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Noel Tichenor of Wilton, New York passed away at his home on October 23, 2024. He
was 80 years old.
Noel was born on December 10, 1943, at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York.
He was the son of Robert P. Tichenor and Grace (Black) Tichenor. Noel was the younger
brother of twin sisters, Elizabeth and Barbara, as well as the older brother to half-sisters
Anna and Marty.
Noel was raised in the Adirondacks. In his youth, he enjoyed his membership in The
Boy Scouts of America. Noel graduated from Indian Lake Central School in 1961.
He then joined the United States Navy, where he unfortunately was Medically discharged
prior to fulfilling his service.
Noel’s occupation for over 50 years of his life was as a “Commodity Relocation
Specialist” (AKA Truck Driver) and was very proud of his numerous safety awards that
he earned over his career. Upon his “retirement”, Noel was employed at Four Winds
Hospital, where he loved his co-workers. Noel also had a small contracting business
over the years. All those that worked with Noel enjoyed him and admired his work ethic.
Noel’s hobbies included tinkering and collecting EVERYTHING!!!
Noel is pre-deceased by his sister, Barbara Eggleston.
Survivors include his sister Elizabeth (John) Liddle of Indian Lake, as well as two
cousins, nieces and nephews, most notably, Donald Liddle, who helped the family
organize and coordinate Noel’s final resting place, Cedar River Cemetery in Indian
Lake, New York.
His children, Scott Ferrara of Saratoga Springs, Lisa Joy Staulters of Greenfield
Center, N. Wayne Tichenor of Saratoga Springs, Stephanie Hermetz of Yakima, WA.,
Kevin Tichenor and wife Amy (Lane) Tichenor of Saratoga Springs.
Noel also had many grandchildren, Scott Ferrara (Maggie), twins Brenda and Brandy,
Staisha Legg Ferrara, Joshua Leveille, Anthony Staulters, Brianna Tichenor, N. Thomas
Tichenor (fiancé Gabby White), Taylor Jarvis (Justin), Lukas Hermetz, Hunter Hermetz,
and Sam Lane (Breonna). Noel also had many, many great-grandchildren. The most recent gift being his
precious Haven. Noel also felt that Cami Rolland and Ammy Baker and her family were special and
treated them as though they were his kids.
A graveside service will be at Cedar River Cemetery in Indian Lake on Thursday,
October 31, 2024, at 2pm.
A special thank you to Michael and Patty Miller of Miller Funeral Home in Indian Lake
for their compassion and assistance during this emotional time.
In lieu of flowers and donations, we think Noel would appreciate it if you would buy
someone a cup of coffee and chat awhile.
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