Clifford Harold "Charlie" Backman Jr., 73, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at his residence.
He was born in Springfield, Mass., on Jan. 18, 1938, Cliff was the son of Clifford and Gladys (Rock) Backman.
His dad died when he was three and he was raised by his stepfather, Leo Rock, whom he called Dad.
Mr. Backman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He also served in the National Guard in both Massachusetts and New York.
Mr. Backman was employed by International Paper Company and the Walter Wilcox Furlong Paper Company.
He lived in Ticonderoga for many years, before moving to Boston in 1973, where he raised his four children.
He moved back to Ticonderoga six years ago, when he became ill and wanted to be back home.
He was predeceased by one sister, Fredericka (Jessie) Backman.
Arrangements by the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga, N.Y.
Clifford Harold "Charlie" Backman Jr., 73, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at his residence.
He was born in Springfield, Mass., on Jan. 18, 1938, Cliff was the son of Clifford and Gladys (Rock) Backman.
His dad died when he was three and he was raised by his stepfather, Leo Rock, whom he called Dad.
Mr. Backman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He also served in the National Guard in both Massachusetts and New York.
Mr. Backman was employed by International Paper Company and the Walter Wilcox Furlong Paper Company.
He lived in Ticonderoga for many years, before moving to Boston in 1973, where he raised his four children.
He moved back to Ticonderoga six years ago, when he became ill and wanted to be back home.
He was predeceased by one sister, Fredericka (Jessie) Backman.
Arrangements by the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin Street, Ticonderoga, N.Y.
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