Duane,"Thunder", Squibby", "Rip", "Romeo" Dodge
Hornell
Duane Dodge, 74 of OldAlmond Road, Hornell passedaway Saturday, November 8th2008 at his home after a 3 month struggle with cancer.
Duane was born on May 28th, 1934 in his home on " Misery Mountain"(The Almond Turnpike Road).
He graduated from Alfred Almond Central School, then enlisted inthe Army. He also served in the National Guard. He will forever be remembered as a lover and a master ofthe great outdoors, an avid and awe-inspiring horticulturist and landscaper, abeautiful poet, a captivating entertainer, a wise cracker, a joker, aprankster, and an all around cad.
He was a hillbilly in the most definitive sense of the word, andmost importantly, he was an honest, loving, passionate, and generous man whowould literally give you the shirt off his back.
He probably had more friends and admirers than the greatest of Hollywood celebrities, and was in fact a very dear friend toLydia Mendosa, the nationally acclaimed Spanish guitarist and singer.
His memory will live on in the hearts of so many people, and hewill be missed more greatly than words could ever express.
He is survived by 1 son, Gregory Paul Dodge, 2 daughters, Elisabeth (Lizzy) Dodge, and Andrea Dodge,several grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral service, (at his request). Therewill, however, (as per his request), be a memorial party held in his memory.
The date, place, and time will be posted in the Hornell EveningTribune and the Hornell-Canisteo Pennysaver at a later date. Watch for it in the Boredom Busters and announcementpages
If you have any questions please contact Liz Dodge at 281-0147or the family at his home 324-5612
Please do NOT send flowers.
A contributionof a tree (or many trees) planted in his honor can be made through the National ArborDay Foundation (1-888-448-7337 ) or Trees Instead (1-866 972 TREE)
Friendswishing to send a remembrance may visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
Funeralare entrusted to the Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St. Hornell, NY 14843.