Edwin C.  Percey

Edwin C. Percey of Mecklenburg passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the age of 90.

Edwin was born in Mecklenburg on September 12, 1924 a son of the late Arleigh and Mildred Percey. After attending high school, Edwin joined the United States Army honorably serving his country as military police during World War II. He was employed by NYSEG for 31 years retiring as a chief lineman. An avid outdoorsman, Edwin enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Edwin is survived by a son, Todd (Denise) Percey; two step sons, James (Nancy Sandy) Rohan and Gary (Mary) Loman; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Neva Roberts; beloved dog, Princess; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline; a sister, Geraldine; and three brothers, Raymond, Harry, and Steve.

The family will be present to receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Trumansburg. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who would like to make a contribution in Edwin’s memory to kindly consider the Mecklenburg Fire Department, PO Box 108, Mecklenburg, NY 14863.