Marvin "Mike" Sovetts

GLENS FALLS Marvin "Mike" Sovetts, a lifelong resident of Glens Falls, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at the age of 95. Born Nov. 6, 1912, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Myer and Helen (Stern) Sovetts. Mike graduated from Glens Falls High School, Class of 1930, and from Syracuse University in 1934, where he was a member of Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity. He was a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1981. Mike served for many years on the Glens Falls Planning Board, was active with several volunteer organizations in the Glens Falls area and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge 81, Glens Falls. His former wife, Mary Grogan Sovetts, who died in 1968, and his son, Michael, who died in 1943, predeceased him. Survivors include his wife, Betty Cleary Sovetts of Glens Falls; his three daughters: Gail Robison of Charlotte, N.C., Lynne Croker of Chester, Conn. and Ann Miller of Wynantskill; three stepdaughters: Maureen Moynihan of Salem, S.C., Casey Henson of Peru, Vt. and Eileen Greene of Glens Falls; and two stepsons, Dr. Michael Cleary of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Daniel Cleary of Glens Falls; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the Singleton-Healy Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury. Services will be held privately for the family. The family suggests donations in Mike's name may be made to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, P.O. Box 3306, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or High Peaks Hospice, 667 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. Our sincere appreciation to Dr. John Sawyer and High Peaks Hospice for their excellent care and support.