Carl E. Cross

Mr. Carl E. Cross, 80, of 11 County Route 4, Bombay, died Wednesday (June 11, 2008) morning at the Highland Nursing Home, where he had been a patient since February.

He was born August 24, 1927 in Bombay, the son of Leslie F. and Mae Eamer Cross. He graduated from Bombay High School and later from Cortland State Teachers College. He married Neva D. Monica on March 10, 1957.

Carl was a longtime Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Director at Salmon River Central School. After his retirement, he became the director of the Arena at Salmon River Central. He was very active in many civic organizations in Bombay including the Bombay Fire Department and the Hillside Rest Cemetery Association.

He is survived by his wife, Neva; by 2 children, William Cross and his wife, Lynn, Bombay; Linda Sears, Fort Covington; by 4 grandchildren, Jason, Melissa, Michelle, and Amanda; by1 great grandchild, Jillian; his sister, Sara Fournier, California; his brother, Warren Cross and his wife, Urcel, California; any many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Lee Cross, March 31, 1972, a sister, Marjorie Bissonette, and 2 brothers, William and Daniel Cross.

There will be no calling hours. Graveside Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family at the Hillside Rest Cemetery, Bombay with Rev. Donald Alexander, officiating. Arrangements are with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley or the Bombay Volunteer Fire Department.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.donaldsonfh.com