Obituaries

ELMIRA - Troy Jeffrey Chisolm, age 31 of Elmira, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his residence. Troy was born August 15, 1974, a son of Jefferson and Constance Chisolm.

He attended Amityville Junior High and High Schools on Long Island. He also attended Suffolk Community College for computer technology and obtained an A+ certification in computer repair. Troy's love for the outdoors led him to work mainly in construction. He enjoyed many sports, especially baseball and fishing. His loving and friendly nature brought many friends into his life.

Survivors include his loving mate, Julia Fergerson of Elmira; three children, Alexus Matos, Aundre Matos, and Alexander Chisolm; his parents Jefferson Chisolm Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va. and Constance Chisolm of Amityville, NY; his older brother, Terence (Jennifer) Chisolm and their children Naleah, Samiyah and Eizaya; a grandmother, Dorothy Chisolm; and a host of family and friends.

Friends and family may call from 3 – 8PM Tuesday (February 28, 2006) at the Timothy A. Davis Funeral Home, 131 West 135th St. (between Lenox & 7th Ave.) New York City. Funeral Service will be Wednesday (March 1, 2006) at Greater Refuge Temple, 124th St. & 7th Ave, New York City. Burial will follow in Forest Green Cemetery, Morganville, NJ. A repast will follow at the Refuge Temple Cultural Center. Local arrangements were completed by the Herson Funeral Home, Ithaca.