Cover photo for Clarence J. Witzigman's Obituary
Clarence J. Witzigman Profile Photo

Clarence J. Witzigman

August 30, 1938 — October 30, 2021

West Leyden- Clarence J. Witzigman, 83, of Witzigman Road, husband of Roberta, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Clarence was born in Rome, on August 30, 1938, a son of Augustine and Mary Hrynuk Witzigman. His entire life was lived in the Town of Lewis; he received his education at West Leyden Central School. Thereafter he was employed as a heavy equipment operator in the construction of Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome. On August 10, 1957, Clarence was united in marriage with Robertra DeFraine, at St. Mary's Church, West Leyden. For several years he and Roberta operated Witzigman's Diner on Witzigman Road, near West Leyden. Later he owned and operated the Point Rock Inn, bar and restaurant. Mr. Witzigman was a member of St. Mary's Church, West Leyden. He greatly enjoyed flying his Piper Cub airplane, antique cars, hunting and fishing. In addition to his wife, Roberta, Clarence is survived by one son, Bruce Witzigman, West Leyden; two daughters and one son in law, Cheryl Baker and Marcia (James) Burke, all of West Leyden. He was predeceased by a son, Dale. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Shane Witzigman and Ian Burke and two great grandchildren, Olivia Burke and Whitney Witzigman. He was predeceased by a grandson, Dylan Burke. Also surviving is one brother, Raymond Witzigman, Camden. He was predeceased by brothers, Lawrence F., Martin A. and Richard J. Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 4, at 4:00 P.M. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where calling hours are from 2-4 P.M. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to West Leyden Fire Department, P.O. box 205, West Leyden, NY 13489

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clarence J. Witzigman, please visit our flower store.

Photo Gallery

Guestbook

Visits: 1

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors