Person:Vernon Begor (1)

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Vernon Lee Begor
b.7 Feb 1920 Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
d.7 Jun 1997 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Charles Robert Begor, Jr.Abt 1913 - Bef 1997
  2. Fay Broughton Begor, M.D.1916 - 1943
  3. Vernon Lee Begor1920 - 1997
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m. 2 May 1942
  1. Susan Begor1956 - 2010
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▼Facts and Events
Name Vernon Lee Begor
Alt Name[1][3] Vernon L. Begor
Alt Name[2] Vernon Begor
Gender Male
Birth[1][3] 7 Feb 1920 Moriah, Essex, New York, United States
Census[2] 1940 Moriah, Essex, New York, United StatesVernon Begor, 19, single
Marriage 2 May 1942 to Judith Eloise John
Residence[3] 1997 Millbrook, Dutchess, New York, United States
Death[1][3] 7 Jun 1997 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, United StatesVernon L. Begor, 88
Burial[1] Union Cemetery, Port Henry, Essex, New York, United States
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▼Obituary

Vernon Lee Begor of Millbrook, formerly of the Town of Poughkeepsie, entered into rest Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 88.

Son of the late Charles R. Begor, Sr. and Grace Broughton Begor, he was born on February 7, 1920 in Moriah, New York. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Orril Begor; Mrs. Begor survives at home in Millbrook.

Mr. Begor was a graduate of Mineville High School in Moriah and Bliss Electrical Institute. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. During his service, he was a Staff Sergeant in the Machines Record Unit. Following his service, he went on to work as a senior customer engineer for IBM in Poughkeepsie for 42 years, until his retirement in 1982.

Known as "The Tinkerer", his specialized hobbies included restoration of antique wood furniture, carving ducks, making jewelry and fixing anything that needed it. He also had a love for deer hunting and fishing; his favorite fishing spot was in the Adirondacks. In upstate New York, he was a member of the Gouli Club. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife. Locally, Vernon was a member of the Masonic Lodge #671 of Wappingers Falls, an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Wappingers Falls and formerly a Boy Scout leader for ten years.

In addition to his wife, Elizabeth, survivors include his children, Barbara Dubois, Bonnie Micus, Janice Kauffman, Jeffrey Begor, Leslie Madeoand, Susan Herman and Michael Wilser. He also enjoyed the gift of 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his first wife of 27 years, Judith John Begor, and his brothers, Charles Begor, Jr. and Dr. Fay Begor.

▼References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vernon L. Begor, in Find A Grave.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Begor, Charles, in Essex, New York, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Moriah, Essex County, New York. HOH: Charles Begor, 51, b. in Vermont; h/o Grace, 47, b. in New York; f/o Fay, 23, & VERNON, 19, b. abt 1921 in New York.

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Begor, Vernon L., in Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service)
    3 Jun 2008.

    VERNON L. BEGOR, 88, b. 7 Feb 1920; SS# 070-12-1506 issued in New York; last residence at Millbrook Dutchess County, New York; d. 3 Jun 2008.

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