Obituary of Michael G. Clancy

Mr. Michael G. Clancy, 82, of Seebers Lane, Canajoharie, New York, died Saturday May 7, 2011 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family, following a long illness. Born on June 3, 1928 in New York, NY, he was the son of Michael A. Clancy and Catherine Sheehan Clancy. He was a graduate of Locklen Catholic High School in Brooklyn, NY, Class of 1946. Mr. Clancy was a resident of West Islip, Long Island from 1952-1968. He resided in Canajoharie from 1968-1987. He then lived in Lake Placid, FL from 1987-2008, returning to the area in 2008. Mr. Clancy was employed as a Conductor for the Long Island Railroad Co. for 32 years, retiring on June 3, 1978. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Marine Corp. While living in Canajoharie, he was a communicant of the former St. Peter's & Paul's Catholic Church in Canajoharie. During his time in Florida he was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Lake Placid, FL. Upon returning to the area he attended Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Fort Plain. Mr. Clancy was a member of the American Legion Post #25, and the Moose Lodge #2374 both in Lake Placid, FL. He was a founding member and past Exulted Ruler as well as "Elk of the Year" for the Canajoharie/Fort Plain B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #2621. Mr. Clancy was also a member of the Marine Corp League and a lifetime member of the United Transportation Union Local #645. On August 26, 1951 in Englewood, CA, he was married to Edythe "Maxine" Clancy. She preceded him in death on April 16, 1995. He was also predeceased by 3 brothers, Charles J., Vincent M. and Thomas N. Clancy and a granddaughter, K.C. Smith Congdon. Mr. Clancy is survived by his 8 daughters, Catherine C. Smith & David of Canajoharie, NY, Elizabeth A. Olsson & Robert of Rockland, MA, Mary M. Clancy of Lafayette, NY, Patricia Clancy & Colm Kennedy of Schoharie, NY, Erin C. Gratch & Kevin Ricco of Beaver Falls, NY, Teddi L. Kiefl & Raymond of Canajoharie, NY, Maureen M. Wright & Arthur of Hadley, NY, Sue Anne Clancy-Athens & Michael of Albuquerque, NM; 3 sons, David F. Clancy & Doris of Fort Plain, NY, Michael A. Clancy & Karen of Nellysford, VA, Daniel J. Clancy & Cherie Hallstein of Fort Plain, NY; 27 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Reid Street, Fort Plain with Father Dennis Murphy officiating. Morning prayers will be offered at the Chapel of Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 9:15am. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, May 12, 2011 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home, Inc., 20 Otsego Street, Canajoharie, NY 13317, where a Prayer service will be held at 3:30pm as well as a service by the Elks at 7:30pm. Burial will take place at St. Peter's & Paul's Cemetery, Canajoharie, NY, with full military honors by the US Marine Corp and the Fort Plain VFW Post #3275 Memorial Squad.