Royal A. Strough

November 20, 2006

ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. –  Royal A. Strough, 78, of 10 Highland St., died at River Hospital on Saturday after being stricken at home. 

Born July 26, 1928, in Alexandria Bay, a son of Walter A and Jenny Gaylord Strough.  He attended Alexandria Bay schools and served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953.  

He married Shirley J. Robinson on June 18, 1956, in Alexandria Bay, with Rev. Henry Hospers officiating.  

He was a longtime employee of the village of Alexandria Bay and was a volunteer member of the Alexandria Bay Fire Dept. for over 50 years where he was active in firematics.  

He was also a member of the American Legion Post 904, enjoyed golf, bowling, NASCAR, and the NY Yankees. 

Along with his wife, Shirley, he is survived by two sons and their wives of Alexandria Bay, Douglas & Jackie, and Daniel & Mary; a daughter and her fiancé, Debra Strough and Martin Moynihan, Syracuse, NY; a brother and his wife, Lloyd & Margaret Strough, Alexandria Bay; a sister, Minnie Maynard, Rock Falls, IL; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Four brothers, Ivan, Pete, William, and Sterling, and one sister, Cora Dobbins, died before him.  

Calling hours will be held at Costello Funeral Home on 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home 11 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Helen Beck officiating.  Burial will be at Barnes Settlement Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to River Hospital Foundation, the American Legion Post 904, or the Alexandria Bay Fire Department.

Information provided by: Costello Funeral Service and Newzjunky.com, Watertown, N.Y.