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Pleasant Valley - E. Gordon Ackerman a resident of Pleasant Valley since 1966 passed away on October 21, 2012 at Lutheran Care Center. He was 78.
Born on January 27, 1934 in Poughkeepsie to the late Albert C. and Anna Puskar Ackerman.
Gordon proudly served his country from 1952-1956 in the United States Air Force.
He was a retired Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation in Poughkeepsie where he worked for 41 years. He was an officer with the CSEA & PEF.
On September 7, 1958 he married the love of his life Helen Curtis with whom he spent 54 blessed years together.
Gordon was a long time member of the Poughkeepsie Masonic Lodge as well as an active lifetime member of Camp Wa Wa Segowea, Smith Park, Poughkeepsie.
He is survived by his devoted wife Helen of Pleasant Valley , Loving Children E. Gordon Ackerman Jr and his wife Deborah of Hyde Park, and Marcy Kolarik and her husband Frank of Pleasant Valley. Cherished grandchildren Ian Gordon Ackerman, Chelsea Lynn Kolarik and Kristen Elizabeth Kolarik. One Dear Sister Jean Darrow of Stuart Florida. His Dear sister in law Isabelle Ackerman of LaGrange, he is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his brother Frederick and a sister Eleanor Aderholdt.
Friends may call on Thursday October 25, 2012 from 6-8pm at Parmele Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home 110 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY. A Masonic Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30pm followed by a funeral service at 8pm at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in Gordon's name to Smith Park of New York, Camp Wa Wa Segowea, P.O Box 4994, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
For Gordon's guestbook or to send a sympathy card please visit www.hudsonvalleyfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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John Fisher
October 25, 2012
I will really miss Gordie. He and Bob were part of the camp committee that hired me. I can't think of a work weekend without remembering Gordie and Bob, or "Frick and Frack", as we used to call them. They were the the best of friends, but could argue about any topic in the world. They made my job easier as director and I enjoyed working with them on the camp boards over the years. Helen, Gordie and Marcy you have my deepest sympathy.
Dennis Marchione
October 25, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy goes out for the whole family.
Lisa Redl
October 24, 2012
Dear Aunt Helen, Gordon, Marcy and families,
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss him always. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
-Lisa and family
Nathalie Staffa
October 24, 2012
So sorry Helen your in my Prayers
Nathalie & husband
John & Patti Motzer
October 24, 2012
So Sorry for your lose. Our deepest condolences to Helen, Gordie and Marcy.
Debbie Droz
October 23, 2012
Oh, Aunt Helen, Gordie, Marcy...my deepest sympathy. I too remember Uncle Gordie being such a big part of my life as a kid. Uncle Gordie was one of a kind - definitely a favorite uncle. I remember all the times he would pop over to our house during the day for coffee with my mother, all the picnics at our house, your house, Fred & Isabell's house. Thanksgivings. 4th of July's. Wow...just full of memories today. Blessings and peace and love to all of you. I hope Gordie, Fred, and Eleanor are having coffee right now, sitting around a table somewhere, laughing and teasing each other!
Pauline Snyder
October 23, 2012
My sincere condolences to Helen, Marcy, Gordie and their families. Uncle Gordie was a big part of my life as a child, and I cherish those memories. May he rest in peace.
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