Gordon W. Hipko
September 7, 1934 - August 2, 2016
PLATTSBURGH---Gordon W. Hipko, 81, longtime resident of Cumberland
Head Road, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Fletcher Allen
Medical Center in Burlington, VT. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ on
September 7, 1934, the son of Willi and Edna (Madsen) Hipko.
Gordon attended Rutgers University where he graduated with a Bachelors of
Science in Geology. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1957-1961 and
served in Korea as an Intelligence Officer.
Gordon first moved to Plattsburgh in 1961 and later returned to New Jersey
to care for his parents. He also began his career with the U.S. Postal Service
in New Jersey. Years later, he moved to Island Pond, VT and later retired as
Postmaster in Guildhall, VT after 28 years. Gordon also received his
Master's Degree from Plattsburgh State University.
Gordon was an avid stamp collector, enjoyed trains, and was also know for
his photography, including photographing weddings on the weekends. He
was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Masons, and The Shriners in
Plattsburgh and Montreal. Most recently Gordon was honored and proud to
have been able to be on the Honor Flight here from Plattsburgh.
Survivors include his loving wife of 19 years whom he married in Montreal,
Lan Xiang Hipko of Plattsburgh; four children, Scott (Bonnie) Hipko of St.
Albans Bay, VT, Susan Everett of North Brunswick, NJ, Erik (Teri) Hipko
of St. Simons Island, GA, and Ray Wan Li of Dublin, Ireland; and 8
grandchildren, Nicholas Hipko, Peter Hipko, Ethan Hipko, Lauren Everett,
Alessandra Abad, Adam Hipko, Maxx Hipko, and Claire Hipko.
Gordon was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Sandra Hipko.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. at the R.W. Walker Funeral Home.
A Masonic Service will follow at 5:30 in the funeral home chapel.
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