Obituary of Jack Cuttler

JACK CUTTLER 1923-2010 (Abram/Avrum Jackel/Yankel CUTTLER Jack (Abram/Avrum Jackel/Yankel) Cuttler, age 86 of Guilderland, NY and Tamarac, Florida died on January 14, 2010 after a long illness. Jack was the former Director of Income Tax and Sales Tax for the State of New York. Born in Albany, NY on September 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Samuel Cuttler and Briendel Stark Cuttler. He was an excellent trumpet player from a young age. After graduating high school in Rensselaer, NY, he joined the US Army and served in the Pacific during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he attended Siena College and received an accounting degree. He was employed by the State of New York, Department of Taxation and Finance in various positions in Albany, Syracuse and Binghamton culminating in his position at the Director of Income Tax and Sales Tax. In this position, he managed 2, 000 employees. Jack enjoyed his family and going to the horse races, especially with his son, David. His favorite track was Saratoga. He had a great sense of humor and told a lot of jokes. He was a very involved grandfather to his five grandchildren taking them on trips and dancing at the many family simchas which he joyfully participated in. He was very excited about the birth of his first great-grandchild, Isabella, in New York City. During his last lucid day, he met Isabella for the first time in his hospital room. He was very touched that he lived long enough to meet her. Jack is lovingly remembered by his wife, Marge, his daughter and and son-in law, Sandra Cuttler and Gary Lotner; son and daughter in-law, David and Debra Cuttler; his grandchildren Jessica Lotner and Andy Lala; Daniel Lotner; Stephanie White and son-in-law Jared White; Amanda Cuttler; Joshua Cuttler; great-granddaughter, Isabella Lala, sister-in-law Sarah Cuttler, brother-in-law Abe Rosenbloom, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and one grand nephew. Services and interment at Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, NY on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 10:30 am. A Memorial Service also will be held at the Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton on February 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM. For The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Jewish Healthcare International, 1440 Spring Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 which is sending Jewish volunteer physicians to Haiti to care for the earthquake victims.