Eastup, Alfred C.

Rome Sentinel
October 3, 2007

Alfred C. (Bub) Eastup, 78, of Rome, New York, died Monday, October 1, 2007, at home with his loving family by his side. he was born July 22, 1929 in Westmoreland, the son of Charles and Rhea Hughes Eastup. Mr. Eastup attended Westmoreland Central Schools. On August 22, 1953 he married the love of his life, Mary Carpenter, in St. Mary's Church, and shared 50 years together until her death on July 6, 2003.

Bub was employed at the Rome State School for thirty-two years, keeping the grounds and gardens 'picture perfect' as a dedicated, knowledgeable groundskeeper, retiring in 1986. He also was employed by Coleman Brothers Trucking Company as a docksman. Bub also found the time to spend countless hours on the family farm and camping with his family. He was a member of St. Mary's Church.

Bub will be remembered as the one who orchestrated the Pony Colt Baseball League in Taberg. He also served as President of the Taberg Little League Association, making it possible for many children to play ball and he was an avid Yankee fan.

Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Colleen and Clarence Burley, Rome, Denise and Jeffrey Wheeler, Crystal and Scott Cooney, all of Lee Center, four sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael Eastup, Rome, Timothy and Jeannine Eastup, Camden, Richard Eastup, Taberg, Randall and Sarah Eastup, Rome, cousin, June Senior, Westmoreland, fourteen cherished grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Bub was predeceased by a daughter, Rebecca Dean, step-mother Agnes and a very special Aunt, Ina Eastup.

Funeral services will be held at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Rome. Interment will be in Rome Cemetery.