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Nicholas Antonelli - Class of 1956

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 25/Jul/2018
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      Nicholas "Nick" Antonelli, a 6-year area resident, entered into rest on July 24, 2018. He was 79. The son of the late Nicholas Antonelli, he was born November 29, 1938 in Beacon, NY. He married his beloved wife, Elizabeth (LoBiondo) Antonelli on May 20, 1962 at St. Mary's Church in Newburgh. Elizabeth survives at home. Nick was a 1956 graduate of NFA and served in the Army National Guard as a Sergeant. He retired from IBM after 32 years, where he was an Instructor on some of the first computer-based educational courses that IBM Created, Design Engineer of large scale systems, Instructor in automated design software, and a Systems Test Engineer. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, President of Ceramic League, Volunteer at Cornwall/ St. Luke's Hospital, Knights of Columbus, and New Horizon Senior Citizen. He also was a New Windsor Little League Coach Nick was loved by many that extend out to more than just his family. He was always laughing, smiling, and talked to everyone he met. Nick was a presence and a joyful soul wherever he went; everyone loved him. Nick always went the extra mile for his family, friends, and grandchildren. His life was his grandchildren and his wife of 56 years. He loved life and enjoyed every day, and he will be dearly missed. Thank you to all his wonderful doctors at Crystal Run Healthcare and the Doctors/Nurses at ORMC. A special thank you to Dr Sandeep Singh for all of the care over the last 20 years. In addition to his wife Elizabeth he is survived by his children: Jim Antonelli of Middletown, Angela and Husband Gary Demaris of Montgomery, and Michele Antonelli of Wappingers Falls; his brother Sam Bryer (Best friend forever); brother and sister-in-law Ross and Jan LoBiondo; grandchildren: Olivia, Nicholas, and Sofia Demaris of Montgomery and James Antonelli of Wappingers Falls; and nieces and nephews Vincent & Alex LoBiondo and Anthony & Julie LoBiondo, all of Newburgh. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son, Nicholas Vincent Antonelli, aunt and uncle Betty and Fred Mascatelli and uncle Joseph Antonelli
             Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 3 to 7 pm at Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh, NY. A Mass will be held on Saturday, July 28 at 11 am at St. Mary's Church, Montgomery, NY, Father Dan O'Hare officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery,


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