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John Updike Obituary
John B. Updike, 84 of Hillcrest, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 after a brief illness. He was predeceased in 2000 by his wife, Helen after almost 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his children David Updike and Lorna O'Connor, Dundalk, Ireland, John (Janet) Updike and Mark Updike, Binghamton and Susan (James) Haskell, Cicero, NY; his six grandchildren - Connor Updike, Binghamton and James, John, Michael, Max and Luke Haskell, Cicero, NY - who held a special place in his heart and brought him much joy. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law Elizabeth Budd, Appomattox, VA and Margaret Goodman, Binghamton, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Hillcrest. He retired from Singer Link with more than 30 years of dedicated service. He was an avid Yankee fan who enjoyed nothing more than sitting on his porch listening to the games. CNN was his favorite and kept him up to date on all the latest news. He will also be greatly missed by his neighbors, especially the children, who knew "Mr. John" always had candy to share. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be sorely missed. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Chenango Street, Hillcrest Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Monday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in John's memory to the following support group for families dealing with autism - FEAT of CNY, 51 Carousel Lane, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Updike
Michael Hawley
September 2, 2024
I don't know if any of the Updike children will respond, but this is Mike Hawley who enjoyed the Updike family. What is prompting me to connect now as I have a 38-year old who has autism and is visiting me in Eugene, OR. Would be interested in any commentary from the Updike gang.
Thanks-
Mike
April 8, 2013
Dear Grandpa, I am Max Haskell, your grandson. I will miss you up in Heaven, how is it up there? That is all I need to say. I love you. Max
April 6, 2013
John and Janet
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Marie and Ellwyn VanVorce
April 3, 2013
Sue and family-- Sorry to hear of your fathers passing --He was a very nice guy--- I know that you will miss him a lot again my prayers are with all of you Jacky Kernan
Ed Humphrey
April 2, 2013
John, Mark and Family sorry to hear about your Dad. Great guy!
Mary Reynolds
April 2, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Thinking of you and your family.
April 2, 2013
Dear Updike Family -
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terry Grippen
Deb Gaige
April 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss John, I know how close you were to your Dad. Hold onto the wonderful memories.
Mary Madigan
April 1, 2013
Dear John, Mark, and family,
I am so very sorry about your father and that I am not home to attend the funeral. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Mary
April 1, 2013
Sue and family,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jen (Wardell) Leadbeater
David Hernandez
April 1, 2013
We were so lucky to have had Mr. John as our wonderful neighbor for twelve years. He was an amazing man who always had a smile and a kind word. We will miss seeing him on the front porch and spending time talking to him.
Ruth (Butler) Ferron
April 1, 2013
To the Updike Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Always remember the good times. Love & God Bless, Ruth (Butler) Ferron
Beth Houghtaling
April 1, 2013
Dear John and Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. To have a son as wonderful as you John, your dad must have been absolutely wonderful! Until we are all together again, God Bless.
Kevin O'Connor
April 1, 2013
Dave, Johnny, Mark, and Suzie:
I was very sad to hear of John's passing and my heart goes out to you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you; sorry I cant be there with you. You parents were my godparents and were very special.
Colleen and Emma Giblin
April 1, 2013
I am so sorry about your wonderful Dad and Grandfather, he was truly one of the sweetest men I have ever met and will miss him dearly.
BJ O'Connor Buckler
March 31, 2013
To all my wonderful Updike cousins and your families,
Please accept my sincere condolences. We all really loved seeing your dad whenever we got the chance. I'm sorry we won't be able to go to Binghamton for the funeral, but we are with you in spirit.
Sandi Ailport
March 31, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Updike family. I worked with John at Link for many years and he was such a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DD Koch (first grade teacher)
March 31, 2013
Mark and Connor,
I am very sorry for your loss. God bless you.
The Johnston Family
March 31, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ruth Gdovin Siver
March 31, 2013
So sorry for your loss. John was a true gentleman and a dedicated professional. I had the privilege and pleasure of working with him at Link. My deepest sympathy to his family. Please know I care.
Bob Goodman
March 31, 2013
Dave,John,Mark & Susan,
Kathy and I were so sad to hear of your loss and very sorry that we will not be there for the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will always remember "Big Johnny"
Ann Lombardi O'Hare
March 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad/grandpa. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Mark Stevens
March 30, 2013
John and Janet,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Melissa (Reilly) Taylor
March 30, 2013
Sue and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Big hug to you, Sue.
Love,
Stephanie (Snow) Landry
March 30, 2013
I have so many wonderful memories of your Dad up at Sandy Pond as a kid growing up with Susie. Sitting on the beach everyday, he was always reading a book. Always smiling getting a good chuckle out of us kids. Loved your Mom and Dad!! I'm glad my Dad has good friends in heaven from Sandy Pond. Love, Dan, Steph, Samantha, and Jake Landry
Fran Neschleba
March 30, 2013
I had the privilege of working with John many,many years ago. He helped me further my self in my career. He was a great guy. My heartfelt condolences to his family. God Bless
Cheryl Langevin
March 30, 2013
Lucky me to have worked for John at Link, he was the best boss in the world. To the Updike family I'm so sorry for your loss. Cheryl
March 30, 2013
John was a great man. I worked for and with John for several years before he retired. So sorry for your lose.
Howard Armstrong
MAXINE BAILEY
March 30, 2013
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL.
Pat & Kristen Harding
March 30, 2013
My sincere condolences to the entire Updike family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Prokop
March 30, 2013
I had the privilege of working for John at Link's. He was a good man. My condolences to his family.
Scott Hawley
March 30, 2013
David,John,Mark,and families; I am so sorry of hearing of your Dad's passing. There were some great memories of all of you growing up in Hillcrest. A very close knit town who gave me a fantastic childhood growing up. And being the paper boy for the town gave me the opportunity to know everybody. Always remember when I was a little tyke and wandered into your house and the phone rang and I answered it by saying no ones home. And who could forget the legendary "Patches". That dog never seen a car he did not like to chase up Nowlan to Chenango. He was our Nowlan Road watchdog. All three of you boys were great to me as a kid and I will always remember that. And your Mom and Dad will always have a place in my heart. May you find peace and comfort during this time.
Louise West
March 30, 2013
John and Janet
Your family are in our prayers . Dad Updike was a very special person and know that he is watching over you. May he rest in peace.
Kathy Gilroy
March 30, 2013
My fondest memory of Your Dad: Being the first to wake up at Sandy Pond, he would fix us a bowl of Grape Nuts and banana. Then the two of us would go outside to share the beautiful morning on the dock. Just eating and talking. The perfect way to start the day with someone you love.
You are all in our hearts and thoughts-
Kathy,Gary, and Kylie Gilroy
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