Write a commentCarl A. Bishop, 84, of Scriba, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, in University Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. Bishop was born in Oswego, a son of the late Carl E. and Mary (McGraw) Bishop.
He attended Oswego schools and graduated from Oswego High School in 1948. He was a U.S. army veteran, where serving in the 25th infantry division for two years in Korea. He worked as a maintenance painter at SUNY Oswego for more than 27 years.
He enjoyed reading, gardening, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
Carl is survived by his sister, Carol (Frank) Bartello, of Oswego; and several nieces and nephews.
Carl was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Teasley) Bishop; and his brothers, Donald, Robert, James and Thomas Bishop.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m., Monday.March 11, at the Sugar and Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. Fourth St., Oswego.
Spring burial will be in Peck Cemetery, Scriba.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Bishop's name to St. Mary's Church Preservation Fund, 103 W. Seventh St., Oswego NY.
