FULTON – April 3, 2024, Gordon R. Chalone, 88; of Fulton, NY passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born in Fulton, NY to the late John A. and Dorothy (Compton) Chalone. Mr. Chalone remained a lifetime resident of Fulton, NY. He was a United States Veteran having served in the Army during the Korean Era while stationed in Germany. Gordon worked with the Teamsters, Syracuse, NY for 33 years. He had a few favorite things: First, was his Family, Second, was Music, Third, was Antique Cars and lastly was being known as a “Handy Guy.” Gordon enjoyed being a member of several Antique Car Clubs. He was a lifetime musician having played trumpet, piano and sang with numerous musicals, theater shows and once with the Syracuse Symphony with the Fulton Men’s Chorus performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.
Gordon was pre-deceased by his wife Donna Chalone in 2005, and his sisters: Jayne Saracene in 2007 and Carol Clements in 1958 and his 16-year companion: Audrey Roden.
He is survived by his two children: Craig (Anne Leaver) Chalone of Eastport, ME; and Carol (Mike) Wallace of Oswego, NY; 3 grandchildren: Lauren, Sara and Jacob; 4 great grandchildren: Adeline, Cooper, Maeve and Reese and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Noon Saturday, April 6th at the State Street United Methodist Church, Fulton, NY where a mass will be celebrated by Rev. Linda Harris. Burial will be held privately.
There will be no calling hours.
The Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton has care of the arrangements.
Donations may be made to State Street United Methodist Church, 357 State St., Fulton, NY 13069 and Hospice of CNY and Finger Lakes 900 7th N. St., Liverpool, NY 13088.
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