Mr. Alexander "Chick" Kourofsky

Alexander M. Kourofsky, "Chick", 90, of the Boomhower Road, Chateaugay Lake died Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Plattsburgh, New York, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lyon Mountain, New York on April 19, 1925, he was the son of Alexander and Malania (Czienska) Kourofsky. He was married to Estelle Kline on February 3, 1951 in St. Bernard's Rectory, Lyon Mountain by Reverend Gallagher. Chick attended school in Lyon Mountain. He was employed as a miner for Republic Steel in Lyon Mountain for 24 years, including having worked at several missile sites. He and Estelle owned and operated Estelle and Chick's Tavern in Plattsburgh and then owned the Knotty Pine Restaurant at Chateaugay Lake from 1969 to 1979. He was a communicant of St. Bernard's Church in Lyon Mountain. Chick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his dream was living at Chateaugay Lake. He was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan. Most of all, he enjoyed a wonderful argument while having a cold beer! Chick is survived by his wife of 65 years whom he lovingly called "Baby Doll," their four children and their spouses Suse Ann and Lawrence Chase of Lyon Mountain, Brian and Cathy Kourofsky of Merrill, Paul Kourofsky of Chateaugay Lake, and Jeanene and Greg Bell of Beekmantown; five grandchildren Jessica Harrigan, Kristin Hanson (Jason), Brian Kourofsky, Jr. (Samantha), Melody Hearns (Brandon), Eric Bell (Sarah); five great-grandchildren Reagan and Quinn Harrigan, Jack and Alexis Hanson, and Miliana Hearns; two brothers and three sisters-in-law Francis and Betty Kourofsky of Silver Bay, Minnesota, Walter and Rita Kourofsky of Lyon Mountain, Eileen Kourofsky of Plattsburgh, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; four brothers, Joseph, John, Anthony and Stanley Kourofsky; three sisters, Anastasia Fadden, Anna D'Antuno, and Mary Stunzi. Calling hours will be held at St. Bernard's Parish Center, Lyon Mountain on Saturday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. A prayer service will then follow at 12 noon with Reverend Ted Crosby officiating. A reception will follow immediately after at the Lyon Mountain American Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Lyon Mountain Museum or The Lyon Mountain American Legion Auxiliary.

Mr. Alexander "Chick" Kourofsky

April 19, 1925 - January 12, 2016