Bruce Irving Vickerson

Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Saturday October 31 from 2pm to 4pm. Military Honors and a Prayer Service will begin at 4pm.

Bruce I. Vickerson of Hague, NY and Micco, FL passed away October 23rd at the Pines in Catskill, NY. Born the son of Henry and Lucille (Johnson) Vickerson on September 30, 1947 in Berkeley, CA. 

Bruce was employed by IBM for 30 years in San Jose, CA and Boca Raton, FL, retiring in 1997.Surviving are his wife Shirl (Van Kleeck) Vickerson of Hague, brother Gary and wife Janice of TN, step-son Alex Luce of CA, sister-in-law Bev Reuter or Reno, NV, brother-in-law Don Van Kleeck, sister-in-law Earla Van Kleeck and sister-in-law Pat Locascio), several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Bruce is predeceased by his parents and a sister Pam of Reno, NV.

A Vietnam Era Veteran, Bruce was so proud of his service for his country.Bruce was a devoted and loving husband to Shirl and parent to Alex. Bruce's friends in both Florida and Upstate NY meant the world to him and would give his time and energy to give a helping hand and spend valued time. Golfing, fishing, and both NASCAR and Sprint Car racing were favorite pass-times enjoyed with some of those friends.Bruce fought a courageous battle with cancer for 6 years.

The family expresses thanks and gratitude to the staff at both the Pines and Glens Falls Hospital for their care and attentiveness to Bruce's needs.

Contributions to either the Wounded Warrior Project or American Cancer Society in Bruce's name are appreciated.