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Norma Louise Trackey

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HUDSON FALLS – Norma Louise Trackey, 92, a lifelong resident of Hudson Falls, passed away, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Glens Falls Center.

Born on November 17, 1926 in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Louise (Stockwell) Chase.

Norma enjoyed bowling, bingo, reading and most of all being around babies and surrounded by her family.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Trackey, her brother, Nelson Chase, Sr., her sister, Ellen Hodge, as well as her in laws.

Survivors include her children, Joseph (Doris) Trackey of Hudson Falls, Ronald (Jacqueline) Trackey, Sr. of Queensbury, Timothy (Nancy) Trackey of South Glens Falls, Linda (Stephen) Green of Hudson Falls, Mark (Aileen) Trackey of Hudson Falls, Joy Lindsey of Moreau, May (Christopher) Keays of Georgia, Valerie (Daniel) Ryan of Moreau and David (Kathleen) Trackey of Glens Falls; 14 grandchildren, Joseph (Rachel) Trackey, Ronald (Angela) Trackey, Stacy Trackey-Meagher, Elizabeth Trackey, Garrison Trackey, Jennifer (Jerry) Kadien, Walter (Denise) Green, John “Jake” Trackey and Brianne Keith, Brittany Lindsey, Rebecca Keays, Amanda (Justin) Rodriguez, Joshua Ryan, Paul Trackey and Helena Trackey; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great, great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family deeply appreciates the wonderful care and kindness given to Norma at the Glens Falls Center.

Friends may call on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Prayer Service will follow the calling hours at 3 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

The Rite of Committal will follow the service at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

Everyone is welcome to Saluto’s, Main Street in Hudson Falls, after the cemetery service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests the memorial donations be made to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad., Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Hazel Mae Trackey

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FORT EDWARD – Hazel Mae Trackey, 90, of Seminary Street, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on March 19, 1929, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jennie (Stewart) LaPoint, Sr.

Hazel attended St. Mary’s Academy in Hudson Falls. Following school, she went to work at Kresge’s (Five and Dime) as a fountain girl.  While working at the store, she met her future husband and the love of her life, John Francis Trackey.  He lovingly called her his “Five and Ten Cent Girl”.  They were married on August 20, 1950, at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.  Together they shared 66 wonderful years, until he passed away on July 24, 2016.

Through the years, Hazel babysat over 48 children and enjoyed every moment.  She also was secretary to John P. Burke, who was President of the International Paper Workers Union.  For a short period of time, she was employed by Glens Falls Insurance Company and finally, she was deputy Town Clerk, under Edith Amorosi. 

Even though she worked outside the home for many years, her heart was with her family.  Hazel took wonderful care of her husband, her children and her home.  She had an open-door policy, at all hours, you were welcome for hugs, coffee and conversation.

Hazel was a faithful communicant and Eucharistic Minster at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three infants, who passed away at childbirth, Jean, Jane and John and her two sisters, Adelaide Duval and Nathalie Hammond.

She is survived by her two loving children, Anne Carpenter and her husband, Edward of Fort Edward and Michael Trackey and his wife, Diana of Queensbury; her adoring grandchildren, Blaine Carpenter and his wife, Lisa of Fort Edward, Jennie Carpenter and her partner, Amber Allen of Queensbury and Lauren Trackey of Queensbury; her great-grandchildren, Finley John Carpenter and Cora Hazel Carpenter; her siblings, Barbara Lemery of Hudson Falls, Lois King of Florida, June Traver of Fort Edward and Edward LaPoint, Jr. of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.

Arthur “Jerry” Trackey

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TrackeyHUDSON FALLS – Arthur “Jerry” Trackey, 88, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 25, 2015, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.

Born April 28, 1927 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Arthur Trackey and Ruth (Laney) Trackey Pattee.

Jerry attended Fort Edward High School, where he played football.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

Jerry was a firefighter for the city of Glens Falls, retiring in 1985 after 26 years of service.

He was a skilled wood worker and a great cook. After retiring from the fire department, he operated Jerry’s Lunch on Main Street in South Glens Falls.

Besides his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his sister, Bonnie Pattee Hawkins.

Survivors include his significant other of 45 years, Jackie Higgins of Hudson Falls; his step children, Beth Bruno and her husband, Scott of Queensbury and their children Kyle, Matthew and Shelby Bruno; Michael Higgins and his wife Bridgit of South Glens Falls and their children Dillon and Olivia: who he treated as his own.  His children; Joanne MacDonald and her husband David of Queensbury, Jim Trackey and his wife Carol of Queensbury, John Trackey of South Glens Falls, and his grandchildren Cheryl, Scott, Courtney, Justin and Melissa and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Walter Pattee of England; as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p p.m., on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veterans Cemetery, in the town of Stillwater.

Donations in memory of Jerry may be made to the Fort Hudson Health Nursing Home Capital Campaign, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, New York 12828.

Jerry’s family wishes to thank the staff at Fort Hudson Healthcare Facility for their kindness and compassion during his time there

Arrangements are under the direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.