March 4, 2010

Lyman E. Loughrey, 86; of Oswego died Thursday at University Hospital, Syracuse after a short illness.  He was born in Minetto, NY.  He was the son of the late Edwin C. and Mary (Arroway) Loughrey.  Mr. Loughrey was a United States Veteran having served in the Army during WWII.  He retired in 1986 from the State University of New York at Oswego as a comptroller in auxiliary services.  Mr. Loughrey was a member of the Oswego Elk’s Lodge #271, Oswegotown Seniors, Oswego City Seniors, Oswego VFW, and the Oswego PLAV.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years Genevieve (Familo)  Loughrey of Oswego, their 3 children:  Karen (John) O’Brien of PA, Robert (Carol) Loughrey of Minetto, NY; and Michael (Cindy) Loughrey of Minetto, NY; 8 grandchildren:  Cathleen O’Brien, David O’Brien, Ryan Loughrey, Valerie (Brian) Siatkowski, Andrew Loughrey, Gina (Ron) Cusimano, Joshua Loughrey, and Nicholas Loughrey, 3 great grandchildren:  Robert and Justine Cusimano, and Vivian Siatkowski; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral Services will be conducted 4:30 PM Sunday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Inc., 147 W. 4th St. Oswego with Rev. Gaetano Bacarro officiating.  Burial will be held privately at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Oswego.  Calling hours will be held 2:00 to 4:30 PM Sunday at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home.  The family has requested that contributions be made to Sarah House, 100 Roberts Ave., Syracuse, NY 13207   and Friends of Oswego County Hospice, PO Box 102; Oswego, NY 13126.