Alonge, Dominick - Class of 1976 - Carolyn Gamma Crisci 1974 16/Aug/2021
NFA Class of 1976 Memorial Page
Bowe, Christopher "Chris" age 56, loving father, brother and son, passed
away to live with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2015. Born on April
19, 1958 in Newburgh, NY, he was a son of Thomas and Mary Bowe. Chris
graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and Orange County Community College.
He had a very active life in New York participating in various athletic
endeavors. He worked at the IBM Corp. in White Plains, NY and New York
City as a Global Networking Specialist and then in Sterling Forest, NY for
20 years. He moved to South Carolina in 2001 and worked as an independent
landscaper. Chris was a friendly and outgoing person who loved to talk
with anyone and made friends with everyone he made contact with. He shared
a passion for music with his daughter and they spent many hours watching
movies and laughing together. Surviving in addition to his parents of
Surfside Beach is the love of his life, daughter, Kaila A. Bowe of Conway;
a sister, Lisa Ricci and her husband, Joseph of Walkill, NY; two brothers:
Michael T. Bowe and partner, Barry Opdyke of Palm Desert, CA, and Thomas
J. Bowe and his wife, Michelle of Newbrugh, NY; two nephews: Reese and
Logan Bowe, both of Newburgh, NY. A memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. on Thursday, February 12th at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. An
online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries
Brown,
John W. a lifelong resident of the area, entered into rest on Sunday,
June 1, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was
49. The son of the late Frank and Norma Barclay Brown, he was
born December 12, 1958 in Newburgh NY John was a building inspector
for Cornwall and the Village of Kiryas Joel. He was the originator of
the Orange County Family Safety Day; was a New York State Fire
Instructor; Orange County Fire Instructor; served with the Orange
County Haz Mat Team; was a life member and past president of the
Cronomer Valley Fire Dept.; instructor in First Aid and CPR for the
Red Cross; was active in Lifesafe Services; instructor for the
American Heart Association; American Safety and Health Institute
Instructor; Program Facilitator and Training; Troop Leader for Girl
Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council and recipient of the Girl Scout
Thanks Badge; former Boy Scout and Eagle Scout and Honorary Member of
many area fire companies. Survivors include his wife Dot Stitt Brown,
at home; daughter Sharon Warren and her husband Ron of
Newburgh; brother Frank G. Brown, Jr.; two nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his sisters Maryellen Astacio and Norma Hoffman.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the
Cronomer Valley Fire Department Social Hall, 296 North Plank Rd.
Newburgh NY. Funeral services will he held in the hall on Thursday
morning, June 5 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Evelyn McDonald officiating.
After services, there will be a procession to Cedar Hill Mausoleum
for final prayers. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, kindly
make donations in John's name to Cronomer Valley Fire Dept. 296 N.
Plank Rd. Newburgh, NY or American Cancer Society 419 E. Main St.
Suite 307B Middletown NY 10940. Arrangements by White & Venuto
Funeral Home. 
Castor, Deatrich Harper departed this life on Thursday, July 18, 2009
in Bellflower, CA. She was a native of Jacksonville, FL and Newburgh, NY.
Deatrich was in the graduating class of 1976 Newburgh Free Academy. She
served in the U.S. Airforce. Deatrich leaves to mourn a devoted husband,
MSG Charles Davis Harper of Bellflower, CA; daughter, Gloria J. Harper of
Bellfower, CA; two sons, Charles D. Harper of Jacksonville, FL and Corey
J. Harper; grandson, Semajai J. Alexander of Bellflower, CA; loving
parents, James and Gloria Castor of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Iris R.
Castor of Jacksonville,FL; brother, Chad R. Castor of Jacksonville, FL;
uncles, Danny Washington of Newburgh, NY and Harris Butler, Beacon, NY;
grandparents, Ella M. Hancock of Newburgh, NY and Lois Taylor of
Jacksonville, FL; a host of other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in St. Paul
Baptist Church, 3738 Winton Dr., Jacksonville, FL. Rev. John Gun, Pastor.
Deatrich will rest in the late Officer Marvin Young Memorial Chapel of the
funeral home Thursday, July 30, from 5-8 p.m. and in the church on Friday
from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be in the
Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Coloni, Raymond was born Sept. 1, 1958 & Died Nov. 1978 two
years after high school. Ray died in a motorcycle accident.
Cox, Raymond G.
Jr., of Malabar, FL, formerly of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on
Thursday, December 4, 2008. He was 51. Son of Raymond G. Cox, Sr. and
Jeanne Thompson Cox, he was born June 13, 1957 in Newburgh, NY. Ray was
a 1976 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and proudly served in the U.S.
Army, receiving the Good Conduct and Army Commendation medals. He
greatly enjoyed his boat and loved to fish. Affectionately known as
"Ray-Ray", he was well loved by all his family and friends and will be
dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving parents,
Raymond G. Cox, Sr. and Jeanne Thompson Cox, both of Newburgh; brother,
James Daly of Kentucky; sisters, Jeanne Cox-Passow of California, and
Sandra Emmel of Wallkill; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
cousins, and his beloved cat, "Clovis". Ray was predeceased by his
brother, William Cox. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on
Sunday, December 7, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh,
NY. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 8,
in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, New
Windsor. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ray's memory may be made
to the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY
12550.
DeBerto,
Daryl Ann Ferraiolo entered into rest on February 1, with her
family by her side. Daryl, a ten-year resident of Cornwall, was raised
in New Windsor, NY. The daughter of Vincent and Lois DeBerto, Daryl was
born on February 25, 1959 in Newburgh, NY. Daryl was a 1976 graduate of
NFA, and a 1980 graduate of St. Lawrence University. Daryl was formerly
married to Frank Ferraiolo, with whom she raised two sons: Kyle and
Todd. Daryl is survived by her parents: Vincent and Lois DeBerto of
Cornwall, NY; her son, Todd Ferraiolo of Levittown, NY; her son, Kyle
Ferraiolo of Albany, NY; her brother, Vincent DeBerto of New Windsor,
NY; her husband, Eric Wotton of Cornwall, NY; her uncle and aunt: Len
and Joan Henderson of North Carolina, and cousins: Judy, Robin, Terry,
Pete, and Kevin. Daryl was first and foremost a proud Mom and homemaker.
She was in later years a member of the Orange County Classic Choral
Society. Daryl was an avid lover of music, cooking, biking, and fitness;
full of life and love to all that knew her. Please join us for a
celebration of Daryl's life. Please email emspha hvc.rr.com with contact
information so the family may contact you once a date is confirmed.
Donations in remembrance of Daryl may be made to the Lustgarten
Foundation,
www.lustgarten.org
DuBois, Brenda Lee Zgrodek passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25,
2008 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus at the age
of 50. Brenda was born the second child of George and Janet (Ramstrom)
DuBois in Newburgh, NY on March 15, 1958. She grew up in New Windsor with
her parents, older sister, Debbie and younger brother, Douglas. She
graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1976. In June 1981, Brenda married
Michael Zgrodek. Together, they built the home of their dreams in
Bloomingburg and raised two children, Nicole Lee Zgrodek, born in 1986,
and Alec Michael Zgrodek born in 1989. Brenda loved meeting people and
making new friends. She worked in various jobs that allowed her to
interact with and provide service to customers of the various businesses
that she worked for over the years. She was most recently employed by
Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Middletown. In addition to her
family, Brenda leaves many friends, colleagues, and customers who could
never forget her because of her caring nature and infectious laugh. She
touched more lives than we can count and will be greatly missed by all who
loved and knew her. Brenda leaves behind her beloved children, Nicole and
Alec, and her husband, Michael of Montgomery, NY; her parents, George and
Janet DuBois of Myrtle Beach, SC; her sister and brother-in-law, Deborah
and Michael Hamel of Essex Junction, VT; brother and sister-in-law,
Douglas and Susan DuBois of Groton, MA. She is also survived by her
mother-in-law, Claire Zgrodek of Montgomery, NY; sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Joanne and Bob Jacobs of New Smyrna, FL; brother-in-law,
Tony Zgrodek of Edgewater, FL; as well as many other loved ones: aunts and
uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends. Brenda's family would
like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Arden Hill who provided
extraordinary care to Brenda and her family during this difficult time. We
appreciate your commitment to Brenda's comfort and everything that was
done to support her family during her hospitalization.
Finch, Joseph
Gardner,
Michelle Davis, passed away prior to May 2006 according to her
grandmothers obituary. Michelle was the daughter of Laura Bronk
Gardner. Survivors included her mother, grandmother Laura Ciaffone
Bronk; her uncle Deforest Bronk. She was predeceased by her
grandfather M. Deforest Bronk in 1977.
Higgins, Stephanie Believe she died around 1993
Hillman, Michael J. Tucson, Ariz. Formerly of Newburgh, N.Y. a
supervisor with the Tucson Branch of Portable X-Ray of Arizona, entered
into rest Tuesday, November 19, 2002 in Tucson, Ariz. He was 44. The son
of Joseph and Carmella Crudele Hillman, he was born October 20, 1958 in
Newburgh. Mr. Hillman received his Associates Degree of Science in X-Ray
Technology from Pima Medical Institute; and was a member of the Arizona
State Sociology for Radiologic Technology. Growing up, Michael was an
active scout and a trumpeter for the Cronomer Valley Marching Band; and
NFA Band. He was also an organizer for the Hospital Workers Union No.
1199. A family statement reads, "He was a loving, kind, sensitive son,
brother, uncle and friend with a generous heart. He was a
self-motivated, tireless employee of the mobile x-ray company that he
managed. Michael was a car enthusiast. He loved to cook and entertain
for family and friends. Michael touched the lives of those he associated
with. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him." Survivors
include his parents, Joseph and Carmella Hillman of Newburgh; two
sisters, Kathleen M. Hillman of Newburgh and Marjorie R. Hillman Politi
and her husband, James C., of Newburgh; one brother, Joseph M. Hillman
Jr. and his wife, Cynthia D., of Newburgh; aunts and uncles; one niece
and three nephews, James and Samuel Politi and Carly and Trent Hillman.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, November 24
at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, November 25
at St. Mary's Church, Newburgh. Entombment will follow in the Cedar Hill
Mausoleum, Newburgh. Memorial contributions may be made, on Michael's
behalf, to St. Mary's Restoration Fund, 180 South Street, Newburgh, NY
12550. To send a personal condolence or for directions, visit www.Brooks-DiDonato.com
Hruscik, Michele Thonn of New Windsor, N.Y. Formerly of Pine Bush, N.Y.
a homemaker and former resident of the area, entered into rest on
Thursday, June 20, 2002, in Hamilton, NY. She was 44. Michele was born
September 3, 1957 in Suffern, the daughter of Michael Hruscik and Grace
Marchica. Michele was the wife of Ed Thonn. Michele is survived by her
husband, Ed, at home; one son, Matt Thonn; two daughters, Erica and
Amanda Thonn all at home; two brothers, Paul Hruscik of Newburgh and
Peter Hruscik of New Paltz; her parents, Grace and Calvin Hyatt of
Newburgh, and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call
on Monday, June 24, 2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coloni
Funeral Home, Rt. 9W, New Windsor. A funeral service will be conducted
on Tuesday, June 25, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment
will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Coloni Funeral Home, New Windsor. For directions to the
funeral home and to leave a message in the family guest book please go
to www.colonifuneralhome.com
Hughes,
Deborah Information received that she was killed on 9W right after
school got out as she was crossing the highway..
Johnson, Leland F. III of Newburgh left us on Christmas Eve, 2013. The
son Helen Rose and Leland Johnson Sr., he was born on February 11, 1958
at 9:39 a.m. He spent his childhood with his friends and family in a
small community known as "the Heights" in Newburgh, NY. Every time I run
into our friends, they would always ask for Lee with a smile, "how's
that crazy brother of yours?" Leland left this world as he lived it,
fast-paced, non-apologetic and with an undying spirit. Leland attended
Newburgh Free Academy and graduated in 1976. He enlisted in the U.S.
Navy in the summer of 1977 with his younger brother Jeff. The two were
inseparable. Many a tale can be told about the adventures the two shared
and even after their honorable discharges remained very close. He had
many loves but none greater than his two nephews, Zachary and Matthew.
Leland is survived by his loving mother, Helen and his aunt, Antoinette;
his brother, Jeff and his wife, Barbara; his nephews: Zachary and
Matthew; also many cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his
father, Leland, many years ago. Visitation will be between the hours of
3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 30th. A Funeral Service will also be
held at 5:30 p.m. with Father Bill Scafidi officiating at Hudson Valley
Funeral Home Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rt. 94), New Windsor, NY 12553.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral
arrangements are under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson
Valley Funeral Home Inc.
Jones,
Gary Born Dec. 10, 1957 Died
May 16, 1995 in New Windsor
Joyce,
Debra A. Grammer, Glen Rock, N.J. a 16-year resident of the area, died
Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at her home. She was 43. She graduated from
Newburgh Free Academy in 1976, Hartwich College in 1980 (Cum Laude) with
a BS Degree in nursing, and from Wagner College in 1985 with a Masters
in nursing. She was employed as an oncology nurse and an administrator
for Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J. Her most
recently held position was Administrative Director of Research. She was
still employed at the time of her death. She was a volunteer for the
American Cancer Society; a parishioner of St. Catharine R.C. Church in
Glen Rock, N.J., and a member of the Glen Rock Booster Club and the
Gilda Club (national organization). She was the beloved wife of Mark
Grammer; loving mother of Robert and Alexa Grammer; cherished daughter
of Mary Ann (LoSasso) and the late Michael Joyce; devoted sister of
Michael Joyce and his wife, Terri, and Patricia Sommers and her husband,
Brian; beloved granddaughter of Nettie and the late Alfred LoSasso;
loving aunt of Michael P. Joyce, Megan, Katelyn, and Alison Sommers;
dear daughter-in-law of Barbara and William Booth and sister-in-law of
John Grammer and his wife, Brenda, and Michael Grammer. Funeral Mass
will be held Friday, August 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Catharine R.C. Church
in Glen Rock, N.J. Interment will be in George Washington Memorial Park,
Paramus, N.J. The family will receive their friends Thursday, August 1,
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Colonial Home, Inc.,
13-31 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations
to either the Debbie Grammer Scholarship Fund c/o Glen Rock Booster
Club, 310 Boulevard, Glen Rock, N.J. 07452 or the Debbie Grammer
Memorial Fund, The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical
Center, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601, would be appreciated.
Lake, Eric of Kingston and formerly of Newburgh, died Sunday, August 6,
2006 at Westchester Medical Center. He was 48. The son of Ralph
and Dolores Anisky Lake, he was born October 22, 1957 in Newburgh. He
was a longtime resident of the area. Eric worked as an employee of
Toys R Us in Middletown. Survivors include father, Ralph Lake of
Conway, S.C.; stepmother, Donna Lake of Conway, S.C.; mother, Dolores
Lake of Middletown; sister, Stacy Mitchell of Chandler, Ariz.; one
nephew; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his
brother, Jeffrey Lake. There will be no visitation. Memorial
service and burial of cremains will be held at a later date.
Cremation will take place at Ferncliff Crematory. Arrangments are by
White and Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt.32), Newburgh, NY
12550.
Lapidus,
Harry T. New Windsor, N.Y. a lifelong resident of the area, and a
manager for Phillip Morris Inc., died suddenly on Thursday, August 26,
2004 in the Bahamas Islands. He was 46. The son of the late Robert and
Sonia Sills Lapidus, he was born January 22, 1958 in Newburgh. Survivors
include his wife, Peggy Koch Lapidus, at home; son, Corey Lapidus, at
home; daughter, Alyssa Lapidus, at home; and sister, Andrea Diamond of
Poughkeepsie. There will be no public visitation. Funeral service will
be private. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
kindly make donations for the benefit of Corey and Alyssa Lapidus care
of Michael Koch, 484 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591. Arrangements
are by White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt. 32),
Newburgh.
LeBeau, Herbert of
Newburgh, a Finance Manager for Feders Subaru Motors of Middletown, died
July 17, 2007 at home. He was 47. The son of the late William A. LeBeau
and Vera Moshier LeBeau, he was born September 8, 1959 in Newburgh. He
was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was the husband of former wife and friend
Karen LeBeau. Survivors include his mother, Vera of Newburgh: his son
Nick LeBeau of New Windsor: daughters, Courtney Le Beau and Nicole
LeBeau of Connecticut; brother William LeBeau and wife, Erin of
Wellsville, NY; sisters, Margaret Davidson and husband, Brad of
Newburgh. Denise Wolfe and husband David of New Windsor and Phyllis
Miranda and husband Michael of Bradenton, Fla; beloved dog, Rutherford
and many cousins. Visitation will be held Thursday July 19 from 4 - 8 at
White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Rt. 32) Newburgh.
Funeral services will follow visitation on Thursday July19 at 8:15 pm.
with Rev. Jack Hyatt officiating. In Lieu of flowers, kindly make
donations to the Town of Newburgh Animal Shelter, 645 Gidney Ave.
Newburgh NY 12550 or to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by
White &Venuto Funeral Home.
Lord,
Paula J. of Newburgh, a former data processor for ETC in Newburgh,
entered into rest Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in St. Francis Hospital,
Poughkeepsie. She was 42. She was born in Oct. 27, 1957, in Cornwall,
the daughter of Jeanne Gomes Lord Taylor and the late Henry J. Lord Jr.
Survivors include three sons, Peter M. Booth Jr., Michael P. Booth and
Matthew P. Booth, all of Newburgh; one daughter, Jaclyn Lord Booth of
Newburgh; her mother, Jeanne Gomes Lord Taylor and stepfather, Wallace
Taylor of Newburgh; one brother, Fausto Lord and his wife, Jodie; two
sisters, Viola Carlstrom and her husband, Francis Jr. and Tina Spagnoli
and her husband, Scott; and several nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by one brother, Henry J. Lord III, who died in 1976.
Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March
19, at Coloni Funeral Home, Route 9W, New Windsor. A funeral Mass will
be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 20, in Sacred Heart Church,
Robinson Avenue, Newburgh. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New
Windsor. Arrangements under the direction of Coloni Funeral Home, New
Windsor.
Melvin,
Gary Sr. "aka Sweets", a laborer for Department of Public Works,
Newburgh and 38-year resident of Newburgh, died Friday, August 31, 2007
at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was 49. The son of
Mary Melvin and the late James Walker Jr., he was born December 25, 1957
in Jersey City, N.J. He was a dedicated worker who held various jobs
such as landscaping and painting which were his favorite. Gary also
loved boxing and football in his younger years and always helped others.
He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh and was a dedicated
member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Newburgh where he served
as a faithful member. His favorite scripture was Psalm 23. He was an
Army veteran. Survivors include Previn Smith and two sons of Richmond,
Va., Dominique Melvin and two sons of Jacksonville, Fla., Gary Melvin
Jr. of Albany; five sisters, Janet Towsend and husband Michael of
Fayetteville, N.C., Brenda Stubbs and husband Jerome of Fayetteville,
N.C., Jean Melvin of Newburgh, Denise Banks and husband Michael of Upper
Marlboro, Md. and Nanette Williams and husband Henry of Middletown,
Del.; one brother, Lamont Melvin of Newburgh; a host of nieces, nephews,
aunts, uncles whom he loved dearly. A special friend, Juetta
Beckwith and special aunt, Julia Walker of Philadelphia, Pa. He was
predeceased by father, James Walker Jr. and brother, John (Mel) Melvin.
Visitation will be Friday, September 7 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at New
Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 20 Reverend Dr. Coleman Briggs Way,
Newburgh. Services begin at 12 noon. The Rev. Dr. Coleman Briggs Pastor
and the Rev. Helen Lindsay officiating. Interment will be in Orange
County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Nelson, Susan E. Ramon of Salisbury Mills, entered into rest on Sunday,
September 27, 2009 in Westchester. She was 51. Daughter of the late
Francis and Estelle Rasczewski Nelson, she was born April 25, 1958 in
Newburgh, NY. Survivors include her loving husband of 20 years, Robert
F. Ramon, at home; two sons, Robert Jr. and Dylan, both at home; one
sister, Diana Kaiser of Newburgh, as well as an aunt, cousins and many
friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Ramon. Memorial
visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held
at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Cremation will be in Cedar
Hill Crematory, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, contributions on Susan's
behalf may be sent to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600
Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, TX 75034; or The Leukemia Society,
Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Nuzzo, John S. 56, of Lutz passed away April 25, 2014 at his home. He
was born and raised in Newburgh, NY (NFA Class of 1976-see Camera Shy)
and moved to the Tampa Bay area in 1992. John was a Funeral Director
& Embalmer and worked for several Tampa funeral homes. He had
volunteered with the Pine View Middle School and the Land O' Lakes High
School Bands and was treasurer for several years with the LOLHS's Band
Boosters. John, also volunteered for the Guardian Ad Litem Program of
Hillsborough County and had received several awards. He was preceded in
death by his son, Samuel Nuzzo. John is survived by his wife, Rosemary
(Sheridan) Nuzzo of Lutz; daughter, Barbara Nuzzo of Lutz; parents, Mark
and Madeliene (Copeletti) Nuzzo of Hudson; brother, Mark Nuzzo and wife
Terryl of Orlando; sisters, Rosemarie Morrison of Jacksonville, and Lisa
Arnsdorff and husband Bruce of Jacksonville; two nieces; three nephews;
numerous cousins, aunts and uncles of Newburgh, NY. A Celebration of
John's life will take place at 7 pm, Monday, May 12, in the chapel of
MacDonald Funeral Home, 10520 N. Florida Ave, Tampa. The family will
receive friends and light refreshments will be served prior from 4-7 pm
in the visitation room at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please
send memorial contributions in memory of John Nuzzo to the Lynn Sowers
Memorial Foundation, 2008 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605. Condolences may be
expressed online at www.macdonaldfuneral.com
MacDonald Funeral Home Tampa, 813-933-4950
Orzechowski,
Paul - Born March 6, 1958 and Died August 20, 2010. Paul died in
California suddenly of a heart attack.
Oshea,
Karen - Believe Karen was killed in a car accident Karen's brother is
Pat O'shea NFA 65 and her sister was Colleen MacFarland NFA 68
Paige, Frederick Douglas Jr. journey began on December 29, 1958 and
culminated after an extraordinarily courageous battle with cancer on
Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Wayne Memorial hospital in
Pennsylvania. He was born in Yonkers, NY to the late Viola M. Carpenter
who raised him with his father, the late Irving "Lee" Carpenter. Fred
spent the majority of his life in Newburgh, NY prior to relocating to
Tafton, Pa. where he retired. He attended school in the Newburgh City
School District and was known for his highly competitive and athletic
prowess in football, wrestling and track & field. These physical
skills, while notable were surpassed by his incredible intellect. He
graduated an accomplished athlete and student. Fred was a natural born
leader who never shunned hard work. He clearly demonstrated these
attributes in his various career choices during his work life and they
were reflected in his ability to secure positions of authority and
accountability. At the young and spirited age of seventeen he was a
District Manager for the Evening News, a position he secured in short
time after being a paper delivery boy. When the paper closed he secured
a position at Tarkett where he quickly was voted a shop steward. He then
moved on to NYS Corrections where he retired as a Staffing Officer after
26 years of service. Fred always had an entrepreneurial and innovative
spirit his personal business, The Front Paige was a successful
enterprise which he and his wife managed for 12 years. He was also an
aficionado of music, technology and first-class automobiles. Fred is
well known for his passionate love of Jesus and his family. He married
his soul mate and the true love of his life, Jo-Ann (McCue) Paige on
August 19, 1978. Their love survived during a time when people of
differing backgrounds, let alone skin color, was not acceptable by the
norms of society; however, the injustice of prejudice and racism did not
overcome them. Instead, their love story prevailed for 35 years. His
final words as he fought to take his last breaths are reflective of his
deep love he asked for his beloved and wanted to know that she was
"okay". Fred was a devoted husband and father of three sons (Frederick
Douglas Paige III, Joshua Lee Paige and Jason Ronald Paige). He
passionately and determinedly committed himself to teaching and raising
them to be men who exemplified the core family values and work ethic
passed on to him values he exhibited authentically and with unwavering
conviction. Fred was raised in the church but rededicated his life to
Christ on February 12, 1990. He committed himself to sharing his love of
Jesus and the Word. He was called to serve, and ultimately organized and
Pastored a church, The City of Refuge. He was known for his ability to
deliver a biblically based sermon with knowledge and depth - where it
unequivocally could be understood and applied to our daily modern lives.
Fred leaves to continue his legacy: his wife of 35 years, Jo-Ann Paige;
three sons, Frederick D. Paige III and his wife, Gisele Paige of
Orlando, FL, Joshua L. Paige and his wife, Dena Paige of Bucks County,
PA, Jason R. Paige and his fianc, Deanna Prisco of New Windsor, NY; a
sister and brother, Denise L. Carpenter and Leon M. Carpenter of
Newburgh, NY; five grandchildren, Freddy Colon-Paige, Tatiana Paige,
Jayden Paige, Joshua Paige and Elijah Paige and expecting Gabriel Paige
on June 1st; one nephew, Michael Williams and his wife, Trenice; two
nieces, Emily and Mercy Carpenter; three great-nieces, Zhiana, Brenda
and Zhimya; one great-nephew, Zhyair; one brother-in-law of the heart,
Orlandis Williams of Peekskill, NY; many cousins and numerous "adopted"
family members. He is going home to join his mother, Viola M. Carpenter,
his father, Irving L. Carpenter and his sister, Wanda M. Page.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, and
from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481
Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, January 30 at the funeral home, with burial following in
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or further
information, please visit www.brooksfh.com
or call 845-561-8300.
Pisano,
Gino A. a resident of New Paltz, N.Y. died at home on Thursday,
September 18, 2003 of cancer. He was 45. Gino was born in Gloversville,
N.Y. on May 25, 1958, the son of Nancy Pisano and the late Phil Pisano
of Newburgh. He graduated from the Newburgh Free Academy in 1976. Gino
worked for years as an architect and interior designer and later entered
the financial industry as an analyst for First Investors Corp., serving
as vice president of the Chairman's Council, and in recent years, as a
senior vice president for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Gino enjoyed
various pursuits including painting, aviation, traveling and writing,
even chronicling his battle with cancer on his website,www.ginopisano.com.
During his courageous battle, Gino founded A Stitch in Time, Inc., a
charity established to raise funds for disease research. A family
statement reads: "Gino was a gifted, genuine, generous and loving man.
To know him was to realize that the world is capable of so much more. In
his world there was so much more beauty, so much more laughter and so
much more style." Survivors include his spouse of nine years, Ian
MacKintosh; three sons, Christopher, Shawn and Trever; and their mother,
Mariann Skillman, all of New Paltz; two brothers, Mario "Ricky" Pisano
of Woodstock, Ga., and Phil Pisano of Newburgh; as well as several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and so many people whose lives he
touched. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 22 at 1
p.m. in the Clarion Hotel Oak Room, 90 Route 17K, Newburgh. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to A Stitch in
Time, Inc., 64 Plattekill Ave., New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. Arrangements are
by the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Highland
Prokosch,
Dale of New Windsor, a longtime employee of Orange County Community
College and a longtime area resident, died Friday, January 15, 2010 at
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. He was 51. The son of
Margaret Tubbs Prokosch and the late Woodrow Prokosch, Dale was born
April 4, 1958 in Newburgh. Dale is survived by his mother, Margaret
Prokosch of Newburgh; a sister, Linda Sucari of New York City; nieces,
Lisette Miller and Karena Sucari-Mutt; great nieces, Isabella Mutt and
Amanda Miller. Visitation will be Monday, January 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.
at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd. (Route 32),
Newburgh. Funeral service will take place Tuesday, January 19, at noon
at the funeral home with Pastor Evelyn McDonald officiating. Burial will
follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Route 94, New Windsor. Arrangements by
White & Venuto Funeral Home; 845-562-6550 or visit www.whiteandvenutofuneralhome.com.
Ray,
Colleen Caterinicchio of Newburgh, passed away on Wednesday, August
11, 2010, at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, Newburgh. She was 52.
Daughter of the late Harold L. and Mary M. Hawkins Ray, she was born on
January 17, 1958 at West Point. She married Leonard A. Caterinicchio on
December 31, 1994; who survives at home. Colleen was a 1976 graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy and a Toll Collector for the NYS Thruway Authority
at the Newburgh tolls. She was also Treasurer for Teamsters Local 72.
"Colleen will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was
passionate about her dogs and loved spoiling her great-nieces and
nephews." In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter,
Tiffany Ray of Newburgh; sisters, Cheryl Canfield of New Windsor and
Theresa Ray of Plattekill; nieces and nephews: Courtney Greene and her
husband, Dominick of Newburgh, Heather Walsh and her husband, Tim of New
Windsor, Jason Shader of Plattekill, Kevin Shader of New Windsor,
Michelle Shader of Newburgh, Maxine Early of Plattekill, Travis and Kyle
Ray of Port Charlotte, FL; several great-nieces and nephews. In addition
to her parents, she was also predeceased by her brother, Richard Ray;
brother-in-law, Donald Canfield. Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m.
on Saturday, August 14, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Colleen's memory may be
made to the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh,
NY 12550.
Roach, William
Schoonmaker,
Kenneth J. - Died in Phoenix AZ He was not married at that time..
He was 37 and had three children, Siji, Kasi and Kyle. Also served 8
years in the Navy. Kenny passed on 09-13-96 Born Nov.
21, 1958
Stewart,
William Henry passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, October 6, 2013 in
Sonyea, NY after a brief illness. William was 56 years old. William, or
Billy, as called by family and close friends, was born in Terra Haute,
IN on September 4, 1957. He was the 2nd child and the first born son of
the late Oliver Stewart and Ernestine Lacy Stewart. While Billy was very
young he relocated to Newburgh, NY with his family in the late 1950's
and attended schools within the Newburgh City School District. Billy
attended Best Temple COGIC with his family as a young adult. After high
school he entered the US Military service May 11, 1976 and served till
September 2, 1976, primarily serving state side at Fort Sill, OK. After
leaving the military Billy worked several custodial jobs. Billy also
loved to make and create with his hands and was good at woodworking and
shelf making. Billy was very kind hearted and had a sincere love for his
family and close friends. Although, he had some tough times during his
life he never forgot about God and those life lessons his parents taught
him and five brothers: Reginald Best of Charlotte, NC; David Stewart of
Newburgh, NY; Gerald Best of Mount Vernon, NY; Louis C. Best Jr. of
Albany, NY; Paul Best of Bay Shore, NY; two sisters-in-law: Gillian Best
of Bay Shore, NY; Jane Best of Charlotte, NC; two nephews: Aubrey
Mitchell Jr. of Newburgh, NY and Yorick Kemp of Newark, NJ. He also
leaves to mourn several other great nieces, great nephews and cousins.
He was also predeceased by his sister, Timicia Kemp; his step-father,
Louis C. Best Sr. and nephew, Dearon Mitchell. William will lay in
repose from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, October 14th at The Cathedral House of
Refuge, 129-131 Broadway, Newburgh. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at
the church, with Bishop Jeffrey C. Woody officiating. Interment, with
full Military Honors, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 17th at
Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Craigville Road Goshen, NY.
Professional services were entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh
Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553.
Swanson,
Rita M. Wendel, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, N.Y. and a housewife,
died April 10, 2005 at Debra Place, Newburgh, NY. She was 47. The
daughter of Theresa Gozza and the late Richard Swanson, she was born
September 27, 1957 in Newburgh. She was married to William C. Wendel.
Mrs. Wendel was a member of the Tuesday Night Bowling League and a 1976
graduate of NFA High School, Newburgh. Survivors include her husband,
William C. Wendel, at home; mother, Theresa Gozza Swanson; sons, Kyle
Wendel and Bryan Wendel, both at home; daughter, Ashley Wendel, at home;
father-in-law, William Wendel Sr. and his wife, Georgeine; three
sisters: Donna Swanson of Newburgh, Bernadette and Dale Diebert of
Saugerties, and Jackelyn and John Chewens of Highland Mills;
brothers-in-law: Arthur Wendel, Richard and Lisa Wendel, and Robert and
Liz Wendel; sister-in-law, Georgine and Steven Phipps; also several
nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church,
Newburgh, on Wednesday April 13, 2005 at 11:00 AM with Father Luke
Sweeney officiating. Burial will take place April 13, 2005 in the
Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and
7-9 PM at the DiDonato Funeral Home, 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro. Funeral
arrangements by the DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc.
Tulve,
Patricia Ann Tompkins of Beacon, entered into rest on Friday, September
2, 2011 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 53. Daughter
of Thomas J. Tulve, Sr. and the late Mary Louise Ryan Tulve, she was
born on February 16, 1958 in Newburgh. She graduated from Newburgh Free
Academy, attended Orange County Community College and was a typist for
the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. She was also a member of St.
John the Evangelist Church in Beacon. Pat was a wonderful mother,
sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. She had a tremendous love of music
and was a lifelong Mets fan. She will be greatly missed and forever in
our hearts. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kayleigh Tompkins
and her boyfriend, Devin Lipsitz of Long Island City, NY; sister and
best friend, Mary Lou Botsford and her husband Steven of Newburgh;
nephews, Christopher Botsford of Newburgh and Thomas J. Tulve III of
Newburgh; niece, Dena Botsford of Beacon; 3 grandnephews, one
grandniece; and former husband, Harry Tompkins. In addition to her
mother, she was predeceased by her brother, Thomas J. Tulve, Jr.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, September 6 at www.brooksfh.com
Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday, September 7 at St. John
the Evangelist Church, Beacon. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery,
New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat’s memory may be
made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Suite 307B,
Middletown, NY 10940.
Vignogna,
Louis of New Windsor, NY, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 29,
2012 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall. He was 53. Son of the
late Daniel J. Sr. and Margaret DeMarco Vignogna, he was born November
29, 1958 in Newburgh. Louis graduated from NFA in 1976 and worked at
R.I.M. Plumbing and Heating Supplies in Newburgh and was manager of
Orange County Raceway Slot Cars. He was a big fan of building and racing
slot car races, Orange County Fair Speedway - especially #53, Mike
Ruggiero and he greatly enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his brother,
Daniel J. Vignogna, Jr.; sister-in-law, Kathryn M. Vignogna; nieces:
Victoria Fabella and her husband, Josh, Danielle Mitchell and her
husband, Brian and Maria Vignogna; a nephew, Anthony J. Vignogna and his
wife, Holly; four great nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Louis was predeceased by a brother, Joseph
D. Vignogna. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 4
at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service
will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will take place
at Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. To send a personal condolence or for
directions to the funeral home, please visit www.Brooksfh.com
or call 845-561-8300.
Wheeler,
Eugene Lawrence was born on July 12, 1957 and died Aug. 3, 2011 in
Newburgh, NY. He was the beloved, third born child of Boice Wheeleer Sr.
and Anna Mae Walker Wheeler, who both, predeceased him in death. Except
for a tour in the United States Army, Eugene spent much of his life in
the town where he was born. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free
Academy,(see camera shy) and a member of the House of Refuge Church. As
an adult, Eugene worked as a landscaper for 4 Seasons Landscape &
Tree Service, Newburgh, NY, where his talent in agriculture and
landscaping were put to good use. As a child Eugene was taught to hunt
and fish by his southern-born father. These skills passed on to him
became his favorite pastime and passion. There were many facets to
Eugene's personality. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, kinsman
and friend. He took pride in himself and his loved ones. Affable and a
prankster at heart, he loved to make people laugh and could easily put a
person at ease. Eugene had two special and loving relationships in his
life. From his relationship with Monique Robinson, Eugene was blessed a
daughter, Ranada Robinson Wood. From his relationship with Laura
Mayshack, Eugene was blessed with his daughters, Laiunia and Ajoni
Wheeler, and his son, Taureen Mayshack. Eugene will continue to be held
in the hearts of his children, grandchildren: Solay and Sorell Newkirk
and Akil and Akir Wood; brothers, Boice Wheeler Jr., Joseph Wheeler,
both of Newburgh, Kevin Wheeler and wife, Heather of Ellenville, NY,
Ronald Cobbs, and Keith Harris, both of Yonkers, NY; sisters, Kin Denise
Daphney and husband, Edward Jr. of Newburgh, Rachle Murphy and her
companion, Berry Davis, Michelle Parker and husband Demitrius all of
Newburgh, NY, numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and
friends. Eugene was also predeceased by his siblings: Louisa Mae McNeil,
Laiunia Marie Wheeler, Lamount and David Wheeler. Visitation will be
held Thursday, August 11 10-11 a.m. at House of Refuge DTRM Church,
127-131 Broadway, Newburgh. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at the
church. Bishop Jeffrey C. Woody is officiating. Burial with full
military honors will be at Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Craigville
Rd., Goshen. Professional services entrusted to
http://www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com/ , 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor,
NY. "Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 845-569-1233
(Listed in Camera Shy)
Wright, Gregg S. a lifelong resident of New Windsor, entered into rest
at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh, on January 1, 2010
after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of James C. and Dora L.
Wright, Gregg was born May 28, 1958. He was a 1976 graduate of Newburgh
Free Academy and attended Orange County Community College before
beginning his career in the industrial maintenance field, most recently
for Grubb & Ellis at IBM in Poughkeepsie. Gregg was involved for
many years with the New Windsor Little League, and New Windsor Youth
Football. One of his greatest joys was coaching both of his sons' teams
throughout the years. He was an avid fisherman, loved camping, was a
loyal N.Y. Mets fan, and longtime suffering Jets fan. Gregg also took
great pride in his gardens. In addition to his parents, he will be
greatly missed by his wife, Hillary; his sons, James and Jordan, all at
home; sisters, Mary Ellen Wright and her husband, Jack St. John of New
Windsor, and Carol Ann Wright of New Windsor; his in-laws: Norman and
Claire Caspe, sister-in-law, Susan Barone; brother-in-law, Scott Caspe
and his wife, Deirdre, and his nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Jillian,
Thomas, Jack and Molly. He will also be sadly missed by his aunt, Mary
Jane Miller, and cousins Kathy Fabrizio and Nancy Miller-Stelling and
their families. Our family would like to thank Dr. Stewart and
especially the staff of the Tucker Center at the Orange Regional Medical
Center in Middletown, for their caring, kindness and compassion.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at
Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, with a Funeral Service
to be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Tucker Cancer Care Unit at O.R.M.C., 60
Prospect Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.