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Michael K Westfall - Class of 1988

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 02/Jan/2023
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    Michael (Mike) K. Westfall, 52 of Newburgh, NY, passed away on January 1, 2023 after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Michael, son of the late Robert & Leslie (Grant) Westfall, was born on June 4, 1970 in Newburgh, NY where he was a lifelong resident. He attended Newburgh Free Academy and worked for the IBEW Local 363 Electricians Union. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman, and dedicated Dallas Cowboys and NY Mets fan. He also enjoyed classic cars and attending classic car shows with his wife. Michael leaves behind his wife Deborah (Cracchiolo) Westfall with whom he married on June 17, 1995 and sons Michael (Janie) & Ryan; sister Erin Westfall; mother-in-law Gloria Cracchiolo; nieces and nephew: Carolyn, Christian & Sydney; aunts and uncles: Patricia Crawford, Richard & Caroline Grant, Thomas & Debra Grant, Virginia Grant and Frederick Westfall; cousins: Christopher, Colleen, David, Jessica, Julianne, Kellie, Kelly, Linda and Will; beloved dog Logan and cat Shadow; and many friends whom he considered family. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Gordon & Margaret Grant, paternal grandparents Mert & Violet Westfall, father-in-law Salvatore Cracchiolo Sr., brother-in-law Salvatore Cracchiolo Jr., and his beloved dog Indy.

          Visitation will be held Friday, January 6 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh on Saturday, January 7 at 10:00 a.m. with a burial following at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middle Hope. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike's memory to St. Jude or the Wounded Warrior Project. Published by Brooks Funeral Home on Jan. 3, 2023.


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