Irving "Bully" Jetty

PORT BYRON < Irving (Bully) Jetty was born May 18, 1913, and passed away Dec. 18, 2008, at age 95. He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of 60 years; five siblings, Vernon and Melvin Jetty, Janet Mills, Fern Green and Velma Thompson; four children, Gordon (Chris) Jetty, of Camillus, Bonnie Lusk, of Auburn, Dennis (Elena) Jetty, of Buffalo, Diane Short, of Port Byron; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. As a child, he went to Sunday school at Port Byron Federated Church. Irving and five of his brothers fought in World War II. He fought in France, Germany and Italy. He was awarded two medals, including the Combat Infantryman Badge for bravery in engaging the enemy. He started working for the New York Central Railroad in 1930 and retired in 1974. He enjoyed playing cards, Bingo and watching his beloved New York Giants. He belonged to the American Legion and played for the Port Byron American Legion championship baseball team. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 27, in Port Byron Federated Church on Tex Pultz Parkway and Route 38, with a luncheon to follow. At the family"s request, memorial contributions and expressions of sympathy can be made to the Irving Jetty Memorial Fund at any Citizens Bank to be used for a scholarship at Port Byron Central School in his honor. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.