Albert Edward Mugford

1926 - 2011

Albert Edward Mugford obituary, 1926-2011, Franklin, NY

BORN

1926

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Bookhout Funeral Home

34 River Street

Otego, New York

Albert Mugford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2011.

Albert Edward "Poppy" Mugford, 85, of Franklin passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at the M.I. Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, New York. He was born February 14, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York the son of the late Grover Cleveland and Anna (Banks) Mugford. Poppy proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He married Patricia Storey on September 9, 1950 at Holy Family Chruch, Brooklyn. Patricia predeceased him on November 12, 1999. Albert began his 45 year firefighting career with the New York City Fire Department as a member of Engine Company 239 Brooklyn. On September 19, 1966 he joined the North Merrick Fire Department and served 25 years. When he moved upstate he joined the Wells Bridge Fire Department and served 20 years as a member and president. Poppy is survived by his four children, Kathleen, James, Daniel and Eileen; "My Angel", Carole; grandchildren, Michael, Marissa, Joseph, Erin, Rachel, Brian, Michael Patrick and Courtney; great grandchildren, Ariel, Sydney and Liam. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 34 River Street, Otego, New York from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 9:00 PM. There will be a Fireman's Service at 7:30 PM. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the Wells Bridge Fire Department, County Rd 4, Wells Bridge, NY 13859 in loving memory of Albert Edward "Poppy" Mugford. To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Otego, New York.

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December 3, 2011

chief schmitt

To the family of Al. We send our most sincere sympathies to u in your loss. Al will be missed by all that knew him. Rest in Peace. walt schmitt & members of West Oneonta Fire Dept.

November 16, 2011

Joyce Heissner

Kathy,James,Danny & Eileen the Grand & GREAT Grandchildren ~ Please Know that you ALL have a Special place in my Heart. With 44yrs of Friendship to me & my Family I have witnessed the Love Shared & the utmost Respect given to Poppy by ALL who knew him. He Loved you & will Always be with you in the Memories you have ~ RIP Pops you will be missed by many {{{hugs}}} from FL to you all

November 16, 2011

November 16, 2011

CHUCK SHEA

FROM ONE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TO ANOTHER, NOW THAT YOU HAVE ANSWERED YOUR LAST ALARM, MAY GOD GRANT YOU ETERNAL REST AND PEACE.
CHUCK SHEA #422 STA. 4
NORTH BABYLON VOLUNTEER FIRE CO.

November 15, 2011

clayton hamilton

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