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Pearl Crandall Obituary
Pearl "Gene" Crandall
June 29, 1932 - Jan. 19, 2022
Pearl "Gene" Crandall was a Korean War Veteran (Army), member of the University of Georgia Class of '61 (Bachelor's of Science), 1964 Cornell University graduate (Master's of Science in Education), Future Farmers of America Chapter President, FreeMason, permanently certified New York agriculture teacher, pilot, licensed general contractor, plumber and electrician. He was also a proud supporter of the Property Rights Foundation of America and a small business entrepreneur.
Gene was born in Meridian, NY, in 1932 to David and Mabel Crandall. His parents and 12 siblings: Genevieve (Gates), Glen, Ora, Lila (Peters), Marion (Haas), Alice (Kolb), Lynn, Clarence, Raymond, Robert, Virginia (Gilmore), and Ray predeceased Gene.
He is survived by his younger sister Beverly (Vaglione) of Watkins Glen; daughters: Mandy Collins, Tracy Herman, and Carrie Crandall-Titus; brother-in-law Tom Vaglione; son-in-law Andrew Collins; ex-wife Joyce Whitman; six wonderful grandchildren: Zoe Herman, Abigail Collins, Haley Herman, Andrew Collins, Benjamin Herman, and Madelyn Titus; many nieces and nephews; close friends; and his beloved backhoe.
Gene was an avid cyclist, long-distance runner, and a masterful jitterbug dancer. He lived his life to the fullest and loved his family deeply. Many say he was unforgettable.
At the convenience of the family, a memorial service will be held. Any donations should be made to your local farmers, the Wolf Mountain Nature Center, Smyrna, NY, Property Rights Foundation of America or the American Legion.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Colella
April 18, 2022
Thank you for your service.
Mary Jones
April 18, 2022
I am so sad. I met your Dad years ago as I worked in his attorneys office. We called him Uncle Gene. He was a character. It was so many years ago I remember Mandy Rue was just being developed. God bless him. He always brought a smile to my face. He loved you girls so much and always spoke highly of all of you and his granddaughter, I believe her name was Zoe.
My sincere condolences. Sending hugs
Lance Myers
April 18, 2022
RIP Mr Crandall. You were a big part of my life at Port Byron High School teaching me the trades. You were a great teacher
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