Albert Corky Daghita

Albert "Corky" Daghita Jr.84, of Ithaca, died at home on Saturday November 8, 2014. Born in Ithaca, NY son of the late Albert and Winnifred Daghita.

Corky retired from the Local Laborer's Union # 785 with over 60 years of service, He was also an avid Bowler and was an inductee into the Local ABC Ithaca Bowling Hall of Fame. Corky was also a Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include his former wife and mother of his children Beverly Daghita, Sons: Michael (Melanie) Daghita, Ronald (Kimberly) Daghita and 1st Sgt. (RET.) Dean (Linda) Daghita and David Daghita, Daughter: Regina Daghita, Grandchildren: Anthony, Jennifer, Albert (Joey), Benjamim, Andrew, Clarissa, Tim, 1stLt. Matt, Coleen, John, David, Daryl, Danielle, Chelsea, Tegan, Mason, Aubrey, Samantha, Brad and Michael a Great Granddaughter: Chloe also a Brother Gerald (Gerry) Daghita. In addition to his parents he was Pre-Deceased by a son: Alan Duke Daghita and a Sister.

A Celebration of "Corky's" life will be held Saturday November 15, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at Bangs Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Hunt officiating. Friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. prior to the service. In lieu flowers memorial donations in Corky's memory may be made to the V.F.W. Post 961, 423 West State Street Ithaca, NY 14850