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Winton Becker Obituary
Age 89
Of Pine City, NY, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, November 24, 2007. Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY, on Monday, November 26, from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service honoring Mr. Becker's life will be held there on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Anne Mowery officiating. Burial will follow at Fitzsimmons Cemetery, where he will be accorded full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, 1453 Pennsylvania Ave., Pine City, NY 14871, or to the Police Department Retired Officer Association, care of Pat Pariso, 2634 Goff Rd., Corning, NY 14830. Those wishing may leave the family a "Candle of Remembrance" in Obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Winton Becker
Jennifer Bennett
December 21, 2007
My grandfather will be missed by many. I have great memories that will always continue from holidays, summer vacations and the wonderful stories he would tell. Through my childhood and adult views, I see my grandfather as a real hero, a gentle man and he will be truly missed.
God Bless.
The Bauer Girls
November 28, 2007
Lois, Susan and Jim... The girls and I are very saddened by the loss of Winton. We, each, have very fond memories of the wonderful man he was. You will be forever in in our thoughts and prayers.
Bauer Girls
November 28, 2007
To all of you... We are so saddened by the loss of Winton. The girls and I each have very fond memories of the loving man he was. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now and always. The Bauer Girls
roger struble
November 26, 2007
I wish to express my sympathy to Lt beckers family. Beck was a great guy to work for.
Andrea Schumaker
November 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Working with Mr. Becker in dialysis was a great pleasure. He shared great stories and always made us smile.
John Pirozzolo
November 26, 2007
I wish to express my condolences, ro the family. I enjoyed working with the Lt. over the many years at the E.P.D.
John Pirozzolo, Retiree
Judy Merrill
November 26, 2007
My sincere sympathy to the family. The Becker's were my neighbors when I was a child and I have the fondest memories of their house all the lessons and games I learned there.
My prayer are with you all.
Judy Merrill
andrew pedalty
November 26, 2007
Our family wishes to send our deepest sympathy to the entire Becker Family. God bless you all.
Andy and Tammy Pedalty Elmira NY
Marilyn & Dick Dalton
November 26, 2007
So sorry to read about Mr Becker's death. My wife's grandmother and mother purchased the house on Hall St back in the early '60's from the Becker's. We lived there until l972 when we had to move as we having our family and needed more space. Our deepest sympathy.
Tom Stein
November 25, 2007
I would like to express my sympathy to Lt. Beckers family. He was a great guy to work for.
Ken Bailey
November 25, 2007
Jim,
It's been a long time but I met your father when we were in junior high. I want to express my sympathies to you and your family.
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