Hudson Falls Class 1964 Reunion

02/01/2023

If we had not been “wusses ” when they predicted lots of rain…..I would have been one of those sitting quietly in 1969 at Woodstock!!

It’s hard to imagine this many people in one place sitting peacefully. Woodstock, 1969.

08/09/2022

On Mondays one of the former reporters for the Glens Falls Post Star, now retired, put in some old news for us “old people.” Today was a sports story featuring a former classmate: sorry, the accompanying photo went to the end of the story!
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Hudson Falls Greenjackets fullback Bob Collins (26) takes a handoff from quarterback Dick Rosati (13) on a running play in an Aug. 13, 1972, semipro football game in Hudson Falls, in which the Jackets defeated the Brooklyn Knights, 29-26.

Post-Star archives
From The Post-Star in 1972 – 50 years ago

It was a good weekend for local semi-professional sports 50 years ago.

On Aug. 13, the Hudson Falls Greenjackets defeated the Brooklyn Knights 29-26, bringing the local team’s season record to 2-0.

“Mike Schongar electrified more than 1,200 fans with many brilliant catches, one a 35-yard scoring strike from quarterback Dick Rosati,” The Post-Star reported.

Joe Grasso scored two touchdowns for the Greenjackets, and Bob Collins added one at the Hudson Falls High School field.

Greenjackets Head Coach Art Cardi was not satisfied with the narrow win.

“We should have beaten them by three touchdowns,” he told The Post-Star for an Aug.17 Report.

01/11/2021

Another sad post:

Donna May (Johnson) Fillmore

Dec. 4, 1946 - Jan. 7, 2021

ADDISON - Donna May (Johnson) Fillmore, age 74 of Addison passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Corning Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on December 4, 1946 in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Homer and May (Foskett) Johnson.

Donna was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School, Class of 1964 and later attended SUNY Delhi graduating in 1966 with a degree in Veterinary Science. She spent her years working as a homemaker raising her daughter.

Donna grew up on her family farm where her love of animals began. For many years Donna and Roger showed cattle together. She will be remembered for her independence and having a natural ability to care for her home and animals, especially sick animals. Her family will remember her as a great cook.

Donna is survived by her daughter, Erika (Deric) Dickerson of Woodhull; and her father, Roger Fillmore; grandchildren: Dryden and Abygail Dickerson; siblings: Homer Johnson, Jr., Kathryn Johnson, Norma Johnson-Glacy, Marjorie Johnson-Taylor, Nathanial Johnson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

It was Donna's wish that there be no services. Flint Funeral Home, 10 Wall St., Addison, NY has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna's name may be sent to the Addison Presbyterian Church, 5 Church St., Addison, NY 14801.

Words of comfort may be offered at: www.CarpentersFuneralHome.com

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11/26/2020

I always find time for bad news....don’t I?

09/09/2020

Haven’t posted anything in a long time. This is a sad post, but is important to “let you know.”

CLASSMATE
LAURENE NASH RINGER

LAURENE'S OBITUARY
QUEENSBURY---Laurene A. Ringer, 74, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home with her children at her bedside.
Born in Kingsbury on April 7, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Roy A. Nash and Bertha E. (Hurley) Nash.
Laurene attended Hudson Falls schools and graduated the Class of 1964. She also attended Adirondack Community College.
Laurene married her husband, William “Bill” Ringer, Sr., on October 4, 1964, and they were together for over 57 years.
Laurene enjoyed close to 50 years in the customer service industry. Her long career, which she was employed by local companies included Zayre Department Store, U-Drive Boat Rentals & Houseboat Vacations, Sysco Foods, Hot and Cold Foods, Native Textiles and finally Travelers Insurance where she retired in 2011. She was an avid New York Yankees fan!! Her hobbies included watching every Yankee game, ceramics, bingo, Harness horse racing, Saratoga flat track, casinos and traveling. She could always be found every Saturday night at the West Glens Falls Firehouse playing BINGO with her husband, sister-in-law, Judy Fish, and her mother-in -law, Tillie Ringer. Laurene also enjoyed traveling with family on vacations to York Beach Maine every Labor Day, visiting relatives in Massachusetts, and winter vacations to Florida and Arizona. Family picnics and Christmas were important to her. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her much joy. She was a very loving and caring person and would do anything to help anyone.
In addition to her parents, Laurene is predeceased by her husband, William “Bill” G. Ringer, Sr.; two sisters, Dorothy E. (Nash) Whitman and Barbara E. (Nash) Brownell; three brothers, Gary M. Nash, Sr., Roy A. “Andy” Nash, Jr. and William J. Nash, Sr.; half-brother, Leon Nash; nephew, Scott Bushey; brother-in-law, James C. Fish; and nephew, David J. Fish.
Survivors include her daughter, Tammie A. Ringer of Queensbury; her son, William “Bill” G. Ringer, Jr. and his wife, Laurie, of Queensbury; brother, James H. Nash of Fort Edward; sister-in-law, Lorraine (Suba) Nash of Florida, brother-in-law, Donald Whitman of South Glens Falls, brother-in-law, Kevin Brownell of Gansevoort, sister-in-law, Debbie Nash of Hudson Falls, sister-in-law, Teresa Green of Fort Ann, sister-in-law, Judith A. (Ringer) Fish, brother-in-law, Michael J. Ringer and his wife, Jeanette, of Lake Luzerne; grandsons, Jonathyn Johnson of Queensbury, Trevor Vadnais of Glens Falls, Tyler Ringer of Queensbury, and a granddaughter Asia Norton of Hudson Falls; great grandsons, Ethan Lee Johnson of Queensbury and Roen M. Degnan of Hudson Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

01/29/2019

This is my older sister Alyce Rathbun's (93 yrs) property on County Rte 16 in Fort Ann. Her cellar has flooded once already but Fort Ann Fire Dept helped. Her daughter next door is also affected. Washington Co Public Safety Director Glen Gosnell won't do anything to help with the ice jam! She has lived there since 1949 & paid her taxes faithfully. This is endangering her home and safety!

FORT ANN — Water flowed across the backyard of Alyce Rathbun's county Route 16 home on Monday, coursing across her yard and through her neighbors' yards. It was no longer

09/26/2018

What did I wish for when I was working? To be retired so I would have time for things I want to do??? All of you know how that goes!!

Anyway it seems the only time I MAKE time for this Face Book page lately us bad news.
Mr Parson the music teacher and orchestra teacher died at Glens Falls hospital. It was in today’s Post Star. Unless I don’t know, Miss Irwin and Mr Peachman are still with us.

11/11/2017

I haven't had any time for our Face Book page for a long time. Hopefully that will change shortly. The only time I make time is with bad news which isn't pleasant.
Jean (Blinn) Wick just emailed us about our luncheon next week and had bad news too. She was notified that Rich VanNorden has passed. So sorry and prayers to his family and friends.

08/23/2017

June 18, 1946 — August 21, 2017
VICTORY MILLS and HUDSON FALLS — Paul M. Vaughn, 71, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls and more recently of Victory Mills, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his wife and family.
Born June 18, 1946 in Glens Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Charles E. and J. Helen Vaughn.

Paul was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School, Class of 1964. He served with the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1969 and returned home to work for the New York Canal System. He worked briefly as a bartender in the Glens Falls area and briefly ran the Gansevoort Hotel. His career choice was with the U.S. Post Office, where he worked for 29 years as a postal clerk in Saratoga Springs.
He married Sandra Coffinger in 1979 and they resided in Hudson Falls, “Hometown USA,” for many years. He was a member of Glens Falls Elks Lodge No. 81 and American Legion Post No. 574 in Hudson Falls. He enjoyed playing cards and keeping in touch with friends and family. He was proud of his three grandsons and smart ‘lil puppy “Sadie.”
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a stepson, Michael Lyon, and niece, Denise Stockwell.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Vaughn of Victory Mills; stepson, Mark (Tracy) Lyon; their sons, Brad Lyon and Shane Lyon, and Michael’s son, Jason Lyon; sister, Sharon Phillips of Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, with the Rev. Janet Vincent officiating.
Memorials can be made in his memory to the Victory Mills Fire Department, P.O. Box 78, Victory Mills, NY 12884; or the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, P.O. Box 111, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com.

08/09/2017

Went to Alumni Luncheon today. I was given an old, old, old school photo. Sixth grade at Dix Avenue April 1958. I have the courage so NOW who else does? Come on!!

03/14/2017

For those of you that are lucky enough to be somewhere else other than New England. I love the mountains, the lakes, my roots and wouldn't be anywhere else. Let it snow!

12/09/2016

The locals are getting together for their monthly lunch. This time we are meeting at the El Mexicano restaurant which is where the York Cabin was. It is a suggestion only, to where a crazy Christmas sweater for a little fun. After all the stress of the Holiday when you're a last moment person like me.......give me an excuse to be warm up here in snow country and look like a jerk for an hour or so..who cares!

11/07/2016

Yesterday the Hudson Falls Honor Society had a ceremony to install new juniors into the Society and announce the new "Wall of Distinction" alumni members. Two of the new members were Paul Chapman (Class of 1961), husband of Charlotte Serra Chapman and posthumously Roy Wicks (Class of 1965), husband of Jean Blinn Wicks. Congraulations to everyone! You can read the article in the Post Star, front page. "They're the eye of the Tiger"