Leonard "Bub" C. Riddell formerly of Oneonta, NY passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at NYS Veterans Home in Oxford, NY with his daughter, Lana and her husband, Paul Polosky by his side.

"Bub" was born in the Town of Meredith, NY on Sunday, April 25, 1920, the son of Willard and Marion (Haynor) Riddell. He grew up on the family farm and at the age of seven (7) he helped his father build a ramp for Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was campaigning for New York State Governor at the American Legion field in Delhi, NY. When "Bub" was at the age of 19, he and his brother, "Mick" were the youngest harness makers in New York State.

He entered World War II in April 1942 joining the United States Army Air Corp. On February 13, 1943 he married Alpha G. Kelly from Oneonta, NY in Columbia, SC. During the war he flew 48 missions in Burma-China Theater. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Asiatic- Pacific Campaign Medal and Foreign Service Medal. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant and was a tail gunner on the B-24's.

He was a devoted hard working employee. During his career he drove for the Green Bus Lines, worked as a butcher at Dyer's slaughter house, worked for the D&H Railroad, was a meat cutter for Victory Markets, was also owner/operator over the road trucking, and a member of the Teamsters Union while driving for Krolher Furniture Company. In his later years he worked for Unatego School Transportation Dept., worked at the Center Street Store and also operated Riddell's Saw Sharpening business.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Barbara Riddell of Matthews, NC; daughter, Lana and son-in-law, Paul Polosky of Endwell, NY. Six grandchildren, Tammy Brant in Florida, Shawn Strok in Rhode Island, Andy and Richard Riddell in Chittenango, NY, Melissa Morse in Endicott, NY and Ken Barton in Arizona. He was a great-grandfather to 7 great children. He was Uncle "Bub" to several nieces and nephews and close friend to his sister-in-law, Doris.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alpha of 64 years, in 2008. He was the baby of the large Riddell family and was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Laura, Dorothy, Mildred and Edith, and 6 brothers, Claire, Milo, Neil (John), Leslie, Clarence (Pete) and Hugh (Mick).

Graveside services will be held in August 2011 at the Schenevus Cemetery, Schenevus, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford, 4207 State Highway 220, Oxford, NY 13830. The family is grateful for the excellent care and comfort that Bub received there.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the guidance of the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz St., Oneonta, NY.