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'''Born:''' February 2, 1907

'''Died:''' April 9, 1988

'''Married:''' [[Marie Dupree Betters]]

'''Edward J. Fogarty''' was a [[World War II Veteran]], who worked for several years for the [[Department of Environmental Conservation|New York State Department of Conservation]], and later as a caretaker at [[Camp Topridge]].
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''[[Adirondack Daily Enterprise]]'', April 11, 1988

'''Edward J. Fogarty'''

SARANAC LAKE - Edward J. Fogarty, 81, of [[The Governor|33 Algonquin Avenue]], died Saturday, April 9, at the [[General Hospital]] of Saranac Lake.

He was born Feb. 2, 1907, in Troy, the son of Patrick A. and Mary (Madden) Fogarty.

During [[World War II]], he served in the Pacific Theater.

He moved to Saranac Lake in 1957, and worked for several years for the New York State [[Department of Environmental Conservation|Department of Conservation]]. He later worked as a caretaker at [[Camp Topridge]] until retiring in 1972.

He was married to Marie Dupree Betters on July 28, 1965, in Saranac Lake. She survives.

Mr. Fogarty was a member of American Legion Post #447, and the Saranac Lake chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a stepson, Col. Richard Betters Jr., of Severn, Md.; one brother, Charles J. Fogarty of Troy; one sister, Mrs. Luis (Mary) Mendez of Puerto Rico; two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Two brothers, [[John J. Fogarty]] and [[Lawrence J. Fogarty]], predeceased him.

Calling hours will take place from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the [[Keough and Son Funeral Home]], with a Bible vigil service at 7:30 p.m. followed by an American Legion service.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at [[St. Bernard's Church]].

Burial will be in [[St. Bernard's Cemetery|St. Bernard’s Cemetery]].

Donations in Mr. Fogarty’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the [[Saranac Lake Rescue Squad]] in care of the funeral home.

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