NFA Class of 1985 Memorial Page


Posted by Kristina Owen-Ledoux 1985

  Bell, Pamela Lewis, of Washingtonville, a former employee of Orange County Post and lifetime area resident, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012 in St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. She was 45. The daughter of MacArthur and Jeannette Bell, Pamela was born May 2, 1967 in Newburgh. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Bryan; her sons, Michael of Richmond, VA and Bryan of Washingtonville; sisters: Linda Gray of Newburgh, Tammy Ianucci of Wellington, FL, and Brenda Cubero of Richmond, VA; four granddaughters: Allie, Ciera, Kaylee and Makayla; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandparents; her son, William; brother, MacArthur Jr., and two uncles, Robert and Charles Bell. Services will be held privately. To send a personal condolence or for further information, please visit www.Brooksfh.com  or call 845-561-8300.



  • Berardinelli, Dina Marie - Class of 1985 - Bill Norvell 1965 01/Jul/2022
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

      Byrne, Joseph Thomas affectionately known as Joe, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, passed away on June 11, 2014 in St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 47 years old. The son of Thomas J. and Mary (Grimm) Byrne, Joe was born on April 6, 1967 in Newburgh. Joe attended Newburgh Free Academy and Orange County Community College. He was a carpenter in the Newburgh area. Joe was a kind and compassionate son, brother and friend with a warm and welcoming heart. He was an easy going person with a ready smile who maintained lifelong friendships. He had a love of dogs and adored his husky and pit bull, two dogs that he rescued and cared for. Joe loved his family and kept them in his heart always. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his siblings: Christopher Byrne and wife, Ellen Hardy of Boonton, NJ; Margaret Byrne and husband, Michael Saydah of San Diego, CA; Sally Byrne of Brookline, MA; Kathleen Byrne and husband, Robert Lacobelle of Shelton CT; Gregory Byrne of Cornwall-on-Hudson; and Patricia Byrne and husband, John Bauer of Pleasant Valley, NY, and his good friend, Robin Weygant; and nine nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 16th at St. Patrick's Church in Newburgh, with burial following in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that masses be requested in Joe's name. Arrangements under the care of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visit www.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.


    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

        Hayes, Thomas M. of Newburgh entered into rest on Monday, March 23,2015 at the age of 48. He was the beloved son of the late Melvin an Mary Scotto Hayes, born on March 15,1967 in Newburgh, NY. Thomas was a Data Processing Tec. for Blue Hill Data Services in Pearl River. He enjoyed Computer Gaming and Motorcross. Thomas is survived by his wife, Colleen McDonough-Hayes and son Patrick at home, three sisters, Patricia Fox of Rome, Barbara Dymond of Sundale, Maryann Hayes of Campbell Hall and several Nieces, Nephews and dear friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26,2015 from 4:00 - 7:00PM at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 27,2015 at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will Follow in Calvary Cemetery. www.DoulinFH.com


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    Heffner, Stephen - Class of 1985 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 04/Jun/2021
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

          Maher, Darin P. of New Windsor, NY, and an owner of Ascar Viking Construction & Masonary Co., suddenly entered into rest Sunday, July 6, 2008 at home. He was 40. The son of Dennis and Joan Lee Kurz Maher, he was born August 31, 1967 in Newburgh, NY. Darin was a 1985 Newburgh Free Academy graduate. He is survived by his parents Dennis and Joan Maher; his children, Matthew Coppa and Dylan Maher; sisters, Denise Maher and her partner, Bob Ludlow and daughter, Killian Graham; Sue and Coz Saffioti and their children, Laura, Emerson and Mary; Pam and Brian Palmer and their children, Lucielle, Katie and Carl; Brenda and Roger Ramjug and their children, Rebecca, Grace, Luke and Christian; brothers, Edward and Donna Joy and his children, Jackie, Eddie, Christina and John; Dennis and Carmen Maher and their children, Dennis, Sherry, Patricia, Patrick, and Brian; many aunts, uncles, friends and family; including his family of the Boyz in Marcey. Family statement, "Darin loved doing his tattoo's and art. In his heart he was a true Viking. He was an all around good and fun guy. The life of the party, he will be missed by all that knew him. Our hearts are broken for losing our true Viking."...... Visitation will be Thursday evening, July 10, from 5-9 p.m. and funeral services will follow at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Cremation will be at the convenience of the family.

    Posted by Rick Stoll I'll miss you buddy you were my best friend. I'll never forget you. Rest in peace... Man the disease is a very tough thing to go through and most don't beat it we will miss a great person. So sorry I couldn't come and see ya for the last time. I still talk too a lot of ours friends from school and they are all saddened by the early departure of of the guy who knew no fear. Again i will miss you and your loving parents who stuck by you regardless of your situation. love ya like a brotha my friend. I will visit as soon as i can make a trip to NY

    Posted by Denise Maher   Thanks for remembering Darin. You were always a good friend


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    Martino, Michael - Class of 1985 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 17/Feb/2021
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
         Marullo, Anthony Lambert know by all as "Tony" was born August 3, 1966 and passed away suddenly on December 20, 2014. He was 48. A lifelong resident of Newburgh NY, Tony worked for 21 years at Price Chopper Supermarket(Market 32) in the town of Newburgh. A family statement read that "Tony was a beautiful light in our family and now we feel in darkness. His compassion and goodwill for all living creatures despite their fragilities was beyond measure. He managed to see past all the dust, and rust - the dirt and filth and see the beauty beyond" A memorial website has been established in his honor at Forever missed.com for tributes and more information and his family would appreciate any stories, photos or remembrances to be placed there. Tony was a regular donor to the Town of Newburgh Animal Shelter. Selfless even in death, he was an organ donor and nearly 100 people will be blessed because of his gift. He leaves behind his heart-broken family: mother, Lucille Peroni of Newburgh, NY; brother, John J. Marullo Jr. and wife, Ana Marullo of California; sisters: Laura E. Gilmore of Arizona and Roberta M. Kratochwil and husband, David Kratochwil of Newburgh, NY; beautiful nieces, Stephanie Gilmore and Jessica Gilmore and amazing nephew Cole Marullo. Dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a such great friend to so many, one cannot count them. Tony was pre-deceased by his father, John J. Marullo Sr. and his brother, in law Gary F. Gilmore. Laura, his com padre, sidekick and the mate to his soul is our dearest consolation in that Tony had found true love and knew such joy and happiness before he left us. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Engel Funeral Home, located at 5319 Route 9W, Middlehope, NY (845) 562-1144 A funeral service will be held immediately following the evening visitation. A member of the clergy of Sacred Heart Church will officiate. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Town of Newburgh Animal Shelter in memory of Tony Marullo.
    Posted by Rose Cadden 86
      McDaniel, Lisa Ann Jones of Plattekill, NY, a Nurse, and resident of the area died Wednesday, August 31, 2011, in Newburgh. She was 43. The daughter of the Late Edmond and Jean Elizabeth Atkins McDaniel, she was born October 21, 1967, in Cornwall. She was a member of the Goodwill Presbyterian Church in Montgomery. Survivors include her Husband, of 20 years, James, at home Son, Stephen Jones at home Sister, Delia Kyle of Walden Sister, Alice Turcios and her husband Alonso of Walden and Mother in law, Gail Jones of Plattekill She was predeceased by her daughter, Eva Beth Vasquez Brother, Donald McDaniel and sister Wanda McDaniel Visitation will be Friday, September 2, 2011 from 6-9 pm. at the Millspaugh Funeral Home, 22 Bank St. Walden, NY
    Submitted by Loreta Marchetta Dubaldi loretadub2011@aim.com - Lisa-My dear friend may you rest in peace, Had I have known sooner, I would have been there for your services. God Bless you my friend. Love-Loreta.

  • McDonald, Anthony E. - Class of 1985 - Pauline Rute Hall 1952 18/Jul/2018

  • McGrath, John F. - Class of 1985 - Bill Norvell 1965 03/Mar/2022
    Posted by Bill Norvell 65
  •    McGuire, Sean  died in a fire in New Windsor NY. Believe it was bar fire on Rt 32, as a volunteer fireman... Possibly in the late 80s (Died February 14, 1986)
    Dave Engenito dengenito@aol.com  On February 14, 1986 at approximately 6:34 PM the Vails Gate Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at the Two C's Restaurant on Windsor Highway, New Windsor, New York. Upon arrival one patron was unaccounted for after the building was evacuated. Sean P. McGuire was part of the search crew that entered the burning building to search for the missing patron. During the search the conditions in the building deteriorated rapidly and engulf the building and the search crew. Four Vails Gate Firefighters were injured and hospitalized, one civilian died and firefighter Sean P. McGuire died inside the building while searching for the patron. I would like to thank all the men and women of the VGFD , Who to this day - keep Seans memory alive- You are true HEROES thank you

  • Patel, Paresh H - Class of 1985 - Dipa Gandhi
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52
  •     Ploss, Doreen C. Clark, 47, of Route 213, Kingston died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at home. Born April 2, 1967 in Goshen, N.Y. she is the daughter of Roy and Margaret “Peg” (Austin) Ploss. A New York State Certified Daycare Provider Doreen owned and operated Away Wee Go Daycare. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and SUNY Delhi with an associate degree. She formerly competed in the Hunter Jumper Division of horse shows. She loved her daycare children, dogs and enjoyed camping. In addition to her parents, Doreen is survived by her husband Thomas Clark whom she married on Aug. 7, 2010; her brother, Donald Ploss and his wife Pamela; her sisters, Debra Vents and her husband Craig, Diane Stears and her husband Mark and Donna Vargetto and her husband Sal; her father-in-law Harold A. Clark; nieces and nephews, Stephanie Ploss, Bronson Ploss, Allie Vent, Brevin Vent, Jessica Vargetto, Carson Vent, Jacquelyn Vargetto, Zackery Stears and Annika Stears; her grand-nephew, Jordan Ploss and K-9 companions, Colby, Cassie and Teddy. Her mother-in-law, Doris M. Clark and nephew Austin Vent died previously. Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 6 p.m. Reverend David Brechter officiating. Cremation will take place at Wiltwyck Crematory. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston, N.Y. 12401 or to a charity of your choice
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    Restuccia, Mark - Class of 1985 - Pauline Rute Hall 1952


  • Roy, Tammy Lynn - Class of 1985 - Bill Norvell 1965 16/Nov/2023

  • Scott, Dana - Class of 1985 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 12/Feb/2019
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    Smith, LeRoy - Class of 1985 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 06/Jan/2022

  • Smith, Thomas - Class of 1985 - Desmond Bowman 1986 11/Jul/2022

  • Williams, Cynthia - Class of 1985 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 19/Apr/2017
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

        Williamson, Christopher H.  42, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at Holmes Estates, Westtown NY. The son of the late Herbert Williamson and Lucille Gaye Williamson, he was born October 31, 1967 in Cornwall NY. He was a dispatcher and driver for Visconti Limousine Service. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy (see camera shy) and was a veteran of the Armed Forces and member of Newburgh Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include his sisters; Bernadette Williamson-Stevens of Beacon, Minnie Carrington and husband, Pete of Beacon, Emily Willams and Joan Medford of New York City and Dot Council of Ashville, NC; brother-in-law Charles Stevens of Newburgh; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Etta Mae Williamson. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Newburgh Seventh Day Adventist Church 215 Grand St. Newburgh. Services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middle Hope, NY. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home 259 Walsh Ave. New Windsor


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