Carl Myron Hirschman

Carl Myron Hirschman, Sr., 89, passed away in his sleep on Friday, March 20, 2009. Carl was born January 14, 1921 in Camillus, New York, the son of Edward and Bertha Wood Hirschman and lived in the Syracuse, New York area throughout his life. In his youth he raised rabbits and was an avid bee keeper, later working at The Mohican Store and Easy Washer Corporation. In 1942 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was decorated with the Silver Star for meritorious service, the Metal of Honor and the Purple Heart after a near fatal battle injury. After returning from war, he attended Syracuse University and studied engineering. In 1946 he married Marion Fletcher and then began work at Carrier Corporation as a Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Carrier in 1981. Carl also owned and operated his own manufacturing company with his son, retiring at age 84. Carl and Marion were active in their church and with their children, first at Furman Street Methodist and later at Elmwood Presbyterian. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, was active with the church couples clubs and served numerous times on church councils. He loved to bowl and bowled in several church leagues. He also enjoyed fishing and camping. He was a stamp and coin collector throughout his life. Carl was a quiet man with a great sense of humor who loved to tell a bad joke or a good story and will be missed by all who knew him. Carl is survived by his four children, Carl Hirschman, Jr., Sandra Hirschman, Laura Norris and Karen Hirschman and his loving granddaughter Alyssa Karen Norris. Additional family includes his sister, Mary (Robert) Krest of Livonia, NY; the family German Shepherd, Sassy and several nephews and nieces. Carl was predeceased by his loving wife Marion in 2004. Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Graveside Service with Military Honors: Thursday, March 26, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at Onondaga Valley Cemetery, 2500 Valley Drive, Syracuse, New York. Calling Hours: Monday, March 23, 2009, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York.

Carl Myron Hirschman

January 14, 1921 - March 20, 2009