Jon J. McGonigal

He was born May 22, 1942, son of the late James and Emilie (Fieg) McGonigal, in Oneonta, New York.

Prior to retirement, Mr. McGonigal was a custodian at Hartwick College for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing with his grandson and cutting grass with his John Deere tractor. He was a participant of River Street Baptist Church in New York.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Larry Bailey of New York; two step-sons, Dave Fineout of Staunton and Darryl Fineout of New York; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Mary) McGonigal of New York; two grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Bailey, Zachary (Tammy) Bailey; three great grandchildren, Lennon, Abbey, and Lucy Bailey, all of New York; five step-grandchildren; two nephews, Tyler (Julia) McGonigal and Kyle McGonigal; a great niece, Emilie McGonigal; two special friends, Janice and Bill Scutt; two aunts, Maxine (Robert) Whiteside and Jean Fieg; and many special cousins.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McGonigal is predeceased by a brother, Thomas McGonigal.

Friends and family may call from 10am to 11am on Wenesday, November 14, 2012 at the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta, at which time the family will be in attendance.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday, November 14, at the funeral home, by the Pastor Mel Farmer. Interment will follow in the Oneonta Plains Cemetery, Oneonta.

Active pallbearers are Justin Bailey, Zachary Bailey, Darryl Fineout, Robert McGonigal, Larry Bailey, Danny Scutt, and Dustin Fineout.

Memorial donations may be made to River Street Baptist Church, 133 River Street, Oneonta, New York, 13820.