Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 06/Dec/2022
71.223.175.112
Marino J. DeCrosta, a lifetime resident
of Newburgh, departed this life peacefully on December 5,
2022, with family and friends at his side. He was 78. He was
born in Newburgh on November 14, 1944, the son of the late
Carmen A. DeCrosta and Josephine Macaluso DeCrosta. He was
an extraordinary father and friend to all. He was a graduate
of Newburgh Free Academy and served in the US Army National
Guard. He had a career at United Parcel Service and the
Newburgh School District. Upon his retirement he took
pleasure in hunting, fishing, boating and was an avid car
enthusiast. His passion for boating and fishing began as
child at his family’s summer home on Orange Lake. He was a
man with a kindness of heart. Everyone who knew Marino
enjoyed his friendship he will be missed by his countless
friends and his family. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart
Church, a member of the Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club,Lifetime
NRA member, a Member NYS Rifle and Pistol Association, and
the US Army National Guard. He is survived by his former
wife Elaine DeCrosta; his devoted daughter Kathryn DeCrosta;
son Peter DeCrosta his wife Karen and treasured grandson
Jared all of Marlboro,N.Y. His beloved sister Catherine R.
Hein, her husband Joseph and sister- in- law Connie
DeCrosta. His nephews Kevin Hein, wife Judy; Joseph DeCrosta
and his wife Maria. His lifelong friend Anthony Giordano and
his family. As well as many loving cousins and friends. He
was predeceased by his brother Carmen DeCrosta. His zest for
life was of benefit as he faced multiple health challenges
never complaining. The family would like to thank Dr. Fauzia
Paracha for the extraordinary care she gave to Marino over
the years. A mass and celebration of life will be held at a
later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be
made in Marino’s name to the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
Littman Cancer Center. - November 14, 1944 ~ December 5,
2022
Marino J. DeCrosta, a lifetime resident
of Newburgh, departed this life peacefully on December 5,
2022, with family and friends at his side. He was 78. He was
born in Newburgh on November 14, 1944, the son of the late
Carmen A. DeCrosta and Josephine Macaluso DeCrosta. He was
an extraordinary father and friend to all. He was a graduate
of Newburgh Free Academy and served in the US Army National
Guard. He had a career at United Parcel Service and the
Newburgh School District. Upon his retirement he took
pleasure in hunting, fishing, boating and was an avid car
enthusiast. His passion for boating and fishing began as
child at his family’s summer home on Orange Lake. He was a
man with a kindness of heart. Everyone who knew Marino
enjoyed his friendship he will be missed by his countless
friends and his family. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart
Church, a member of the Bethlehem Rod and Gun Club,Lifetime
NRA member, a Member NYS Rifle and Pistol Association, and
the US Army National Guard. He is survived by his former
wife Elaine DeCrosta; his devoted daughter Kathryn DeCrosta;
son Peter DeCrosta his wife Karen and treasured grandson
Jared all of Marlboro,N.Y. His beloved sister Catherine R.
Hein, her husband Joseph and sister- in- law Connie
DeCrosta. His nephews Kevin Hein, wife Judy; Joseph DeCrosta
and his wife Maria. His lifelong friend Anthony Giordano and
his family. As well as many loving cousins and friends. He
was predeceased by his brother Carmen DeCrosta. His zest for
life was of benefit as he faced multiple health challenges
never complaining. The family would like to thank Dr. Fauzia
Paracha for the extraordinary care she gave to Marino over
the years. A mass and celebration of life will be held at a
later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be
made in Marino’s name to the Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
Littman Cancer Center. - November 14, 1944 ~ December 5,
2022