Arthur P. “Art” McLaughlin – 83 – of 5231 Kenyon Road, Alfred Station, died early Wednesday morning (August 14, 2024) at Hart Comfort House of Allegany County in Wellsville, NY.
Born in Manhattan, NY on October 3, 1940. He was the son of Arthur & Mae McLaughlin who preceded him in death.
Art was a graduate of Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BCE) Degree and received his Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) Degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
A resident of the Alfred, NY area for over 40 years, Art served as a professor at SUNY Alfred in the Civil Engineering Technology Department for over 20 years. He was actively involved in the reaccreditation of the Civil Tech programs and had previously taught at Manhattan College for 5 years.
Art held a Land Surveyor’s License and a Professional Engineering License in New York State and other states and had a private practice in Brewster, NY and Alfred, NY for many years.
A proud Veteran of the US Navy, Art served as a Lieutenant in the Civil Engineer Corps. He served from 1962 and was honorably discharged from the US Naval Reserves in 1974.
Art was a life member of the NYSAPLS and the Alfred Station Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Allegany Plateau Surveyors and had served on the board of directors of the Box of Books in Alfred, NY.
Throughout the years, Art served as a mentor to many students that he encouraged and also helped many prepare for their licensing exams.
He was married on September 24, 1994 to the former Cindy Cardillo. Cindy was his loving and devoted wife, best friend and caregiver. During the summers, some of their happiest times were when Art & Cindy camped and hiked in the American Northwest and Nova Scotia. Following his retirement, they enjoyed a trip to Ireland. There was so much joy & happiness in their life together!!
Art is survived by his wife, Cindy; his brother-in-law, Fred (Donna) Cardillo; his sister-in-law, Linda (Stephan) Platzer; his nephews, Grant Cardillo, Luke Platzer and Mark (Ji) Platzer; his nieces, Chelsea Cardillo and Nicola Platzer; his great nephew, Beau Cardillo; his great niece, Madeline Cardillo. He is also survived by Tami McLaughlin, Patrick McLaughlin, Timothy McLaughlin and Jennifer Cassidy.
At Art’s request there will be no calling hours or memorial.
Arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
Cindy requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State St, Wellsville, NY 14895.
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