Sidney Bishop Congdon, Ii

TROY- Sidney Bishop Congdon, II, 79, of Granville Summit, PA passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Marian (McCauley) Congdon. The couple married May 10, 1958 and had 55 wonderful years together.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Sidney Bishop Congdon, II will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, at the corner of Exchange and High Streets in Troy, PA with Sid's spiritual leader and friend, Rev. Fr. Michael McCormick officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery with military honors given by the Troy Veteran's Honor Guard. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Troy, PA has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sid was born August 12, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Robert and Marjorie (Stewart) Congdon. His early childhood was spent in West Chester, NY and later Girdletree, MD. Sid was a 1952 graduate of St. Andrews Preparatory School in Middletown, DE and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics from the prestigious Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 1957. Sid was a US Army veteran, serving his country in the 6th Cavalry. Early in his career Sid worked in sales for IBM, then opened his own camping supply store. He then became a carpenter and cabinet maker and was owner/operator of Sid Congdon and Associates home building and remodeling. Sid's last and best project was the home he built for himself and Marian in Granville Summit. He never really retired from carpentry because he was always working on a project or two at home.

Sid was an active member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Troy. He served on the Parish Council and was President of the St. John's Cemetery Association. He was a past member of Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church in Moorestown, NJ, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and proud and revered Boy Scout leader.

After moving to Troy area from Moorestown Sid became active in his community by becoming the first man to be a member of the Troy Hospital Auxiliary, and was an active supporter of music and arts in Troy and Bradford and Tioga Counties. To Sid family meant everything. He enjoyed the special times he spent with them. He enjoyed watersports; whether it was swimming with his children and grandchildren teaching them how to swim and dive, or sailing in his sailboat on area lakes. Sid was an animal lover and was preferential to Beagles as his dog breed of choice, and was proud of the work his granddaughter was doing with the ACS.

Sid is survived by his wife Marian, his children: Kevin Andrew (Christine Marie) Congdon of Malvern, PA, Michelle (James) Blade of Granville, PA, and Francis "Frank" S. (Catherine) Congdon of Philadelphia, PA, his grandchildren: Sydney Blade, Emily Blade, Jacquelyn Blade, Shannon Congdon, Michael Blade, Keith Congdon, Patrick Blade, and Madelyn Congdon, several nieces and nephews, along with his faithful canine companion Annie. Sid was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Congdon, Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made in Sid's memory to the Parish Building Fund for the repairs at St. John's Church or to the Capuchin Sisters of Nazareth c/o St. Michaels Parish 107 N Washington St, Canton, PA 17724.