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Adelaide M. Visione Morris
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
Mrs. Adelaide M. Visione Morris, 89, formerly of Prospect Avenue, Gloversville, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam.
She was born on March 18, 1912 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Silletto Visione. She lived in Johnstown following her marriage and in Florida for several years.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Gloversville.
Mrs. Morris is survived by her daughters, Betty A. Wiltey and Marilyn J. Salvione of Gloversville; also by nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several cousins. Her husband, Harry W. Morris, whom she married in 1932, died in 1959. Her son, Harry W. Morris Jr. died in 1987.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home Inc., 51 Fremont St., Gloversville, where a prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. David L. Tressic, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, will officiate. Interment will take place at Ferndale Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Patrick P. Buanno
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
Patrick P. Buanno, 82, of West Fulton Street, Gloversville, died Monday, May 14, at home after being stricken.
He was born on March 25, 1919 in Gloversville and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Gloversville High School.
Mr. Buanno was a corporal in the Army, serving in the 68th Military Police Co. He enlisted on July 18, 1941 and was discharged on Nov. 7, 1945. He was the recipient of the European African Middle East Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, American Service Medal, and American Defense Service Medal. He guarded German prisoners of war when they were transported from New York City to prison camps in Arizona.
Mr. Buanno was the owner and operator of the former P. Patrick Buanno Service Station and Garage on West Fulton Street, Gloversville. He was also a truck driver for Buanno Transportation of Fort Johnson and the shipping manager of the Hudson Concrete Drain Tile Co..
He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Mr. Buanno is survived by two brothers, Henry B. Buanno of Fort Johnson and Anthony C. "Chart" Buanno of Gloversville; four sisters, Mary Rossi, Madeline Persico, Emma Del Savio and Marguerite Pangllozzi, all of Gloversville; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dominic and Pasqualina Covelli Buanno; four brothers, Mike Buanno Sr., Comie Buanno, Frank Buanno and Michael J. Buanno; and one sister, Ann Buanno.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at John W. Finocan Funeral Home Inc., 13 Prospect Ave., Gloversville, where a prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church. The Rev. Donald Czelusniak, pastor, will be celebrant. Interment will take place at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church Building Fund or Mountain Valley Hospice, 73 N. Main St., Gloversville, NY 12078.
David Flint
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
David Flint, 56, of East State Street, Gloversville, died Monday morning at Nathan Littauer Hospital.
He was born on March 11, 1944 in New Haven, Conn., the son of Carl and Doris Berne Flint.
Mr. Flint attended schools in the New York City area and later moved to Gloversville in 1992. He participated in the day program of Lexington Center of Gloversville.
Mr. Flint attended services at Knesseth Israel Synagogue, Gloversville.
Mr. Flint is survived by his mother, Doris Flint of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two brothers, Dr. Andrew Flint of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Lt. Col. Gordon Flint of Washington, D.C. He was predeceased by his father, Carl Flint.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m Thursday at Hollenbeck Funeral Home Inc., 4 Second Ave., Gloversville. Rabbi Martin Gordon of Knesseth Israel Synagogue will officiate. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Lexington Center, 127 E. State St., Gloversville, N.Y.
Robert James Getz
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
Mr. Robert James Getz, 79, of Mesa Drive, Mayfield, Ky., died Monday, May 14, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 31, 1921 in Canajoharie, the son of Edward Michael and Florence C. Phelps Getz. Mr. Getz was a graduate of the Fort Plain High School Class of 1939. He graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston, Mass. in 1942. He previously lived in Nelliston and in Memphis, Tenn. from 1975. He resided in Mayfield, Ky. since 1998.
He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Marines as a master technical sergeant.
Mr. Getz was employed as an accountant at Life Savers Inc., Canajoharie. from 1942 until he retired in 1983 from Nabisco Co.
Mr. Getz was a member of Capleville United Methodist Church, Memphis, Tenn., and the former Knights of Pythias in Fort Plain.
He married Carmeta N. Nellis Getz on July 10, 1942 in Fort Plain.
Survivors include his wife, Carmeta N. Getz of Mayfield, Ky.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara A. and Robert Norquest of Baltimore, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Mary Ann Getz Jr. of Mayfield, Ky.; one brother, Donald H. Getz of Montvale, N.J.; two granddaughters, Tiffany Norquest of Baltimore, Md. and Stephanie Getz Upshaw of Paducah, Ky.; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, 34 Center St., Fort Plain, where a service will be held at at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Alan Baumback will officiate. Burial will take place at Fort Plain Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Plain United Methodist Church, 39 Center St.
John Joseph Palma
Wednesday, May 16, 2001
John Joseph (Buttsy) Palma, 69, of 30 N. Division St., St. Johnsville, passed away Monday, May 14, after a courageous battle with cancer; he was surrounded by the love of his family by his side.
John was born on April 16, 1932 in St. Johnsville, the son of the late John Joseph and Carmella (Terranova) Palma. Buttsy was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School Class of 1950, where he was class president, and recently celebrated the 50th reunion. He also attended Oswego State College.
He was united in marriage to Cora Lee Perry on June 5, 1955 in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church by the Rev. Walter Burns. The coupled shared a blessed and loving union of many years.
From 1954 to 1966, Buttsy was owner and manager of Palma's Esso Station in St. Johnsville, which was built by his father. In 1966 to 1978 he served as town justice and town board member; he officiated many wedding ceremonies, most of them held in the gracious hospitality of his home. From 1971 to 1978 he was owner of the Serenity Mobile Home Park on Route 5 West, where he developed a 13-unit mobile home park and installed the water and sewer system for the park. Buttsy was also employed as superintendent of the Department of Public Works and Water Treatment Plant Operator, St. Johnsville, from 1966 until his retirement in 1992, serving the village for 26 years. A dedicated employee, Buttsy worked side by side with his men. Everyone always commented about his "being down in the hole."
Upon his retirement he served as clerk of works for the Averill Street reconstruction project and recent development of the Well Field. He was also consultant for various other projects. After completely retiring from the village he provided service to many customers with snow plowing in the winter and lawn care during the summer.
Deeply instilled in the Catholic faith, Mr. Palma was a very active member of St. Patrick's Church, where he served as eucharistic minister until his illness. He also served on the committee to repave the church's driveway. As a community-oriented individual he served the community of St. Johnsville in many ways; he was a member of the St. Johnsville Youth Center Advisory Board where he was president for five years, and helped with the formation of the Youth Center in 1974. He was president of the St. Johnsville Recycling program, a member of the Montgomery County Recycling Commission, and a member of the Seminar Planning Committee of New York State Department of Health, Amsterdam district.
Buttsy dedicated his entire life in service and caring for the need of the St. Johnsville residents. Along with working for the village his interest always involved improving the community. A great man whose outlook and compassion for others will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him, John's constant demonstration of deep respect for his associates, friends and co-workers earned the esteem and admiration of all who knew him.
A man who took pride in his work ethic did not only exist in the job, but also in his ever day routine. He was also a gifted and respected athlete excelling in basketball, baseball and bowling, where he carried a semi-pro average in a local traveling league for many years. In his retirement, he especially enjoyed the camaraderie of his many friends in the game of golf.
As a very artistic person, he was noted for designing meticulously crafted birdhouses in the shapes of houses, gazebos, churches and other forms. He also sculpted creative accessories with a chain saw for his sister's bear collection. He also assisted his wife, Cora Lee, in her many creative endeavors and shared many special times with her.
He is survived by his beloved family, including his loving wife of almost 46 years, Cora Lee; a son, Rodney John Palma and wife, Denise of Apache Junction, Ariz.; a daughter, Lisa Marie Clemons and husband, Timothy of Meco; five cherished grandchildren, Diantha Lynn Palma, Jasper Rodd Palma and Zane Bernard Palma, all of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Shalane Marie Clemons, and Timothy John Clemons of Meco; two great-grandchildren, Zara Myst Wermager and Zekiel Rain Wermager of Ariz. Also surviving are his sister, Josephine Terricola, whom he idolized, and husband, Phillip of St. Johnsville; brother-in-laws, Joseph Perry of Odenton, Md., Richard Perry and wife, Connie of St. Petersburg, Fla.; four nieces and two nephews. John also leaves many special friends, too numerous to mention. Buttsy's eldest grandson, Zachary Beau Palma, passed away on Jan. 20., he was extremely proud of Zachary and was sadly affected by his passing.
Friends and relatives may visit with the family and pay their respects from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 16, at Smith-Woody and Enea Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at the funeral home and at 11 a.m. from St. Patrick's Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Procession will follow to St. Johnsville Cemetery, where interment will take place. Remembrances may be made to St. Patrick's Church, S.A.V.A.C., Little Falls Hospital, or to a charity of one's choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Buttsy's family would like to thank the third-floor nurse, aides, respiratory therapists and other staff of the Little Falls Hospital for the loving care and empathy shown to John and his family. A special thank you to Drs. R. and S. Sodhi, Dr. Desai and his staff at Faxton Hospital Cancer Center in Herkimer.
Donald L. Hackett
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Donald L. Hackett, 70, of Norwich, N.Y., pioneer of the Clyde Cole Wrestling Tournament of Oxford, N.Y. and an avid boxer, passed away Monday morning, May 7, in Norwich.
Don entered the Army and pursued the sport of boxing. After his discharge, Don began a long career as a self-employed contract painter, and was especially proud of his painting of the Chenango County Courthouse done many years ago. An avid reader and writer following his retirement, Don has had three books published, which are also printed on the Internet. In 1984, the Clyde Cole Wrestling Tournament was dedicated to Don in appreciation of his work on its behalf.
Don is survived by his children, Debra "Debbie" Hawley and her husband Blair of Johnstown and Donald H. Martin and his wife Julie of Caroga Lake; three grandchildren, Hunter, Riley and Gabrielle Martin; his mother, sister, and brother.
Funeral services for Don will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, Norwich. Memorial contributions may be made to Norwich Emergency Squad marked Emergency Medical and sent c/o Fire Chief, One City Plaza, Norwich, NY 13815.
