Everett E. Caldwell

Caldwell, Everett E. RENSSELAER Everett E. Caldwell, age, 85 years, of Rensselaer, passed away Friday, December 4, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Climax, N.Y. and lived in Averill Park for many years before moving to Rensselaer three years ago. Mr. Caldwell was a graduate of Greenville High School. He was retired from Standard Bridge & Engineering Co. Everett was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He and his fellow soldiers developed engine trouble over Bucharest, Romania and were captured by the German Army and held as POWs in Stalag 4. He was awarded the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars. Mr. Caldwell retired from the Stratton Air National Guard Unit after 25 years of service. He was a member of the local chapter of former POWs. Husband of 63 years of Frances Palmer Caldwell of Rensselaer; father of Dennis E. Caldwell Sr. of Selkirk, Michael A. Caldwell of Averill Park, Kevin J. Caldwell of Tooele, Utah, Keith Caldwell of Magna, Utah and Cheryl Coons; brother of Leon Caldwell, Roger Caldwell, Freda Deyo, Martha Kniffen and Dorothy Cole; grandfather of Dennis E. Jr., Toni, Destiny, Keith Jr., Michael, Kristin, David, Casey and Justin; great-grandfather of Jason and Christopher. Also survived by many nieces, nephews. The family would like to thank Community Hospice of Rensselaer County for the care, concern and compassion shown to Everett and his family especial Pat and Bernadette. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Monday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association 440 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205 or the charity of one's choice. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com