Floyd D. Macomber Attica, New York Obituary

Floyd D. Macomber

Floyd D. Macomber, 91, of Attica passed away peacefully on Sunday November 6, 2016 at Highland Hospital in Rochester. He was born August 23, 1925 in Cicero, NY to the late William (Margaret Zohe) Macomber. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, siblings Beatrice George and Alvin Macomber. He is survived by his sons; Elliot (Joanne) Macomber of Spencerport, Scott (Joanne) Macomber of Fulton; grandchildren Timothy (Jennifer), Gregory (Karen), Chelsey and Mara Macomber; Juliet Brandt, Bethany St. Pierre, David (Kylie) Taylor and Trina Taylor; great-grandchildren Sage, Lily, Ethan, Nolan, Isaac, Elijah, Hayden, Hailey and Hannah; sister Elizabeth, brother Edwin along with several nieces and nephews. Floyd enlisted in the army in 1943 and served as a Sergeant in the Philippines. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in agriculture. He taught agriculture and farm mechanics in the Attica School System and BOCES for 35 years. Floyd was a member and advisor of the Future Farmer’s Association and past president of the Association of Teachers of Agriculture of New York. He was also past Noble Grand Citizens Lodge #309 of the International Order of Odd Fellows. He enjoyed traveling and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday November 10, 2016 from 12:00-1:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Rochester 3111 South Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14623 or the Attica Historical Society 130 Main St. Attica, NY 14011. For questions or to leave a message of condolence please call 585-591-1212 or visit our website www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements competed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
August 23, 1925 - November 6, 201608/23/192511/06/2016
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Doug Sieg
November 10, 2016
As a member of ACS class of 1963, I took agriculture during grades 9, 10 & 11. I had to, reluctantly, drop ag my senior year so I could take both physics and chemistry in order to prep for college enrollment. Floyd was a great teacher and friend, and the many skills an... Continue Reading
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Robert C. Disinger
November 10, 2016
Mr. Macomber was a true master of his profession. I never had him as a teacher but his long service to the Agricultural students at a "farm school" like Attica where I graduated in 1963 made him a legend. He was a man who earned your respect, not demanded it. As the ... Continue Reading
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Haley Leonard
November 10, 2016
I will always remember Mr. and Mrs. Macomber at school. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Norman Linsey
November 10, 2016
Lots of good memories, four years of Agriculture, FFA, county competitions, county and state fairs, state convention and a side trip to NYC, National Convention in Kansas City, camp in the Adirondacks (that you guys and your mother may been at). Incidentally I worked t... Continue Reading
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Chris Vallett
November 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Great teacher. good man
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Todd Lighthall, Executive Director NY FFA
November 9, 2016
Sorry to hear of the passing of Floyd. I had the pleasure of meeting Floyd and Evelyn during one of several visits to Oswegatchie FFA Camp in their retirement years. On behalf to the NY Ag Education and FFA Family we express our deepest sympathies to the Macomber Fam... Continue Reading
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PETE A. PRIAL
November 9, 2016
MR. MACOMBER, Was a great teacher AG/1&2
and also an involved parent of BOY SCOUTS OF TROOP 60
At my 1st Kondike Derby(winter camporee)
he taught us that if you stretch out a length of rope
between your arms that it will be as long as you are tall.
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November 9, 2016
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Gerard Kaczmarek
November 8, 2016
Floyd was a Great teacher and a very nice person, always had patience with my brother Dan, for that i am grateful R I P
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