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Hazel M Woska Masterson - Class of 1934

Delete this post Submitted by Georgann Goulding '70 <jandg.goulding@gmail.com> on 07/Dec/2021
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  Hazel M Woska Masterson - Class of '34 passed away in May of 1985 in New Windsor, NY. Hazel was married in 1941 to George V Masterson (See below) and they had one daughter, Georgann.

    Masterson, George V. "Lanky" of New Windsor, a retired teacher and coach in the Newburgh School District, and a lifelong resident of the area, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in Goshen.  The son of the late Francis and Ethel Young Masterson, he was born in Newburgh.  He was the widower of Hazel Woska Masterson.  He was a member of Monsignor Henry O'Carroll Knights of Columbus, Newburgh; the New York State Teachers Association; and the Alumni Association of the State University College of New Paltz.  He also was a delegate for the National and State Teachers, American Federation of Teachers.  Survivors include one daughter Georgann Goulding of New Windsor; one grandson, Jeffrey Betters of New Windsor and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at DiDonato-Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh.  Burial wil be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.  Memorial contributions may be sent to the George "Lanky" Masterson Memorial Fund, c/o Mary Kalfas, Treasurer, Newburgh School District, 124 Grand St. Newburgh NY 12550.

Posted by Joe Cariffe  Mr. Masterson was my homeroom teacher in 10th grade. I remember him to be calm, classy...and soft-spoken...a true gentleman. He was a calming force during a turbulent time. He'll be missed. God speed.

 



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