BORN

1931

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Haughey-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home

119 Fifth Street

Watkins Glen, New York

Gerald Voorhees Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 11, 2016.

Gerald A. Voorhees, age 84, of Montour Falls, NY passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility.

Gerald was born in Burdett, NY, on December 13th, 1931, the son of the late, Walter and Etta Mae (Davis) Voorhees. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired from Akzo Salt Company in Watkins Glen where he worked as a control room operator. Gerald was member of the Montour Moose Lodge and St. Mary's of the Lake Church in Watkins Glen.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne (Landry) Voorhees; grandsons, Tony and Joey Augustine; granddaughter, Sara Augustine; brother, Donald and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant son, Gerald; daughter, Elaine Augustine; and five sisters and six brothers.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at 10 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Church, 905 Decatur St., Watkins Glen, NY. Urn interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Watkins Glen with Military Honors.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908; St. Mary's of the Lake Church, PO Box 289, Watkins Glen, NY 14891; or the charity of one's choice.

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April 17, 2016

Shirley Ormsbee

Jeanne I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest sympathy Shirley Lee Ormsbee.

April 13, 2016

So sorry to hear of Gerrys passing! He was a super guy! We are in Florida so can't be there to but our prayers and thoughts are with the family.

April 13, 2016

We have had many memorable times with Gerald and Jeanne. They are a special couple and we know she will miss him as we all will.

Mary Lou & Nick Ruvolo, Watkins Glen, NY

April 13, 2016

Kim and Paul McCloskey

Jeanne - We are so sorry to see that Gerald has passed. We know he was the love of your life. We'll never forget how you lit up and were so happy when he was in the room at Corning events. It was wonderful to see. Keep your memories in your heart and mind and he will never be far away. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 13, 2016

Patty & Mac McCarty

Jean & Family

We are very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you at this time.

April 13, 2016

Patti Schimizzi

April 12, 2016

Bruce & Betty Cummings

Jean......
So sorry and shocked to hear about Jerry, We all go back a lot of years. Knew you both in school and thru the years. Betty and I are praying for you. May God be with you.

April 12, 2016

Frank & Sharon Pastore

Jean and Family, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Please accept our sincere condolences.

April 12, 2016

Fran & Harold Secord

Jeanne,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will all miss Gerald. Both of you have become a huge part of the Tuttle family through the years.

If you need anything do no hesitate to call.

Blessings, hugs and much love,
Frannie & Harold

April 12, 2016

Toni Crouch

April 11, 2016

Nancy Culligan

Jean, Jack and I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Nancy and Jack Culligan

April 11, 2016

bill &connie lovell

Jean So Sorry to hear about Uncle Gerald..He was a wonderful man. Our PRAYERS go out for you.. Wish that we could make it up there but it is not possible at this time.We will keep you in our Prayers and if you need anything that we can do way down here Please let us know..R.I.P, Uncle Gerald Connie and Bill Lovell(Dunnellon Florida)

April 11, 2016

Sy & Lil Payne

Jeanne, Sy and I are thinking of you and praying for you. Gerry will be missed by many friends and family. He is a peace with no pain which is a Blessing.... We have many fond memories of both of you and the times we have spent together... Peace Be With You....

April 11, 2016

Lewis Specchio

Jean, Jen and I are shocked to hear about Gerry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Sunday mornings will not be the same.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

22

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's of the Lake Church

905 Decatur St, Watkins Glen, NY

Apr

22

Interment

Holy Cross Cemetery

Watkins Glen, NY

Funeral services provided by:

Haughey-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home

119 Fifth Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891

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