OBITS: Post-Star 20 Jan 2005; Glen Falls, Warren co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Post-Star http://www.post-star.com Ackary, Theodore John WARRENSBURG -- Theodore John Ackary, 83, of Main Street, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 23, 1921, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John and Zerrif (Abbott) Ackary. Ted was very proud of his Syrian lineage. His father was a school teacher in Syria and came to the United States on Dec. 6, 1901, on the Deutschland Ships that sailed from Cherboum on November 29, 1901. He started working with his father at an early age, assisting his father on a fruit and vegetable wagon. Following his graduation from Glens Falls High School in 1940, Teddy went to work at the Imperial Wallpaper Co. He then worked for Sam Hildreth selling bus tickets. He went on to work for Adirondack Trailways in the late 1940s until 1969. He than became commission agent until 1977, at which time he and his wife, Alice, purchased the building as a lunch counter. In 1978, Greyhound Bus Co. came to him and for the next 22 years he sold their tickets. Until his passing, he loved the bus business. Ted married Alice Elizabeth Hall on June 26, 1954, at the Church of the Holy Cross in Warrensburg. On June 26, 2004, all customers at the All Points Diner were treated to a piece of Anniversary cake furnished by Sarah Combs, Norma McCormick and Betty Wilson, with their breakfast. Besides his parents, his sisters, Susan, Susie, Sarah and Dorothy; and his brother, Samuel, have all predeceased him. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Alice E. Ackary of Warrensburg; two sisters, Ida Harrington of Glens Falls and Mary Waldron and her husband, Richard, of Utica; four nieces; two nephews; three grand nieces; three grand nephews; and a cousin, Sophie Hansa of Glens Falls. During his days in the hospital and Eden Park Rehabilitation Center in 2004, he was deeply touched and pleased of all the people who thought to go out of their way to visit him. He will be greatly missed by all of his past and present customers who were a very important part of his day. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm today, Jan. 21, at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home, with Sister Linda Hogan of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, officiating. Spring burial will take place at Warrensburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Warrensburg Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 157, Warrensburg, NY 12885 or St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, 3802 Main St., Warrensburg, NY 12885. Published in the Post-Star from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Conte, Edward F. "Eddie" Queensbury -- Edward "Eddie" F. Conte, 79, of Gregwood Circle, passed away at his home, Wednesday morning, Jan. 19, 2005, with his loving family by his side. Born June 27, 1925, in Newton, Mass., he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (SantAngelo) Conte. Moving to Staten Island as a young boy, Eddie attended Curtis High School in Staten Island, N. Y. At age 15, he started dating 15 year old, Emily "Millie" Carullo, also of Staten Island. August of 1943, at age 18, Eddie entered the United States Army, where he served in Italy during the Rome Arno Campaign as a rifleman in the Infantry. On July 14, 1944, he was severely injured during combat, which led to his medical honorable discharge in October of 1945. His decorations and citations included the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Ribbon, and the well-deserved Purple Heart Award. Following his Tour of Duty, Eddie returned to Staten Island continuing to date and later married Emily "Millie" Carullo July 14, 1946, with whom he fathered four children. He later married Assunta "Sue" Cocurullo, with whom he fathered two more children. While in Staten Island, Eddie worked with his father and three brothers at Great Lakes Dredging Co. of Staten Island, was a taxi driver, an excellent carpenter, an entrepreneur owning the Arrow Wines and Liquor Store of Staten Island, and employed with Con-Edison Power Co. for 27 dedicated years retiring in 1975. In 1976, following retirement, Eddie moved to the Queensbury area where he was able to enjoy relaxation, working with wood making crafty keepsakes for friends and loved ones, and putting his carpentry skills to good use by helping them with their remodeling projects. Above all, Eddie loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. They will all miss him so much. Besides his parents, previously mentioned, Eddie was predeceased by his first wife, Millie; one brother, Salvatore " Sammy" Conti who passed away in France while serving his country during World War II; another brother, Joseph "Joe" Conti; one sister-in-law, Anne Conti, the wife of Joe. Survivors include four sons, Salvatore "Sammy" Conte and his wife, Lorraine "Lori", of Staten Island, Carl Conte of Florida, Nicholas "Nicky" Conte and his wife, Christine, of Queensbury, and Vincent "Vinnie" Cocurullo, also of Queensbury; two daughters, Mae Giraldi of Florida, and June Cerrai and her husband, Jerry, of Staten Island; ten grandchildren,Katrina, Dominick, Denise, Carl, Andrea, and Jessica Conte, Jodi and Jerry Cerrai, and Michael and Jeffrey Giraldi; four great-grandchildren, Gary, Emily, Kayla and Vincent; one brother, Louis Conti and his wife, Margie of Staten Island; one sister, Catherine Sino also of Staten Island; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close friends. At Eddie's request, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 51 Mohican St., Lake George withthe Rev. Bernard Turner, officiating. A gathering will be held following the service at Lake George Holiday Inn, Route 9, Canada Street, in celebration and reflection of Eddie's life. A spring interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Glens Falls Hospital 3 WB and to High Peaks Hospice for all their compassion and care given to Eddie in his final days. Also, to Dr. Peter Gray, and to Dr. John Weinhold for their utmost professional care given to Eddie. A special recognition would like to be extended to Dr. Donald Merrihew for faithfully visiting the family home daily to care for Eddie and his family, including the morning of his passing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 286 Glen St., Glens Falls, N.Y.12801 in loving memory of Eddie. Arrangements have been entrusted to Maynard D. Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury. Published in the Post-Star from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Flaherty, Raymond GREENWICH -- Raymond Flaherty, 51, a resident of the Capital District DDSO Home on General Fellows Road, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at the home. Born April 24, 1953, in East Chester, N.Y., he was the son of the late William and Marjorie Smith Flaherty. Raymond had been a resident of the home in Easton since 1987. He loved the outdoors in nice weather and was much loved by all the staff. He loved to color and draw, basketball and going out to dinner. He will be greatly missed by his friends at Easton IRA and Schuylerville Day Hab. He enjoyed visiting special friend, Alison, at Eastpoint Day program. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich, with the Rev. Christopher Welch officiating. Interment will be at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury. Friends of Raymond are invited to call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service at 11a.m. Friday. Published in the Post-Star on 1/20/2005. Jordon, Bruce A. "Bookie" SOUTH GLENS FALLS/FLORIDA -- Bruce A. "Bookie" Jordon, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at his home in Seminole, Fla. Born on Sept. 18, 1953, in Ticonderoga, he was the son of Arthur and Beatrice (Fish) Jordon. Bruce served his country with the U.S. Navy on the USS Fiske from 1971 until 1974 during the Vietnam War. In addition to being a naval veteran, Bruce was a member of the Hudson Falls American Legion and was an avid sports collector. He retired from Prudential Life Insurance Co. in 1994 after 15 years of service. Survivors include his parents, Arthur Jordon of Argyle and Beatrice Jordon of Fort Edward; his children: Kristy Kelly and her husband, Kevin, of Glens Falls and Viki Wright and her husband, Edward Jr., of Hudson Falls; grandchildren: Alyssa and Ashlee Kelly of Glens Falls, and Kamryn and Elayna Wright of Hudson Falls; stepgrandson: Edward Wright III of Glens Falls; his brothers, Bryan Jordon of Florida, Barry Jordon of Ticonderoga, Joel Jordon of Hague, and Jay Jordon and his wife, Myndi, of Argyle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury, with the Rev. Flossie Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Family and friends are invited and may call from 3 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 23, at the funeral home. Those who wish may send a remembrance in his name to COTA for Ashlee K., Children's Organ Transplant Association, 2501 COTA Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401. Published in the Post-Star on 1/20/2005.