Obituary of Kraig M. Brigham Sr.

Kraig M. Brigham Sr., 63, of Binghamton, beloved father and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and his wife, Vicky Brigham, Tuesday, May 27, 2003. He was predeceased by his mother, Frances Brigham; and a sister, Karen Ripic. He is survived by his children, Kim and Ronnie Clifford, Kraig Jr. and Carla Brigham, all of Binghamton, Kelli and Doug Reifler Ga.; eight grandchildren, Marissa, Cody, Kraig III, Danielle, Victoria, Jake, Kristie, Alicia; a brother, Phil and Bonnie Brigham, Endicott; two sisters and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Jack Foster, Maine, Kaye Feurguson, V.I.; brother-in-law, Paul and Barb Ripic, Endicott; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #112, and recently retired from James L. Lewis after many years of faithful service. He was an avid dart player, hunter, played horseshoes and enjoyed wood working. Kraig hospitality, friendly manner, and generosity in helping others will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Saturday at 11 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church, Binghamton where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the McCormack Funeral Home, Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Kraig may be made to Danielle House, 160 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, N.Y. 13905, or American Cancer Society, 31 Adams Ave., Endicott, N.Y. 13760.