HUDSON FALLS – Ernest “Ernie” Underwood, 88, of Perkins Drive Extension, passed away on October 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 6, 1933 in Hudson Falls, he was the son of the late Howard R. and Katherine (Hill) Underwood.
Ernie was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School. On August 9, 1953, he married Joan F. Billetdoux at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls. She passed away on May 4, 2013, after 59 years of marriage.
For 35 years, Ernie was employed at the New York Telephone Company in Glens Falls, retiring in 1990.
Ernie was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hudson Falls and a past member of the Usher’s Association.
Besides his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brothers, Clarence, George, Ralph, Philip, Harry and Charles Underwood and his sisters, Emma Parsons and Katherine Cominsky.
Survivors include four daughters, Bonny Smith and her husband, David, Terri Ireland and her husband, Bob, Carol Merritt, and her husband, Bill and Mary Lovely and her husband, Wally; his son, Tom Underwood and his life partner, Brenda LaPorte; his grandchildren, Edward, Daniel, Jill, Erin, Sarah, Kara, Sean, Josh, Bryan, Brett, Terry and Susan; 20 great grandchildren; his brother, Leo Underwood and his wife, Diantha; his sisters in law, Doris Underwood and Beverly Underwood; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Per Ernie’s request, services will be private.
A special thanks to Fred MacNaughton, Bernie and Dawna Sipowicz and all of Ernie’s caring neighbors.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
So sorry in the passing of your Dad . Ernie was like a second father to me. He was always there to teach me on how to do things around the house and always there to lend a hand when I completely botched things up. He was a great neighbor and friend I will miss him greatly
Always a joy to be around. My Mom and Dad enjoyed his and your mother’s company. May he rest in peace. Joyce and I will remember him at Mass this Sunday in South Carolina. May God be with you all at this time.
I have fond memories of your dad, from my childhood when he worked with my dad. Used to call him uncle Ernie, he was a gentle soul. May he Rest In Peace.I’m sorry for your loss.