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Alva Rickerson Obituary

Alva L. Rickerson
of Port Charlotte, Fla.
formerly of Windsor, N.Y.
Alva L. Rickerson, 78, was called home to God on January 27, 2009. He was beloved husband to Mary Lou for nearly 56 years; proud father of son and daughter-in-law, David and Barbara Rickerson; and daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Howe; loving grandfather of Jacob Howe and Jessica Rickerson; sister, Betty Blewett; brother-in-law, Robert Wallach; several nieces and nephews; he also leaves behind many friends. He was a US Army veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and has been a member of the American Legion Post 89, Vestal, N.Y., for 46 years. Al was a brave survivor of lung cancer for more than 35 years, before succumbing to it. He was predeceased in death by his parents and two brothers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved gardening and camping. He was a retired employee of Link Aviation. Al was a lover of dogs and chose to join his beloved companion, Cookie.
A Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday, 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Windsor, N.Y. Burial will be in the South Windsor Cemetery in the spring. Friends may call at the Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home, 737 Chenango Street, Port Dickinson, Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the caring people of Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care, 1144 Veronica Street, Port Carlotte, Fla. 33952.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2009.

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Robert Rickerson

January 31, 2009

Aunt Mary Lou,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you, David, Judy and family in our prayers. May God provide you His peace.
Bob and Jody Rickerson

Florian & Betty Novovesky

January 31, 2009

MaryLou,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Many good memories with you & Al in Binghamton, and all the parties we enjoyed together.
The best always,

Roger and Sharon McMahon

January 30, 2009

Mary Lou

We are very sorry to hear about Al. We will not be able to make the service as we are in South Carolina but we are thinking of you.

Maryann Houlihan

January 29, 2009

Marylou, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in the loss of Al. Sincerely, Maryann (Zegan) Houlihan

Sallie (Kalmbacher) Young

January 29, 2009

Judy and family,

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope fond and happy memories will help sustain you in this sad time.

Mark & Suzanne McManus

January 29, 2009

Judy, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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