Alfred L. Starkweather

Funeral Information

Home: Utica, NY
Date of Death: December 21, 2011
Place of Birth: New York Mills
Birthdate: July 04, 1926
Age: 85

Biography

Alfred L. Starkweather
Utica

Alfred L. Starkweather, 85, of Cypress Street, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

He was born in New York Mills on July 4, 1926, to the late Lester and Alice Wines Starkweather. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Alfred was united in marriage to Beverly Mickelson on August 31, 1946 - a union of 65 years. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Alfred worked as a licensed practical nurse and retired as a salesman for Prudential Insurance Co. He was a generous man who spent his time volunteering with the youth fellowship and Boy Scouts of America. Alfred was a talented painter, published poet, and a hardworking man who liked to keep busy doing woodworking and gardening . He enjoyed summers at camp and treasured the time spent with his family, most of all.

Alfred is survived by his wife Beverly; his four children and their spouses, Sharon and Dr. Ovid Neulander of Jamesville, David and Karen Starkweather of Argyle, Bethany Starkweather and her husband James Stevenson of Liverpool and Darlene and Earl Wilson of Holland Patent; his nine beloved grandchildren whom he always looked forward to seeing, Mark, Damian, Vanessa, Tricia, Kiere, Shellybrooke, Carolyn, Andrea and Aaron; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by a brother, Lester Starkweather.

Private services will be held for the family with burial at Crown Hill Memorial Park in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.

Messages

Kim (Halpin) Zogby 2011-12-23 14:08:48
Beth, I am so sorry to read of the passing of your father. May the love and support of family and friends be of comfort to you during this difficult time.
Thomas Theriault 2011-12-24 12:14:32
I am very sorry for your loss.
Faith Terry 2011-12-27 03:15:27
Mrs. Starkweather and family- I remember meeting you MANY years ago when Sharon & I started nursing school at Marcy over 40 years ago. You were always a gracious and loving family, and I was made to feel at home with you all. Sharon became my sister, you dad gave us an apartment, and you and Mr. "Starky" were always welcoming to all of us through the years. You have a wonderful family, and I thank God for the blessing you have been in my life. Now, another angel has entered heaven. God bless you as you remember what a wonderful life you lived together and the heritage you have passed down to your children and grand children. Look at what you 2 started!! :>} Love to you, Mrs. Starky, and all of you, because you became my family LONG ago. May the love of friends give you comfort... May the love of God give you peace. Love, Faith and Tom Terry