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Obituary of Carl T. Kokes

“He was born May 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Louise (Pliml) Kokes. Carl graduated from the University of Illinois in 1962. In 1968 he moved with his family to Peru. He developed and taught the orchestra in the Plattsburgh City Schools, retiring in 1994; then taught at Clinton Community College for ten more years. Carl also founded and led the Adirondack Youth Orchestra for many years.”

Source: Obituary of Carl T. Kokes | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers, K…

Posted: September 30th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.