Albert Savage Bagg

Albert S. Bagg, Jr., 83, of Sunset Avenue, formerly of Forestport, husband of the late Euritha M. Bagg, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2006, at Masonic Care Community, Utica, where he had resided since March 2004. He was born December 15, 1922 in Utica, the eldest son of the late Albert S. and Elizabeth Lloyd Bagg. He attended Utica schools and graduated from Holland Patent Central School. Albert enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp in 1942 and fought as a tail gunner in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He graduated from Colgate University in 1949, and was involved with the family business, Albert S. Bagg & Sons Real Estate & Insurance from 1949 to 1992. He then joined Paul K. Hatzinger Inc., retiring in 1997. On December 31, 1971 he was united in marriage with Euritha M. Ritter in Utica. For many years the couple lived on White Lake Road, Forestport. Mrs. Bagg died on November 19, 1997, and shortly thereafter Mr. Bagg moved to Sunset Avenue, Utica. Mr. Bagg was a member of St. Patrickï¿(TM)s Church, Forestport, and various business organizations. He enjoyed hiking with the Tramp & Trail Club years ago, was a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, and the Leon R. Roberts Post #161 American Legion, Holland Patent. Mr. Bagg is survived by a stepson: James Morey. Also surviving are nephews: Lloyd R. Bagg, Jr. and wife Donna, John M. Bagg and wife Judy, Joshua Bagg, and Merritt Scott Vaughan; nieces: Jenifer Eckels and husband Kevin, and Mary Elizabeth Ward and husband William; sisters-in-law: Jayn Lee, Marilyn Ritter, Gail Scouten and husband Peter; brothers-in-law: Lawrence Ritter and wife Gerry, Basil Ritter, William Ritter and wife Ann. He was predeceased by two brothers, John C. Bagg and Lloyd R. Bagg, and by a sister, Elizabeth Bagg Vaughan. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am Monday, July 30th, at St. Patrickï¿(TM)s Church, Forestport, with Rev. Fr. Donald H. Karlen, Pastor, as celebrant. Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. Patrickï¿(TM)s Cemetery, Forestport. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of the Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., Boonville.