John J. Fograshy

John J. Fograshy, 98, died January 14, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Middletown Springs.

He was born in New York City, NY, October 12, 1923, son of John J. and Mary (Nissen) Fograshy.

John was a US Army World War II Veteran.

Mr. Fograshy worked as Purchasing Agent at IBM for 31 years in E. Fishkill, NY and Poughkeepsie NY.

He moved to Rutland from Eastham, MA in 2001. John and his wife Madeline owned “Gull Cottages” on Cape Cod for 32 years.

Surviving are; 3 daughters, Madeline Wentworth and husband Thomas VanZandt of West Pawlet , Elizabeth and husband Richard Davis of Shrewsbury and Ellen Fograshy and husband Richard Alberty of Middletown Springs;  2 sons; Brian and wife Loretta Fograshy of Monson, MA and Robert Fograshy and wife Dina LaNono of East Berwick ME;  4 grandchildren, Olivia Guerra and her husband Thomas of Sandwich, MA, Matthew Davis of Summerville, MA, Lauren Fograshy of Monson, MA and Michael Fograshy of Monson, MA.

He was predeceased by his wife, Madeline (Andrews) Fograshy and daughter Christina Buffum.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, VT 05763.

Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.