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Merton C. Tuft

  • January 21, 1930 - February 11, 2012
  • Rotterdam Junction, New York
  • Charity of Choice
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“Deepest condolences to the family. Pops was a neat guy. He's now at peace in heaven. ”
1 of 3 | Posted by: Dave Holland

“We want to offer our condolences to the family of Mert Tuft. ”
2 of 3 | Posted by: Dawn Dykeman Siska and Diane Dykeman Tullock - NY

“Denise, Debta and family. So sorry to hear of Mert's passing. You have been in my heart and prayers since I receied your card at Christmas. If...Read More » ”
3 of 3 | Posted by: Nancy Dykeman - Largo, FL - aunt


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Merton C. Tuft 82 died Saturday afternoon February 11th surrounded by his loving family at Ellis Hospital. Born in Pattersonville, NY, Merton was the son of the late Robert and Ellen (Mulligan) Tuft. An army veteran of the Korean War, Merton worked in Rotterdam at Millivac Instruments Inc. where he retired as a machine engraver in 1985 after years of service. In 1998 he was predeceased by his dear wife Joyce (Dykeman) Tuft who he married June 3, 1956. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Debra Visser of Ilion and Denise Tuft of Rotterdam Jct., grandchildren Keegan P. and Kacey Joy Visser of Ilion and Amy Visser of New Port Richey, Fl., great grandchild Robbie, sister-in-law Shirley DeLuca of Rotterdam Jct. and several nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held private at the convenience of the family. Spring interment in Van Vechten Cemetery, Pattersonville, NY. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to a charity of Choice.

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Private at convenience of the family