| Date of Birth | December 15, 1935 |
| Passed Away | November 2, 2013 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | November 5, 2013 |
| Service Time | 1 P.M. |
| Service Location | Avoca United Methodist Church |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery, Avoca |
GILBERT E. “GIL” PARTRIDGE
AVOCA-Gilbert E. “Gil” Partridge, 77, of County Route 6, passed away Saturday morning (Nov. 2, 2013) at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, surrounded by his family.
Born in Wallace on Dec. 15, 1935, he was a son of the late George and Margery Edwards Partridge. On Jan. 8, 1955, he was married in Wayland to the former Eleanor Luckenbach, who survives.
Gil attended Avoca Central School and before he retired he was employed as auto mechanic for the former Perry & Thompson Ford Mercury in Bath.
An active member of the Avoca United Methodist Church, he served as head usher, a trustee and was president of the Administrative Council as well as a member of the “Ramp Guys.”
He was a member and commissioner of the Wallace Fire Department, a member and Past-President of the Avoca Historical Society and also served as a member of the Avoca Town Board and Planning Board.
Gil enjoyed cars, trains, woodworking, snowmobiling and camping where he liked to make homemade ice cream.
Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his grandson, Dustin Partridge and his three brothers, Edward, Carl and Spence Partridge.
His loving family includes his wife of nearly 59 years, Eleanor “Ellie”; his five children, Greg (Doug Potter) Partridge of Rochester, Ross (Sandy) Partridge of Avoca, Jan (Dick) Hargraves , Bill (Laurie) Partridge and Gail (Mike) Geffers all of Bath; his seven grandchildren, Craig (Regina) Hargraves, Nick (Diane) Burleson, Lindsie (Eric) Meese, Casey Yartym, Trista Partridge, Brittany Geffers and Brett Partridge; his six great-grandchildren; his brother, Melvin (Erma) Partridge of Avoca; his two sisters, Virginia Burritt of Hornell and Carolyn Partridge of Tennesee; also his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Avoca United Methodist Church, Jacobs Ladder Road, where a funeral service will be held following calling hours at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Pastor Barre Butts officiating. Committal services and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to either the Avoca United Methodist Church, 8593 Jacobs Ladder Road, Avoca, N.Y. 14809 or to the Wallace Fire Dept., 9087 State Route 415, Avoca, N.Y. 14809.
Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca.
Gil will be missed throughout the community. Peace be with his family during this difficult time.
AM SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF GIL, HE WAS A GOOD MAN , ALWAYS NICE TO MY FAMILY. HE WILL BE MISSED
Trista and family,
Please know that our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time. Reading about your grandfather shows what a special person he was to not only his wonderful family, but the community as well. He will be missed by many…
Jan and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, Jan. Please know that you are in our prayers.
My Love and Prayers to all of you. SO sorry to hear this news. Gil was a great man who knew how to have a good time. Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you at this time of sadness and loss.
Love,
Susan
I grew up on Neils Creek Road two houses from the Partridges. Ross and I were friends, and Gil was always nice to us, helped us with cars, etc. Many fond memories, my heart goes out to his wife and family.
Ellie and family, may you feel the peace and love of our heavenly father now and for ever more.
Gil was a great man. We always enjoyed his visits to the shop. He was the same no matter where you met him.
God be with you
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. Take comfort in knowing that our heavenly Creator will soon remove all pain, sorrow, and death forever! May this promise as recorded in Revelation 21:3,4 be of comfort as you gain the inner peace and strength to cope with the days ahead. Philippians 4:13.