Submitted by Bill Norvell <w.norvell@att.net>
on 09/Aug/2023
184.88.213.148
Edward H. "Chubby" McClintock Jr., age 96, of the Town of
Lee, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, at Rome
Health. Edward was born in Newburgh, New York, on October
28, 1926 to the late Edward and Hazel Curry McClintock. He
proudly served his country during World War II in the
Pacific Theater for the United States Navy. Chubby was
united in marriage to Genevieve Diamonti on January 30,
1949. Being an avid athlete, he went on to attend Sampson
College where he played Lacrosse. Following college, he
accepted a position as a supervisor for New York Trap Rock,
later taking the opportunity to work for Prudential
Insurance moving his family to Rome, NY in 1966. Because of
his love for people, after retiring in 1990, he worked as a
courier for Rome Hospital until the age of 86.
Chubby put his heart and soul into every aspect of his life.
He left a lasting impression on everyone he encountered with
his infectious smile, charismatic attitude, and positive
outlook on life. He enjoyed his garden as well as working
out at the YMCA and having coffee at McDonald's with his
friends. He was a member of the Lee Center American Legion
and St. Joseph's Church.
Chubby is survived by his loving wife of 74 years,
Genevieve; his daughters, Arlene (Tom) Carmody and their
children, Craig (Amy), Eric (Jessica), and Ryan (Linda),
Robin (Bruce) Baynes and their children, Kyle (Elena) and
Lauren (Erich) Dittmar, Kim (Eli) Vazquez and their
children, Alexander (Caitlyn) and Philip, and Nancy (Jeff)
Nowicki and their children, Joey, and Lindsay (Joey)
Rutkowski; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Molly MacLeod.
The family would like to thank the ER, ICU and 2 East staff
at Rome Health for the compassion they exhibited throughout
his stay.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August
10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church, with Father
Robert L. Kelly officiating. There are no calling hours. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Abraham House
of Rome. Arrangements are entrusted to the Barry Funeral
Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street. Please offer online
condolences at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com
Edward H. "Chubby" McClintock Jr., age 96, of the Town of
Lee, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2023, at Rome
Health. Edward was born in Newburgh, New York, on October
28, 1926 to the late Edward and Hazel Curry McClintock. He
proudly served his country during World War II in the
Pacific Theater for the United States Navy. Chubby was
united in marriage to Genevieve Diamonti on January 30,
1949. Being an avid athlete, he went on to attend Sampson
College where he played Lacrosse. Following college, he
accepted a position as a supervisor for New York Trap Rock,
later taking the opportunity to work for Prudential
Insurance moving his family to Rome, NY in 1966. Because of
his love for people, after retiring in 1990, he worked as a
courier for Rome Hospital until the age of 86.