GLENS FALLS – Farrell Thomas Clark, 91, of East Sanford Street, passed away Tuesday evening, August 16, 2022, at his home.
Born on May 9, 1931 in Argyle, he was the son of the late Gordon and Gladys (Roberts) Clark.
Farrell graduated from Fort Edward High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard the USS Chloris for his entire tour during the Korean Conflict.
On August 11, 1957, he married Patricia Carroll at St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until her passing on March 4, 2013. For over 48 years, Farrell was a meat cutter for Grand Union, working at the Hudson Falls store and many area grocery stores, retiring in 1993. Upon his retirement, he worked part-time at the Cleverdale Country Store and Sokol’s Market in Queensbury.
Farrell was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Glens Falls. He was an amateur numismatist and a member of the Tokens and Medal Society and the Civil War Token Society.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by wife, Patricia Clark; his sisters, Shirley Lee and Jean Harris; and his four brothers, Gordon Clark, Sherwood Clark, Karl Clark and Clyde Clark.
He is survived by his daughter, Susanne Reagan and her husband, Michael of Lake George; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rite of Committal will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to SPCA of Upstate NY, 588 Queensbury Avenue, Queensbury, NY 12804
My sincere condolences to “Bummys” dauhter I worked with him in several Grand Union stores many yrs ago Such a nice man and a prankster at times,
Thank you. I chose that photo specifically for prankster look in his eyes!
I worked with Farrell many years in GU . He was a hard ,dedicated
worker and a master of the meat cutting trade. I also considered him as a friend. Thanks Farrell for your friendship and your service to our country. God has a place for you so rest in peace.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was a neighbor and enjoyed seeing him walk everyday, stoppng to chat or give my dog a little pet. The neighborhood won’t be the same without him.