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Harry Gifford Bull Sr.

1927 - 2019

BORN

1927

DIED

2019

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William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes

628 North Broadway

Saratoga Springs, New York

Harry Bull Obituary

Wilton, NY – Harry Gifford Bull of Davidson Drive passed away peacefully on August 15, 2019. Born October 24, 1927 in West Hebron, NY, he was the son of late Clarence and Grace Clute Bull. Harry married Virginia Covell on December 22, 1945. He retired from New York Telephone after 45 years. He was a member of the Wilton Grange and Greenfield Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946 on the USS California. In addition to his parents, Harry was predeceased by his wife Virginia; brothers LD, Fred and Harold and sisters Lydia Covell and Jean Bush. Harry is survived by one daughter, Sherian Charbonneau; three sons, Harry Gifford Jr, Keith and Gary; one brother Carl and his sister Lillian; his grandchildren, Noah and Seth Charbonneau, Tara and Matt Bull, Brandy, Cycora, and Brooke Bull and Lance and Brett Bull and great-grandchildren Megan, Markari, Addison, Colton, Cody and Aliey. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). A Masonic funeral service will take place at 6:30pm. A funeral home service will be held at 10am Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Burial with military honors will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com http://www.lastingmemories.com/harry-gifford-bull-sr

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Published by The Saratogian from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2019.

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Jim Lant

August 24, 2019

To all of Gifford's family I am very sorry to hear the news of his passing. He was a great guy and he always had time to say hello when we live near you all on Davidson Dr. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

bill desbiens

August 19, 2019

another good telephone man is gone. but he leaves behind 3 other good ones. sorry to hear giff . you have my condolences

kevin Morrill

August 19, 2019

Praying for you and your family,God bless Lips and Keith Love Kevin and Robin Morrill

Vernon and Claudia Brownell

August 19, 2019

We are very sorry for your lose. Please except our condolences. We have many good memories of Giff.

Elsie Beagle

August 18, 2019

Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Gifford ("Giff"). Heaven's gain, is our loss...most importantly, his loving family's loss. Giff was a loving patriarch of his family, as he always put them first. He watched his family grow with so much loving pride and joy. Giff always had a kind word to say to all he met. His legacy of love will endure forever in the hearts of his loved ones, and also his many friends and acquaintances. May Giff rest in heavenly peace, and know that he is watching over each of you from above. Take comfort in the many loving memories you have of your beloved Giff, and may they sustain each of you during this very difficult time of loss.

Love,

Elsie, Wayne, Tara and Antonio

Candi Havens

August 18, 2019

Sending Love and prayers to my cousins

August 18, 2019

Sherian and Ron and family,

Your Dad will be missed by many. Such lovely memories remain. Our sympathy to you and family.

Brenda and James Anderson

Tom Fish

August 17, 2019

Rest In Peace, Telephone Man.
I got to know know Mr. Gifford Bull because he was my friends Keith and Gary's dad, and through my mother with whom he worked with him at NY Telephone. I wanted to work for the "phone company" like they did. I worked for other telecom companies and when I would meet Gifford at an event he would ask "When are you going to work for a real phone company?", with a sly smile. When Verizon bought the company I worked for he said, "You're finally working for a real phone company." with a the same sly smile. I will always remember and respect Gifford Bull.

Dusty FisherFisher

August 17, 2019

Giff loved Avery and myself as if we were family. We loved him very much and he will be missed. Love you Giff a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.
Love always Dusty and Avery Fisher

Joann Haskell Lavoy

August 17, 2019

God bless

JACK LYNCH

August 16, 2019

Gifford was a class act with a big heart. Rest in peace my friend, I will miss you. Prayers to Keith & Cheryl and family.

The Staff of Burke Funeral Home.

August 16, 2019

Your family is in our thoughts during these difficult times.

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