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Regina
Alice Clark was a lifelong, proud resident of Newburgh, NY. She grew up with her
three sisters on Lander Street in the city of Newburgh. As a young girl she
spent her days at Downing Park, skating on the pond. She was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy Class of 1961. She was a dedicated single mother to her
sons. Her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She
was a pioneer of women working in traditionally male jobs, working as a welder
with the local Boilermakers Union on the Hudson River and on the Newburgh Beacon
Bridge and as a cable installer with Paragon Cable. As a young woman, she would
walk up and down Broadway as a meter maid with frequent stops at her favorite
malt shoppe, Commodore Chocolatier. Regina was an avid NY sports fan, and loved
to watch the Yankees, Mets, and Giants. Anyone that knew "Mama Gina" knew that
she radiated love, compassion and glitter. She enjoyed traveling and
experiencing life. Her greatest times were spent with her family. She is
predeceased by her parents, Frank and Peggy Clark, and her dear friend, Ralphie.
She is survived by her sons Jason (Michele), Joshua (April), Jacob (Trish),
granddaughters Nikki and Alexandra, grandsons Zach, Chris, Jonah, Shea and
great-grandchildren Aiden and Sophia. She is also survived by her sisters Carol,
Maryann "Mimi" and Christina "Teenie"”, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu
of flowers donate to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, 125 Washington
St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Viewing will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on
Wednesday, November 24th from 4pm-7pm, with services at 6:30pm. Her ashes will
be spread in her beloved Hudson River at a later date. To send a flower
arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Regina A Clark, please click here to
visit our Sympathy Store. - March 10, 1943 - November 20, 2021
Regina
Alice Clark was a lifelong, proud resident of Newburgh, NY. She grew up with her
three sisters on Lander Street in the city of Newburgh. As a young girl she
spent her days at Downing Park, skating on the pond. She was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy Class of 1961. She was a dedicated single mother to her
sons. Her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She
was a pioneer of women working in traditionally male jobs, working as a welder
with the local Boilermakers Union on the Hudson River and on the Newburgh Beacon
Bridge and as a cable installer with Paragon Cable. As a young woman, she would
walk up and down Broadway as a meter maid with frequent stops at her favorite
malt shoppe, Commodore Chocolatier. Regina was an avid NY sports fan, and loved
to watch the Yankees, Mets, and Giants. Anyone that knew "Mama Gina" knew that
she radiated love, compassion and glitter. She enjoyed traveling and
experiencing life. Her greatest times were spent with her family. She is
predeceased by her parents, Frank and Peggy Clark, and her dear friend, Ralphie.
She is survived by her sons Jason (Michele), Joshua (April), Jacob (Trish),
granddaughters Nikki and Alexandra, grandsons Zach, Chris, Jonah, Shea and
great-grandchildren Aiden and Sophia. She is also survived by her sisters Carol,
Maryann "Mimi" and Christina "Teenie"”, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu
of flowers donate to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, 125 Washington
St., Newburgh, NY 12550. Viewing will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on
Wednesday, November 24th from 4pm-7pm, with services at 6:30pm. Her ashes will
be spread in her beloved Hudson River at a later date. To send a flower
arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Regina A Clark, please click here to
visit our Sympathy Store. - March 10, 1943 - November 20, 2021