February 28 1935 September 22 2019
Harold Lee Babcock February 28, 1935 – September 22, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers View/Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card ITHACA – Harold Lee Babcock, 84, of Ithaca, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2019. Born on February 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Viola (Altemose) Babcock. Harold proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Newport News during the Korean Conflict. On June 29, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carol Wilson at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Ithaca. In 1990, he retired from NYSEG after more than 20 faithful years of service. He spent his retirement years fishing, traveling on bus trips with his wife, tinkering around the house and mowing his lawn. More than anything, he cherished the time he shared with his family. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol W. Babcock of Ithaca; his children, Robert (Sharon) Babcock of Newfield, Kellie (Steve Witiaz) Christopher of Elmira; his grandchildren, Ian Christopher (Kristina Vanderbilt), Shannara Babcock; and the Cappadonia families. Friends may call from 11-1 pm on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Bangs Funeral Home, Inc, 209 W. Green St., Ithaca. A funeral service will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Frear Memorial Park Cemetery in Ithaca, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harold’s memory may be made to the Ithaca Fire Dept. Station #4, 1240 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. SERVICES Visitation Monday, September 30, 2019 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Monday, September 30, 2019 1:00 PM Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850 Get Directions on Google Maps Graveside Service Monday, September 30, 2019 Frear Memorial Park Hayts R. and Rt. 96 Ithaca, NY 14850 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Harold Lee Babcock February 28 1935 September 22 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Ithaca, state: New York