Published:  11/07/02

Plattsburgh — Hubert J. Barcomb, 84, of Plattsburgh, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the Evergreen Valley Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

He was born in East Hampton, Mass., on Aug. 3, 1918, the son of Henry and Flora (Guerin) Barcomb.

He served in the Army during World War II and was employed by Akey Enterprises and Roger Kennedy Construction for many years. He was a member of the South Plattsburgh Fire Department for 39 years and a member of American Legion Post 20 in Plattsburgh.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra and Terry Rodriguez of Plattsburgh, Barbara Foley of Stutgart, Ark.; a son, Gary Barcomb of Riverside, Calif.; his grandchildren, Robert and Amber Sweatt of Albany, Sarah and Derrick Hackett of Peru, Johnathen Rodriguez of Plattsburgh, Robert and Jamie Hall of Plattsburgh, Scott and Lori Hall of Colorado, Michelle and Rob Pauley of South Carolina, Michael and Stephanie Hall of South Carolina, Adrian, Natlie and Matthew Barcomb of Pennsylvania; four sisters, Lucille Filion of Plattsburgh, Cecile Hart of Alburg, Vt., Rose Decker of Alabama and Theresa Lobdell of Chateaugay; three brothers, Earl and Harold Barcomb of Plattsburgh and Ernest Barcomb of Altona.

He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Doris Barcomb. Two sisters, Jenny and Yvonne; three brothers, Howard, Leeward and Homer and his son-in-law, Walter Foley, also died earlier.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday from Our Lady of Victory Church in Plattsburgh. Interment will follow in Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Plattsburgh.

The O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh is in charge of arrangements.

Naugatuck, Conn. — Peter Paul Ruggeri, 79, of Hill Street, Naugatuck, Conn., died on Oct. 31, 2002, at the Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck, Conn.

He was the widower of Mary E. (Lindsay) Ruggeri.

Mr. Ruggeri was born in Pine Bluff, Ark., on March 3, 1923, the son of the late Caesar and Zaira (Massalini) Ruggeri, and had been a resident of Naugatuck since his early childhood and a seasonal resident of Willsboro for many years.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 825th Medical Unit. He awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, and the European African, and Middle Eastern Theater campaign ribbon, He worked for 42 years at the Uniroyal Company of Naugatuck. After retirement he worked for the town of Naugatuck as a school crossing guard. He was a former member of the Naugatuck Volunteer Fire Department.He was a past commander of the Catholic War Veterans and a member of the Crusader Post 1946 Veterans of Foreign War. He was active in the Naugatuck Veterans council. Mr. Ruggeri was also a former coach of the Babe Ruth Baseball League.

He leaves a son Peter J. Ruggeri of Naugatuck; two daughters, Barbara McClure of Willsboro, N.Y., and Janice LaCharity of Naugatuck; two brothers, Fred Ruggeri and Caesar Ruggeri, both of Naugatuck; a sister, Josephine Vitiello of Naugatuck and three grandchildren.

A full military funeral was conducted on Nov. 4, 2002, in Naugatuck, Conn.

Memorial donations may be made to the Willsboro Memorial Fund, Mike Lindsay, P.O. Box 292, Willsboro, N.Y. 12996.

KEENE VALLEY, N.Y. — Evelyn M. "Peanut" Hogan, 62, of Keene Valley died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at the Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake.

She was born West Chazy on May 11, 1940, the daughter of Lawrence and Florence (Clausen) Atwood.

She lived in West Chazy most of her life, moving to Keene Valley three years ago. Mrs. Hogan was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed bingo and fishing.

Survivors include, two sons, Steven and Angie Hogan of Peru and Larry Hogan and his companion, Diane Prell of Plattsburgh; one daughter, Joan and Michael Musselman of Chester, Va.; one sister, Joan and James Sessums of West Chazy; a close friend, Arden Grant of Keene Valley; four grandchildren, Stacie, Victoria, Marissa and Christopher Hogan of Peru; and several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn is predeceased by her parents and one brother, Wilbur Atwood.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home in Plattsburgh. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Martin J. Bausman, pastor of the wilmington Church of Nazarene, conducting the service. Burial will follow in the Rural Cemetery in West Chazy.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Diabetes Foundation of Plattsburgh or Freidman Renal Foundation, 91 Blaza Blvd., Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901.

Barbara G. Trombley, 81, of Plattsburgh, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.

She was born in Lancaster, N.H., on May 30, 1921, the daughter of Jack and Julia (Little) Gardner.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the O'Neill-Redden-Drown Funeral Home in Plattsburgh.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in St. Peter's cemetery in Plattsburgh.

Irene Duquette, 70, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the Clinton County Nursing Home in Plattsburgh.

There will be no public calling hours. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002, at the Clark Funeral Home in Rouses Point. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Rouses Point.

George W. Parkinson, 64, of Fort Covington Street, Malone died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone.

He was born in Fairfield, Ill., Aug. 11, 1938, the son of George M. and Irene (Collins) Parkinson.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002, at 10 a.m. in St. John Bosco Church in Malone, with the Rev. Thomas Moody, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Arrangements are through the Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service of Malone.

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