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Wilson Josiah Remick

1924 - 2018

Wilson Remick Obituary

Wilson Josiah Remick 1924 - 2018
MARCY - Wilson Josiah Remick, 93, formerly of Marcy, passed away on September 1, 2018 in Ithaca.
Wilson was born in 1924, to parents Edward C. and Beatrice C. (Mishou) Remick, in Springvale, ME and grew up in Marblehead, MA. He studied electrical engineering at MIT and Brown University and later at Northeastern University where he earned a Master of Electrical Engineering. Wilson was employed as an engineer in General Electric Company's aerospace division for 35 years, retiring in 1986.
Wilson honorably served with the U.S. Navy during WWII. In 1947, he married Virginia Swift in Cranston, Rhode Island. They were married for 65 years, until her passing in 2012.
Wilson is survived by his daughter, Judith Henry (Michael), of Rochester; son, David Remick (Robin), of Ithaca; and by five loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Edward B. Remick, of Marblehead, MA and Robert W. Remick of Ponce, Puerto Rico, predeceased him.
Interment will be in Marblehead, MA. In keeping with Wilson's wishes, there are no calling hours.
Those wishing to honor his memory, may consider a gift to Hospicare of Ithaca, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., Utica, NY.
Online messages of sympathy at www.heintzfuneralservice.net.

Published by The Observer-Dispatch from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2018.
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My deepest sympathy for your loss.I was a neighbor for many years and enjoyed my conversations with your mom and dad. They were wonderful people!
Betsie Cleary

September 10, 2018

To the Family: May you find strength to cope with the loss of your dearly loved one from the God of all comfort, who has promised to comfort and strengthen you during this difficult and sadden time of loss . 2 Cor. 1:3,

September 8, 2018

Judy,
There are some students one just does not forget. I still remember you as that elementary student of mine. As you know, I would run into your mother frequently and be updated on you and David. My sympathy to you and Brother David.
Marie Clements

Marie Clements

September 7, 2018

My condolences go out to the family. May God comfort you during this time and knowing God promises we will see our loved ones again John 11:24-26

September 7, 2018

So sorry to hear about Will, him and your mother helped me so much with my Mom ,I'll never forget either of them 2 special people,

Susan Nelson- Dinigro

September 6, 2018

Dave, my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss, god bless.An old friend, Vinny Sbarra.

September 5, 2018

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