Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 04/May/2021 71.223.177.248
Wendy
Wells Crispell was born June 20, 1961 in Newburgh, NY and passed peacefully in Newburgh on May 1, 2021 at the young age of 59. She was a world adventurer, a jeweler, a lover of fine wine and food, a sailor; a true Renaissance woman. Wendy graduated from NFA in 1979. She was a lifelong resident of Newburgh, who transplanted to NYC shortly after attending FIT. She loved the urban life and happily settled in Brooklyn in her final years. During her short life, Wendy celebrated many accomplishments. She was a jewelry designer in the city, became a beverage manager at the Newburgh Holiday Inn, went on to establish a new restaurant in Wallkill, NY, W.C. Gunks. After selling the restaurant, Wendy moved to New York City where she became interested in wine-making and went on to become a Wine Master and writer for numerous Hudson Valley publications. Wendy traveled extensively throughout the world to further her knowledge of wine and cheese, making many friends and memories along the way. She was last employed in New York City at Classic Harbor Lines in Chelsea Piers, where she supplied a varied and secular gourmet menu of food and drink for their fleet of yachts and sailboats. Wendy was married to Gary Crispell of Wallkill, NY who predeceased her. Surviving family includes her father Robert Wells of Newburgh, NY, her mother Barbara Peck of Riceville, TN, her sister Bonnie Pierce of Pond Eddy, NY and her brother Michael Wells of Athens, GA. She is also survived by her dear nephews Dustin Pierce of Port Jervis, NY and Kieran Pierce of Kerhonkson, NY and her beloved great niece Avalyn Pierce. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her stories, laughter, pure love of life and gypsy spirit have left a lasting impression in our hearts. Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Friday May 7th from 11 am to 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence at 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550.
- June 20, 1961 ~ May 1, 2021
Wendy
Wells Crispell was born June 20, 1961 in Newburgh, NY and passed peacefully in Newburgh on May 1, 2021 at the young age of 59. She was a world adventurer, a jeweler, a lover of fine wine and food, a sailor; a true Renaissance woman. Wendy graduated from NFA in 1979. She was a lifelong resident of Newburgh, who transplanted to NYC shortly after attending FIT. She loved the urban life and happily settled in Brooklyn in her final years. During her short life, Wendy celebrated many accomplishments. She was a jewelry designer in the city, became a beverage manager at the Newburgh Holiday Inn, went on to establish a new restaurant in Wallkill, NY, W.C. Gunks. After selling the restaurant, Wendy moved to New York City where she became interested in wine-making and went on to become a Wine Master and writer for numerous Hudson Valley publications. Wendy traveled extensively throughout the world to further her knowledge of wine and cheese, making many friends and memories along the way. She was last employed in New York City at Classic Harbor Lines in Chelsea Piers, where she supplied a varied and secular gourmet menu of food and drink for their fleet of yachts and sailboats. Wendy was married to Gary Crispell of Wallkill, NY who predeceased her. Surviving family includes her father Robert Wells of Newburgh, NY, her mother Barbara Peck of Riceville, TN, her sister Bonnie Pierce of Pond Eddy, NY and her brother Michael Wells of Athens, GA. She is also survived by her dear nephews Dustin Pierce of Port Jervis, NY and Kieran Pierce of Kerhonkson, NY and her beloved great niece Avalyn Pierce. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Her stories, laughter, pure love of life and gypsy spirit have left a lasting impression in our hearts. Services will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Friday May 7th from 11 am to 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence at 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550.
- June 20, 1961 ~ May 1, 2021