PAUL J. HARDESTY, age 76 of 1731 Hanshaw Road, Ithaca, NY passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Hospicare following a long illness. Born January 14, 1935 in Ithaca, NY he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret Snow Hardesty.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his first wife, Joan Kelly Hardesty. Private graveside services will be held in South Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
Lansing, NY; son, Chris (Loretta) Kastenhuber ofVan Etten, NY; daughter, Colleen Johnson of Knotts Island, NC; daughter, Suzanne Orzel of Willseyville, NY; and daughter, Cindy (Chris) Lupo of Garner, NC; 16 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sisters, Marilyn Veit of Freeville, NY and Priscilla Cronk of Boca Raton, FL; his former wife, Audrey Hardesty of Willseyville, NY; many nieces and nephews and his constant companion, Rascal. He also leaves behind many business acquaintances and friends.
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