Eugene G. Piddock

July 3, 2007

Eugene G. Piddock 71, of 12521 County Route 72, died Tuesday morning, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

He was born September 12, 1935 in Brooklyn, at Midwood Hospital, the son of Olin E. and Gertrude V Keefe, Piddock. He graduated Valedictorian from Immaculata High School in New York City, in 1953.

He served in the US Marine Corps from January 18, 1954 to August 31, 1958 attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He graduated from the American Academy of Funeral Service, Inc., in New York City, and became a New York State licensed funeral director on June 21, 1961. He was married to Linda G. Sinclair on June 24, 1961 at St. Mark’s Church in Brooklyn.

He joined the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department January 13, 1964, retired on August 5, 1976 as a detective sergeant. He taught criminal justice at Jefferson Community College and served as the Henderson Town Constable. He ran the Henderson Police Boat Patrol for many years.

He is survived by 2 sons and their wives, John and Wendy of Kinderhook, Robert and Kathryn of East Amherst; 2 daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth and Robert Hatch of Oneida, and Sara and Robert Martin of Watertown; 9 granddaughters, 7 grandsons and 9 great grandchildren.

He was elected Henderson Town Justice in 1977 and served for 30 years until he resigned June 30, 2007.

A memorial service will be 10:00AM Friday at the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Calling hours will be 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00PM Thursday, at the funeral home.

Mr. Piddock was a member of St. Andrew’s Church in Sackets Harbor, a degree member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 586 in Adams, a former member and president of the Henderson Central School Board, a member of the New York State Magistrate Association and the Jefferson County Association of Magistrates and Court Clerks.

Contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Local 3928, 753 Waterman Drive, Watertown, NY 13601.