Obituary of Clinton E. Geer

ILION – Mr. Clinton E. Geer, affectionately known to us as “Clint,” passed away at the age of 71, on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Ilion, NY. It is a comfort to us to know that Clint is at peace and he received wonderful care at The Grand in Ilion, where the staff treated him and his loved ones like family.

He was born on December 30, 1947, in Ilion, a son of the late Walter E. “Gene” and Virginia A. (Parker) Geer. He went to Ballston Spa schools, followed by Utica Free Academy, finally graduating with Ilion High School ‘Class of 1967.’ He went on to attend Herkimer County Community College.

His marriage to Nancy E. Martorano took place September 2, 1978, at Ilion United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1968-1970, including a year in Vietnam. He was a true American Patriot.

He was last employed with House of Good Shepherd, New Hartford, as a custodian. He and his wife, Nancy enjoyed faithfully attending Mohawk Reformed Church together and Clint participated within the Men’s Bible Study group as well as a singer in the church choir. He excelled at bowling, enjoyed racing, was a classic car enthusiast and even was an avid biker, riding both bicycles and motorcycles alike! He was ever so family oriented and Clint’s dedication to his wife and children was unending.

He will be dearly missed and is survived by his beloved family, his wife, of over 40 years, Nancy; his daughters, Bridget Burt and Katherine Tisi and her fiancé, Matthew Heath; his son – in – law, Robert Burt; his grandson, Theo Burt; his sisters and brothers – in – law, Sheila Harp and husband, David, and Kay Woodrick and husband, Ed; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a very special cousin who was like a brother, Ronald Dawley.

He was predeceased by his two brothers, Daniel and Earl.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 1:00 PM at the Mohawk Reformed Church, with Pastor Brian Engle, officiating, assisted by Rev. Greg Harp (Clint’s nephew), followed by a luncheon for family and friends, downstairs.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, from 4 until 7 PM at The Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY.

A spring graveside service will be held with full military honors at a time to be announced at Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, New York.

Those wishing to remember Clint in a special way are asked to consider a donation in his memory to the Wounded Warrior’s Foundation, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8517. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

An online memorial page in honor of Clinton Geer may be visited at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.

All arrangements are in care of Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia at (315) 894-8000.