Mendon: John R. Cady, 89,

 

 

Peacefully passed away September 20, 2017 in the Palliative Care Unit of Strong Memorial Hospital, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 3, 1927 in Amsterdam, N.Y., a son of William J. and Ann Veronica (Maloney) Cady. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia (Perillo); children John R., Jr. “Jake” (Sheri Brown), Susan (Randy) White, Timothy (Lori), Christopher (Katherine); grandchildren Bryan White, Teagan White, Adrienne Cady (Samuel D’Avignon), Samuel Cady, Maxwell Cady, Katharine “Kit” Cady, Emily Cady, Riley Cady, John R. III “Jack” Cady; his beloved baby sister, Mary Cady Brodie; many dear nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by siblings Willetta Martuscello, William Cady and Katherine “Tinka” Francis.

John was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute, Amsterdam, and Syracuse University. He was a Naval Veteran of WWII. His career in manufacturing and engineering operations management included tenure at General Electric, Xerox, Sprague Meter and Bell Aerospace. Post-retirement, John managed an expansion of the physical plant of J.N. White Designs, Perry, N.Y., where he later served as operations manager.

John enjoyed golfing at Clifton Springs Country Club in the summer and skiing with his family in the winter. He was always a man with a project: taking things apart, putting them back together, building something in his workshop. Soap Box Derby cars, a toy box, a treasure chest, doll houses, a dog house, baby cradles, doll cradles, a coffee table, bookshelves and a table fashioned from an old mill wheel were among his numerous and treasured woodworking creations.

There are no prior calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 30th at 11 AM at Saint Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon-Ionia Rd., Mendon 14506. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to St. Mary’s Institute, c/o Development Office, 10 Kopernick Blvd., Amsterdam,NY 12010

 

 


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3 responses to “Cady, John R.”

  1. JAKE CADY Avatar
    JAKE CADY

    JUST BREATHE
    as written by Eddie Vetter

    Yes I understand
    That every life must end
    As we sit alone
    I know someday we must go

    Yeah I’m a lucky man
    To count on both hands
    The ones I love
    Some folks just have one
    Yeah others they got none

    Stay with me
    Let’s just breathe

    Practised on our sins
    Never gonna let me win
    Under everything
    Just another human being

    I don’t want to hurt
    There’s so much in this world
    To make me believe

    Stay with me
    All I see

    Did I say that I need you?
    Did I say that I want you?
    What if I did and I’m a fool you see
    No one knows this more than me
    ‘Cause I come clean

    I wonder everyday
    As I look upon your face
    Everything you gave
    And nothing you would take
    Nothing you would take
    Everything you gave

    Did I say that I need you?
    Did I say that I want you?
    What if I did and I’m a fool you see
    No one knows this more than me
    I come clean

    Nothing you would take
    Everything you gave
    Hold me ’till I die
    Meet you on the other side

  2. Florence Kaporte Avatar
    Florence Kaporte

    What a wonderful person john was. I spent many many times with the children who I adored. A beautiful family who made me part of theirs. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Maybe you will see Lloyd again. Love you. Florence (Teeter)LaPorte

  3. Jack Cady Avatar
    Jack Cady

    I’m really sorry to hear about Grandpa’s passing. I didn’t get to see him much, but when I did see him, he always told very interesting stories of his life, such as his time working at General Electric. I especially remember one of my favorite stories of his, when Grandpa came into work one day while the employees were working on a jet engine. After they finished their work they left the tools out – and when they tested the engine all of the tools got sucked into it! I loved how Grandpa always concluded that story by telling us that the jet engine and the tools were later put on display as a testament to the durability of the GE turbine. I will always miss his stories and I will always miss him