January 12 1945 September 25 2019
Skip Hover, 74, of Claverack, NY, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 in Albany, NY. Born January 12, 1945 in Albany, NY, he is the son of Charles E. and Olga (Balla) Hover. Skip was the owner-operator of the Claverack Service Station. He served his country in the United States Army from 1963-1966, and Army reserves until 1969. Skip was a lifelong NASCAR fan, and enjoyed attending races as often as he could. He was a member of the NRA, and the Hudson Powerboat Association, serving as past dock master. Skip was a devoted father, brother and friend who will truly be missed. Skip is survived by his daughter Darci Ordway and son Charles E. Hover IV (Cindy). Skip also leaves to cherish his memory, a grandson Tyler Dunn, sister Susan Kelly Engel and her husband Charles Engel, niece Victoria Engel Fowles (James), nephew Nicholas Engel (Denise), and special friend Rita Hanson. In addition to his parents, Skip was predeceased by his wife Bonnie Jean (Kreig) Hover. Funeral services will be Friday October 4, at 9:00am from the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Visitation hours at the funeral home are Thursday October 3rd from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Skip are encouraged to be made to the New York State Police Trooper Foundation 3 Airport Park Blvd. Latham, NY 12110.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles E Hover III Skip January 12 1945 September 25 2019.
Bates & Anderson Funeral Services
Death notice for the town of: Hudson, state: New York