Carmel Jackson

Mrs. Carmel Jackson
Clayville
Mrs. Carmel Jackson, 91, of 374 Butcher Rd., passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, in St. Luke's Home. She was born in Frankfort on May 30, 1920, the daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Cacciatore Costello, and she attended Frankfort Hill and later Frankfort High School, where she graduated with the class of 1938. She was married to Michael Jackson on June 6, 1942, in Frankfort Italian Methodist Church. Mike passed away on February 23, 2009. Carm was a co-owner and operator of Jackson's Farm, along with her husband, for many years. She was, at one time, employed by Prime Cleaners, GE, French Rd. Plant, and A&P, New York Mills, until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of Frankfort United Methodist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizens as well as the Senior Bowling League. Carm is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Patricia Jackson, of Litchfield, and Michael, Jr., and Stephanie Jackson, of Albany; two sisters, Frances Roberts and Irene Deveans; her five beloved grandchildren, Colleen Jackson, Meghan Jackson and Nicholas Jackson, all of Delmar, Shawn Jackson, of Litchfield, and Scott and Jennifer Jackson, of Parish; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Scott Jackson and Alexis Jackson; her special neighbors, Betsy Walker and Richard Lewek; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one brother, Tony Costello, and four sisters, Eva Camerona, Phyllis Jones, Mary Jackson and Tina Costello. Her funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 in Frankfort United Methodist Church, Acme Rd., Frankfort, with the Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Interment will be in Oak View Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday (today), 2-4 and 7-9, at the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave., Frankfort. Members of the Young at Heart Seniors will meet Sunday (today) at 3:45 at the funeral home for services. Contributions in Carm's memory may be made to the Frankfort United Methodist Church, Acme Rd., Frankfort, NY 13340. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Carmel's online memorial page by going to: www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com
Carmel Jackson