IN LOVING MEMORY
IRA L. HALSEY
April 17, 2020
Ira L. Halsey passed away in his home on April 17, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. He was born July 13, 1963 at Oswego Hospital.
He was an avid sports fanatic, loved to golf, and had a sense of humor that would cheer up your darkest day. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son and a friend to so many.
Ira worked in Maintenance at Clinton’s Ditch for 25 years.
He was predeceased by his parents Lyle and Jean Halsey, of Pulaski and brother-in-law Jeffery Davenport, of North Syracuse.
Ira is survived by his wife, Tracy (Davenport) Halsey of Pulaski; daughters, Danielle (Andrew) Strout of Cicero and Rachel (Ethan) Phillips of Sodus; his son Lawrence Halsey, of Pulaski; his brother, Frederick Jensen of Pulaski; sisters Carol (Martin) Quencer of Chaumont, Shirley (Thomas) Hanley, of Fulton and Marion Jensen, of Pulaski; mother-in-law Carol Davenport of Liverpool; brother and sister-in-law Christopher and Cynthia Humble of Kirkville; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ira frequently donated blood to the American Red Cross, In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory.
A COVID cautious celebration of life service will be held at the Pulaski Firemen's Field on Lewis St at 2 p.m., May 29, 2021, please bring a lawn chair and join us. Internment will be at the Pulaski Village Cemetery following the service.
A scholarship fund has been set up in Ira's name at the Pulaski Academy & Central High School, contributions can be made out to "Ira Halsey Memorial Scholarship" and mailed to Pulaski Academy & Central School District Office, 2 Hinman Rd, Pulaski, NY 13142.
The scholarship will award a graduating senior each year who embodies Ira's most likable traits of making friends easily, kindness, outgoing & having a great sense of humor.
Arrangements are in care of the Harter Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Washington Avenue, Mexico, NY.
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