Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 03/Sep/2023
71.223.70.92
Michael K. Thompson, 92, of Coldenham, NY went to be with
the Lord on September 2, 2023, lovingly surrounded by
family. Mike was born on November 22, 1930 in New Windsor,
NY to Louis and Theresa Thompson. He had seven brothers and
sisters: Eddie (wife Nancy), Freddie (wife Ellen), Frances
(husband Chuck), Rosie (husband Wes), Clara (husband
Stanley), Helen (husband Ed), and Junior; and he was close
with his half-brother Anthony. In high school, Mike met Pete
De Rosa and Ralph Risio, who would remain lifelong friends
and hunting partners. After graduating from NFA in 1950,
Mike served in the U.S. Navy on a cruiser and an aircraft
carrier during the Korean Conflict. He often recounted how
he met and first danced with the love of his life, Ella
Valdina; they married on March 8, 1953 and recently
celebrated their 70th anniversary. After his military
service, Mike graduated from SUNY Delhi with honors and
worked in construction as a foreman, supervisor and
President of Carpenters Local Union 301. He always looked
forward to sharing a Greek meal with his close friend and
fellow carpenter Pete Karnevezos. In his free time, Mike
enjoyed hosting and socializing at parties, playing and
listening to music, hunting, and spending time with his
family. His Catholic faith accompanied him during joyful
celebrations and difficult times. Mike was predeceased by
his siblings, his son Robert and his grandson Philip. He is
survived by his wife Ella; children Toni (husband Ron)
Revelle, Joe (wife Laura) Thompson, Phil (wife Kathy)
Thompson, and Michael Thompson; grandchildren Kris Revelle,
Mary (husband Jeremiah) Wingerden, Joshua Revelle, Joe (wife
Christie) Thompson, Michael (wife Michelle) Thompson, David
Thompson, Andrea (husband Daron) Smith, Erica (husband
Eamonn) McGorman; several great and
great-great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law,
nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
September 6 at Brooks Funeral Home from 4-7pm. The funeral
Mass will be offered at Most Precious Blood Church in Walden
on Thursday, September 7 at (TBD) followed by burial at
Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden. Mike's family is deeply
grateful to the medical and support staff of St. Luke's
Hospital for filling his final days in this world with
compassion, care and dignity; we ask for God's greatest
blessings on all of you. - November 11, 1930 ~ September 2,
2023
Michael K. Thompson, 92, of Coldenham, NY went to be with
the Lord on September 2, 2023, lovingly surrounded by
family. Mike was born on November 22, 1930 in New Windsor,
NY to Louis and Theresa Thompson. He had seven brothers and
sisters: Eddie (wife Nancy), Freddie (wife Ellen), Frances
(husband Chuck), Rosie (husband Wes), Clara (husband
Stanley), Helen (husband Ed), and Junior; and he was close
with his half-brother Anthony. In high school, Mike met Pete
De Rosa and Ralph Risio, who would remain lifelong friends
and hunting partners. After graduating from NFA in 1950,
Mike served in the U.S. Navy on a cruiser and an aircraft
carrier during the Korean Conflict. He often recounted how
he met and first danced with the love of his life, Ella
Valdina; they married on March 8, 1953 and recently
celebrated their 70th anniversary. After his military
service, Mike graduated from SUNY Delhi with honors and
worked in construction as a foreman, supervisor and
President of Carpenters Local Union 301. He always looked
forward to sharing a Greek meal with his close friend and
fellow carpenter Pete Karnevezos. In his free time, Mike
enjoyed hosting and socializing at parties, playing and
listening to music, hunting, and spending time with his
family. His Catholic faith accompanied him during joyful
celebrations and difficult times. Mike was predeceased by
his siblings, his son Robert and his grandson Philip. He is
survived by his wife Ella; children Toni (husband Ron)
Revelle, Joe (wife Laura) Thompson, Phil (wife Kathy)
Thompson, and Michael Thompson; grandchildren Kris Revelle,
Mary (husband Jeremiah) Wingerden, Joshua Revelle, Joe (wife
Christie) Thompson, Michael (wife Michelle) Thompson, David
Thompson, Andrea (husband Daron) Smith, Erica (husband
Eamonn) McGorman; several great and
great-great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law,
nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
September 6 at Brooks Funeral Home from 4-7pm. The funeral
Mass will be offered at Most Precious Blood Church in Walden
on Thursday, September 7 at (TBD) followed by burial at
Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden. Mike's family is deeply
grateful to the medical and support staff of St. Luke's
Hospital for filling his final days in this world with
compassion, care and dignity; we ask for God's greatest
blessings on all of you. - November 11, 1930 ~ September 2,
2023
