John Chicoski 3/7/49 - 8/17/13
Born in Suffern, New York, on March 7, 1949, he was the son of the late John J. and Doris Stoll Chicoski Sr.
John was a graduate of Johnsburg Central High School in North Creek, New York.
He was employed as a machinist and retired in 1993 from Anderson Industries in the town of Glen. John was also a deputy for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and was only one of two deputies to serve on the Mounted Police Division in the county. He was also a member of the sheriff's dive and rescue teams.
John was a United States Army veteran of Vietnam War, serving from 1969 to 1975.
John was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Tribes Hill, New York. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, a life member of the V.F.W. Post 942 in Fonda, New York, Town of Florida Snowmobile Club, Lazy 8 R.C. Club and the New York State Snowmobile Association.
John was a hard-working person who took pride in the many projects that he worked on and completed. One of his proudest accomplishments was when he fulfilled his lifelong dream of building his own log cabin.
John is survived by his wife, Jan Martuscello Chicoski, to whom he was married on January 30, 1999; two sons, T.J. Chicoski of the town of Glen, and Kenneth Chicoski of Wells, New York; three grandchildren, Abigail, Kenny and Tayler Chicoski; stepdaughters, Erin Tracy (Mark Leggiero), Lisa Bergh (Robert Caputo); step-grandchildren, Patrick, Riley, DeShawn, Ryan and Kory. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law also survive.
Joseph F. Fonda, 64, of the Town of Glen, passed away unexpectedly on
October 30 2013. Joe was a great family man and loved his wife,
children and grandchildren very much. He will be sorely missed by his
family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Joe.
Born
February, 28, 1949 to the late Melvin and Philomena (Conte) Fonda, in
Amsterdam, N.Y., Joe was a life-long resident of the area. In 1967 he
enlisted in the United States Army. Joe was an extremely devout veteran
and truly risked his life to protect our freedom. He was a decorated
combat veteran who fought on the front line and in one of Vietnam's
worst attacks, The Tet Offensive.
He received one of the
military's highest honors, The Purple Heart. He received not only one
Bronze Star but two, one of which was with the "V" for Valor. Joe also
received; The Combat Infantry Badge, The Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas
Service Bar, Marksman Award, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National
Defense Service Medal. He also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and the American Legion. Joe often enjoyed spending his days
helping his friends and getting help in return from his friends in the
Amish Community, who were very much part of his everyday life. He
enjoyed the outdoors and would often hunt or go for a ride on his
motorcycle. Joe belonged to the 1st BN (M) 5th Infantry Society of
Vietnam Combat Veterans, The Combat Vets motorcycle club, the Military
Order of the Purple Heart, the NRA, and the Disabled American Veterans
Joe
is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Charlene Fonda Mathewson,
beloved daughters, Stacy L. Fonda and Carrie Ann Fonda, beloved
grandchildren, Hannah Elease Philomena Freese; and Joseph Rocco Freese;
his brother, Michael Fonda (Joyce) his sister-in-law, Cathy Visscher
(Michael). Several Nieces, a nephew, and several cousins also survive.
August 17, 1952 - February 25, 2014
Gallupville/ Town of Wright (Schoharie County): Paul William Dunphy 61, of State Rte. #443 died Tuesday February 25th at his residence after being stricken suddenly.