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  • Brown, Germoll Sampson - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 11/Oct/2019

  • Brush, Michael - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

              Bowen, Dawn Lopez of Newburgh, a former employee of Quest Diagnostic Labs entered into rest Thursday May 16, 2013 at St. Lukes-Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 41. The daughter of Kenneth and Linda Michael Bowen, Dawn was born October 17, 1971 in Newburgh. In addition to her parents, Dawn is survived by her children: Shayne Lopez, Alyssa Lopez and Kylie Johnson, as well as a sister, Erica Bowen and a nephew. Memorial visitation to take place Thursday May 23, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home 188 N. Plank Rd. ( Rte 32) Town of Newburgh. Memorial service will commence at 8 p.m. following memorial visitation. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory. Kindly omit flowers, make memorial contributions to the charity of ones choice in Dawn's memory.


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    Castro, Melissa Santos - Class of 1989 - Bill Norvell 1965 22/Sep/2020
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    Davis, Gerald - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 23/Apr/2022
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

          DePuy, Anne Marie Pacenza, 44 of Highland, beloved wife of Thomas “Tucker” Pacenza Jr. and loving mother of Thomas and Haley passed away suddenly on March 21, 2015. Anne Marie is the daughter of Elizabeth Raab and the late Andrew J. DePuy. She was born August 20, 1970 in Newburgh, NY. Anne Marie married Thomas “Tucker” Pacenza Jr. on August 17, 1996 at St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh, NY. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1989, and worked as a Sales Service Representative at BioReference Laboratories for the past 20 years. Anne Marie was a devoted wife to Tucker; the love of her life, just as he was hers. She was a loving mother to her two children, Thomas and Haley. They were the shine in her eye. She was always there for them in their academic and athletic endeavors. Always withholding nothing of herself, in order to fully nurture and provide them with the confidence and values they need to build a good foundation of character. Anne Marie exuberated the meaning of life. She had a gift for making everyone feel like family. She was always able to give of herself no matter the circumstance and leave everyone feeling moved by her uplifting presence. Anne Marie will be terribly missed by all of those; whose lives she touched, impacted and enhanced forever. “Anne Marie’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.” Anne Marie is survived by her loving family: her mother, Elizabeth DePuy; her Husband, Thomas Pacenza; her children: Thomas Pacenza III of Highland, NY and Haley Pacenza of Highland, NY; her In-Laws: Thomas and Carolyn Pacenza Sr. of New Windsor, NY; her siblings: Joseph DePuy (Nancy) of West Middlesex, PA., Thomas DePuy (Pamela) of Milton, NY, Deborah DePuy of New Windsor, NY, Andrew J. DePuy III (Lonna) of Newburgh, NY, Margaret DePuy of Newburgh, NY, Susan DePuy (Nancy Maldonado) of Wappingers Falls, NY, Stephen DePuy (Sandy Sutton) of Newburgh, NY, Mary Beth Sturdevant (Mark) of Pine Bush, NY, David DePuy of Newburgh, NY, Jill Nibe (Jon) of Newburgh, NY and Christopher Pacenza (Tammy) of Clifton Park, NY; and her favorite niece Michelle Wisniewski (Leonard) as well as a host of many others. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 2pm – 8pm, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10am on Friday, March 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Church in Newburgh. The burial will follow after mass at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Anne Marie’s honor to help fund her children’s college foundation at www.donationsgofundme.com/pon2g8 Arrangements are under the care of Brooks Funeral Home. To send a personal condolence, please visitwww.Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300


    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

           Donovan, Stacey Ann Anzalone, 41, passed away at her home unexpectedly Sunday, June 30, 2013, in North Carolina. A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 5, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, with Father Joseph Dionne officiating. Burial will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Stacey entered this world Oct. 20, 1971, in New York. She was one of three daughters born to Raymond and Linda Ann Borg Donovan. She was an admired school teacher at W.M. Irvin Elementary School for the last seven years and was at A.T. Allen prior to that. She obtained her education from SUNY-Cortland. She graduated high school from Newburgh Free Academy in 1989 where she was crowned Prom Queen. She enjoyed traveling, loved her family and was proud to be a mother. She is survived by her husband, Thomas N. Anzalone Sr.; sons, Thomas "Tommy" Anzalone Jr. and William "Will" Anzalone; parents, Raymond and Linda Donovan, of The Villages, Fla.; sisters, Kelli Ann DeLoreto and husband, Stephen, of Highland, N.Y. and Samantha Lynn Boyer and husband, Michael, of Memphis, Tenn.; and in-laws, Charlie and Nancy Anzalone, of Concord. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minor Trust Fund, State Employee Credit Union, in the name of Thomas N. Anzalone. Condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com



  • Fantini, Lino V. - Class of 1989 - Bill Norvell 1965 26/May/2022
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

       Hamilton, Sue Ann age 34, of New Paltz, died Thursday, June 8, 2006 at Benedictine Hospital, Kingston. Ms. Hamilton was born July 29, 1971 at Highland Falls, the daughter of the late Richard A. and Betty Jean (Jerome) Hamilton, Sr. She worked at Flannery's Animal Hospital, New Windsor. Sue Ann lived most of her life in Newburgh and then moved to Goose Creek, S.C. for 3 years and recently moved to New Paltz. She was a 1989 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. She is survived by one daughter, Alexandera Rose Hamilton of New Paltz, her mother, Betty (Jerome) Hamilton, of Goose Creek, S.C.; brother, Richard A. Hamilton, Jr. and his wife, Halyna Shepko of New Paltz and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Friday, June 9, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz. Funeral will take place Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. in the Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Bruynswick Rural Cemetery, Wallkill. Donations may be made to Hospice, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Anyone wishing to give condolences go towww.copelandfhnp.com

    Posted by Kimberly BirdsallI have wonderful memories of Sue from my childhood. Heaven is a better place with Sue there.
    Posted by Laurie Katz  I met Sue in second grade.We grew up together.She was one of my closet friends.I miss her dearly.Not a day goes by that I dont think of her.Im sure she is an angel now.
    Posted by Jean Hamiton... Missed very much by daughter Lexi, Mom, Jean, brother Rich & wife Halyna, cousins & friends - Rest in Peace at last Sue


    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

           Jennings, Richard "Ricky"  37, of New Windsor, NY, died Wednesday, May 20, 2008 in the state of Vermont. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of Richard and Patricia (McMahon) Jennings. Mr. Jennings married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Vriesema. They were together for 21 years and married for ten. He was a Currier, employed by Avante Express in Newburgh, NY. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Vriesema) Jennings, and two sons, Richard Jennings, Jr. and Brandon Jennings, all at home; his parents, Richard and Patricia (McMahon) Jennings of New Windsor; two sisters, Ellen Ward of Newburgh, NY, Kylene and David D'Alfonso of Newburgh, NY; in-laws, Samuel and Elizabeth Vriesema of New Windsor, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Anastasia and John McMahon; his paternal grandparents, Naomi Blackburn and Raymond Jennings; and his aunt and uncle, Maryann and Bernie Ward. Mr. Jennings was a loving father, husband, and a great son. Mr. Jennings was an assistant Scout Master Troop 55, Newburgh; a patrolman for Black Rock Fish and Game and an avid hunter, fisherman, camper and #1 father. Calling hours will be held on Friday afternoon, May 23, from 4-8 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday morning, May 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh, with Father John Vondras officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.



  • Johnson, Christine D - Class of 1989 - Charles Hager 1962
    Posted by Sylvia Crawford 89
      Lewis, Lisa Payne ....Ms. Payne, of Charlotte, NC, was born on March 7, 1971 in Newburgh, NY. She was the daughter of Marchietta Minter and Tommy Lewis, Jr. The Lord called her home as she departed her life at home on September 10, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., on Friday, September 16th, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Dr. Carver Road, Charlotte. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Lisa graduated high school from Newburgh Free Academy. She went on to further her education at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, and graduated on July 10, 1999 with a degree in Business Administration. She made Charlotte her home. She found Christ and joined Gethsemane Baptist Church under the leadership and guidance of Rev. Glenn Gerald, III. Lisa had a great love for her church family. Through her walk as a saved woman, she enjoyed witnessing and spreading the gospel to others. In her spare time, she would drive the church bus and at every moment she had, would share with others the goodness of God. She would mentor youth, teenagers and college students. Lisa had a huge heart and her missionary work did not stop there. She organized and participated in clothing drives for battered women. Lisa was a caring person. Her inner beauty superseded her outer beauty. She was truly an inspiration to others. Most people who knew her would like to call her sweet spirit as being an 'Angel' and 'Peacemaker.' She was employed as a manager at Shoe Department in Gastonia, NC. She leaves behind to cherish her walk of life, her mother, Marchietta Minter of Newburgh, NY, and her father, Tommy Lewis, Jr. (Robin) of Dundee, FL; her sweet and loving fiance', D'Angelo Chisholm; four brothers, Mark Lewis (Rosalie) of Chicago, IL, Timothy Lewis (Dana) of Atlanta, GA, Bruce Minter of Charlotte, Bryan Minter (Charlene) of New York; one sister, Regina Minter Whiteside of Texas; her grandmother, Ruby Lewis; seven aunts, Bernice Cooper (Jim), Burnestine Armwood, Barbara Pugh (Leonard), Samatra Norman, and Sandy Davidson (Thomas), all of Florida, and Rose Smith and Julia Decker, both of New York; three uncles, Vernon Lewis and Thomas Lewis, both of New York, and Howard Lewis of Florida; her childhood friends of many, many years, Janella Murphy and Tarsha Hill, both of Charlotte; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, colleagues and friends. King's Funeral Home of Charlotte is assisting the Payne Family.
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    Milliken, Dawn - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 13/Feb/2024

  • Perez, Shirley James - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 23/Apr/2020

  • Reid, Willie "Tony" - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 17/Mar/2018
    Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 52

        Shafer, Marie Francis  of the Town of Newburgh, died suddenly on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was born June 28, 1970 in Poughkeepsie, and was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Marie was a free spirited person who loved her family, friends, her dog, Ashley and the great outdoors. She worked in the landscaping business for many years. Marie is survived by her parents, Diane and Gerald Shafer of the Town of Newburgh; two brothers, Gerald Jr. and his wife, Tiffany of Newburgh, and Robert James of West Palm Beach, FL; three nephews: Kody, Tanner and Jett Shafer of Stormville; maternal grandmother, Mae Celia Owen; paternal grandmother, Marie Francis Vincent; aunts & uncles: Gary and Sue Owen of Hopewell Jct., Ronald and Gail Owen of Beacon, George and Patty Shafer of Harmony, NC, Robert and Rosemarie Burch of Newburgh; cousins: Jennifer, Garry, Christine and Ronnie Owen, William, David and Karen Kiene, Denise and Michelle Shafer. Both her maternal grandfather, Robert Owen and paternal grandfather, Gerald Shafer predeceased her. Everyone who knew Marie would agree that she was a beautiful, loving, generous and fun-loving person. A wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend, she will be missed by everyone whom she came in contact with. The family invites all who knew her to celebrate her life with them from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Sunday, June 6, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. With respect to the family, Marie will be cremated at Cedar Hill Crematory, where she will then be at rest at home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Shafer family, 129 North Dix Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.

    Submitted by joyce lovedogply@yahoo.com Marie a.k.a big mama.... everyday you are thought about and remembered by all the great memories we had together. I know you are up in heaven with your baby girl "ashly" may you both R.I.P. forever together. Love and miss you terribly!!!! xxxoooyou best friend forever!!!
    Submitted by Robert Shafer 1991Bobbyshafer111@gmail.com ...To My Big Sister, God what fun we had in these halls and how the time has flown by so fast. I always thought that you were the coolest girl and was so happy that you would talk to me in school. You moved on but never left me. You are in my soul and your blood runs throw mine. We will see each other again, but for now I will hold every memory of you. Your little bother, Bobby Shafer


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    Somogyi, Erik - Class of 1989 - Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 04/Apr/2018

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