Edward Dennis Coykendall of Newburgh, NYalso known as Eddie or Corky to
many, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020, at Sapphire Nursing Home in the
Town of Newburgh. He was 82. Eddie was born on March 3, 1938. He was the
youngest of five children to William Prince and Helen Fitzgerald Coykendall. He
grew up in New Windsor, in the area affectionately referred to as Ducktown and
attended Newburgh Free Academy, where he was an ace pitcher. He later became a
Golden Glove boxer and a champion pool player. His first love was always cars
and auto mechanics. He built hot rods in his parents' garage from his teenage
years until he could get his own garage. In the meantime, he spent a few years
working for DuPont and a few other service stations, before owning his beloved
Gulf station on Route 94 in New Windsor. He never really gave up turning
wrenches, but he did go on to doing roofing and was renowned in the area for his
work on slate roofs in particular. He was a loyal NY Yankees fan, but right up
until his passing, when asked who his favorite team was, he would grin with a
twinkle in his eye and tell you "the Brooklyn Dodgers". He was predeceased by
his parents, as well as his older siblings: Jean M. Whitney, Roy (Sonny)
Coykendall, and Barbara A. Calcagni. Eddie is survived by his brother, Douglas
Kendall of Washington. He was father to William Charles and Edward Dennis (wife
Iris Imperial) of Nevada. Also to William Edward (wife Cathy Calder), Tracy Lynn
DaCosta, and Shayne Michael of Arizona. In addition, he was grandpa to six
beautiful and accomplished grandchildren: Cameron, Blaine, Alyssa, Brooke,
Samuel, and Liliana. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
He was especially close to his niece Debbie Regan for the love and support given
to him over the years. A special mention goes out to Miguel Agustin, who has
been a good friend for many years. A celebration of life is planned for mid-July
in Newburgh to remember our dear loved one Eddie "Corky" Coykendall. To send a
personal condolence please visit
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Edward Dennis Coykendall of Newburgh, NYalso known as Eddie or Corky to
many, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020, at Sapphire Nursing Home in the
Town of Newburgh. He was 82. Eddie was born on March 3, 1938. He was the
youngest of five children to William Prince and Helen Fitzgerald Coykendall. He
grew up in New Windsor, in the area affectionately referred to as Ducktown and
attended Newburgh Free Academy, where he was an ace pitcher. He later became a
Golden Glove boxer and a champion pool player. His first love was always cars
and auto mechanics. He built hot rods in his parents' garage from his teenage
years until he could get his own garage. In the meantime, he spent a few years
working for DuPont and a few other service stations, before owning his beloved
Gulf station on Route 94 in New Windsor. He never really gave up turning
wrenches, but he did go on to doing roofing and was renowned in the area for his
work on slate roofs in particular. He was a loyal NY Yankees fan, but right up
until his passing, when asked who his favorite team was, he would grin with a
twinkle in his eye and tell you "the Brooklyn Dodgers". He was predeceased by
his parents, as well as his older siblings: Jean M. Whitney, Roy (Sonny)
Coykendall, and Barbara A. Calcagni. Eddie is survived by his brother, Douglas
Kendall of Washington. He was father to William Charles and Edward Dennis (wife
Iris Imperial) of Nevada. Also to William Edward (wife Cathy Calder), Tracy Lynn
DaCosta, and Shayne Michael of Arizona. In addition, he was grandpa to six
beautiful and accomplished grandchildren: Cameron, Blaine, Alyssa, Brooke,
Samuel, and Liliana. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
He was especially close to his niece Debbie Regan for the love and support given
to him over the years. A special mention goes out to Miguel Agustin, who has
been a good friend for many years. A celebration of life is planned for mid-July
in Newburgh to remember our dear loved one Eddie "Corky" Coykendall. To send a
personal condolence please visit
