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- Arnold G. Holliday, 91, USAF RET, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014, after a brief stay at Seneca Hill Manor. He was born August 27, 1922 in Scriba, NY, son of the late Norton and Lulu Dennis Holliday. He was a graduate of Oswego High School and Syracuse University. A flier during WWII, he flew 33 missions over Japan and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with three oak clusters. He was also awarded the NYS Distinguished Service Medal. He served 38 years in the Air Force, including time on active duty, Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard. He also worked for the telephone company for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. He served on the Mexico School Board of Education for many years. His wife, Jane, passed away in 2012.
Surviving are a son, Arnold Jr. "Gus" (Kayleen), Mexico; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Mexico, Arnold III, Camden, Paul, Pulaski; four great-grandchildren, Carrisa, Mexico, Coltin, Mexico, Hunter, Camden, Haleigh, Camden; one sister, Rose, Lunnenberg, MA; a brother, Leigh, Mexico.
He was an avid collector of vintage and antique autos. His favorite car was a 1931 packard Sport Phaeton, which Jane and he drove on many Glidden Tours and classic car caravans. For many years, they enjoyed their summers at Point Vivian on the St. Lawrence River and winters in Vero Beach, Florida. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Spring graveside service will be in North Scriba Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
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1922 - 2014 (91 years)