Brasher Falls, NY
Daniel "Jerry" Bissonette passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice.
Daniel was born in the backseat of an automobile on a bridge in Bombay, NY on January 7, 1941 to the late Floyd L. and Marjorie (Cross) Bissonette.
He graduated from St. Lawrence Central in June 1960.
He married the love of his life, Ruth Yaddow on August 5, 1967. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in August. They lived in the Town of Brasher Falls.
He served in the United States Army November 1963 through November 1965 and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK. He was a missile tech and ended his military career as a SP5 in 1969 with the Army Reserves.
Jerry started his career for the New York Central Railroad later known as Conrail in 1966 and worked there for 22 years. After his railroad career, he started his flea market business and this is where he found his love for wood crafting. His specialty was clocks. He did flea markets and craft shows for over 20 years.
Jerry's hobbies besides wood crafting were hunting, fishing, horseshoes and playing cards with family at his brother's house. He also loved the game of trivia which he played with family.
He and Ruth were members of a rifle and archery club through the Massena Rod and Gun club. Jerry and Ruth were also avid bowlers and brought home a 1st place trophy one year.
His very favorite sports team was the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle was his favorite player. He also loved the Boston Bruins and Bobby Orr.
He is survived by three children, two daughters and their husbands, all of Brasher Falls, and a son and wife of Bombay, his siblings, a brother and wife of Norfolk, a brother and wife of Tennessee, a brother and of Cranberry Lake, a brother of Brasher Falls and a sister in law of Brasher Falls. Also surviving Jerry are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Donald, Frederick and Andrew Bissonette and one sister; Laurel McGregor. Also predeceasing him is his best friend; Robert Moody.
Jerry will be laid to rest with military honors at St. Patrick Cemetery in the Spring of 2023.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Daniel "Jerry" Bissonette passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice.
Daniel was born in the backseat of an automobile on a bridge in Bombay, NY on January 7, 1941 to the late Floyd L. and Marjorie (Cross) Bissonette.
He graduated from St. Lawrence Central in June 1960.
He married the love of his life, Ruth Yaddow on August 5, 1967. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in August. They lived in the Town of Brasher Falls.
He served in the United States Army November 1963 through November 1965 and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK. He was a missile tech and ended his military career as a SP5 in 1969 with the Army Reserves.
Jerry started his career for the New York Central Railroad later known as Conrail in 1966 and worked there for 22 years. After his railroad career, he started his flea market business and this is where he found his love for wood crafting. His specialty was clocks. He did flea markets and craft shows for over 20 years.
Jerry's hobbies besides wood crafting were hunting, fishing, horseshoes and playing cards with family at his brother's house. He also loved the game of trivia which he played with family.
He and Ruth were members of a rifle and archery club through the Massena Rod and Gun club. Jerry and Ruth were also avid bowlers and brought home a 1st place trophy one year.
His very favorite sports team was the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle was his favorite player. He also loved the Boston Bruins and Bobby Orr.
He is survived by three children, two daughters and their husbands, all of Brasher Falls, and a son and wife of Bombay, his siblings, a brother and wife of Norfolk, a brother and wife of Tennessee, a brother and of Cranberry Lake, a brother of Brasher Falls and a sister in law of Brasher Falls. Also surviving Jerry are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Donald, Frederick and Andrew Bissonette and one sister; Laurel McGregor. Also predeceasing him is his best friend; Robert Moody.
Jerry will be laid to rest with military honors at St. Patrick Cemetery in the Spring of 2023.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Brasher Falls, NY
Daniel "Jerry" Bissonette passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice.
Daniel was born in the backseat of an automobile on a bridge in Bombay, NY on January 7, 1941 to the late Floyd L. and Marjorie (Cross) Bissonette.
He graduated from St. Lawrence Central in June 1960.
He married the love of his life, Ruth Yaddow on August 5, 1967. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in August. They lived in the Town of Brasher Falls.
He served in the United States Army November 1963 through November 1965 and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK. He was a missile tech and ended his military career as a SP5 in 1969 with the Army Reserves.
Jerry started his career for the New York Central Railroad later known as Conrail in 1966 and worked there for 22 years. After his railroad career, he started his flea market business and this is where he found his love for wood crafting. His specialty was clocks. He did flea markets and craft shows for over 20 years.
Jerry's hobbies besides wood crafting were hunting, fishing, horseshoes and playing cards with family at his brother's house. He also loved the game of trivia which he played with family.
He and Ruth were members of a rifle and archery club through the Massena Rod and Gun club. Jerry and Ruth were also avid bowlers and brought home a 1st place trophy one year.
His very favorite sports team was the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle was his favorite player. He also loved the Boston Bruins and Bobby Orr.
He is survived by three children, two daughters and their husbands, all of Brasher Falls, and a son and wife of Bombay, his siblings, a brother and wife of Norfolk, a brother and wife of Tennessee, a brother and of Cranberry Lake, a brother of Brasher Falls and a sister in law of Brasher Falls. Also surviving Jerry are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Donald, Frederick and Andrew Bissonette and one sister; Laurel McGregor. Also predeceasing him is his best friend; Robert Moody.
Jerry will be laid to rest with military honors at St. Patrick Cemetery in the Spring of 2023.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Daniel "Jerry" Bissonette passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice.
Daniel was born in the backseat of an automobile on a bridge in Bombay, NY on January 7, 1941 to the late Floyd L. and Marjorie (Cross) Bissonette.
He graduated from St. Lawrence Central in June 1960.
He married the love of his life, Ruth Yaddow on August 5, 1967. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in August. They lived in the Town of Brasher Falls.
He served in the United States Army November 1963 through November 1965 and was stationed at Fort Sill, OK. He was a missile tech and ended his military career as a SP5 in 1969 with the Army Reserves.
Jerry started his career for the New York Central Railroad later known as Conrail in 1966 and worked there for 22 years. After his railroad career, he started his flea market business and this is where he found his love for wood crafting. His specialty was clocks. He did flea markets and craft shows for over 20 years.
Jerry's hobbies besides wood crafting were hunting, fishing, horseshoes and playing cards with family at his brother's house. He also loved the game of trivia which he played with family.
He and Ruth were members of a rifle and archery club through the Massena Rod and Gun club. Jerry and Ruth were also avid bowlers and brought home a 1st place trophy one year.
His very favorite sports team was the NY Yankees. Mickey Mantle was his favorite player. He also loved the Boston Bruins and Bobby Orr.
He is survived by three children, two daughters and their husbands, all of Brasher Falls, and a son and wife of Bombay, his siblings, a brother and wife of Norfolk, a brother and wife of Tennessee, a brother and of Cranberry Lake, a brother of Brasher Falls and a sister in law of Brasher Falls. Also surviving Jerry are eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brothers; Donald, Frederick and Andrew Bissonette and one sister; Laurel McGregor. Also predeceasing him is his best friend; Robert Moody.
Jerry will be laid to rest with military honors at St. Patrick Cemetery in the Spring of 2023.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
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