pFuneral services for John “Jack” W. Mitchell, age 82 of Rensselaer Falls will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday (April 21, 2016) at Foxwood Memorial Park with Rev. Douglas Lucia officiating. Calling hours will be held also on Thursday from 12:00pm until the time of the service at the mausoleum. Mr. Mitchell passed away on Sunday (Apr 17, 2016) at his home with his son Peter by his side./ppSurviving are three sons Stephen Mitchell of Tupper Lake, Peter Mitchell & his companion Justine Juapoe of Rensselaer Falls, Stewart (Kathleen) Mitchell of Peru, NY; three brothers David (Dawn) Mitchell of Macomb, Benjamin (Jolene) Mitchell of Fulton and Richard (Rose) Mitchell of Ogdensburg; three grandchildren Jessica, Joey & Kaleb Mitchell and many nieces, nephews & cousins. /ppJack was born on August 30, 1933 in Macomb NY, a son of the late Clyde & Anna (Flight) Mitchell. He graduated from Morristown Central and continued his education at Canton ATI earning a degree in agriculture. He later married Virginia A. Mitchell on Sept 10, 1960 at St. Anthony’s Church in Syracuse. She predeceased him in 2008./ppDuring his career he was employed at USDA in the Farmers Home Administration & Soil Conservation Departments, Iroquois Gas and River Village Realty. He retired in 1989. He was a member of the Canton FFA Alumni, Macomb & Kendrew Grange and St. Mary’s Church in Canton. /ppHe enjoyed going out to eat, fishing, visiting friends and family and traveling. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley; US Hwy 11; Potsdam, NY 13676. Condolences may also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com./p
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