Obituary of Glen Clarke

Glen Cary Clarke, 70 years old, born March 17, 1954, died August 20, 2024 after a brave battle with small cell lung cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carol Guingo Clarke and by his sister Mary (Frank) Alverson, his sister-in-law Joan Clarke and brothers Milo Clarke, Ted (Kumiko) Clarke, and Richard (Yuki) Clarke, along with several nieces and nephews.

​He was predeceased by his parents Philip and Martha Clarke, his brothers George and Philip Clarke, and his sister-in-law Mary Papalia Clarke.

​Glen was a graudate of Cortland High School class of 1972. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both English and History in 1977 from SUNY Cortland and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University in 1990. Glen spent seven years working with the farmworker population in Wayne County and across New York State at Rural Opportunities, Inc. and fourteen years as a Grants Specialist at SUNY Cortland. Most recently, he greatly enjoyed playing guitar and singing songs at Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts of Homer. He was an avid reader, a seeker of knowledge, and had an extensive collection of books ranging across many genres. He also enjoyed solving puzzles of any kind. His favorite teams were the NY Yankees and the NY Giants. Additionally, Glen and Carol traveled extensivly throughout the decades, visiting all 50 U.S. States and many other International destinations.

​Glen would like to thank the staff at Upstate Cancer Center and the staff of the 6th Floor Intensive Care Unit at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, and Dr. Matthew Noble of the Cortland Health Center for the excellent medical care he received. He would also wish to thank his family and friends for their heartfelt love and support. He asks that donations that anyone wishes to may in his memory be donated to the Open Mic Night at the Center for the Arts of Homer, 72 South Main St, Homer, NY 13077.

​Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Riccardi Funeral Home, 69 North Main St, Cortland, NY. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetary, 4101 West Road, Cortland, NY.