdam and Brian Bishop, of Galway; his sisters’ Melody(Michael)Washington, of Maryland; Pennie(Karl) Caton, of Maryland, Kathy Trigg (Will), of Berne; Dawn(Dennis) Funk, of Broadalbin. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive him. So very special to him his niece Nicole and great niece Gloria Schaffer. He was predeceased by his father John Trigg along with his brother Jerry Bishop. The family invites all relatives and friends to attend a visitation on: Friday, June 26th, 2020 at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC, 15 N. William Street, Johnstown, New York 12095 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. period followed by a brief prayer service for family and friends of Shawn’s. We invite all, while practicing social distancing and covering your nose and mouth with a CDC approved mask until you are out of the building and safely 6+ feet apart. Please let us know if you're feeling ill and would like to be a part of any services’. We will make sure you have the tools to safely freely stream all funeral services from home. We will clean all surfaces regularly touched throughout and cleaning the bathroom before another community member outside your family is in need will be on: Friday, June 26th, 2020 at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC, 15 N. William Street, Johnstown, New York 12095 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A brief prayer-memorial service will begin immediately after visitation, 7:00 p.m., with The Rev. Pastor Siegfried Ignacia, lead pastor at Calvary Assembly of God, Amsterdam, to preside. Information, memories of Shawn and condolences’ to his family and friends can be made from any device, near of far at; www.ehleandbarnett.com Those wishing to honor Shawn’s memory significantly may donate toward the medical and funeral expenses; made payable via PayPal at: [email protected] or Venmo at: [email protected] Please consider a donation to a charity of one’s choice; or by donate to Shawn’s favorite ‘breed’ dog, by making a check payable to; The Long Island Bulldog Rescue, 1718 66th St (A4), Brooklyn, NY 12117, The family will typically receive notice of all donations no matter the location, if done through the funeral home or a larger charitable organization.If you wish to leave a donation anonymously you may put a sealed envelope in our antique “standalone black” mailbox. Please leave your name, address and phone number so we can make a comprehensive list for the family. Lastly live and love like Shawn did. An outstanding father, husband, provider, survivor, friend and so many more adjectives could describe a humble and genuine man. Shawn’s final care and memorial arrangements are under the direction and compassion of, Brian M. Barnett, Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, Llc 15 N. William St., Johnstown, N.Y. 12095. The family would like to extend a special thank you to The Sherman Family of Ballston Spa who have been family to Shawn and Lori and their children since 1992. His loving wife, family and all of his friends will miss him dearly.