HUDSON FALLS – George R. “Rockhead” Case, 76, of Martindale Avenue, Hudson Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
Born on May 4, 1936, in Granville, he was the son of the late George E. and Margaret (Roberts) Case.
He served with the United States Army from 1958 to 1962, serving most of his time in Germany.
George received a Degree in Engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in the first year the college offered an engineering program.
In 1970, he began his career at Sandy Hill Iron and Brass in Hudson Falls as a mechanic. He was promoted to General Manager of the Maintenance Department in 1975 and retired in 1993.
George loved the outdoors, fishing, nature, the Adirondack Mountains reading, listening to his tunes and tinkering in his garage. He was a selfless, great provider to his family who remember him as a great story teller, some true, some not so true.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by three sisters, Sharon M. Case, Shirley Woods and Geraldine Zellars.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Shirley M. Case of Hudson Falls; his children, Lori Kelly of Sturbridge, MA, Lisa Sellers (Patrick Stallings) of Macclenny, FL, Scott George Case and his wife, Meiki of Fort Edward and Amy Chadek and her husband, Charles of Ocala, FL; two granddaughters, Amber Kelly of North Grafton, MA and Chloe’ Sellers of Macclenny, FL; a brother, John Case of Fort Edward; a sister, Louise Rizzo and her husband, Sal of Granville; his first wife, Elaine Tinsley and her husband, Dick of Ocala, FL; his wife Shirley’s children, Timothy Ames of Glens Falls, Theodore Ames of Queensbury, Theresa Backus, her husband Steve and her son Kelly of Queensbury and Jason Mattison and his wife Tracy and their children, Jacob, Bradley, Tyler and Emily, all of Wasilla, Alaska; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
Funeral services and interment are private.
George’s family suggests memorial donations be made to the Sandy Hill Foundation, P.O. Box 607, Williston, VT 05495.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
To the only dad i ever had, a man of great strength and leadership. A man of enormous knowledge of everything, though would never boast. Great love and devotion to all of his children and my mother. I always felt honored to stand behind him in his huge shadow of intergrity, honestly, and character. Though only average in physical size, he was a giant of a man. A true gentleman. He taught me everthing, from growing into a man, to whats right and wrong about being a human being. I will miss all of our projects together, i will never be able to pickup a paint brush or hammer again without thinking of you. If anyone deserves to have a place in Heaven its certainly you, your probally showing the carpenter how to be a better carpenter right now. I will love you and miss you always, God Speed Pop, I hope to see you there, i’ll bring your favorite brush and help ya, Love, Teddy.
Are hearts are with your family.I worked with George at Sandy Hill A great coworker I cherish and will always remember those days.
Pop, we never spoke of how we felt, we never hugged, but I knew you loved me and I hope you knew how much I loved you. I deeply regret never telling you how much you meant to me. I am who I am because of you. Your love, kindness, and generosity showed me what I wanted to be as a man. I take comfort knowing that you are no longer in pain. I know you are up there looking over us. I miss you. I love you.
To my buddy George. “You ARE the man”! You never ceased to amaze me on your undying efforts and countless hours spent at Sany Hill Corp. , Valmet. Your dedication, knowledge, personality, integrity to your work will never be surpassed. I am trying to follow in your footsteps but I will never be able to “fill” your shoes. I could always count on you for advice, but much, much more… your friendship. You are in my heart forever. I will miss you terribly. We have all… lost a “great man”.
Jake,
I just want you to know how very much you meant to my dad. He always referred to you as “A good boy” which is the highest compliment in the book of George-isms. Thank you for your friendship and for taking the time to make him part of your life. He talked about you all the time, and I know he truly thought of you as family. I look forward to seeing you in May when we are up for the week. We can share some stories and laugh a little along the way, that’s how Dad would want it.
Lori-the first born and his favorite. (I say this in jest, not!)
Truly sorry for your loss. Wish you all well in your time of sorrow and remembrance. The times you spent are as cherished memories. My hat is off to your father for his life of guidance to you all and his service as a soldier. With honor and respect.
With thoughts of peace and courage to you,
Jeff
George knew me as Digger. That was my nick name at Sandy Hill Corporation as a summer employee over 40 years ago. George was a kind, hard working and fun loving person to be with. He made a snot nosed young college kid feel special in his first big job. Even after all these years, George would greet me as though we were still both inside the walls of the greatest company a person could work for. I am sorry not to have been able to see you Shirley and the children at his services.
Gary
Daddy,
My love for you continues to grow even though your soul has gone to the other side. You would have been proud of us kids, we came together as you had wanted us too, to send you on your way. I will miss you everyday and cherish the memories we have. The last 15 months have been the most wonderful months I have ever had. I’m glad you are at peace and resting your weary soul. No one deserves that more than you.
And as you would always tell us as we were walking out the door, no matter what season…..”Don’t slip on the ice”. So Dad, my last words to you, I love you with all I have and will remember you always.
Lisa
we miss you every day, george!