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Charles P. Gallo
ROXBURY — Charles Philip Gallo, 70, of Roxbury died at his home Monday, Dec. 6, 2004.
Charles was born in New York City on June 3, 1934.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Marianne Treanor Gallo of Roxbury; and his sons, Philip of Florida and Peter of North Carolina; his sister, Jean Alessio; and eight grandchildren.
He was a graduate of LaSalle Military Academy, 1952; Manhattan College, 1956; and Georgetown University Law Center, 1959. He was admitted to the bar March 1960; to the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court; the Federal District Courts (Southern and Eastern Districts); the U.S. Court of Claims; the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
He was a partner in the law firms, first of Schaefer and Gallo; Cabell, Martin, Hammer and Gallo; and McQuigan, Gallo and Martin.
Charles was an accomplished high school athlete in football and track and field, and throughout the years he remained an avid sportsman, hunter and fisherman.
Reflections of Charles Gallo by Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., president, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota:
Friendly, engaging, energetic, committed — these are words that describe Charles’ personality.
Compassionate, intelligent, integrity, faith-filled — these are the words that capture the man, Charles Gallo.
For more than 30 years I have been blessed to know and call Charles friend; however, perhaps that’s not enough. Better yet, he was my "great friend." "Great" because Charles never was an ordinary person who did ordinary things in an ordinary way.
He cared — greatly. Whether it was his sons or his beloved wife, Marianne, Charles always cared and loved them unconditionally.
He also was strikingly committed to his high school alma mater, LaSalle Military Academy. For 50 years he enthusiastically served on its Board of Governors, and for nine of those years as a trustee.
Charles distinguished himself as an attorney who embraced his clients’ needs with professionalism and integrity. Each client was important to him as someone requiring legal assistance, and as a person with concerns and sensitivities that he always included in his professional relationships.
He exuded knowledge for the law and respect for the highest ethical conduct in the practice of the law. In essence, Charles’ dedication to the law made him a constant "learner" who was never satisfied with half-way measures when it came to his law practice and his clients.
Charles, furthermore, encountered life and embraced its challenges with a steadfast and unwavering commitment to do good for others. I can remember so many times that I would have conversations with him about personal and business situations. Always, he sought out directions and solutions in which the greatest good could he accomplished; even when those actions would cost him personally.
He loved to discuss and argue with friends. I can remember so many "bouts" of conversations with Charles in which he would become excited and animated. Always though, I could see through his interaction that Charles was not trying to win the argument; but rather he was trying to understand and to learn from the argument.
Charles was a man dedicated to truth. Truth about himself, his loved ones and the world.
Charles was a faith-filled man of action — not a pious sentimentalist. I believe he walked side-by-side with his God each day of his life. And, finally in his last days of physical suffering, I am convinced that his Lord, lying by his side, said to Charles, "Hey, Charles, I don’t want you to suffer anymore. Come home with me to my Father’s house in heaven — He needs someone like you with whom He could have a good argument. And, Charles said, "OK, let’s go!"
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
Committal services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at the Roxbury Cemetery in Roxbury with the Rev. Michael Cournoyer officiating.
In memory of Charles P. Gallo, contributions may be sent to the Kirkside Adult Home, Roxbury, NY 12474.
Funeral arrangements are by the Miller Funeral Home, Roxbury.
David P. Ardito
ANDES — David P. Ardito, 36, of Andes passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at the Margaretville Memorial Hospital in Margaretville.
David was born Sept. 12, 1968, in Oneonta, the son of Phillip Ardito and Kathy Ruchar.
David was single. He was in the United States Navy for nine years, serving in California, Italy, Florida and Tennessee. After serving in the Navy, David returned to Andes, where he had graduated from Andes Central School in 1988.
He was a student at the State University College of Technology at Delhi and was transferring to the State University at Albany to further his study of physics. David was a person greatly interested in computers and electronics. David was a member of the Delhi Tech’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. In addition to his studies, David worked as a peer tutor and a veterans work study assistant in the Resnick Learning Center.
He was a very generous and warm-hearted person.
David is survived by his mother, Kathy Fenton and Lauren Truesdell of Andes; his father and stepmother, Phillip and Barbara Ardito of West Berne; his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Mary Ardito of Homosassa, Fla.; his sister, Genevieve Ardito; and aunts and uncles.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at the Hynes Funeral Home in Margaretville.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Daniel McCollister officiating.
After cremation, a committal service will be held at a later date in the Andes Cemetery, Andes.
In memory of David P. Ardito, donations may be made to the Andes Ambulance Fund, Andes Fire Department, Andes, NY 13731.
Funeral arrangements are by the Hynes Funeral Home, Margaretville.
Mary E. Townsend
BLOOMVILLE — Mary E. Townsend, 84, of Bloomville passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in Stamford.
She was born Dec. 27, 1919, the daughter of John and Jessie (Cleveland) Haynes.
Mrs. Townsend is survived by a son, William Haynes and his companion, Janis Rowe, Bloomville; two daughters, Bonnie (Robert) Knapp, Florida, and Patty (Daniel) Polanowicz, Utica; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother and his wife, Wilber and Marjorie Haynes, Bloomville; a sister, Pearl Barber, Hobart; and many nieces and nephews.
She enjoyed her family, and they will miss her.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, in the Bloomville United Methodist Church, Bloomville, with the Rev. Richard Lenz officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Bloomville.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Bloomville United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Delhi.
Flora B. Constable
WALTON — Flora B. Constable of Walton, a longtime resident, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Delaware County Countryside Care Center in Delhi. She was 94.
Mrs. Constable was born June 1, 1910, in Oneonta, to Burton W. and Alice M. Whittaker Boyce. She attended school in Oneonta and graduated from Oneonta High School.
In September 1929, she married Harry Constable. He predeceased her in 1958.
Mrs. Constable lived in Walton for the past 57 years. Before that she lived in Oneonta from 1910 to 1947.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Walton. A member of the Walton, Delaware County Pomona, State and National Grange for more than 80 years, she was honored as Pomona Grange Member of the Year in 1988. She was also a 4-H leader for many years.
Her family was very important to her, especially her grand- and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Harry "Skip" (Jean) Constable Jr.; and her daughter, Alice (Ralph) Taylor, both of Walton. She is also survived by her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Constable’s family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Lyon Bros.-Way, Inc. Funeral Home, corner of North and Delaware streets, Walton.
Service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Peggy Fabrizio of the Walton United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Ouleout Cemetery, Franklin.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Walton United Methodist Church in her name would be appreciated.
Alice Louise Card
NEW LISBON — Alice Louise Card, 93, of New Lisbon died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Otsego Manor, town of Otsego.
She was born Sept. 2, 1911, in the town of Laurens, the daughter of A. Burton and Carrie Eldred.
She married Steward Card on July 2, 1932, in Mount Vision. He died May 17, 1979. She was a homemaker and lifelong resident of the Mount Vision/Laurens area until 1947, at which time they purchased their farm in New Lisbon.
She was a former member of the New Lisbon Women’s Club, the Garrattsville Senior Citizens Club, the Garrattsville Emergency Squad and the Firemen’s Auxiliary. She had served on the Town of New Lisbon Election Board for many years.
She enjoyed cooking and baking for her grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings and her many friends.
Alice is survived by her daughters, Marjorie Lasher of Garrattsville and Marie Holt and husband Richard of New Lisbon; and a son, Harold Card and wife Betty of Maryland. Alice was blessed with 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and many friends.
She was predeceased by a son-in-law, Ralph H. Lasher; sisters, Ethel Bennett, Hazel George and Doris Gladstone; and brothers, Carl and Alfred Eldred.
Calling hours will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at the Johnston Funeral Home in Morris.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at the funeral home with the Rev. Douglas Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Lena Cemetery, town of New Lisbon.
Funeral arrangements are by the Johnston Funeral Home of Morris.
Verna A. Pomeroy
ONEONTA — Verna A. Pomeroy, 86, of Oneonta passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.
She was born Jan. 25, 1918, in New York City, the daughter of Jesse and Lillie (Spranger) Miller.
She married Oren G. Pomeroy on Dec. 1, 1939, in Flushing. After moving to this area from Long Island, Verna and her family lived in Delhi for 14 years, and for the past 34 years in Oneonta.
She was an excellent homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She especially loved cooking and gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Oren G. Pomeroy of Oneonta; her children and their spouses, Gail and Ron Casey of East Meadow, Long Island, Donna Belger of Kingswood, Texas, and Steven and Cheri Pomeroy of Burlington Flats; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by two sons, Oren Richard and David Jay Pomeroy, as well as a sister and a brother.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, in the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand St., Oneonta, with the Rev. Eileen Cornwell, pastor of the Elm Park United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Delhi.
Verna’s family wishes that memorial contributions be directed to the Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY 13820, as well as extending their appreciation to Daneille Garry, her hospice nurse.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
John D. Cooper
KENNEDY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — John D. Cooper, 53, of Kennedy Township, Pa., and formerly of Oneonta passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004.
He is the beloved husband of Joan (Ritchko) Cooper; the loving father of Karen M. Cooper and Kelly D. (Raymond) Sheets; and the dear brother of Joseph, Constance Holmes, Roger and Barbara Golja.
He was preceded in death by his parents, David S. and Rachael M. Cooper; and brother, David M. Cooper.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, at the McDermott Funeral Home, Inc., 334 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township, PA (412) 771-4455; (family owned and operated since 1886). A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in St. Malachy Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society. (www.mcdermottfuneralhome.com)
John A. Nolan
UNADILLA — John A. "Jack" Nolan, 95, of Unadilla who passed away Dec. 2, 2004, is survived by one son, John A. Nolan and his wife, Vivian, Unadilla; and one daughter, Maryrose Schumm and her husband, Dennis, Anacortes, Wash.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
John was born Feb. 28, 1909.
Charles Woolever
ONEONTA — Charles William "Bill" Woolever, 73, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the A.O. Fox Nursing Home.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services.
There will be a concert in Bill’s memory at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent for Woodstock School in India to KWI, PO Box 1661, Mukilteo, WA 98275-1661 in Bill’s memory.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Blanche Michael
HERNANDO, Fla. — Blanche (Happy) Constable Michael of Hernando, Fla., formerly of Walton, passed away at home Dec. 2, 2004, with her son, Roy, and daughter-in-law, Gina, by her side.
She was born in Walton on Sept. 3, 1919, to the late Andrew and Blanche Constable.
She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Harold Michael, who died Jan. 24, 1999; her brothers, Abe, Bill, Harry, Jake, Morris, Bruce and Bob, and sisters, Thelma, Iris, Nita, Olive, Kate, Marge and Dot.
Blanche is survived by her son, Jack Constable and Betty of Walton; son, Roy Michael and Gina of Hernando, Fla.; daughter, Jo Childs and Phil of Maine; son, Andy Michael and Debra of Frankfort; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.
Her sister-in-law, Flora Constable of Walton, passed away Dec. 5, 2004.
Blanche was known for her avid gardens and flowerbeds, her fishing and as a lifelong New York Yankees fan.
She taught Sunday school at the Presbyterian Church in Beerston. She was also known for her work at the dentist office in Walton, for many years working for the late Senator Dr. E. Ogden Bush and for doctors Sabbia, Smith and Nowak.
The family held a service in Inverness, Fla., on Dec. 4, 2004, after which Happy was cremated.
She will be laid to rest in the Walton Cemetery in the spring at the family’s convenience. Graveside services will be held at that time.
The family gives special thanks to her granddaughter, Dithanne (Deedee) Michael, who was her primary caregiver since January. She, too, is a very special lady.
Charitable contributions may be made to your local chapter of Hospice or to the Walton Fire Department.
William Dickerson
MOUNT UPTON — A memorial service for William Wade Dickerson of Mount Upton, who passed away Nov. 21, 2004, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, from the Oxford American Legion Hall, South Washington Avenue, Oxford.
Funeral arrangements were by the Westcott Funeral Home Inc., of Unadilla, under the direction of James S. Westcott and James C. Magee, funeral directors.
John Rice
BLOOMVILLE — John Rice Sr., 79, formerly of Bloomville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at Robinson Terrace, Stamford.
He was born April 17, 1925, in East Delhi, the son of Albert Charles and Lena Etho (Dibble) Rice.
He first married Lucille McCracken in Margaretville on Aug. 15, 1942. She predeceased him in 1970. He married Julia Lockwood Joslin in Sidney on July 31, 1970. She predeceased him March 7, 2002.
John was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Infantry, and received a Purple Heart. He later worked for the town of Delhi Highway Department as a truck driver. He was a member of the VFW.
A very quiet, gentle man, he always provided for his family.
Mr. Rice is survived by his children, Robert (Molly) Rice, Smyrna, Del., Celia (Kenneth) Soden, Delhi, Ralph (Michele) Rice, Hummelstown, Pa., John (Nancy) Rice Jr., Stamford and Melody (Joe) Hochbrueckner, Harpersfield. Also, his grandchildren, Alexandra and her husband, Todd, Melissa, Tina, Mitchell and his wife, Meg, Naomi and her husband, Jon, Philip, Bryan and his wife, Jennifer, Derek and his wife, Marissa, Jared, Jeremy, Danielle, Cory and Cody; his great-grandchildren, Nicole, Katlyn, Derek Jr., Elise, Sebastian; a sister, Beverly June Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda, in December 1973, a sister, Dorothy Calhoun, and brother, Glenn Rice.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart, with the Rev. Bert More officiating.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, with the family in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home in Hobart.
Burial will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Hobart.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 542 Main St., Oneonta, NY, 13820.
Arrangements are with the MacArthur Funeral Home, Hobart.
