Livonia/Hagerstown, MD: October 25, 2024 at age 91 years. Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Neva (Gelser) Clancy and his siblings Donald “Red”, James and Darlene Clancy along with his wife of 63 years, Carolyn “Kay” (Petteys) Clancy. He is survived by his children Albert (Laureen) Clancy of Winter Garden, FL and Cathy Clancy of Inwood, WV along with his four Grandchildren, Patricia (Scott) Royals, Matthew (Katie) Clancy, Kari (Robert) Kleamovich and Clara Drake; Great-Grandchildren Leighton and Liam Royals, Grayson and Aiden Clancy and Eli Kleamovich. He is also survived by his sidekick brother William “Bill” Clancy of Sparta, NY, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Albert, or Bud, or Al as he was often called, was born on May 2, 1933 in Birdsall, NY. He attended Canaseraga High School. In 1950, Bud entered the US Army, was promoted to Sergeant and served in the 1428th Engineers Floating Bridge Company for 3 years during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return home from his service, in 1954, Bud married Carolyn Petteys and spent his 41-year working career at the Gleason Works in Rochester. While living in Livonia, Bud was the Commander of the Livonia American Legion and started the Livonia VFW. Bud was an avid fan of trains, veterans and spending time with his family.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Homewood at Williamsport, MD for their kindness and care during Bud’s last year.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Canaseraga Cemetery, State Road 70, Canaseraga, NY. A luncheon will be held at the Conesus American Legion following, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canaseraga Central School Alumni Association, c/o Joyce Butler, 2843 Fitch Hill Rd., Canaseraga, NY 14822. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com