Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 30/May/2019 174.22.226.137
James A. "Jimmy" Fayo, 69, a life-long area resident and a retired heavy equipment operator for USMA at West Point, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The son of the late James and Jennie (Crisci) Fayo, he was born November 13, 1949 in Newburgh. Jimmy was proud to serve our country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. While serving he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and a Sharpshooter Badge for the M-14. Jimmy was a graduate of NFA, a member of the Bethlehem Fish & Game Club where he was an avid target shooter, an honorary member of Storm King Engine Co., and past Officer of the VFW Post 973. Jimmy's extended family and friends will miss his kindness and humor. A proud veteran, he enjoyed helping other veterans who needed assistance. Survivors include his sister Linda DeWaine (William) of Edgewater, FL; his uncles Joe, George, and Angelo Crisci; nieces Lisa DeWaine and Jennifer Reaves; numerous aunts, cousins; and his special friend Frank Wolf. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 3 at Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. at Orange County Veteran's Cemetery, Goshen. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to a charity of one's choice.
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James A. "Jimmy" Fayo, 69, a life-long area resident and a retired heavy equipment operator for USMA at West Point, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. The son of the late James and Jennie (Crisci) Fayo, he was born November 13, 1949 in Newburgh. Jimmy was proud to serve our country as a member of the US Army during the Vietnam War. While serving he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and a Sharpshooter Badge for the M-14. Jimmy was a graduate of NFA, a member of the Bethlehem Fish & Game Club where he was an avid target shooter, an honorary member of Storm King Engine Co., and past Officer of the VFW Post 973. Jimmy's extended family and friends will miss his kindness and humor. A proud veteran, he enjoyed helping other veterans who needed assistance. Survivors include his sister Linda DeWaine (William) of Edgewater, FL; his uncles Joe, George, and Angelo Crisci; nieces Lisa DeWaine and Jennifer Reaves; numerous aunts, cousins; and his special friend Frank Wolf. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 3 at Brooks Funeral Home, Newburgh. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service with military honors at 11 a.m. at Orange County Veteran's Cemetery, Goshen. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to a charity of one's choice.
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