Edward-Scharpou-Obituary

Edward Scharpou

Arietta, New York

Sep 5, 1935 – Feb 26, 2009 (Age 73)

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BORN
September 5, 1935
DIED
February 26, 2009
AGE
73
LOCATION
Arietta, New York

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Edward Scharpou, 74, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with a long term illness, Thursday, February 26, 2009. Ed was born on September 5, 1935, the son of the late Edward and Frances (Fisher) Scharpou in Chicago, IL. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked as a welder for GE in Schenectady for twenty five years. Together with his wife Irene, owned the Arietta Hotel for thirty two years. He was a member of the Johnstown Moose and also a lifetime member of the NRA. Ed enjoyed roller-skating, snowmobiling, playing chess, darts and pool, swimming, hunting, fly fishing, baseball, tooling leather and the Adirondacks. Most of all, he loved being with his family and especially spending time with his uncle by the lake. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Irene Pretty Scharpou of Arietta. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children: Linda Dolan of Ephratah, Deb Hutchinson (Tim) of Johnstown, Ed Scharpou, Jr. (Tessa) of Salisbury, Terry Scharpou of Dolgeville and Lucinda Ormiston of Johnstown; eleven grandchildren: Angelina, Anthony, Kati, Edward, Cassandra, Jessica, Jamie, Alicia, T.J., Laura and David; five great grandchildren: Jaqueline, Abigail, Celine, Jazzelyn and R.J.; one sister, Linda VanValkenburgh of St. Johnsville; a brother in law, Leonard Pretty of Newfoundland, three sisters in law: Ann Newhook, Frances Howell and Linda Newhook- all of Newfoundland. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by an infant sister, Jaqueline; a brother in law, Lawrence Pretty and a sister in law, Evelyn Collon. Friends and family are invited and may call Monday, March 2, 2009 at the Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St. Gloversville from 4 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. with the Reverend Earl S. Johnson, Jr. presiding. Cremation will take place at Park View Crematorium in Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ed's memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osbourne Rd. Albany, 12211; Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave. Gloversville, 12078 or the American Lung Association of NYS, 155 Washington Ave, Suite 210, Albany, 12210.

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Irene and family, We were so sorry to here of Ed's passing. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts.

Irene,Cindy,Ed,Terry,Deb and Linda I'm so sorry to here of Ed's passing. I'm sorry I was unable to attend his service. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.

I just wanted to say that tonight's service was beautiful. You could feel the love by all the wonderful and thoughtful ways you celebrated Ed's life this evening. Love, Tara

Irene and Family, Sorry for your loss. We were in Florida. We are thinking of you.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Love, Tammy

Irene and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this time of saddness and loss. I hope your memories and the strength of family can help you through this difficult time.

Dear Irene and Family - We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family have been so good to me, my family, and friends since we arrived in Arietta many years ago. Our prayers are with you - Tom, Judy, Brian Murray and The Guys From The Tin Camp.

Lucinda and David. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Andy, Andrew, Lori

You are all in our thoughts and in our hearts. With love, Joe and Nancy Insogna and Family