Alfred Station, New York
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, 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.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
Art was one of my professors when I attended Alfred in the late 80s. Always a smile and a laugh or joke. Was our first Honorary brother when we started our fraternity which meant a lot that he’d agree to help advise us when starting out. He will be missed. I had many a conversation with him that revolved around doing things right and being good people. As a member of the fire department, he helped us procure the dunk tank for Hot dog day on numerous occasions. You will be missed. Thank you for your friendship, John Cramer
Art was a great guy and always with a smile. I was fortune enough to know Art thru the association and had we a lot of laughs when we saw each other at the surveyors conventions. A true hoser! May God hold you in his hand,rest in peace Art
Art was a wonderful friend. I always enjoyed his company. II am so very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
I was very sad to hear of Art’s passing, but feel fortunate to have known him as both a professor and later as a colleague. As an architectural technology student in 1983 we had to take surveying and I had Art for the lecture portion of the course. It wasn’t my best subject, but he made the class interesting and fun. When I returned to teach in 2000, Art was always a friendly face around the Engineering Building. Even after he retired he would stop in from time to time to say hello. He even went out of his way to record a series on architectural education and I have the CD to this very day. The college’s surveying curriculum continues to thrive on the sturdy foundation built by dedicated faculty like Art. I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him.
A MAN OF RESPECT OF FELLOW MAN and WOMAN … VERY HONORABLE AMERICAN , SO MUCH COURAGE , HE WILL BE MISSED AT THA Y.M.C.A. ….
I’m sorry for your loss Cindy. I always liked Art, I was 18 when I met him as my professor and advisor. I will truly miss him! He was a great man!
I’m sorry to learn of this sad news. I’m sure you know how much Art meant to me. I so loved having him as a professor and friend. You both are very special to me. I have so many wonderful memories of sharing life with Art.