Obituary of Edward F. Koury

Edward F. Koury, 83, a longtime resident of Seneca Turnpike, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Presbyterian Home for CNY. He was born September 2, 1931, in Utica, a son of the late Thomas F. and Rose (Joseph) Koury. Ed was a hard-working man and the proud owner of Koury Construction. He was truly devoted to his family and would always be there when he was needed. He is survived by his son, James Koury and his partner Brenda Sears of Utica; his daughter and son-in-law Michele and Derek Welch of Sauquoit; son-in-law Tim Baldwin of Lairdsville; seven grandchildren, Dean Baldwin, Katelyn, Daniele, Kendra and Dustin Koury, Briana Welch, and Joseph Morehouse; two great-grandchildren, Nathan Smith and Peyton Wilcox; his special friend Joan Green of Clinton; his sister Catherine Ellis and Red Rashford of Clinton; two brothers, Thomas and Nancey Koury of Utica and Richard and Helen Koury of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Laurie Bluff and Judy Hinman. He was predeceased by his parents, a daughter Cynthia Baldwin, grandson David Baldwin and sister Jenny Gazotis. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10am Saturday, May 9, 2015 at ST. Louis Gonzaga Church, 520 Rutger St., Utica. His burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements by Owens-Pavlot & Rogers Funeral Svce., Inc., Clinton. Please consider donations to Presbyterian Home Foundation. The family thanks the nurses and aids of the Willow wing at the Presbyterian Home for their care and friendship.