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TOWN ASSESSOR CRAIG SURPRISE (d. 8/22/2024)

Updated: Sep 30

It is with great sadness that we report the recent passing of our Town Assessor, Craig Surprise. Craig had worked as the Assessor for the town of Taghkanic since 2012. We will miss him. and send our deepest condolences to his family.


Jon Craig Surprise

d. August 22, 2024

Grafton, New York:


Jon Craig Surprise of Grafton passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Troy, Craig was the son of the: late John E. and Lois M. Wagner Surprise. Craig resided in Grafton most of his life. He was a graduate of LaSalle Institute and Hudson Valley Community College.


Craig had a 37-year career with Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and when he retired, he was a Traveling Operator for Hydro Facilities and Substations. Craig was Tax Assessor for many year at a number of municipalities. He: was currently Tax Assessor for the towns of Grafton. Petersburgh, Greenport and Taghkanic. Craig was also a member of the NYS Association of Assessors.


Craig enjoyed trips to Florida, Cape Cod and visiting Disney World. He: enjoyed cooking, baking and vegetable gardening. He was a regular at area Farmers Markets and local festivals.


Survivors include his son Phillip J. (Sarah) Surprise, sister Karen S. Maxwell, brother Arthur J. (Cathleen) Surprise, granddaughters Anna and Katherine Surprise, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.


Services were held with inurnment at Garfield Cemetery in Stephentown.


The family requests that those who wish to remember Jon Craig Surprise may do so with a contribution to the Grafton Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 2, Grafton, NY 12082 or the West Stephentown Baptist Church, 1672 NY 43, Stephentown, NY 12169.


(Visit www.perrykomdat for a guestbook)


 

Until Craig's position is filled, those seeking information on assessments should contact Suzette M. Booy, Director, CC Real Property Tax Service Agency (518) 828-7334 or

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