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Gordon Calkins Obituary

July 29, 2015

Gordon Emmett Calkins, 74 of Chittenango passed away peacefully Wednesday with family by his side. Gordon was born on August 14, 1940 in Fabius, NY to Rose Frances and Leon Calkins. Gordon enlisted in the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War. He had a long career in die casting and worked at Accurate Die Casting of Fayetteville and Edlund Die Casting of East Syracuse. He was also an employee for the U.S. Post Office.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Geraldine (Maloof) Calkins; brother, Harlow Calkins; sister, Ernestine Filman; daughters, Lori (Jon) Snyder, Sheri (Michael) Schmedicke; son, Gordon Calkins; grandchildren, Patrick and Brooke Schmedicke, Tara and Andrew Fordyce; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

Gordon was a lifelong Yankees fan ("Go Yankees"), loved Elvis Presley and enjoyed spending a Sunday afternoon watching a John Wayne movie with his beloved dog, Sammy. He touched everyone he met and he will truly be missed!

Funeral services will be noon Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Fabius. Calling hours will be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday prior to the service.

Donations may be made in Gordon's memory to the American Cancer Society.

G.F. ZIMMER F.H.

CHITTENANGO 687-3366


Date of Death: July 29, 2015



Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jul. 31 to Aug. 2, 2015.
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Lori Snyder

June 27, 2016

I am so sorry to have heard of Gordie's passing. Please accept my deepest condolances. Gordie was so giving and kind to me, sharing of all his knowledge and experience.I worked with Gordie at Accurate Die Casting during a very difficult time. He always brought character and integrity with him to work. He made me a better man at an important time in my young life.
The good Lord sends people into our lives to intervene on our behalf for our benefit. Gordie was such a peson. He has my undying gratitude, thanks and respect. May he rest in God's loving embrace. His comfort be with you, his family. Sincerely, Rick Schneider.

May 7, 2016

Missing you on your Birthday. Love you Dad!

Gordon Calkins

August 15, 2015

Gordon Calkins

August 15, 2015

We were Gordon and Geri's neighbors on Manor Dr. We love Gordie and the family so much and have been blessed to spend so much time with him and Geri. We will miss him. Bless you all.

Colleen Holt

August 4, 2015

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August 2, 2015

Thank you daddy for all your love and strength in your final hours as you became conscious to tell us you loved us. We could really feel your love. You left this world on mom's birthday in the early morning hours of the 29th. Lori, Gordy and I promise to take care of mom. Amazingly, mom is being so strong and she is remembering a great deal more. I feel like I have my old mom back and I am sure you are pulling some strings on the other side during this time. Love you always daddy.

August 2, 2015

You will so be missed and loved but you will never be forgot uncle gordon. You are a wonderful man

Tina Ball

August 1, 2015

R.I.P Uncle Gordy, although our time knowing each other as well as our time spent together was very brief, i will cherish it always. I love you

Kathy Maloof

August 1, 2015

Rest Peacefully Uncle Gordon. Condolences to his family.

Denise Gibbs

August 1, 2015

dear family,uncle Gordie was remembered of a favorite uncle ,us Phillips children loved him ,aunt Gerrie I hope you are ok and you are in our thoughts and prays,take care all love cousin Ionamay Phillips

ionamay phillips

July 31, 2015

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