Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 11/May/2024
97.124.252.171
James “Barry” Stegall, of Wallkill, entered into rest on
Friday, May 10, 2024. He was 84. Son of the late James B.
and Ethel K. (Agnew) Stegall, he was born February 8, 1940
in Newburgh, NY. He proudly served his country in the Army
National Guard retiring after 20 years of service. “Barry”
as he was known to family and friends had his own route in
Rockland County with the Coca Cola Bottling Company. After
retiring from Coca Cola he went on to work as a corrections
officer for the NYS Department of Corrections for almost 20
years. Barry was an incredibly skilled gunsmith and
knowledgeable outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and
camping. He was a member of the National Rifle Association,
the New York State Rifle Association, the New York State
Federation and a life member of both the Wallkill and the
Plattekill Rod and Gun Clubs. He was also involved as a
volunteer with the local Boys Scouts of America. Survivors
include his son, Scott B. Stegall of Wallkill; a daughter,
Beth J. (Richard) Melfe of Wallkill; four grandchildren,
Kyle and Shane Melfe and Kristie and Travis Stegall; a great
grandson, Jasaii; and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife
Janice E. (O’Boy) Stegall in 2020.
Visitation for family and
friends will be Tuesday, May 14, 20204 from 4:00 pm to 7:00
pm at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation
Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. A Funeral
Service will take place Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 am,
at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Wallkill
Valley Cemetery. Donations in memory of “Barry” can be made
to either Wounded Warriors at
www.woundedwarriorsproject.org
or Tunnel to Towers Foundation at
www.t2t.org
James “Barry” Stegall, of Wallkill, entered into rest on
Friday, May 10, 2024. He was 84. Son of the late James B.
and Ethel K. (Agnew) Stegall, he was born February 8, 1940
in Newburgh, NY. He proudly served his country in the Army
National Guard retiring after 20 years of service. “Barry”
as he was known to family and friends had his own route in
Rockland County with the Coca Cola Bottling Company. After
retiring from Coca Cola he went on to work as a corrections
officer for the NYS Department of Corrections for almost 20
years. Barry was an incredibly skilled gunsmith and
knowledgeable outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and
camping. He was a member of the National Rifle Association,
the New York State Rifle Association, the New York State
Federation and a life member of both the Wallkill and the
Plattekill Rod and Gun Clubs. He was also involved as a
volunteer with the local Boys Scouts of America. Survivors
include his son, Scott B. Stegall of Wallkill; a daughter,
Beth J. (Richard) Melfe of Wallkill; four grandchildren,
Kyle and Shane Melfe and Kristie and Travis Stegall; a great
grandson, Jasaii; and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife
Janice E. (O’Boy) Stegall in 2020. 