Clarence “Al” Bishop Sr., age 79, passed away after a
accidental fall on the ice at his home on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Albany
Medical Center.
Al was born on May 22, 1934 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to the
late, Nelson and Helen Butterfield Bishop.
He was educated in Saratoga Springs and was a lifelong
resident of the area.
Al married the love of his life and best friend Florence
Perry on August 24, 1955 and they spent 58 wonderful years together.
Al served his country in the US Army for 20 years retiring
from the reserves.
He worked as a Cook for the NY State Department of
Corrections, Mount McGregor retiring after 29 years of service.
Al loved spending time with his family and enjoyed being
with his grandchildren.
He was a wise guy and liked making people laugh and always squawking
his chickens making his presence known.
Al was a long time Yankee Fan, enjoyed Bingo and loved his McDonalds
coffee.
Al is survived by his wife Florence “Flo”; and sons, Clarence
Jr. (Cheryl) of St. Cloud , FL and Jeffrey Bishop Sr. (Melissa) of Saratoga: daughters,
Lillian Kirkpatrick (Ed) of Saratoga and Suzanne Allen (Matthew) of Greenfield
Ctr.; Sisters, Beulah Gilroy (William) of Ohio and Dorothy Wilkins of Saratoga;
brothers, Richard Bishop and Martin Bishop (Jane) both of Florida; grandchildren, Daniel, Justin, Eric, Caitlin, Courtney, Jeffrey Jr., Jordan, Zackery, Sabrina, Gabby and Matthew; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his sisters, Lillian Mihalek and
Beverly Bujanowski; brothers, Sonny and Sam Bishop; grandson Tom Kirkpatrick
Graveside service will be held at 11am, on Monday, March 24,
2014, at Gerald B.H. Solomon, Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd.,
Schuylerville, NY.
Calling hours for friends and family will be held on Sunday
March 23, 2014 from 4-6 pm, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, (Rte.
9) Saratoga Springs N.Y. 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate
Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
The family would like to extend an invitation to family and
friends to join them at the American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., for further
fellowship and lunch from 1-4 pm on Monday.
If you wish to express your online condolences or view the
obituary, please visit our website at www.CompassionateFuneralCare.com
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My heart goes out to Aunt Flo, Al, Lil, Jeff and Susan and the rest of the family because I know what a great man Uncle Al was to everyone. I will always remember all the great times we spent together. Love Tracy
ReplyDeletethinking of all you with love...R.I.P.Uncle Al...a lot of awesome memories..love Jo-Etta
ReplyDeleteWith deepest sympathy for your loss, Flo, love one may leave you but memories never will and will be in our hearts forever.
ReplyDeleteLove, Sue Heimburg
Our deepest sympathy for your loss and know that your are in our thoughts and prayers -- from the families of Gail Walker and Marilyn Snyder.
ReplyDeleteClarence, was a wonderful person and has such a beautiful family. I will never forget going over in the park to play the penny game with him and his lovely wife Flo. He would always stop and pick me up and give me a ride to Lowes where I worked if he saw me walking. A generous, kind heart for sure. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife Flo and his loving family. God Bless
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