Alfred E. Allen

Mr. Alfred E. Allen, age 83, of Utica, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Ilion, NY on July 24, 1924, Alfred was the son of the late George Everett and Anna Pearl (Parker) Allen. He was raised and educated in Ilion, and furthered his studies in automotive technology at Morrisville College. A veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. It was on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947 that he married the former Columbia Barbara Velocci at St. Anthony’s Church. The loving and devoted couple would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this month. Alfred retired as supervisor of the machine department at Griffiss Air Force Base after 35 years of loyal service. A model family man, he had a loving relationship and dedication to all his loved ones. He took great pleasure in babysitting for his grandchildren, and spent many memorable days at the “Allen Estate” on Kayuta Lake, which he built 52 years ago. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting. He also pursued painting, and was very handy as a jack-of-all-trades. Patriotic and civic-minded, he was an active life member and past commander of the American Legion Post #229, past Oneida County Commander, a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League (team Devil Dogs), and a member of the Veterans of Foreign War. He was a parishioner of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Alfred is survived by his wife, Columbia Barbara; his children and their families, Michelle and Christopher Hubbell, Gene and Marybeth Allen, Janicelyn and James Stasaitis, David and Karen Allen, Suzanne and Minh Uong, and Barbaralyn and Jeff Altorfer; his grandchildren, Kerry and John Maya, Colin Hubbell, Sydney and Dennis Ward, Rebecca and James Fournier, Andrew Allen, Daniel Allen, Travis Allen, Emma Allen, Lein Uong, and Tai Uong; and his great-grandchildren, Christian Maya, and Ava Maya. Also surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Barbara Allen of Vista, CA; his step-brother and sister-in-law, Bernie and Doris Tayler of Ilion; his step-sisters, Barbara Jean, and Patricia; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, George and Rose Allen. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 5:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. Alfred’s funeral service will commence on Friday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Military Honors. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family.

Alfred E. Allen

July 24, 1924 - November 13, 2007