HUDSON FALLS – Gary R. Northrup, 80, passed away with his sons present on the morning of December 25, 2018 in his home on Dean Road.
Born May 25, 1938 in Hudson Falls, Gary was the son of the late Calvin R. Northrup and Doris (Cutler) Northrup.
Gary grew up with his parents, many cousins, aunts and uncles on River Street in Hudson Falls. He moved to Lake George in his teens and attended Lake George High School. After high school he joined the US Navy and served for six years before being honorably discharged. Gary married Karen, the love of his life, in 1966. They were happily married for more than fifty years until her death in 2016.
Gary was an active member of the Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church.
Gary liked good food, hunting, coffee, the theater, and going for rides with Karen. He also enjoyed making things and took pride in a job well done.
He is survived by his two sons, Greg Northrup and partner Michele Sherin Jordan of Greenwich, and Drew Northrup and wife Paula of Moreau; granddaughters Dylan Jakacki of Cambridge and Paige Posada of Moreau; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 Carleton Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Plank, pastor of the Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Hudson Falls First Presbyterian Church, 5 River Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
I remember both Gary and Karen so fondly from my brief time as their pastor at Hudson Falls Presbyterian Church. Gary was a great handyman, who fixed many things at the manse. He also got me in the house one time when I was locked out- he had to crawl through a bedroom window! He was a truly wonderful man. God bless his family.
Dear Greg, Drew, Dylan and Paige, and all who loved Gary (didn’t everybody love Gary?), I have so many fond and appreciative memories of Gary and Karen from my time as interim pastor at FPHC, and times since when I worshiped at the church and was always warmly welcomed. I have no doubts: Gary and Karen are together again, in the presence of God and in the embrace of their Lord Jesus Christ. I grieve with you his passing, and celebrate his presence in my life. Love to you all. Lois Ann Wolff
Gary was a gentleman in every sense of the word. The world is a poorer place for his passing.
Greg and family, my condolences to you during this difficult time. May peace and comfort find you in the days ahead.
Greg and family, my condolences to you during this difficult time.
Gary was a wonderful man , genuine and one of a kind.I just learned of his crossing. Bittersweet, in knowing that he is now in a place with the love of his life, Karen. Both such warm and loving folks. Those who knew both of them and most likely as a couple are truly blessed. I will remember Gary and his cool hats ,his pipe , good conversationalist and his adoring wife at his side.He was a splendid Grandfather and I will be forever grateful for that . My thoughts and love for Greg and Drew and his granddaughters. Another star in the sky shining brightly.