Cody R. Letsinger

LETSINGER, CODY R., 75, - of Tuckahoe, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Shore Memorial Hospital. Born in Kelso, Washington, he graduated from high school in Astoria, Oregon in 1951 and promptly joined the Air Force. He served in Korea and was later stationed in Palermo with the 770th A.C. & W. Squadron. In 1955 he married Louise Gandy, a local school teacher he met at the Playland Roller Rink. After several years on the west coast they returned to Marmora and bought Getty's store which soon became Cody's General Store. It was at this time that the phrase "Downtown Marmora" was coined. Cody built the original Wawa building in Marmora. Several years were spent behind the counter at his Feed Store in Tuckahoe. Cody was member of the VFW, American Legion, Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association, and Star Lodge # 65 F & AM. He was awarded the Distinguished Brother Award from Grand Lodge of New Jersey. He and Louise drove across the U.S. many times to visit friends and relatives and enjoy the scenery. With camera in hand, Cody captured many beautiful photos near and far. Cody is survived by his wife Louise, son Cody L. and his wife Leigh, grandsons Cody B. and Dakota, and sister-in-law Barbara Gandy. He will be missed by special young men, David Armand and Tom & Nick Conklin. He was predeceased by father, Harvey Letsinger, mother, Rozella Lang Karki, and brother George Letsinger. He is survived by sister Jerry Rose Austin of Port Angeles, Washington, brother Robert Edward Letsinger (Jackie) of Astoria, Oregon, sister Alverta Squeakie Keele (Sid) of Carrizo Springs, Texas, Lloyd Mickey Letsinger (Nancy) of Fort Wayne, Indiana and several nieces a nephews. Private Burial will be conducted at a later time. A Memorial service will be conducted by his Brother Masons Friday August 1, 2008 at 6:00pm at the Station House in Tuckahoe, followed by a celebration of Cody's life. Donations may be made to GTAMA, P.O. Box 656, Tuckahoe 08250 for the scholarship fund, or Holy Redeemer 1801 N. Rt.9 Swainton 08210. Arrangements are by the Langley-Loveland Funeral Home.