SARATOGA SPRINGS — Clifford L. Hoag, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 7, 1938 in Town of Moreau, NY to the late Leo Hoag and Isabelle Potter.
Clifford was a truck driver for Agway for many years. He loved boating, NASCAR racing, and he loved John Deere Tractors. He also enjoyed his Model A “Hattie” and doing parades. He especially loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was a long-time truck driver and he would say all the time “I could back up more miles than most people drove forward.” Clifford inspired everyone he met with his gentleness and love. He loved to laugh and cause laughter, he had a joke for everyone. He was very kind-hearted and will be greatly missed.
Clifford is survived by his daughters, Teryl McGowan (William), Cindi Kilmartin (Bruce), grandchildren, Michael P. McGowan (Jennifer), Tonya L. Victor (Josh), Chad W. Kilmartin (Kara), Marikka L. Kilmartin, great-grandchildren, Matthew A. Victor, Brody S. Kilmartin, and 3 step-great-grandchildren, Alex, Zackary and Courtney, nieces and nephews and his life-time friend, Rita Przybylo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Illa J. Hoag, and brother, Cleon Hoag.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this morning, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Pine Knolls Alliance Church, 614 Gansevoort Rd., in South Glens Falls, NY.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family at the Gansevoort Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Saratoga Hospital ICU, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.
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