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Arthur LaPorte

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HUDSON FALLS – Arthur LaPorte, 93, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Born on September 16, 1926 in Rome, NY he was the son of the late Laura and Herbert Warner.

Arthur proudly served his country with the United States Marines during World War II and the Korean War. Due to his service, Arthur received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.

On September 2, 1955, he married Geraldine Belden in Granville, NY.

Arthur was a long-time employee at Finch Pruyn.

Many of his hobbies include his love for photographing weddings, jitterbugging with the love of his life, Geraldine, driving his tractor but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family. He was proud to be involved with Matthew Rozell in his research and books on World War II. Arthur assisted Matthew in bringing his story to students.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Susan; a granddaughter, GeriAnne; and a great-grandson, Caleb Chase.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 64 years, Geri LaPorte of Hudson Falls; four children, Brenda LaPorte and her life partner, Tom Underwood of Hudson Falls, Diane Chase and her husband, Joe of South Glens Falls, Arthur LaPorte of Hudson Falls and Sheila Bain and her husband, Jim of Salem; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

At the family’s request, all services will be private.

Donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arthur “Art” A. Hart

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KINGSBURY – Arthur “Art” A. Hart, 75, of Kingsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Born on November 9, 1943 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Edward and Lucy (Morehouse) Hart.

On September 28, 1968, he married Sandie L. Hart at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.  She passed away on June 29, 2016, after 48 years of marriage.

For many years, Art was employed at Bigelow’s Fuel Oil in Fort Edward.

He enjoyed camping, playing pool and darts and watching the NY Yankees Art was an avid NASCAR fan who especially loved to follow the Earnhardt’s.    Most important in Art’s life was his family.  He loved spending every moment he could with them.

Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his son, Artie Hart, Jr., his brother, Albert Hart, his sister, Evelyn Hart and his son in law, Kenny VanNess.

Survivors include his five children, Shawn Hart of Kingsbury, Tina VanNess, also of Kingsbury, Jeff Hart of Gansevoort, Mindy Suprenant and her husband, Mark of Fort Edward and Megan Catellier  and her husband, Art of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Patrick VanNess and his wife, Terra, Stephanie Anselmo and her husband, Travis, Crystal VanNess, Jordan Suprenant, Taylor Suprenant, Lacey Catellier and Aiden Catellier; three great grandchildren, Dominick VanNess, Darl VanNess and Aurora Anselmo; his brother, Edward Hart and his wife, Anna of Kingsbury; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his close friend, Albert Jenkins of Fort Ann.

Friends may call on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 10 to 12 Noon at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A graveside service will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

The family suggests that memorials in Art’s name may be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY  12801.

Arthur J. “Art” Rivers

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QUEENSBURY – Arthur J. “Art” Rivers, 74, of Vermont Avenue, went to be with his beloved wife, Shirley, on Sunday, July 7, 2013.

Born on September 20, 1938, in South Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Rose (Butler) Rivers.

Art was a 1957 graduate of South Glens Falls High School and on July 19, 1958, he married the love of his life, Shirley M. Dashnaw.  She passed away in 1993.

For over 30 years, Art worked a job he loved as a welder at Chase Bag in the town of Moreau.  He was an avid bowler with the Ivy League and enjoyed deer hunting in the Catskills with his family Art was also excellent at throwing horseshoes.  He cherished the time he spent with his family camping in Minerva.

Art could play the harmonica by ear, all he needed was to listen to the song and he could play it.  More recently, he enjoyed his Facebook family.  They kept him connected.  Art had a wonderful sense of humor and loved being around people.  Whenever he met someone, he never forgot them and made them feel important.

Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Shirley Rivers and a son, John Rivers, three brothers, LaRoy “Pat” Rivers, Wayne Rivers and David Rivers and his sister, Priscilla Crum.

Survivors include his children, Priscilla Dearborn and her husband, Willie of Corinth, Arthur E. Rivers and his wife, Joan of Fort Edward, Kristine Flores and her husband, Conrad of Texas and Timothy Rivers and his wife, Mary of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; his brother, Leeward Rivers of South Glens Falls and Harry Rivers and his wife, Addie of South Glens Falls; his sister, Rose Brown and her husband, Gary of Salem and Wanda Maier and her husband, Duane of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 11, 2013, from 3 to 7 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow at 7 pm on Thursday, at the funeral home.

Burial will be next to his wife, Shirley at Union Cemetery, at a later date, at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be sent to the West Glens Falls Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.

Online condolences may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.