Eagle Bridge – George E. Durkee Jr., 62, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at his residence on County Route 68 in Eagle Bridge, NY. He had resided there with his wife Linda (Ogert) Durkee.
Born on January 5, 1952, in Troy, NY, George was the son of the late George E. and Lois (Weatherbee) Durkee Sr. George was educated at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and graduated from Hudson Valley Community College. He enjoyed hunting and dowsing. For many years he owned and operated the White Creek Store and ran a plumbing business from that location after its closing.
Survivors, other than his wife Linda, include their son, David Durkee and wife Lauren of Dayton, ME, his sister, Nancy Rietz of Latham, NY, and two grandchildren, MacKenna and Declan Durkee.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 10 am in the West Hoosick Cemetery on the Buskirk/West Hoosick Road in West Hoosick, NY. Arrangements are under the care of the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY, 12090. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice through the funeral home.