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In Memoriam

Arleigh Fikes, 87

June 8, 1935 - December 20, 2022

Arleigh Fikes

BURLINGTON FLATS - Arleigh Fikes, 87, of Burlington Flats, passed away December 20, 2022 in Cooperstown, NY surrounded by his loving family.

Arleigh was born on June 8, 1935 in Utica, NY the son of the late Charles and Cecilia (Lamanque) Fikes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Frederick Fikes.

He is survived by his wife Janet Fikes of Burlington Flats, a son Terry (Nanette) Fikes of Burlington Flats, a daughter Cindi Sue (Phil) Mancino of Rome, a sister Gail (James) Wheelock of West Winfield, grandchildren Steven (Dawn) Patafie, Kevin (Alicia Diamond) Patafie, Cassandra (Jared) Popiel, and Matthew (Ashley) Fikes, great grandchildren Peyton and Rocky Patafie, Cole and Jade Popiel, and Carter and Levi Malmquist (Fikes). He is also survived by nieces, nephews and close friends. 

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