Mr. Jerry "Jaybird" Legacy
June 27, 1973 - March 1, 2020
Jerry J. “Jaybird” Legacy, 46, of Chateaugay, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his father’s home in Bellmont with his family at his side and aided by Hospice of the North Country. Born on June 27, 1973 in Plattsburgh, NY, he was the son of Jerry R. and Margaret M. (Collins) Legacy. Jaybird graduated from Chateaugay Central School. He worked on the family farm, Legacy Haven as a dairy farmer and also as a carpenter and electrician. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He is survived by his daughter, Lily E. Legacy of Malone; mother, Margaret M. Legacy of Chateaugay; father and stepmother, Jerry R. and Susan A. Legacy of Bellmont; a sister, April Legacy and her fiancé, Chris Hesseltine of Chateaugay; a step brother, Michael G Plante of Constable; maternal grandmother, Florence Collins of Plattsburgh; and his beloved dog, Rocky. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Joanne Legacy and his maternal grandfather, William Collins. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in Jaybird’s memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country, Chateaugay and Burke Fire Departments.
Jerry J. “Jaybird” Legacy, 46, of Chateaugay, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his father’s home in Bellmont with his family at his side and aided by Hospice of the North Country. Born on June 27, 1973 in Plattsburgh, NY, he was... View Obituary & Service Information