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Alonzo Thomas - Class of 1980

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 08/Sep/2023
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  Alonzo was born in Newburgh, New York on December 6, 1961. He passed this life on August 30, 2023 at the age of 61.

Alonzo resided in New Windsor, NY for 54 years. He attended Newburgh School System, graduating from NFA in the class of 1980. After which he began working for Perkin's in Vails Gate. He continued working in the restaurant industry as a cook for a total of 42 years. Alonzo liked listening to music. He also enjoyed sports, his favorites were the NY Mets Baseball, and basketball. Walking and having nice food were his favorites as well.

He is survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters; Ricky Reddings of Boca Raton, FL, Merrell Reddings of New Windsor, NY, Kenny Jones of Hopewell, VA, Harold Williams of New Windsor, NY, Laura Bain of New Windsor, NY, Linda Ervin Banks of Raeford, NC and Joyee Herring of Troy, New York. He also leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and his Perkin's family and dear friends.

Alonzo was predeceased by his parents, John Ennis Lovett and Claretta McLamb Lovett. (camera shy)

Mr. Thomas will have a Graveside service 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 11, 2023 at New Windsor Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. Interment at New Windsor Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. Professional service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 18 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. "Committed To Being The Very Best" Call us anytime 845-569-1233.



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