Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
John Emrich Obituary
NORTH ILION - John "Sparky" Emrich, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Utica, after a brief illness.
John was born on November 30, 1944, in Ilion, the son of the late Earl L. and Helena (Johns) Emrich. He was a graduate of Ilion Schools. Following graduation, he honorably served the US Army in Vietnam. Following his military service, he spent his working career at Remington Arms and Rome Cable. Sparky enjoyed participating in Revolutionary War Reenactments, coaching Pop Warner and his role playing Santa Claus. He was an avid lover of all types of cars, especially hotrods, as well as a diehard Yankee fan.
John is survived by his children, Michael Emrich, of Ilion and Johanna Emrich, of New Hartford; his grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Domenika and Giavanna; brothers, William, of Ilion and Eugene "Otto", of Richfield Springs; and his special friend/ex-wife, Linda Rulewicz Hickey. He was predeceased by his siblings, Earl, Allan, June Loring, Catherine VanNort, Lois Hendrie, Donna Conlin and Mary Emrich; as well as his beloved dog, Zorro.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 2 p.m., with military honors, at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc.. 100 Otsego St. in Ilion. Rev. Robert Wollaber will officiate. Interment will follow in the East Schuyler Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday. from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Please consider memorial donations to the Herkimer County Humane Society or Wounded Warrior Project; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To send an online condolence please go to www.whiter-hendrix.
The family sends a special thank you to the Ilion Fire and Police departments as well as the ICU staff at St. Elizabeth's Hospital for their compassion and care.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Emrich
Sponsored by Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home.
1 Entry
Michael Bugal
September 20, 2019
Sorry to hear this Our family sold the house that he lived in to him after Andy left for Australia around 1970. The Emrich family was one of old North Ilion families along with the Griffins, Millers, Murrays, Moores, Prices and we all knew each other very well. We pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort for his family and friends.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in John Emrich's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for John Emrich
Sep
23
Sep
23
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Emrich's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
