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==Birth==
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Dennis Lounsbury was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late '''[[Lounsbury, Theodore|Theodore]]''' and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised in Dormansville, one of 17 children — 11 boys and six girls. His brothers and sisters were:
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*Patrick Lounsbury and his wife, Helen Marie
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*John Lounsbury and his wife, Diane
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*Terrance Lee and his wife, Eva
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*Janice Lounsbury
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*Bettejean Mueller and her husband, William
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*Sandra Jane Ross
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The siblings below died before him:
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*Theodore Seward Lounsbury
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*'''[[Harold Lounsbury|Harold Fisher Lounsbury]]'''
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*'''[[Lounsbury, Clifton Lloyd|Clifton Lloyd Lounsbury]]'''
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*Clyde Lounsbury
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*Roger Wesely Lounsbury (see obituary below)
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*Thomas Paul Lounsbury
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*William Craig Lounsbury
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*Harriet Mae Peck
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*Marjorie Gloria White
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*Janet Berkhoffer.
  
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Dennis Lounsbury later worked for CSX, and also installed commercial Gunite swimming pools.
  
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He went on to work for the town of Westerlo’s highway department, and then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retiring.
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After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Lounsbury served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts, and several other commendations.
  
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He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.
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“Joining the Marine Corps was one of the most important things he felt he ever did,” Ms. Lounsbury said. “I guess, when he was younger, that’s all he’d really talk about.”
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==Marriage & Children==  
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Dennis Lounsbury married Joanne ??. Their children were:
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*Jody Lounsbury (son)
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*Leslie Lounsbury (daughter)
  
 
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Dennis Lounsbury died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Albany Medical Center. He was 65
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WESTERLO — Dennis Lounsbury was a Vietnam veteran and highway worker, who will be remembered for his sense of humor and his generosity. “He wouldn’t turn anybody away that needed a hand,” said his daughter, Leslie Lounsbury.
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“He was like a second father to a lot of my best friends.” Mr. Lounsbury died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Albany Medical Center. He was 65. “He was a very independent person,” Ms. Lounsbury went on. “He never wanted to ask for help; near the end, he had to, and it was very hard for him. But he worried about others before he’d worry about himself.”
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He was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late Theodore and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised in Dormansville, one of 17 children — 11 boys and six girls. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Lounsbury served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts, and several other commendations.
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He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.
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“Joining the Marine Corps was one of the most important things he felt he ever did,” Ms. Lounsbury said. “I guess, when he was younger, that’s all he’d really talk about.”
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His son, Jody Lounsbury, went on to become a Marine as well. Dennis Lounsbury later worked for CSX, and also installed commercial Gunite swimming pools.
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He went on to work for the town of Westerlo’s highway department, and then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retiring.
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Mr. Lounsbury was a member of Disabled American Veterans, and of the Dormansville United Methodist Church, where he helped with many church suppers. Mr. Lounsbury always loved shopping, especially at the Wal- Mart in Cobleskill.
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“He loved to drive,” his daughter said. “He’d always show me different ways home, back roads and this and that. I’d always be like, ‘Where we going, Dad?’ And he’d say, ‘Oh, you’ll see,’ always taking me on some little adventure,” said Ms. Lounsbury.
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“I gave him his first grandchild before he left,” she went on. “I think that gave him a lot of joy. Till the day he died, he always offered to watch him, even though he could barely walk. He loved him with all his heart.”
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Mr. Lounsbury is survived by his son, Jody Lounsbury; his daughter, Leslie Lounsbury; his grandson, Seth Lounsbury, who will be 2 years old on June 29; and his former wife, Joanne Lounsbury, who stuck by his side through his illness, despite their divorce, his daughter said.
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He is also survived by his brothers: Patrick Lounsbury and his wife, Helen Marie; John Lounsbury and his wife, Diane; and Terrance Lee and his wife, Eva; and his sisters: Janice Lounsbury; Bettejean Mueller and her husband, William; and Sandra Jane Ross; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
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Mr. Lounsbury’s parents died before him, along with seven brothers: Theodore Seward Lounsbury; Harold Fisher Lounsbury; Clifton Lloyd Lounsbury; Clyde Lounsbury; Roger Wesely Lounsbury; Thomas Paul Lounsbury; and William Craig Lounsbury; and three sisters: Harriet Mae Peck; Marjorie Gloria White; and Janet Berkhoffer.
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Calling hours will be at noon on Saturday, May 19, at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating. Burial of his ashes, with military honors, will follow in Onesquethaw Cemetery in Clarksville.
  
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Post Office Box 87, or the Westerlo Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 12, both in Westerlo, NY 12193. Condolences may be left at ajcunninghamfh.com.
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WESTERLO — De n n i s
 
Lounsbury was a Vietnam veteran
 
and highway worker, who
 
will be remembered for his sense
 
of humor and his generosity.
 
“He wouldn’t turn anybody
 
away that needed a hand,” said
 
his daughter, Leslie Lounsbury.
 
“He was like a second father to
 
a lot of my best friends.”
 
Mr. Lounsbury died on Thursday,
 
May 10, 2012, at Albany
 
Medical Center. He was 65.
 
“He was a very independent
 
person,” Ms. Lounsbury went on.
 
“He never wanted to ask for help;
 
near the end, he had to, and it
 
was very hard for him. But he
 
worried about others before he’d
 
worry about himself.”
 
He was born in Albany on
 
Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late
 
Theodore and Lena Beulah
 
(Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised in
 
Dormansville, one of 17 children
 
— 11 boys and six girls.
 
After enlisting in the United
 
States Marine Corps, Mr.
 
Lounsbury served two tours in
 
Vietnam, receiving two Purple
 
Hearts, and several other commendations.
 
He was honorably
 
discharged with the rank of
 
sergeant.
 
“Joining the Marine Corps
 
was one of the most important
 
things he felt he ever did,” Ms.
 
Lounsbury said. “I guess, when
 
he was younger, that’s all he’d
 
really talk about.”
 
His son, Jody Lounsbury, went
 
on to become a Marine as well.
 
Dennis Lounsbury later worked
 
for CSX, and also installed commercial
 
Gunite swimming pools.
 
He went on to work for the town
 
of Westerlo’s highway department,
 
and then as a corrections
 
officer at Camp Cass for 20 years
 
before retiring.
 
Mr. Lounsbury was a member
 
of Disabled American Veterans,
 
and of the Dormansville United
 
Methodist Church, where he
 
helped with many church suppers.
 
Mr. Lounsbury always loved
 
shopping, especially at the Wal-
 
Mart in Cobleskill.
 
“He loved to drive,” his daughter
 
said. “He’d always show me
 
different ways home, back roads
 
and this and that. I’d always be
 
like, ‘Where we going, Dad?’ And
 
he’d say, ‘Oh, you’ll see,’ always
 
taking me on some little adventure,”
 
said Ms. Lounsbury.
 
“I gave him his first grandchild
 
before he left,” she went on. “I
 
think that gave him a lot of joy.
 
Till the day he died, he always offered
 
to watch him, even though
 
he could barely walk. He loved
 
him with all his heart.”
 
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Mr. Lounsbury is survived by
 
his son, Jody Lounsbury; his
 
daughter, Leslie Lounsbury; his
 
grandson, Seth Lounsbury, who
 
will be 2 years old on June 29;
 
and his former wife, Joanne
 
Lounsbury, who stuck by his side
 
through his illness, despite their
 
divorce, his daughter said.
 
He is also survived by his
 
brothers: Patrick Lounsbury
 
and his wife, Helen Marie; John
 
Lounsbury and his wife, Diane;
 
and Terrance Lee and his wife,
 
Eva; and his sisters: Janice
 
Lounsbury; Bettejean Mueller
 
and her husband, William; and
 
Sandra Jane Ross; along with
 
many nieces, nephews, grandnieces,
 
and grandnephews.
 
Mr. Lounsbury’s parents died
 
before him, along with seven
 
brothers: Theodore Seward
 
Lounsbury; Harold Fisher
 
Lounsbury; Clifton Lloyd
 
Lounsbury; Clyde Lounsbury;
 
Roger Wesely Lounsbury; Thomas
 
Paul Lounsbury; and William
 
Craig Lounsbury; and three
 
sisters: Harriet Mae Peck; Marjorie
 
Gloria White; and Janet
 
Berkhoffer.
 
Calling hours will be at noon
 
on Saturday, May 19, at A.J. Cunningham
 
Funeral Home, 4898
 
Route 81, Greenville, followed
 
by a memorial service at 1 p.m.,
 
with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating.
 
Burial of his ashes, with
 
military honors, will follow
 
in Onesquethaw Cemetery in
 
Clarksville.
 
Memorial contributions may
 
be made to the Westerlo Volunteer
 
Fire Company, Post Office
 
Box 87, or the Westerlo Rescue
 
Squad, Post Office Box 12, both
 
in Westerlo, NY 12193.
 
Condolences may be left at
 
ajcunninghamfh.com.
 
 
— Zach Simeone
 
— Zach Simeone
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[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] – Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Lounsbury, Dennis: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
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Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, May 13, 2012
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Deceased Name: Lounsbury, Dennis
  
Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012
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WESTERLO Dennis Lounsbury, age 65, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late Theodore and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury. Dennis was raised in Dorman sville in a family of 17 children, 11 boys and six girls. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts and numerous other commendations, and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. He went to work for CSX, and installed comm-ercial gunite swimming pools. Dennis worked for the Town of Westerlo Highway Department, then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retirement. Dennis was a member of Disabled American Veterans and Dormansville United Methodist Church, where he assisted with many church suppers. Dennis is survived by his son Jody; daughter, Leslie and grandson Seth, former wife Joanne; brothers, Patrick (Helen Marie), John (Diane), Terrance Lee (Eva); sisters, Janice, Bettejean (William) Mueller, and Sandra Jane Ross; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, Dennis is predeceased by seven brothers, Theodore Seward, Harold Fisher, Clifton Lloyd, Clyde, Roger Wesely, Thomas Paul and William Craig Lounsbury and three sisters, Harriet Mae Peck, Marjorie Gloria White and Janet Berkhoffer. A calling hour will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19 at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating. Burial of his ashes, with military honors, will follow in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, P. O. Box 87, or the Westerlo Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 12, both in Westerlo, NY 12193 will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com
  
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Edition: Final Edition Page: D11 Copyright, 2012, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.
  
 
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Dennis Lounsbury: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record<br>
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Name: Dennis Lounsbury<br>
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State of Issue: New York<br>
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Date of Birth: Monday  September  23, 1946<br>
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Date of Death: Thursday  May  10, 2012<br>
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Est. Age at Death: 65 years, 7 months, 17 days<br>
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Confirmation: Verified<br>
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Clifford J. Fisher, Sr.
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The funeral of '''Clifford J. Fisher, Sr.''', 53, husband of Dora Rowe, was conducted Monday afternoon from the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. Rev. Donald Boyce, pastor of the Westerlo Reformed church, officiated.
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Mr. Fisher died Sept. 11 in Albany hospital. He had spent all his life in the vicinity of Dormansville and Westerlo and was employed for several years by the Albany County Highway department.
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Survivors are his wife, five children, Clifford, Jr. of Dormansville, Walter of Voorheesville, Donald of Ozark, Ala., Donald of Dormansville, and Mrs. Benjamin Orvasky of Greenville; a brother, Walter M., Dormansville; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Gregory, Clarksville, and '''Mrs. Theodore Lounsbury''' of Dormansville, and 15 grandchildren.
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Interment was in Onesquethaw cemetery, Clarksville.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - September 18, 1958
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Roger W. Lounsbury, Sr.
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GUILDERLAND — '''Roger W. Lounsbury Sr.''', an avid card player and outdoors enthusiast, died on July 12, 2006, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Mr. Lounsbury loved to play cards and visit casinos and he also enjoyed bonfires and family picnics. He was 56.
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Born on March 11, 1950, Mr. Lounsbury was the son of Lena (Fisher) Lounsbury and the late '''[[Lounsbury, Theodore|Theodore Lounsbury]]'''.
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Mr. Lounsbury worked for Donna Pool Service in Albany.
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His two sisters, Janet Berkhoffer and Marjorie White, died before him as did his five broth-ers: Theodore, Clyde, Thomas, Harold, and C. Lloyd Lounsbury.
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Mr. Lounsbury is survived by his wife, Donna (Svingala) Lounsbury of Guilderland; two sons, Clyde Lounsbury and Caroline Morris, and Roger Lounsbury and Jennifer Car-rigan; his daughter, Wendy Jean Lounsbury and Tommie Kettles; and his granddaughter, Keira Morris.
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He is also survived by his five brothers, John, Patrick, Dennis, Terrance, and William Lounsbury; and four sisters, Harriet Peck, Janice Lounsbury, Betty Jean Mueller, and Sandra Ross.
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The funeral service was held last Sunday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, in Greenville. As Mr. Lounsbury wished, he was cremated.
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Memorial contribution may be made to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, at 200 Center Dr., Albany, NY 12203, or to the Dormansville U.M. Church Me-morial Fund, at 923 County Road 401, Westerlo, NY, 12193.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 20, 2006
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Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends where there have been recent deaths. '''Tommy Lounsbury''' passed away suddenly on July 7. He was the son of Lena and '''[[Lounsbury, Theodore|Theodore Lounsbury]]''' and grew up in our village where he was also a resident for a short time.
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He is survived by four sisters, Harriet Peck, Bettejean Mueller, Sandra Ross, and Janice Lounsbury, and six brothers, Patrick, John Dennis, Terry, Roger, and William.
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Theodore Jr., Harold, Loyd, and Clyde Lounsbury; and Marjorie White and Janet Berkhofer died before him.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 18, 2002
  
 
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 3 December 2012

Birth

Dennis Lounsbury was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late Theodore and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised in Dormansville, one of 17 children — 11 boys and six girls. His brothers and sisters were:

  • Patrick Lounsbury and his wife, Helen Marie
  • John Lounsbury and his wife, Diane
  • Terrance Lee and his wife, Eva
  • Janice Lounsbury
  • Bettejean Mueller and her husband, William
  • Sandra Jane Ross

The siblings below died before him:

  • Theodore Seward Lounsbury
  • Harold Fisher Lounsbury
  • Clifton Lloyd Lounsbury
  • Clyde Lounsbury
  • Roger Wesely Lounsbury (see obituary below)
  • Thomas Paul Lounsbury
  • William Craig Lounsbury
  • Harriet Mae Peck
  • Marjorie Gloria White
  • Janet Berkhoffer.

Education

Occupation

Dennis Lounsbury later worked for CSX, and also installed commercial Gunite swimming pools.

He went on to work for the town of Westerlo’s highway department, and then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retiring.

Military

After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Lounsbury served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts, and several other commendations.

He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.

“Joining the Marine Corps was one of the most important things he felt he ever did,” Ms. Lounsbury said. “I guess, when he was younger, that’s all he’d really talk about.”

Marriage & Children

Dennis Lounsbury married Joanne ??. Their children were:

  • Jody Lounsbury (son)
  • Leslie Lounsbury (daughter)

Death

Dennis Lounsbury died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Albany Medical Center. He was 65

Obituary

WESTERLO — Dennis Lounsbury was a Vietnam veteran and highway worker, who will be remembered for his sense of humor and his generosity. “He wouldn’t turn anybody away that needed a hand,” said his daughter, Leslie Lounsbury.

“He was like a second father to a lot of my best friends.” Mr. Lounsbury died on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Albany Medical Center. He was 65. “He was a very independent person,” Ms. Lounsbury went on. “He never wanted to ask for help; near the end, he had to, and it was very hard for him. But he worried about others before he’d worry about himself.”

He was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late Theodore and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury, and raised in Dormansville, one of 17 children — 11 boys and six girls. After enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Lounsbury served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts, and several other commendations.

He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.

“Joining the Marine Corps was one of the most important things he felt he ever did,” Ms. Lounsbury said. “I guess, when he was younger, that’s all he’d really talk about.”

His son, Jody Lounsbury, went on to become a Marine as well. Dennis Lounsbury later worked for CSX, and also installed commercial Gunite swimming pools.

He went on to work for the town of Westerlo’s highway department, and then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retiring.

Mr. Lounsbury was a member of Disabled American Veterans, and of the Dormansville United Methodist Church, where he helped with many church suppers. Mr. Lounsbury always loved shopping, especially at the Wal- Mart in Cobleskill.

“He loved to drive,” his daughter said. “He’d always show me different ways home, back roads and this and that. I’d always be like, ‘Where we going, Dad?’ And he’d say, ‘Oh, you’ll see,’ always taking me on some little adventure,” said Ms. Lounsbury.

“I gave him his first grandchild before he left,” she went on. “I think that gave him a lot of joy. Till the day he died, he always offered to watch him, even though he could barely walk. He loved him with all his heart.”

Mr. Lounsbury is survived by his son, Jody Lounsbury; his daughter, Leslie Lounsbury; his grandson, Seth Lounsbury, who will be 2 years old on June 29; and his former wife, Joanne Lounsbury, who stuck by his side through his illness, despite their divorce, his daughter said.

He is also survived by his brothers: Patrick Lounsbury and his wife, Helen Marie; John Lounsbury and his wife, Diane; and Terrance Lee and his wife, Eva; and his sisters: Janice Lounsbury; Bettejean Mueller and her husband, William; and Sandra Jane Ross; along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Mr. Lounsbury’s parents died before him, along with seven brothers: Theodore Seward Lounsbury; Harold Fisher Lounsbury; Clifton Lloyd Lounsbury; Clyde Lounsbury; Roger Wesely Lounsbury; Thomas Paul Lounsbury; and William Craig Lounsbury; and three sisters: Harriet Mae Peck; Marjorie Gloria White; and Janet Berkhoffer.

Calling hours will be at noon on Saturday, May 19, at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 Route 81, Greenville, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating. Burial of his ashes, with military honors, will follow in Onesquethaw Cemetery in Clarksville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Post Office Box 87, or the Westerlo Rescue Squad, Post Office Box 12, both in Westerlo, NY 12193. Condolences may be left at ajcunninghamfh.com.

— Zach Simeone Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lounsbury, Dennis: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, May 13, 2012

Deceased Name: Lounsbury, Dennis

WESTERLO Dennis Lounsbury, age 65, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He was born in Albany on Sept. 23, 1946, son of the late Theodore and Lena Beulah (Fisher) Lounsbury. Dennis was raised in Dorman sville in a family of 17 children, 11 boys and six girls. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Hearts and numerous other commendations, and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. He went to work for CSX, and installed comm-ercial gunite swimming pools. Dennis worked for the Town of Westerlo Highway Department, then as a corrections officer at Camp Cass for 20 years before retirement. Dennis was a member of Disabled American Veterans and Dormansville United Methodist Church, where he assisted with many church suppers. Dennis is survived by his son Jody; daughter, Leslie and grandson Seth, former wife Joanne; brothers, Patrick (Helen Marie), John (Diane), Terrance Lee (Eva); sisters, Janice, Bettejean (William) Mueller, and Sandra Jane Ross; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, Dennis is predeceased by seven brothers, Theodore Seward, Harold Fisher, Clifton Lloyd, Clyde, Roger Wesely, Thomas Paul and William Craig Lounsbury and three sisters, Harriet Mae Peck, Marjorie Gloria White and Janet Berkhoffer. A calling hour will begin at 12 noon on Saturday, May 19 at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul R. Meador officiating. Burial of his ashes, with military honors, will follow in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, P. O. Box 87, or the Westerlo Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 12, both in Westerlo, NY 12193 will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com

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Dennis Lounsbury: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Dennis Lounsbury
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Monday September 23, 1946
Date of Death: Thursday May 10, 2012
Est. Age at Death: 65 years, 7 months, 17 days
Confirmation: Verified

Clifford J. Fisher, Sr.

The funeral of Clifford J. Fisher, Sr., 53, husband of Dora Rowe, was conducted Monday afternoon from the Cunningham Funeral Home in Greenville. Rev. Donald Boyce, pastor of the Westerlo Reformed church, officiated.

Mr. Fisher died Sept. 11 in Albany hospital. He had spent all his life in the vicinity of Dormansville and Westerlo and was employed for several years by the Albany County Highway department.

Survivors are his wife, five children, Clifford, Jr. of Dormansville, Walter of Voorheesville, Donald of Ozark, Ala., Donald of Dormansville, and Mrs. Benjamin Orvasky of Greenville; a brother, Walter M., Dormansville; two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Gregory, Clarksville, and Mrs. Theodore Lounsbury of Dormansville, and 15 grandchildren.

Interment was in Onesquethaw cemetery, Clarksville.

Altamont Enterprise - September 18, 1958

Roger W. Lounsbury, Sr.

GUILDERLAND — Roger W. Lounsbury Sr., an avid card player and outdoors enthusiast, died on July 12, 2006, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Mr. Lounsbury loved to play cards and visit casinos and he also enjoyed bonfires and family picnics. He was 56.

Born on March 11, 1950, Mr. Lounsbury was the son of Lena (Fisher) Lounsbury and the late Theodore Lounsbury.

Mr. Lounsbury worked for Donna Pool Service in Albany.

His two sisters, Janet Berkhoffer and Marjorie White, died before him as did his five broth-ers: Theodore, Clyde, Thomas, Harold, and C. Lloyd Lounsbury.

Mr. Lounsbury is survived by his wife, Donna (Svingala) Lounsbury of Guilderland; two sons, Clyde Lounsbury and Caroline Morris, and Roger Lounsbury and Jennifer Car-rigan; his daughter, Wendy Jean Lounsbury and Tommie Kettles; and his granddaughter, Keira Morris.

He is also survived by his five brothers, John, Patrick, Dennis, Terrance, and William Lounsbury; and four sisters, Harriet Peck, Janice Lounsbury, Betty Jean Mueller, and Sandra Ross.

The funeral service was held last Sunday at the Cunningham Funeral Home, in Greenville. As Mr. Lounsbury wished, he was cremated.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Western Turnpike Rescue Squad, at 200 Center Dr., Albany, NY 12203, or to the Dormansville U.M. Church Me-morial Fund, at 923 County Road 401, Westerlo, NY, 12193.

Altamont Enterprise - July 20, 2006

Dormansville

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to relatives and friends where there have been recent deaths. Tommy Lounsbury passed away suddenly on July 7. He was the son of Lena and Theodore Lounsbury and grew up in our village where he was also a resident for a short time.

He is survived by four sisters, Harriet Peck, Bettejean Mueller, Sandra Ross, and Janice Lounsbury, and six brothers, Patrick, John Dennis, Terry, Roger, and William.

Theodore Jr., Harold, Loyd, and Clyde Lounsbury; and Marjorie White and Janet Berkhofer died before him.

Altamont Enterprise - July 18, 2002

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