Carl A. Veltri
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Veltri, Carl A. Suddenly on October 16, 2016 at the age of 86. Predeceased by wife Harriet. Survived by sister Rose Meyers; children Cindy (Don Bleier), Linda (Tim) McTammany, Dan (Ron Acosta); deeply loved by four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Carl was the owner of Veltri’s Shoe Service in the town of Greece for over 50 years and a former bus driver for Greece Schools. He was a life-long volunteer fireman with Barnard Fire Dept. and served in many state and county volunteer firemen’s associations, including a term as President of the Firemen’s Association of the State of NY. Carl’s visitation will be held Friday, Oct 21st 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Rd. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday Oct. 22nd, 10Am at Spiritus Christi Church, 121 Fitzhugh N., Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to FASNY Firemen’s Home (www.firemenshome.com) or Spiritus Christi Church (www.spirituschristi.org) in his memory. For more information and to sign his online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com
Dear Linda, Cindy Danny and your families,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. What an amazing person he was who left such a legacy of volunteerism, community service, friendship and a wonderful family. I have so many memories of being with you all when we were growing up as Barnard brats. In particular going to your Dad’s shop to buy shoes. it was an annual trip and your father was so patient with all of us and so kind to our family with 5 kids. Our dad will miss him greatly as you well know. Our prayers are with you all. See you soon.
Donna Bour-Purdy
Dear Linda, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I know that he was deeply loved by everyone in your large family. I’m sorry I never met him but I always loved to hear your stories about time spent with him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dear Veltri Family. Our most sincere condolences for the passing of beloved Carl. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace. Much love,
Luis Gutierrez & Larry Kopperdale, San Francisco.
i was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We spent many years traveling with your Mom and Dad for FASNY and I consider him a treasured friend. know he will be in my memories for many years to come. May your many happy thought of him help you thru this. hugs
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He touched many lives, he truly was a mentor, a father figure. He is with his beloved Harriett!! Thank you Carl, for all you did, for what you stood for, for who you will always be remembered as, a true gentleman. We were blessed to have had him in our lives!
Love, Glen & Anne Johnson
Dear Linda and Family,
So very sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Hold tight to all of your memories! Prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Karen Guentner Eisenhauer
Dear Veltri family,
The sudden and unexpected passing of Carl Veltri has shocked the entire fire service community. Just one week before he passed he took part in our town wide firefighter memorial service in Greece by preparing and delivering the eulogy. I am so thankful that I made 5 photos of him that day, perhaps the last taken of him.
As a volunteer FF for 56 years at North Greece, I have known Carl even longer. My parents took us kids to his Dewey Avenue shoe store in the mid-1940’s for our shoes. They had an x-ray machine that you stood on that showed your wiggling toes in your new shoes to determine proper fit. Carl used to laugh when I’d remind him of those fond memories. When my wife passed away he was first to call. That was Carl Veltri.
His FD and related agency service and legacy throughout the county and state will be remembered forever. He will be missed sitting mornings at the Greece Ridge Mall, and at the many fire agency meetings that he faithfully attended. Rest easy old friend.
Uncle Carl was one of the kindest , gentlest men I have ever known. He leaves a legacy of love through his beautiful and loving family. He touched many lives and always made you feel as if you were the most important person in the world. He will be deeply missed. RIP Uncle Carl, we love you!
Dear Veltri Family,
I was saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have so many fond memories of him, from him driving my bus, winter picnics with our Barnard Family and visiting him at the shoe store. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
There are some individuals in this life that are consistent , reliable , respectful, and appreciative every time you are with them…….Carl is one of the few I truthfully say fits that description. I will miss him…
Dear Linda, Cindy and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I always admired him, enjoyed our conversations at Spiritus and holding his strong hand during the Our Father. He was a soft spoken, kind and gentle spirit. I never saw two more devoted, doting daughters than the two of you and it give me great joy to witness that.
Blessings, comfort and peace.