HUDSON FALLS – Gordon Ross Bixby, 71, of Burgoyne Avenue, loving father and avid sports fan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on Dec 16, 1950, in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Achsah (Smith) Bixby.
Gordon was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country from 1968 to1970.
On Sept 1, 1989, he married Elsie (Gleason) Bixby in Kingsbury. She passed away on September 6, 2008.
For over 30 years, he worked for many contractors with Local 773 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union in Glens Falls.
Gordon enjoyed spending time with his girls, the outdoors, cooking and hunting. His hunting camp trips consisted of late nights, Budweiser and plenty of laughter. He enjoyed spending time at the office (Humbuggs) playing quickdraw, watching sports and hanging out with the guys.
He loved socializing with his family and friends. Many loved him for his compassionate ways and his caring heart. “If you knew him, you had him for a friend”. He was a wonderful father and friend and will be missed by many.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents, wife and two siblings.
Survivors include his three daughters Christy Marchiano and her husband, Adam of Syracuse, Carrie Enders and her husband, Nathan of Cazenovia and Susan Dingman Strayer of Glens Falls; his seven grandchildren, Dominick (Brittany) Perolla, Vincent Perolla, Antonio Marchiano, Casandra (Jacob) Dollinger, Arianna Whitford, Caleb Strayer and Caden Strayer; five great grandchildren; six siblings and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Friday, January, 28 from 10:30 to 12:30PM, at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.
A graveside service and burial will take place at 2:00pm Friday, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road in Schuylerville.
Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, COVID Support, 126 South St. Glens Falls, NY 12801
Sending love and light and holding space for the family.
Gordy your breathing problems are know more. I am sure we will meet again. Jim
Susan and family,
I was a long time friend of your mom, since 1966. It sounds like Gordy was good to you – I’m sorry you’ve had such a rough series of losses in the 2000s; they have all gone way too soon. My sympathies to you and your family.
Gordy was an amazing man, one of whom I loved and respected verymuch..I am proud to have helped him when he needed it…love and miss you Gordy….😪❤
Tammy Moody