Charlie Cornell

Charles Lyle Cornell, 89 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on July 17, 2022, in New Hartford, NY.

Charles was born on February 15, 1933, in Norwich, NY, the son of Ivan Charles & Henrietta Ida Mae Cornell.  His childhood was spent in the Edmeston area where he attended Edmeston Central School.  During his early adulthood he began working as a foreman at Webb & Sons, Inc in New Berlin.  After 20 years of service, he left to work as a custodian at New Berlin Central School.  He was also the owner and operator of Cornell Excavating for his entire adult life and in addition, plowed snow and sold firewood.  Charles was a jack of all trades and a master of all.

On April 3, 1952, Charles married Loretta Eliza Grant in Edmeston, NY.

In addition to his wife Loretta, Charles is survived by his children; Charles T. (Beverly) Cornell of Norwich, William (Jean) Cornell of New Berlin, Debbie (Duane) Perrigo of Williamsburg, VA, Ricky (Rita) Cornell of New Berlin and James (Brenda) Cornell of New Berlin.  He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters: Joyce LaFerve and Claudia Heppe and a brother Leon Cornell as well as his grandson, Jeremy Hoag.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, 17 North Main Street, New Berlin, NY.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Rob Lloyd officiating at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP.

The interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Luke’s Stroke Center at MVH Foundation, 1676 Sunset Ave, Utica, NY  13502 or online at www.mvhealthsystem.org/done and choose the stroke program.