SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earl Elmer Lamica passed away at age 87 on August 29 at the Wesley Healthcare Nursing Home.
Born April 17, 1927, in Belmont to Ovila Gilbert Lamica and Ida Mae (Spinner) Lamica, Earl grew up and went to school in Malone before enlisting in 1945.
He served his country in the U.S. Army until he was discharged in 1948. He reenlisted in 1949 in the U.S. Air Force, was deployed to Japan, and continued his service for another three years during the Korean Conflict.
Earl worked in several fields throughout his life, including the New York Central Railroad Extra Gang, raising and floating tracks, as well as the Jefferson Ward (a division of Montgomery Ward) in Virginia. He also spent 20 years with JM Fields department stores and started his own business, Lamica Janitorial Co., in Saratoga Springs.
Earl loved country music. He loved guitar and he definitely loved the Red Sox, but Earl loved his family above all else. A loving father of three sons, grandfather of six, uncle and great grandfather to a large family, and devoted husband of Marie, Earl was very loved and will be much missed.
Earl is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Theresa Chevalier Lamica; son, Alan Lamica Sr.; grandson, Alan Lamica Jr.; sister, Margaret; and brothers, Lester, Robert, Emory, Bernard, Carlton and Stanley.
Earl is survived by his sons, Bruce Lamica Sr. and Craig Lamica; brother, David Lamica; grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Sharon, Bruce Jr. and Tina; and step-grandchildren, Gina, April and Shelly; along with a wealth of nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
A private family funeral service will be held at Compassionate Funeral Care and interment will be in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. For date and time of services, please call, 518-636-6941. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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