Obituary of Raymond Carl Loucks

Mr. Raymond "Carl" Loucks, age 76 of Gloversville, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, following a long illness. He was born March 25, 1932 in the town of Northampton, the son of the late Henry and Ann Mead Loucks. He moved to Gloversville after his marriage to Rosemarie Priolo on October 11, 1953. He and his wife have enjoyed 55 years of marriage together. He worked at various area skin mills until he became employed by Pecks Products Company of Johnstown, where he retired from following 20 years of service. Carl was a lifetime member of Concordia Singing Society and a former member of the Johnstown Redmen's Club. He enjoyed golf and bowling. Survivors, in addition to his wife Rose, include a son, David Ronald Loucks and his wife Myus'A of Schertz, TX; two sisters: Amy Ellsworth and her husband Homer of Northville and Marian Hallenbeck and her husband Larry of Vail Mills; two granddaughters: Kimberly Loucks and Allison Loucks; a great-granddaughter, Jade Marie Loucks; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a daughter Denise Marie Loucks in 1957. There will be no calling hours or services. Cremation will take place at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Rd; Loudonville, NY 12211 or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont St; Gloversville.