Obituary of Bartolomeo Ben Baccari

Baccari, Bartolomeo "Ben" On the warm evening of August 18, Ben quietly made his journey home to his many loved ones waiting to greet him. He was 90 years young. Ben, as he liked to be called, was born in Jamaica, Long Island, New York to Frank and Filomena Baccari of Italy. He was raised, educated and resided there until he entered the Army during WW II on November 11, 1942. During the war, he was stationed throughout the southern United States as a cook and baker. His last duty station was at Barnes General Hospital, Vancouver, Washington where he met his loving wife of 58 years, who was also serving in the Army. It was there they were married in 1945. After being discharged, he and his bride, Peggy McCoy, moved to the Albany area. He began working as a truck driver for Dorn's Transportation, retiring from there after 40 years, and moving to Florida for 15 years. There he took up golf, worked in the pro-shop, and was a golf ranger at the North Palm Beach Country Club. Retiring, once again, he moved back to the Rotterdam area. Ben and his wife enjoyed traveling, being with their children and grandchildren, entertaining and visiting with friends. Ben really didn't have any hobbies. His family, friends, home and job were the things he cherished most. He loved and enjoyed every moment. Ben made many friends during his journey here on earth. Everyone loved him, enjoying his personality and dry sense of humor. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Ben is survived by his loving daughters Sue (Bill) Karandy-Little of Altamont, and Rosemary (Don) Otis of Rotterdam, a sister Mildred (Peter) Cecere of Lexington, MA, and a brother Sal (Josephine) Baccari of Bethpage, NY, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews all of whom feel the loss of this loving and giving man. He was pre- deceased by his parents, his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" McCoy, who departed this realm in 2003, and a son Richard Baccari of Arkansas. He was big brother to the late Jean Spero, Nick and Joseph Baccari. He was also pre-deceased by his loving companion Maggie Saccocio of Glens Falls. Daughters, Sue and Rose, would like to thank the nurses and techs of A5, Doctors Giokas and Salei, the ER Staff, and the hospice personnel of Ellis Hospital for their kindness, understanding, patience, care and support of their dad during his illness and final days. Thank you also to Father Michael Hogan for visiting, blessing, and praying with him. They would also like to say a special thank you to friends and family members who have been so supportive during these last few days, and weeks, and to Roy Bordeau (Riverview Funeral Home) for his support and for taking care of their dad after he quietly returned "home". In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association by phone at: 1-800-DIABETES or on-line at: donations.Diabetes.org. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, August 28th at 10 AM from the Gleason Funeral Home, Inc. 730 Union Street, Schenectady, NY, Father Michael J. Hogan, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the Gleason Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 7 PM. Interment will full military honors will follow at Schenectady Memorial Park, Giffords Church Road, Rotterdam, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Riverview Funeral Home, Inc., Roy F. Bordeau, Funeral Director. For on-line condolences please visit: theriverviewfuneralhome.com. Funeral Service 10:00 am Tuesday, August 28, 2012 Gleason Funeral Home 730 Union Street SChenectady, New York, United States