Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 23/Feb/2024
71.223.227.14
Edward Sam Kantrowitz, 77, a lifelong area resident, died
peacefully at his home on February 22, 2024 following a long
illness. Born in Newburgh on May 15, 1946, he was the son of
Sidney and Irene (Joseph) Kantrowitz. Edward proudly served
our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a
member of Manny Bacon Post #1758, American Legion. Edward
loved learning and was so proud of his education. He
received his bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's College
and his masters degree from Western Connecticut State
University. He went on to serve as an adjunct professor of
history at both Mount St. Mary's College and Dutchess
Community College. He was employed as a Switch and Equipment
Technician for Verizon for many years.
On December 10, 1967 at St. Mary's Church in Newburgh,
Edward married the love of his life, Linda Chumas, who
survives at home. Together, they traveled all over the world
and especially loved cruises and their timeshare in Cancun.
In addition to his wife, Edward is also survived by his son,
Brian Edward Kantrowitz and his wife Stacey; his daughter,
Lisa Marie Colton and her husband Christopher; his
grandsons, Jason and Joshua Kantrowitz, and Stan Colton; his
sister, Rose Ulbrich and her husband George; and many
nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was
predeceased by his sister, Maxine Jennings.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 10am to 1pm at the
McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.
There will be a service at 1pm. Interment with military
honors will follow at St. Joachim Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital.
Edward Sam Kantrowitz, 77, a lifelong area resident, died
peacefully at his home on February 22, 2024 following a long
illness. Born in Newburgh on May 15, 1946, he was the son of
Sidney and Irene (Joseph) Kantrowitz. Edward proudly served
our country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a
member of Manny Bacon Post #1758, American Legion. Edward
loved learning and was so proud of his education. He
received his bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's College
and his masters degree from Western Connecticut State
University. He went on to serve as an adjunct professor of
history at both Mount St. Mary's College and Dutchess
Community College. He was employed as a Switch and Equipment
Technician for Verizon for many years.