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Jack Gill Obituary

Jack Albert Gill HURLEY- Jack Albert Gill, 92, of Hurley, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. He was born March 5, 1922 in New York City to the late John and Helen (Wagner) Gill. He married his wife of 65 years, Charlotte (Cooper) Gill on Oct. 15, 1949. Jack was a graduate of Kingston High School Class of 1940 where he was on the track and football teams. He later graduated from North Carolina State University where he also played football. In the fall of 1942 Jack joined the Marine Corps. He served during World War II in the 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima attaining the rank of Sergeant. After returning home he worked with his father on the family farm until his father’s death in 1957. Jack then took over the business which he owned and operated for many years. Jack was a member of the Hurley Reformed Church where he has served as Deacon, Elder, and Treasurer. He served on the Hurley Town Board for 24 years, on the Town of Hurley School Board where he served as President, on the Hurley Cemetery Board, and he was a Life Member of the Hurley Fire Department. He was a Republican Committee Man for District 2 Hurley for 50 years. He had served as President of Ulster County Cooperative Extension and NYS Vegetable Growers Association. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Karen Gill and her husband Frank Spinelli of Glenford, Cynthia Lapp and her husband Arthur of Hurley, David Gill of Hurley, John Gill and his wife Loretta of Hurley; his grandchildren, Julie Arnold, Michael Arnold, Nicole Gill, John Gill Jr., and Danielle Gill; three great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Robert Cooper and his wife Jacquelyn of San Diego, Calif.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his sister, Isabel Gill Mizel. Entrusted to the care of Luke Keyser of A. Carr & Son Funeral Home, 65 Lucas Ave, Kingston, where friends and family may visit on Wednesday Dec. 17, 2014 from 3 to 6 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday Dec. 18, 2014 at Hurley Reformed Church at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Hurley Cemetery. You may leave a condolence for the family at www.CarrandSonFunerlHome.com

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Published by Daily Freeman from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Gill

31 Entries

December 18, 2014

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH iSABEL AND KNEW jACK FOR MANY DECADES. i MISS OUR POKER NIGHTS. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY. WE ARE ALL PROUD OF HIM. CLIFF [HEBE] SCHOONMAKER

Pierre & Jacqueline Francois

December 18, 2014

To Karen and Frank,
We mourn the loss of your Father and extend our deepest sympathy to you, your Mother and all the family. Your Father will be remembered in the work of the Franciscan community in New York City. Very affectionately,
Pierre and Jacqueline

Paul and Pat Johnson

December 18, 2014

We were saddened to learn of Jack's passing. Cherish the memories, the fun and laughter that was family.

December 18, 2014

A nice picture to remember a nice person who we will greatly be missed. To all the family, my sympathy. Pam

December 18, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Jack's passing and send my condolences to Charlotte and her family.
L.I.P.E.O. jmlee

Gail Whistance

December 17, 2014

Jack's vast expanses of sweet corn always reminded this Corn Belt girl of her Illinois home. He was well loved and respected by the entire community. Jack was surely one of the great ones and will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family.

Bruce Whistance

December 17, 2014

Our community is fundamentally changed without Jack. We now are left with remembrance of a truly great man that that lived among us and the example of a life to be admired.

Cathy Fleck

December 17, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Ken and Cathy Fleck and family.

Joan & Peter Incalcaterra

December 17, 2014

We are saddened to learn of Jack's passing and extend our condolences to his wife and children. We will cherish the memories of our friendship and the joys we shared at their fiftieth anniversary celebration.
Joan and Peter Incalcaterra
Peoria, Arizona

Elizabeth Mahoney-Heldron

December 16, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of another great farmer !

December 16, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear about Jack's passing! He was a gentleman such as you don't find any more....and a cherished friend to my mother, Janet, and to our whole family. David Mathers

Lorraine Denis

December 16, 2014

Dear Charlotte and family,
You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. Jack did so many great things for Hurley. He will leave a void that cannot easily be filled. All my best to all of you. He has a wonderful family that continues his legacy of compassion and love.

December 16, 2014

SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. CHRIS BURNS OF ALASKA

December 16, 2014

MY sympathy and fond memories to the family, that picture is how everyone will remember him.

Chris Damon

December 16, 2014

To all of the Gill family,my deep sympathy. He will be missed.

December 16, 2014

Dear Charlotte and family, We are so saddened to hear of Jacks passing. Both Bill and I have such fond memories of him. I always remember his kindness to my family and me. Integrity, kindess, and hard working gentle man...will always be in our hearts. Fondly, Bill and Donna Brundage

Bill, grandson of Murtle

December 16, 2014

Dearest family of Jack, my deep sorrows
for you at this time of year. His life
was so important to so many. I will miss shaking his sock most of all. A man proud and tall, a man living his
dream. Thank you Mrs. Gill for everything.

May his dream live on in our Hearts and corn to come.

dirt farmer

December 16, 2014

David Burgess

December 16, 2014

To all of the Gill Family, sincere sympathy.

William Lang

December 15, 2014

The Lang Family William and Kathy and daughter Michele send our condolences to the extended Gill family. It saddens me to loose such a friendly and civic minded gentleman. Jack Gill was aways friendly and generous with his time and energy.He helped make Hurley the wonderful place we all love. He will be missed

Pete Stott

December 15, 2014

Thank you, Mr. Gill, for being such a great friend of Hurley. Rest in peace and raise some corn :)

Deanna Moon

December 15, 2014

May his light continue to shine in your hearts forever...

Deanna Moon and Hank Judware

December 15, 2014

Cindy, Dave and your families..we are so sorry to hear of your Dads passing..he will surely be missed and remember by all from Hurley and beyond..with deepest sympathy...thinking of you all..

Ren Patenaude

December 15, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Please know the Gill family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tim and Karen Schiff

December 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Mrs Gill you were a good friend to our mother we feel like you are part of our family.

Neil Segal

December 15, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Gill & extended families.

Bill Schiff

December 15, 2014

My sympathy to all the Gill family.

Bill Schiff

December 15, 2014

So sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers for all the Gill family.

Susan (Stockwell) Myers

December 15, 2014

Sending our deepest sympathy from my mom Pauline (Stockwell) Bastow and myself

Bill Tweeddale

December 15, 2014

I knew Jack for more than 40 years. I didn't always agree with his politics, but he was a kind, decent, hard-working man, and we enjoyed many conversations when meeting in his corn fields. I will miss him.

Kathleen Callaghan

December 15, 2014

Very sorry to hear of his passing. May the good memories sustain family and friends through this difficult time.

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