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Post a reply || Back to Message Board Gordon B. Groff - Class of 1965
Gordy was presented with a very special trophy. Gordy passed away suddenly on March 9 at the age of 71. Oh my gosh! What does one say. I was in shock when Mike Muntz, president of the Saturday Night Cruisers Car Club, called me to let me know that Gordy Groff, a member, had passed away suddenly. Mike was heartbroken to say the least. I was away in South Carolina when Mike called and was so very sorry I was unable to make his services. But I said a prayer and did nothing but think about Gordy the whole time I was away. This is the reason that God gives us memories, for times like this. I have known Gordy for about 12 years and from the day we first met we just hit it off. He had one of the best personalities and really loved to laugh and joke. But more importantly, all who knew him knew he loved his family, his 1955 Chevy and ice cream. There just had to be an ice cream truck or a stand nearby at any of the Saturday Night Cruisers show, just for Gordy. At one of the club Christmas parties, Gordy was awarded a plaque for his dedication and support to the club, appropriately affixed with three plastic ice cream cones. It read, “In appreciation for his dedication and hard work. Just look for the ice cream truck and you’ll find Gordy.” I remember the time also, when someone in his neighborhood had backed into his beloved Chevy. He was heartbroken, but just like one of his own children, he slapped a huge band-aid across the crushed fender and showed up at the next car show. How appropriate. That was Gordy. One cannot say enough about him. His smile and his hugs will be forever in my thoughts. Saying he will be missed is an understatement. There will be a void in the club for a long time. Everyone will miss that moment when the earth started shaking when Gordy and his Chevy pulled into a show. I know I will, but come this season, I will definitely have an ice cream cone in memory of my friend. - Rest easy Gordy. - Donna Kessler / Times Herald Record Replies to this post Submitted by Jesse Groff <youngblood153@hotmail.com>
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Gordon B. Groff.
Class of 1965 posted by Pauline Rute Hall. 1952 on 09/Mar/2018 Message: Just wanted to say thank you to all that helped with this memorial page. The
kind words and shared pictures sure do help. We all miss you Pops.
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Gordon
B. Groff, Jr. of New Windsor, entered into rest on Friday, March 9, 2018. He was
71. Son of the late Gordon B. (CL-38) and Eleanor (Serviss) Groff Sr.,
Gordon was born October 1, 1946 in Newburgh. Gordon, a longtime resident of New
Windsor, was the retired owner and operator of Rocket Drywall in New Windsor. He
was also an active member of the Sons of American Legion, New Windsor Post #1796
and Saturday Night Cruisers Car Club. Survivors include; three sons, Gordon
Anthony Groff and his wife, Susan Scheible of New Windsor, Richard Gordon Groff
and his wife, Dawn of Wallkill and Jessie Groff and his wife, Stephanie of TN; a
stepson, Thomas Yozzo and his wife, Jennifer of the Town of Newburgh; his
companion, Jill Talasco of the Town of Newburgh; two sisters: Linda Tucker of
Plattekill and Deborah Rahm of FL; four grandchildren, Richard Gordon Groff Jr.,
Theresa Marie Groff, James Cracolici and Nicholas Cracolici; two great
grandchildren, Brittnay and Ashley. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 North Plank Road
(Rt. 32), Newburgh NY. A funeral will take place on Friday, March 16, 2018 at
the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, New
Windsor. Memorial contributions are asked to St. Judes Children’s Hospital, 501
St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-9959 - visit
NFA Class Memorial Page