HUDSON FALLS – Howard W. “Ozzie” Osborne, 90, formerly of Parry St., passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation in Gloversville.
Born on August 3, 1925, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Howard Osborne and Norma “Humeo” Wells.
Ozzie graduated from Whitehall High School and served with the US Navy during World War II. During his service time, he was a boxer for the Sixth Fleet, fighting in over 80 bouts.
Ozzie married Eleanor Lyon and they had many wonderful years together until her passing in 1985.
He was a manager for Commercial Credit Corporation for 22 years and after his retirement, he was a realtor for Realty USA.
During the 1940’s Ozzie played football for the Hudson Falls Greenjackets. He was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2001.
Ozzie loved to play cards. Every friday night he hosted at poker game at his home. Ozzie also enjoyed playing cribbage and took great pride in teaching his grandchildren. He also liked to deer hunt at the farm in Belcher and in later years at the camp in Salem with his son Stanley, his father in law, Harold Lyon, his brothers in law and his good friend, Charlie Villamagna.
In addition to his wife and parents, Ozzie is predeceased by two sons, Stanley Osborne and Stephen Osborne.
Survivors include a daughter in law, Linda Chase Osborne of Ticonderoga; his grandchildren, Kimberly Osborne-Allen and her husband, Todd, of Albany and Stanley Adam Osborne of Plattsburgh; a sister in law, Gwendolyn Cicotte; his brothers in law, Edward Lyon and Ronald Lyon and his wife, Wendy; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In his later years, he was taken care of by his son, Stephen, Roy Gorton and his good friend, Betty Chapman.
Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will follow the calling hour at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
The Rite of Committal, will follow the funeral at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward, with full military honors provided by the Hudson Falls American Legion Color Guard, Post 574 and the Patriot Guard Riders.
Memorial donations in Ozzie’s memory may be made to The Hudson Falls American Legion Color Guard, Post 574, of Hudson Falls, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have found memories when Ozzie and I worked together at Hometown Real Estate. Rest in peace Ozzie.
My family would like you to know that Ozzie was ‘one of our family’. We had known him since some of us were children and my dad, Thad Bruce, welcomed him into our home. He also worked with my dad at the Imperial after returning home from service. Also, he attended Bible studies with some of our friends and sought their friendship.
Our brother, Carl Bruce, has created a memorial for Ozzie online on our family website. He would be happy to share this with any of Ozzie’s family. We grieve with you, and hope this will help you know that Ozzie was appreciated by some perhaps you have not known. We are thinking of you every day.
My family would like you to know that Ozzie was ‘one of our family’. Our brother has created a memorial for Ozzie online on our family website and would be happy to share with Ozzie’s family. We grieve with you and wish you comfort of heart and mind.