Anzalone, John - Class of 1981 - Kristen Sammarco 06/Jan/2021
Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
Atkins, Diane M. 51 passed away on January 5, 2015 at Riverside Regional
Medical Center. She was the daughter of Mrs. Shirley A. Atkins and Mr.
Thedise Atkins. She was our professional student. After graduating from
Newburgh Free Academy, she earned a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia
State University. She later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration from ECPI and a MBA from Strayer University, where she
was working towards her PHD. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Shirley
Atkins, four sisters: Linda Atkins, Sabrina Dolfinger(Louis), Lisa
Hunter( Willie) and Cheri Atkins, one brother, Wayne Atkins. Her
grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Briscoe and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Viewing will be held, Monday, January 12,
2015 at Noon with funeral services starting at 1:00 p.m. at Cooke Bros.
Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. -
Posted by Suzanne VIttorini Barki, 81
Bradley, David
Posted by Rose Cadden, Class of 1986
Brown,
Christopher Timothy 46, of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on
Monday, April 20, 2009 at his home. He was born in Newburgh, NY on
August 22, 1963, the son of Jean Johnston Brown and Donald W. Brown. He
was a carpenter. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Hilton
Head Presbyterian Church. He is survived his father, Donald W. Brown of
New Windsor, NY; his mother, Jean J. Brown of Hilton Head Island, SC;
four brothers: Daniel E. Brown of Bluffton, SC, Stephen C. (Christine)
Brown of Hilton Head Island, SC, Robert D. (Jean) Brown of Columbia, SC
and Barry J. (Lindy) Brown of Newburgh, NY; one sister, Beth Boryk of
Hilton Head Island, SC; three nieces: Tamara Brown, Diana Boryk and
Katelyn Brown; six nephews: Daniel Brown, Mark Brown, Alex Brown, Barry
Brown, Jr., Jason Boryk and Andrew Boryk. Memorial Services will be held
at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, 235
William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC. Arrangements by Sauls
Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC; www.saulsfh.com.
Posted by Michael Teter 1981
Burner, Kelvin was born June 30th 1963 and passed away in Newburgh, NY
on June 1st 1981, just before his high school graduation. Kelvin died
after losing a 2 year battle with cancer. Kelvin was a good friend,
loved by many and is severely missed.
Posted by Sue Hanretta 1981
Cappelli, Ava - Ava passed away in December 1992 at the age of 29 after
a long battle with cancer. She is best remembered as a sweet and
unassuming girl with a beautiful smile and long brown hair. But more
than that she was the completely devoted wife of Lenny Baglieri,
Marlboro, NY, daughter to Humbert and Mary Cappelli of New Windsor,
sister to Benay, Rise, Gina and Peter and friend to so many who were
blessed to know her. Her wonderful spirit is with us always.
Posted by Suzanne VIttorini Barki, 81
Chapman, Renee
Posted by Paul L. Neugebauer 81
Renee Chapman Renee was a good friend and neighbor for
several years on Concord Street. She came to NFA after Mount St. Mary's
closed and really enjoyed being in a large school. Her parents Billy and
Kathleen were devastated at her sudden passing from a lung condition.
She was just starting to come into her own and is still sorely missed.
Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
Charles,
Cynthia of New Windsor, NY entered into rest on Friday, July 23, 2010 at
St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 47. Cynthia was
the daughter of the late Leroy Johnny Charles and Mariah Jackson
Charles, born December 31, 1962 in Newburgh, NY. She was a member of the
Mount Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. Survivors include her
daughter, Latoya Menard and her fiance, Sean David of Newburgh NY; three
brothers: Leon Charles and his wife Cheryl of Ellenville, Darryl Charles
of Middletown, and Steve and his wife, Heather of Newburg, PA; two
sisters, Linda Charles of Poughkeepsie and Karen Charles of Middletown;
a granddaughter, Lashon David of Newburgh and a host of other relatives
and many friends. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday July
30, at the Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, 1524 Route
300, Newburgh NY. Services will follow at 11 a.m., July 30, at the
funeral home with Elder Thermond Herring officiating. Interment will be
in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope NY. Arrangements have been entrusted
to Rhodes Funeral Home 259 Walsh Ave. New Windsor NY
Posted by Paul L. Neugebauer 81
Danek, James "Jim" was a great guy and a great runner on the Cross
Country team. He had a great sense of humor and was always ready with a
joke. He worked at the Athlete's Foot in the mall before going to SUNY
Oneonta. He died tragically while in school there in a drowning
accident, but I can't remember if it was 1983 or 1984. His service was
at Our Lady of the Lake and was attended by many of his friends who will
always remember him.
Eckel, Elizabeth
N. died September 16, 2008 in Fairfield Conn where she lived
for 17 years. Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward E. Eckel and
was born April 15, 1963. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy
in 1981. Elizabeth had 2 sisters Sally Quinn (Michael) of Wallkill
NY and Patricia that predeceased her + is survived by three boys William
(Liam) of New York, NY, Brendan and Ciaran, both of Southport, CT. She
will forever be remembered for her sense of humor, kindhearted nature
and philanthropy. 
Frangello,
Michael A. of New Windsor, a vice president of Design-Imports, New York
City, and a life-long resident of the area, died Tuesday Oct. 6, 1992, at
St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. He was 28. The son of Jean Brown Frangello
and the late Albert R. Frangello, he was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Newburgh.
Survivors include his mother, of New Windsor; one brother, Richard D.
Frangello of Jersey City, NJ; two sisters, Angela Gray-Marchiarullo of
Florham Park, NJ and Phyllis Jean Gray of Coldenham; maternal grandmother,
Pearl Brown of Jacksonville, FL; aunts and uncles; and two nephews. A
Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Oct. 21, 1992 at Sacred Heart Church,
Newburgh. Burial was at the convenience of the family. Memorial
contributions may be made to Development Office, St. Vincent's Hospital,
153 West 11th St., New York, NY, 10011, or the New Windsor Volunteer
Ambulance Corps.
Furchak,
Joanne Gonzalez of New Windsor, an Admissions Technician at the United
States Military Academy at West Point, lost her year and a half battle
with Brain Cancer on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Hudson valley Nursing
Home. She was 43. Joanne was born on October 12, 1963 in Newburgh to
Stephen Furchak and Emily Ann Herrick. Joanne was a member of the Vails
Gate Ladies Auxiliary, an avid Marilyn Monroe fan and loved to travel to
historic sites and loved to antique. Survivors include her devoted
mother, Emily Ann Furchak of Newburgh; her devoted father, Stephen and
his wife, RoseMarie Furchak of Las Vegas, Nev.; loving sisters, Diane
and her husband, Charles Clouser of Cornwall, and Theresa Torres of
Newburgh; her brothers, Thomas Furchak of New Windsor, Bryant Furchak of
New Windsor and William and his wife, Linda Furchak of Watertown, N.Y.;
loving nieces and nephews: David Torres, Jessica Clouser, Tiffany
Furchak, Jennifer Furchak, and Brenda Furchak. She is also survived by
many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will be present to
receive friends on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from 6-9 p.m. at Coloni
Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at St. Francis
of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Interment to follow in Mt. St. Francis
Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the
American Cancer Society.
Gallagher,
Raymond C. a longtime area resident entered into rest on January 7, 2015
at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was 51 years old. The
son of the late Raymond and Lucille Gallagher, Raymond was born on July
5, 1963 in Cold Spring, NY. He married Dawn M. Vaninwegen in October of
1996. Raymond graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1981 (see camera
shy) Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Dawn and their
two dogs, Molly and Maxwell; his sister, Lori Yonnone and her husband,
David of New Windsor, along with their children: Lucy, Anna and Stacy;
his mother-in-law, Betty VanInwegen and his brother-in-law, Raymond
Louis VanInwegen Jr. of Newburgh; and many friends. He was predeceased
by his father-in-law, Raymond Louis VanInwegen Sr. Raymond started out
volunteering within the ambulance corps at the age of 16 with NEWVAC and
remained a life member of the New Windsor ambulance corps. Later in life
he had become an EMT, he was a New Windsor Fire Department member for
more than ten years, a former member of Goodwill Fire Department, a
driver for Mobile Life Ambulette, a parts driver for Auto International,
and a Correction Officer for Orange County Department of Corrections. In
lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in Raymond's name to the
ASPCA, 940 Little Britian Rd., New Windsor, NY 12553, or call
845-564-6810. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday,
January 10th at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A
Funeral Service will be celebrated at 12 noon at the Funeral Home,
Deacon Peter Haight will be the Celebrant. Arrangements under the care
of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit 
Griffin, Kenneth Lamar 36, died May 18, 1999. He was a native of
Newburgh, N.Y., and served in the Army and the Marine Corps. He was a
1981 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and attended Florida A&M
University and Savannah State University. He began his career with the
Savannah Police Department in 1995 and attained the rank of detective in
the Homicide Division. He recently resigned from the SPD to take a
position with a police department in the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., area,
where his wife and children had just relocated. While in Savannah, he
was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and a Mason. Survivors
include his wife, Laurie J. Griffin of Coconut Creek, Fla.; daughters,
Jazmine L. and Jade L. Griffin, both of Coconut Creek; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thaddeus Griffin of Newburgh; and brothers, Keith Griffin of
Binghamton, N.Y., Chris Griffin of Bedford, Mass., and Russell Griffin
of Atlanta. (Camera Shy) 
Hovencamp,
Steven R. Sr., of Plattekill, a truck driver for New England Motor
Frieght, Maybrook, NY, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at St.
Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. The son of William and Rite Foster
Hovencamp of Newburgh, Steven was born on August 24, 1962 in Newburgh.
In addition to his parents, Steven is survived by one son, Steven R.
Hovencamp, Jr. of Plattekill; one daughter, Shayna Hovencamp of
Plattekill; three brothers: William Hovencamp and his wife, Donna of
Huntsville, NY, Terry L. Hovencamp and his wife, Cindy of Newburgh, and
Kevin C. Hovencamp and his wife, Becky of Newburgh; four nieces: Amanda,
Danielle, Katlyn and Tiffany; four nephews: Nicholas, Ryan, Cody, and
Greg. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 3, from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
at Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rte 94), New
Windsor, NY 12553. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 8 p.m. in
the funeral home. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery. 
Mitchell, Patricia "Patty" Valdina, of New Windsor, a lifetime resident of
the area, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at home with her
family by her side. She was 49. Daughter of the late Ray Mitchell and
Patricia (McLaggan) Mitchell, she was born August 8, 1963 in Newburgh. She
married Frank J. Valdina III on September 4, 1983 in Sacred Heart Church
in Newburgh. Patty attended Newburgh schools and was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. She was the previous owner of The Olde Store on
South Plank Road in Newburgh, and also worked in the Composing Room for
The Evening News. She enjoyed bowling at Tarsio Lanes with the Thursday
Night Bowling League. Patty was as unique as a snowflake, touching
everyone she met differently. She was a loving, caring person, and was the
bravest, toughest person we ever had the privilege to know and love. She
was a loving wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, aunt,
and friend, and will be missed by all. Rest in Peace, our love forever,
your family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband, Frank, at
home; her mother Patricia Mitchell her mother-in-law and father-in-law,
Nancy and Frank Valdina; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Wright; her nieces and
nephews, C.J., Kayla, Krysta, Cara and Christian Marti and Ryan and Jordan
Beam. In addition to her father,Patty was predeceased by her
sister-in-law, Natalina (Valdina) Marti, and her niece, Carley Rose Marti.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Friday, June 7 at Brooks Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at10 am on
Saturday, June 8 at the funeral home, with Father John Vondras
officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu
of flowers, contributions in Patty's memory may be made to Hospice of
Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550;
or Hannah's Haven Animal Rescue, 18 Pampas Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550. To
send a personal condolence or further information, please call
845-561-8300 or visit 
Pacione,
Mary - I think she died from cancer don't remember when I was going
through yearbook and saw her and remember she always sat in front of me in
homeroom
Pittman, Jean Keita, of Newburgh, a Childcare Worker for St. Christopher's
and a life-long resident of the area, entered into rest on Sunday, August
18, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. She was 49.
Daughter of the late Wilbert Lee Sr. and Rilla (Leonard) Pittman, she was
born August 26, 1963 in Newburgh. Jean was a member of Ebenezer Baptist
Church in Newburgh and a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. She earned an
AA Degree from S.U.N.Y Orange and a BA from S.U.N.Y. Empire State College.
The family graciously acknowledges the many expressions of sympathy and
acts of kindness attended to them during this period of bereavement. Your
caring has been a tremendous source of comfort to us. Jean's survivors
include her children: Jimika McMillan-Spearman of Newburgh, Mack McMillan
of Kingston, NY and Terrius McMillan of Newburgh; her siblings: Alvera
Pittman Adkins of Albany, NY William Pittman, Anna Marie Shands, Wilbert
Pittman, Jr., Robert Pittman and Preshay Pittman, all of Newburgh, Ruby
Pittman of Waldolf, MD and Diane Jennings of Poughkeepsie, NY; her
grandchildren: Oliver E.D Spearman III, Jasiah R. Spearman, Ra'Shae L.
McMillan and De'Asia Williams and a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and
uncles. She was predeceased by her parents, Wilbert and Rilla. Visitation
will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 26th at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, 76 First Street in Newburgh. A Funeral Service will follow at 11
a.m. with Pastor Bruce Davis Sr. officiating. Burial will take place in
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in
Jean's memory may be made to the family, in care of: Brooks Funeral Home,
481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Schoonmaker, Sheila Tuthill left
us on 10-18-1991 
Siegfried,
Kenneth B. of Newburgh, N.Y. passed away on November 4, 2004. He was 41.
He was born on March 1, 1963 in Newburgh to Milton A. Siegfried and Jinx
Taylor Siegfried. Kenneth B. Siegfried was a student of the Nurse
Practitoner Program at Pace University where he received the Christopher
Reeves award for student most embodying the ideals of nursing. He received
his BA in Economics and Finance from SUNY New Paltz and graduated from NFA
in 1981. He is survived by his mother, Jinx Siegfried; life-partner Troy
Parrish of Newburgh; brothers Darrin of Brooklyn, Frank of Newburgh and
Arthur of Fort Lauderdale; and godson Henry Joseph Delessio. Ken touched
the lives of family, friends and colleagues at Pace and the doctors and
caregivers at Westchester Medical Center. He will be remembered for his
youthful optimism, strength and a smile that could light up a room. The
family will be present to receive friends on Monday and Tuesday, November
8 and 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home, 3001 Route 9W,
New Windsor. For funeral information, please contact the funeral home at
845-561-0238 or visit 
Sullivan, Robert 51, of Newburgh NY, Philadelphia PA and Sevierville TN,
passed away on January 23, 2015, after a 9 month battle with cerebral
lymphoma. Sullivan is the loving son of Patricia and William (deceased
1992), and brother of Paul, Brian (deceased 1986), Timothy and Jeanne
Mignola. Sullivan's adoring niece and nephews include Owen Mignola;
Analiya, Liam and Brian Sullivan. Robert Sullivan was an outgoing,
insanely personable and witty individual who shined a light on everyone he
knew. Growing up in NY as Robbie, Sullivan played guitar in punk band US
Distress in the mid 1980's. Sullivan moved to Philadelphia PA with gal pal
Lisa Metzger in 1986 where he lived for the most part of 25 years. Well
known as Robert in restaurant, nightclub and property management
industries, Sullivan made countless friends who can tell tales of their
antics together in Center City, Philadelphia. Sullivan moved to
Sevierville TN in 2009 where he worked for the Hilton and Westgate travel
and tourism businesses. Sullivan's exuberant, magnetic personality
garnered an abundance of friends in many places throughout the years.
Sullivan was a true music and reality television lover who loved movies,
fitness, writing, laughing, and fawning over his niece and nephews, as
well as many loving cousins, and as the ever loving Uncle Bebop to Declan
and Zoe Zisser of Philadelphia. Friends and family are encouraged to
remember, laugh, smile and share stories about this dear, wonderful man,
whose life was cut far too short. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on
Tuesday, January 27 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, January
28 in St. Patrick's Church, Newburgh, with burial following in Cedar Hill
Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations
sent in Robert Sullivan's honor to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
(NY, NY) or the Matthew Shepard Foundation 
Valdina, Natalina A. Marti, a lifetime resident of Newburgh, entered into
rest on Sunday, April 22, 2012 in Kaplan Family Hospice Residence,
Newburgh. She was 49. Daughter of Frank J. and Nancy N. (Franke) Valdina,
Jr., she was born April 5, 1963 in Newburgh. She married Craig Marti, PE
on May 23, 1987 in Mt. St. Mary's Chapel in Newburgh. Natalina was a
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, SUNY Delhi where she earned her
Associate's Degree, Clarkson University where she earned her Bachelor's
Degree, and Mt. St. Mary's College where she earned her Master's Degree.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, and previously was the
Office Manager for Valdina Consulting Engineers, Office Manager for
Valdina-Marti Engineering & Surveying, PC, and was a Teacher for the
Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Natalina was a loving and
dedicated daughter, wife and mother whose perseverance and determination
is an inspiration to those around her. Survivors include her husband,
Craig Marti, PE, at home; her parents, Frank and Nancy Valdina, Jr.; her
children: Craig Marti, Jr., Kayla Marti, Krysta Marti, Cara Marti, and
Christian Marti; her sister, Rosemarie Wright of Newburgh; her brother,
Frank J. Valdina, III and his wife, Patty of New Windsor; niece, McKenzie
Marti, and nephew, Ryan Marti. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carley
Rose Marti. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April
25 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 26 at Mt. St.
Mary's Chapel, Powell Ave., Newburgh. Burial will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers memorial donations on Natalina's
behalf may be sent to Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 1 Sunrise Lane,
Newburgh, NY 12550. To send a personal condolence or for further
information, please visit 
Walker, Kevin J. of Coldenham, a retired Correction Sergeant from Wallkill
Correctional Facility and lifelong resident of the area passed away on
Thursday, June 4, 2015. The son of Jack and Joyce (Gillespie) Walker, he
was born on October 12, 1963 in Newburgh, NY. Kevin was a member of the
Wallkill Masonic Lodge No. 627, where he was a past Master and an active
member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Kevin is survived by his wife Sue
at home, sons John Walker and fiancée, Dawn Nicoletti of Newburgh, Daniel
Walker of Albany and Mathew and Nathaniel Walker at home. He is also
survived by his grandchildren Trey and Chloe Walker, sister Brenda Smith
and her husband Marshall of Poughkeepsie, Kathy Settembrino and her
husband Bill of Wappingers Falls, brother Commander Robert Walker and his
wife Lisa Masso Stationed in Naples, Italy and numerous nieces and
nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday, June 9, from 2-4 pm and 6-9pm at
Brooks Funeral Home with an 8 pm Masonic service. A funeral service will
be held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 10 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church,
Beacon, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Boy
Scout Troop 33,c/o Jackie Heubach, 14 Golden Lane, Walden, NY 12586.
Walker,
Thomas James of Cornwall, N.Y.a lifetime area resident, entered into rest
on Sunday, September 26, 2004. He was 40. Son of Jean Ferguson Walker and
the late Herbert Walker, he was born October 7, 1963 in Newburgh. Tom was
a Field Supervisor for Miller Environmental in New Windsor, and a member
of the Newburgh Yacht Club. Survivors include his mother, Jean Walker, of
Cornwall; mother of his children, Lisa Kramer Walker of Wallkill; his
children, Laura, Nicholas and Gabrielle Walker, of Wallkill; his
companion, Kim s*** of Hopewell Junction; his brother, Gerald L. Walker of
New Paltz; his uncle, Don Ferguson of New Windsor; and nieces, nephews and
cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Herbert Walker, who passed away
May 1, 1999. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday,
September 30 at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.,
Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. that evening, Pastor
Lori Miller officiating. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory,
Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Laura,
Nicholas and Gabrielle Walker, 102 Cypress Dr., Kings Park, NY 11754.
