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Franklin P. Critelli Sr., 73, of New Windsor, entered into rest on Thursday,
October 10, 2019 at home after fighting a long and courageous battle with
Multiple Sclerosis. Frank was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Petrolo)
Critelli. Frank was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 1964. He
continued his education at Orange County Community College before joining the
United States Navy where he served on the USS Randolph from 1967-1971, and
retired from IBM where he was a Facilities Engineer. Frank was an avid hunter
and fisherman. He enjoyed holidays with his family and friends, especially
Christmas Eve making his famous Zuppa DiPesci. He was an Honorary Lifetime
Member of Black Rock Fish and Game Club, United Commercial Traveler's
Association, and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Frank is survived by his
wife, Rachelle (Cimorelli) Critelli of 47 years; son Franklin P. Critelli, Jr.
and daughter-in-law Jennifer (Seymour) Critelli of Cornwall; brother Anthony
Critelli of California; mother-in-law Mary Anne Cimorelli of New Windsor;
brother-in-law Thomas M. Cimorelli of Clermont FL; sister-in-law and
brother-in-law Kathy (Cimorelli) and Charles Hunter, Sr. of New Windsor; nieces
Carly (Cimorelli) and husband Robb Burchard of Winter Garden, FL and Kristen
Hunter of New Windsor; nephew Charles Hunter, V of Moreau, NY; great nephews
Andrew Burchard of Florida and Cayden Ruger of New Windsor; and good friend Nick
Lynch, who was always there for Frank. In addition to his parents he was
predeceased by his father-in-law Thomas A. Cimorelli. A special thanks to
Frank's caregivers, Sophie Ware and Pamela Mitchell, and to Dr. Syed Moin for
his home visits and compassion. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14
from 4-8 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October
15 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
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Franklin P. Critelli Sr., 73, of New Windsor, entered into rest on Thursday,
October 10, 2019 at home after fighting a long and courageous battle with
Multiple Sclerosis. Frank was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Petrolo)
Critelli. Frank was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 1964. He
continued his education at Orange County Community College before joining the
United States Navy where he served on the USS Randolph from 1967-1971, and
retired from IBM where he was a Facilities Engineer. Frank was an avid hunter
and fisherman. He enjoyed holidays with his family and friends, especially
Christmas Eve making his famous Zuppa DiPesci. He was an Honorary Lifetime
Member of Black Rock Fish and Game Club, United Commercial Traveler's
Association, and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Frank is survived by his
wife, Rachelle (Cimorelli) Critelli of 47 years; son Franklin P. Critelli, Jr.
and daughter-in-law Jennifer (Seymour) Critelli of Cornwall; brother Anthony
Critelli of California; mother-in-law Mary Anne Cimorelli of New Windsor;
brother-in-law Thomas M. Cimorelli of Clermont FL; sister-in-law and
brother-in-law Kathy (Cimorelli) and Charles Hunter, Sr. of New Windsor; nieces
Carly (Cimorelli) and husband Robb Burchard of Winter Garden, FL and Kristen
Hunter of New Windsor; nephew Charles Hunter, V of Moreau, NY; great nephews
Andrew Burchard of Florida and Cayden Ruger of New Windsor; and good friend Nick
Lynch, who was always there for Frank. In addition to his parents he was
predeceased by his father-in-law Thomas A. Cimorelli. A special thanks to
Frank's caregivers, Sophie Ware and Pamela Mitchell, and to Dr. Syed Moin for
his home visits and compassion. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 14
from 4-8 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October
15 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.