Carlton L Gilroy

Dannemora Mr. Carlton L. Gilroy, 95, formerly of Dannemora, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY with family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh, NY on May 24, 1920, the son of the late Leo and Irene (Conners) Gilroy and was the grandson of Edward Gilroy, a Civil War Veteran. He grew up in Dannemora and graduated from Dannemora High School, Class of 1938. He was employed as a Corrections Officer at the Dannemora State Hospital and Clinton Annex for 36 years. He married Eleanor Easton on May 21, 1949 and together they had six children. He was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora and more recently, Christ the King Church in Guilderland. As an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Carlton held the positions of Financial Secretary, Grand Knight, District Deputy and State Warden. He is survived by his children and their spouses: Kevin and Pam Gilroy of Jersey City, NJ, Mary and Laurence O'Toole of Athens, GA, Kieran and Joanne Gilroy of Rouses Point, NY, Brendan and Donna Gilroy of Apex, NC, Monica and Michael Thomas (his caregivers) of Guilderland, NY, Terrance and Loretta Gilroy of Brooklyn, NY, his brother Malcolm of Plattsburgh, NY, his sister-in-law Florence Easton of Florida, his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Helen and James Petersen of Seneca Falls, NY, his grandchildren Conor and Archana O'Toole, Kathleen O'Toole, Kara and Kevin Thomas, Dylan and Haley Gilroy, a great grandson, Rohan O'Toole, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 65 years, Eleanor, his brother and sister-in-law Terrance and Gertrude Gilroy, his sister and brother-in-law Barbara and John Bailey, his sisters-in- law Joyce Gilroy, Marguerite and Alice Easton and brother-in-law Gerard Easton. Carlton was a devoted Catholic and participated in parish ministries. He served as an alter boy, Lector, and Eucharistic Minister. He greatly enjoyed sports. A rabid Yankee fan, he loved baseball, and that spilled over to his children and grandchildren. He was also a Notre Dame fan and followed the Green and Gold of the Packers. Carlton loved people, and he loved conversing with them on local and world news, as well as Knights of Columbus affairs. He liked to talk to whomever about whatever. He loved the family he grew up with and the family he raised. Letter writing was his passion and he had impeccable penmanship. He loved history, watching Jeopardy, and trivia of all kinds. "He's victor and victim, a star and a clod. But mostly he's Irish¦in love with his God." He was a good man. May he rest in peace. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, in Plattsburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country, St. Joseph's Church or the Dannemora Volunteer Fire Department. The family wishes to thank Darlene Montgomery, Carlton and Eleanor's "adopted daughter", Don Geoffroy, Tom Coleman, and the parish families of St. Joseph's Church and Christ the King Church. Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, 518-561-3980. Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.