Alfano, George "Wit" died on Friday, 9/26/2008 at the age of 59, after a
short but courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife
Kathy Crisci Alfano, his son Christopher, daughter Michelle, and 2
granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister Darlene Alfano Kaplan,
Class of 69. He was predeceased by his brother, Anthony "Butch" Alfano,
class of 65.
Almeida, Michele Goldman "Miki" - Class of 1967 - Michael Pacenza 1967
Posted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952
Amorosi, Susan J. Sinsabaugh of New Hamburg, entered into rest on Friday,
August 10, 2007 in Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. She was
57. Daughter of the late Angelo and Jane Shaw Amorosi she was born August
25, 1949 in Newburgh. She married Charles Sinsabaugh on August 16, 1992 in
Poughkeepsie. As a wife and mother,Susan was generous, loving woman
committed to family, friends and faith." Susan served as a customer
service representative and later as a storekeeper for Central
Hudson-Dynegy where she worked for 26 years. She also served as a Union
Delegate to Central Hudson. She volunteered for the United Way, Relay for
Life, various charities and contributed to the Day of Caring. Susan
enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping and spending time with her
grandchildren. She also loved golfing in the Utilities golfing league. She
is survived by her husband, Charles Sinsabaugh, at home; sons, Donald
Jackson, Jr. and his wife Jodi of Marlboro, Matthew Sinsabaugh and his
wife Manette of Wallkill, daughters, Leslie Bardin and her husband Timothy
of Pine Bush, Caroline Moore and her husband Joseph of Poughkeepsie;
brother Michael Amorosi of North Carolina; sisters, Linda Bowen and her
husband Bobby of Arkansas, Patricia Amorosi of New Jersey; 10
grandchildren, Alan, Amanda, Nicholas, Kira, Ryan, Andrew, Jacob, Hunter,
Erin and Evan; lifelong friends, Sally and Carla Lehmann; and several
nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Visitation will be held from 3:30 - 7
p.m. on Sunday August 12 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave. Newburgh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday August 13 at 10 a.m. at
St. Mary's Church Newburgh. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Newburgh. In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan's memory may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St. Middletown, NY 10940. Tom Monaghan '67 Susan passed on Friday, August 10, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57 years old. She left her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters, 1 brother, 2 sisters and 10 grandchildren. The viewing is Brooks Funeral Home,481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh.
Barr, Richard A. of Montgomery, a salesman for Wallkill Ford, entered
into rest, Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at home. He was 52. He was born Feb.
29, 1948, in Newburgh, the son of Albert F. and Jane Haley Barr. Mr.
Barr was a member of the Italian American Club of Newburgh; former
member of the Past Time Athletic Club, Newburgh; St. Francis Dart
League; and St. Francis Bingo. Survivors include his wife, Patricia
Masloski Barr, at home; one son, Jesse Ian Barr, at home; one brother,
William Barr and his wife, Lorraine of Newburgh; one sister, Mary Jane
Delarade and her husband, Michael of Newburgh; and several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Albert Barr Jr.; and one
sister, Martha Barr Cardillo. Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 12, at Coloni Funeral Home,
Route 9W, New Windsor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
11 a.m. Thursday, April 13, in St. Francis Church, Benkard Avenue,
Newburgh. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Arrangements under the direction of Coloni Funeral Home, New Windsor.
Bernstein, Lawrence Dana Newburgh NY beloved
brother and father, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at Horton Hospital
after a long brave fight with cancer. Larry was a lifetime resident of
Newburgh. He was predeceased by his parents, Eleanor and Ben Bernstein.
Larry is survived by his brother, Jack; two sons, Andrew and Eric; a
loving family and many friends who will miss his warm smile and gentle,
caring ways. Larry served in Korea and Germany, worked with Jack at
Bernstein Brothers Trucking and later at New Penn. He was a member of
Kerem Masonic Lodge, V.F.W., American Legion and the Teamsters. He was
an avid NASCAR fan. Graveside services will be at Agudas Cemetery, Erie
Ave., New Windsor, N.Y. on Wednesday, October 17, at 10 a.m. Donations
in his memory may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties,
Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are under
the direction of Christ
Bishop, Phyllis R. 62, of Loveland, CO passed away on October 19, 2010.
She was born on June 12, 1948 in Newburgh, New York to Leo and Margaret
Bishop. Phyllis graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1967. She moved
to Loveland from New York 13 years ago. After retiring from Loveland
Steam Laundry, she was a volunteer at McKee Medical Center for the pre K
program and she was also a volunteer at the Medical Center of the
Rockies. Phyllis was a member of the Abiding Light Lutheran Church where
she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed music and art work including
drawing and painting. She also enjoyed plants. She is survived by her
son, Brian Bishop and wife Catherine of Beaumont, Texas; sisters,
Patricia Farris of Splendora, Texas, and Elizabeth Mitchetti of
Hinesville, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Phyllis was
preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Mark Bishop. A memorial
service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30 at the Abiding
Lutheran Church in Loveland. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Arthritis Foundation in care of Allnutt Funeral Service.
Brem, Barbara L. Class 1967........ Barbara was the daughter of George
and Marjorie Brem. She had two brothers Theodore and John and one sister Nancy.
Burton, Gail F. Corbin 60, of Newburgh, died Monday, May 24, 2010
at her residence. The daughter of the late Reverend William D. Burton
and Judy C. Brewington Burton, she was born June 27, 1949 in Hamilton,
Bermuda. She was a custodian at the United States Military Academy at
West Point and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Newburgh. Survivors
include her loving and devoted daughters, Katrina Cotten, Arreda K.
Cotten, and Quessie G. Corbin-Williams and husband, Supreme, all of
Newburgh; sons, Charles E. Corbin, III and George A. Corbin both of
Newburgh; brother, William T. Burton of Chesapeake, VA; sisters, Sylvia
D. McGrew and husband, Larry of Spring Valley and Ramona L. Burton and
Rufus Williams of Newburgh; eight grandchildren, several nieces, nephews
and many friends. Vistiation will be held Wednesday, June 2, from 4-6
p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First St., Newburgh. Services will
follow at 6 p.m. at the church. Reverend Byron Williams will officiate.
Burial will be held Thursday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Middlehope, NY. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New
Windsor. Please visit our website at 
Cardillo,
Joseph Nicholas Joe - NFA graduate of 1967. Don't know when Joe
passed. He was the front man for a band called the Royals in Newburgh, and
later in a group called The Opera in Rockland County. Picture of Joe in
second group. 
Carrig, William J. Jr. 58, of Hyde Park, N.Y., Formerly of Newburgh, N.Y.
died suddenly at home on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Mr. Carrig was an
investigator with MJM investigations. He was retired from local law
enforcement where he served with dignity as the Police Chief in the Town
of Lloyd and the Town of Marlborough; Deputy Police Chief in the Town of
New Windsor; a police sergeant in the Village of Cornwall-On-Hudson; Chief
Investigator of the Orange County Joint Drug Task Force and a Confidential
Criminal Investigator for the New York State Office of the Attorney
General. He also served as the Director of Security for Central Parking
Systems, New York City. He was a New York State Licensed Private
Investigator since 1991. Mr. Carrig was an FBI certified police pistol
instructor and an instructor for the Chester Police Academy. He also
served as Director of the Marlborough and Lloyd Police Academies. Mr.
Carrig was a world class marksman and took numerous awards in pistol
shooting competitions including two silver medals in the 1988
International Police Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Carrig was a 1967
graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and he received his BS in Criminal
Justice from Mercy College in 1980. He was a United States Army Reservist.
Born in New York, N.Y. on October 18, 1948, he was the son of the late
Ethel Ackerman Carrig and William J. Carrig Sr. On June 28, 1981 he
married the former Virginia Siegrist. His devoted wife survives at home.
He is also survived by his loving children: William J. Carrig of
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Shawn J. Carrig and his fiancee, Dana Porteous of
Wallkill, Brooke Lynn Carrig of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and his "best friend
in the whole world" grandson, Anthony Nittolo of New Paltz. He is also
survived by his sisters, Ethel McHale of Voluntown, Conn., and Dolores
Manella of Newburgh; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition
to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers: Jack, Ken, and Bob
Lloyd; his sister, Pat Bates; and his loyal police K-9 companions: Kip,
Ceasar, Falk, and Apache. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 16, 2007
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Coloni Funeral Home, Inc., Rt 9W, New
Windsor. Prayers will be said at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at the
funeral home by Father Richard LaMorte. Burial will be at the convenience
of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of John H. Darrow of
Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, 4353 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, N.Y.
Cassell, Bruce Born Aug. 7, 1949 Died June 1, 1994 in Newburgh
Claflin,
Peter “Pete” of Dickinson TX passed away on Sunday Oct 3rd, 2010 in
Houston TX. Peter fought a fierce and courageous battle against cancer for
the last year of his life. Born in Manhattan in 1949 he moved to
Newburgh in 1954 and attended Broadway school, South Jr. High and
NFA. He was a 20 year veteran of the Air Force and was a
Physiological Support Specialist supporting the SR-71 (Blackbird) and U-2
missions around the world. Retiring from the Air Force he worked for
Boeing Aerospace where he was a member of the NASA/Boeing Engineering
Design Team which developed the second generation space suit used on all
space shuttle missions. He is survived by his Mother, Rose and brothers
Jamie and Tim. He was married/divorced to Judi Clarino (NFA 69) and they
had two children, Nicole and Danielle..........Pete lived the life
he wanted and will be deeply missed
Collins, John
Conden, Dennis M. Born July 15,
1949 Died February. 24, 1991 in
Montgomery NY
Cotten, William "Hopie"
Denniston, Edward
A. of Cornwall, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 29, 2009.
A lifelong Newburgh resident, he was 60 years old. Eddie was employed by
the USMA at West Point as an electrician for 35 years and was still
employed there at the time of his death. He was the son of the late
Edward A. and Ann Zudo Denniston. Eddie was born in Newburgh on
September 17, 1948. Eddie was a proud marine veteran of the Vietnam War
and was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan (to say the least). His greatest
accomplishments in life were his two children, Scott and Courtney, whom
he loved with all his heart. Survivors include his loving mother, Ann
Denniston of Newburgh; the mother of his children, Bonnie Denniston
McIntyre of Highland Falls; his son, Scott Denniston and his fianc ,
Thomasina Bello of New Windsor; his daughter, Courtney Denniston and her
fianc , Marcus Ortiz of New Windsor; his sister, Patricia Denniston
Phelan of New Windsor; two nephews, Brian S. Denniston of Newburgh and
Brandon Phelan of Plattekill; his aunt, Caroline Walsh of Ocean City,
NJ; and several cousins. The family will receive condolences on Monday,
May 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239
Quassaick Ave. (Rte 94), New Windsor, NY. Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Tuesday morning, May 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Church,
Benkard Ave., Newburgh. Burial with military honors will follow in St.
Francis Cemetery, New Windsor.
Favata , Salvatore I remember reading that he was killed in
a car crash shortly after graduating from NFA. Additional info
received that accident happened in Florida in 1970.
Fischer, Suzanne "Sue" of the class of 67. Sue died in November
1968 of cancer, while attending Orange County Community College.
Gerald, Daniel Reported by an alumni that Dan died
years ago possibly in Florida. Anyone having further information please
forward..
Glassey, Jeffrey A. - The Rev. Jeffrey A. Glassey, died on Tuesday,
November 06, 2007 at home. He was 58 years old. The son of the late J.
Frank and Patricia Cote Glassey, Jeffrey was born on April 4, 1949 in
Cornwall. He was married to Deborah L. Jones Glassey, whom he married on
August 13, 1972 at Christ Church United Methodist in Southwick, Mass. He
was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy where he was very active in sports
and music. He was a graduate of SUNY Albany where he earned his B.A. He
also received his Masters in Theology from Boston University in 1974.
Subsequent to that, he earned his Associates Degree from Nassau County
Community College in Mortuary Science. Church, family, and music were the
passions of his life. He was ordained as Elder in the United Methodist
Church in 1974. He served at Oneonta First United Methodist Church,
Worcester Church, Cooperstown United Methodist Church, Shoreham - Wading
River United Methodist Church, St. Paul's United Methodist Church in
Oyster Bay, Bellmore United Methodist Church, St. Paul's United Methodist
Church in Northport, and St. James United Methodist Church in Kingston. He
then served part time at Athens Federated and High Hill United Methodist
Church. He served on the board of Ordained Ministries of the United
Methodist Church for many years, and founded the Hallelujah Chorus and
Glory Road at St. James United Methodist. In June of this year he was
awarded the Harry Denman Evangelist Award. He is survived by: his wife,
Deborah L. Jones Glassey, at home; son, Kevin J. Glassey and his wife,
Harmony, of Cheshire, Conn.; daughter Jennifer C. Whittaker and her
husband, Robert, of Kingston; son, James P. Glassey and his wife, JoEllen,
of Stonewood W. Va.; three grandchildren: Calleigh, Austin & Emma;
brother, Gregg S. Glassey and his wife, Susan, of Newburgh; and three
nieces and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday, November 10th at St. James United Methodist Church, 35 Pearl
St., Kingston. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 8th from 1-4 &
6-9 p.m. at Keyser Funeral Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston. The family
requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to
Mission Fund at the St. James United Methodist Church, 35 Pearl St.,
Kingston NY 12401. Arrangements are under the direction of Keyser Funeral
Service, Inc. For information, or to light a candle in memory of Jeff,
please visit 
Goldman, Samuel 63, of Decatur, passed away unexpectedly on Monday,
September 10, 2012. Samuel, was born in Newburgh, New York and was the
executive director for the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. He is survived by
his partner of 34 years, Thomas Ptaszynski; mother Rina San Giacomo;
brothers and sister-in-laws: Jerry and Rose Goldman and Victor and Grace
Goldman; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM
on Thursday September 13 at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff
Road Atlanta, GA 30306. The family will receive friends immediately
following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and
Crematory
Gordon, Deborah Ann Lipscomb of Newburgh, a therapy aide, died August 30,
2010 in Newburgh. She was 61. The daughter of the late Joseph R. Gordon
and Minister Willie Mae King, she was born August 20, 1949 in Washington,
D.C. She was the widow of Ollie Lipscomb. She was a graduate of NFA in
Newburgh and attended Mount St. Mary's College. Survivors include her
mother, Minister Willie Mae King of Newburgh; son, Apostle Corey D.
Lipscomb and Colette of Mt. Rainier, MD; two sisters, Gloria Lloyd and
Marlene Brown, both of Newburgh; two brothers, Robert Gordon and Vera of
Troy, NY and Eddie Gordon of Newburgh; dear close friend, Mrs. Ruth
Stephen of Newburgh; and two aunts, Juanita Phillips and Dorothy Chambers.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 4, from 10 am. to 12 noon at Holy
Temple Church, 179 South St., Newburgh. Funeral services will be Saturday,
September 4, at 12 noon at the church. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery, New Windsor.
Hadley, George It was reported that George was in a small
plane crash in the early 70's. I remember it was before our 10th reunion
in 1977. Born July 17, 1949 and Died May 1976
Innis, Patricia O'Rene Bell, a most wonderful woman and beloved
mother, moved back to heaven this past Sunday, March 9th, 2014. Renie, 64,
was born and currently lived at Orange Lake in Newburgh, NY, with her
husband Norman Bell. She bravely fought Gallbladder Cancer. She was born
to Anne Stevenson and William Innis. Renie, as all the many people
who she touched knew so well, was a very special woman and mother, and her
truly grand spirit will be known and felt forever. May she be as blessed
in heaven, as she has so blessed those around her all of her life.
She really, really, really loved her 3 children: Alex, Pam, and Lori; as
well as her 6 grandchildren: Sophia, Michaela, Victoria, Annelise, Katie,
and Matt. She will also be very missed by her brother Dr. Robert Innis,
many nieces and nephews, cousins, her Aunt Jean Innis Stewart, in-laws,
and many others. We all know that we have been so incredibly lucky, as to
have actually been raised and touched by an angel. She was most
recently working as a bookkeeper and bus driver for the Gallagher Bus
Company. In lieu of flowers, and to help unfortunate children with
Cancer, we are asking anyone wishing to give in her honor, to donate to
the St. Baldrick's Foundation, 1333 So. Mayflower Ave., Suite 400,
Monrovia, CA 91016. Mom had wished that "No child or parent should ever
have to go through the experience of Cancer". She always preferred
to say "I Love You" rather than "Good Bye", and as such wanted only a
small family gathering, rather than a funeral or memorial. To anyone who
did not get a chance to say good bye, as her illness took her far too
quickly, please know that she loved us all very much, and knew that we
loved her so much too ! Funeral arrangements under the direction of
White & Venuto Funeral Home, 845-562-6550, visit 
Kissam, Gary of Surfside, SC, died on September 30, 2009 after a
courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Newburgh, NY on July 24,
1949 and was the son of George and Helen Kissam. He is survived by his
loving wife, Ronnie; his mother, Helen Kissam; his son, Gary Kissam Jr.;
his stepson, Nicholas Guttilla; his foster daughter, Audrey Guardino; his
brother, George Kissam; his sisters, Nancy Daley and Stacey Sadowski and
her husband, Greg; his father-in-law, William Cody; several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his father, George; his mother-in-law,
Frances Haddock and her husband, John Haddock; his brother-in-law, Chris
Daley; nieces, Kate and Kelly Daley. Memorial services will be held in
Newburgh at a later date. Friends who wish to remember Gary are asked to
donate to the American Cancer Society or their local humane society.
Love, Marietta Hines a retired Business Representative with Verizon,
White Plains, N.Y., and resident of Newburgh, N.Y. died Thursday, February
9, 2006 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 56. The
daughter of the late Jefferson Love and Lucy McClain Love, she was born
May 7, 1949 in Bessemer City, N.C. She was a member of Newburgh Assembly
of God, Newburgh, N.Y. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband
of 30 years, Robert Hines, at home; one stepson, Rodney Fisher of Hudson,
N.Y.; one stepdaughter, Rochretsha Hatchett of Newburgh; one sister,
Vivian Love Jones and her husband, the Rev. Frank E. Jones, of Newburgh;
one brother, Jefferson C. Love and his wife, Celestine, of Rome, N.Y.; and
several nieces, nephews, friends, co-workers and godson, Prince, who was
the love of her life. She was predeceased by three sisters: Margaret
Robinson, Kathleen Love and Blondean Roberts. Visitation will be held on
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 from 11 a.m. to noon at Church of God of
Prophecy, 477 First St., Newburgh, N.Y. Services will begin at noon in the
church with Pastor Ronald Conti, of the Assembly of God Church in
Newburgh, officiating. Interment will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery,
Middle Hope, N.Y. Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, N.Y.
has been entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our
website at 
Martin,
Maureen Anne Howell of Newburgh, N.Y. entered into rest on November 7,
2004. She was 55 years old. Maureen was the beloved daughter of Bill and
Frances Martin, devoted mother of three daughters, Stephanie, Emily and
Elizabeth Howell and loving grandmother of Tyler William Giordano, and
sister of Laura Fraher, Kathryn Bajus and Bill Martin. Maureen was born in
Newburgh, NY. She attended school at St. Mary's Elementary School, Mt. St.
Mary Academy and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1967. A family
statement reads: "Maureen will be remembered for her loving and caring
heart and her generous spirit. We all enjoyed our phone conversations with
her and will miss them along with her humorous outlook on life. Maureen
gave us all many bright spots in our day. She had a keen interest in
current events and would keep us apprised of all the late breaking
developments. Maureen loved watching television, especially when her
beloved Mets were playing, with Tom Seaver on their roster or as the
announcer." Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 9 from 5 to 8
p.m. at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10
at St. Mary's Church with Fr. Bill Scafidi officiating. Burial will follow
in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh. Arrangements by Brooks-DiDonato Funeral
Home.
Morgan, Patricia A. Hagar, of Wallkill, N.Y. a Secretary for the
Wallkill High School, entered peacefully into rest Tuesday, September
11, 2001, at home surrounded by her family. Born February 15, 1949 in
Newburgh, she was the daughter of Ralph L. and Josephine Goldy Morgan,
and the loving wife of William T. Hagar. Through the years, Pat gave so
much of herself to her loving husband, her children, and family.
Everyone Pat came in contact with grew to love and respect her for her
desire to make the lives of others better and brighter. Her friends and
coworkers, along with many of the students from the Wallkill School
District, meant so much to her, and she greatly appreciated their
support. As a dedicated mother, Pat enjoyed participating in the local
Girl Scouts and many other school related activities. She encouraged and
supported her children in all their endeavors, and was such an important
part of their success and happiness. Over the last few years, she spent
most of her time caring for and supporting the rehabilitation of her son
Scott. Her greatest hope was that he would have the best quality of life
possible, despite his disability. Pat truly dedicated her life to her
family, and her greatest joy was in knowing that those she cared most
about were happy in the lives they chose. Her family is sincerely
grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful, loving wife and
mother. Pat is truly an angel from God, who will be in our hearts
forever. Mrs. Hagar was also a member of the Gardnertown United
Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bill, at home; loving
children, Christopher, at home, Scott of Lake Katrine, Heather Nafey of
Newburgh, Holly Hagar of Hudson, N.H.; parents Ralph and Josephine
Morgan of Newburgh; two brothers, Ronald Morgan of Plattekill and
Stephen Morgan of Wallkill; a sister, Susan Luciano of Bethel, Conn.; a
grandson, Taylor Raymond Nafey; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will
be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, September 14, at Coloni Funeral
Home, Route 9W, New Windsor. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday,
September 15, at the Gardnertown United Methodist Church, 1191 Union
Ave., Newburgh. Pastor John Capen will officiate. Burial by Charles
Venuto will follow in Gardnertown Cemetery, Newburgh. In lieu of
flowers, kindly make memorial contributions to the Gardnertown United
Methodist Church, 1191 Union Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550; or to Hospice of
Ulster, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of White & Venuto Funeral Home, Newburgh.
Mulligan,
Joseph T. died on his 30th birthday w/bone cancer 12/3/78
Left a wife and little son & daughter...
Napello, Ronald Noel Paul 62, of Goshen, NY, passed away Sunday,
February 19, 2012 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, NYC. The son of the
late Victor Joseph Napello and Helen Louise MacDowell Napello, he was
born February 27, 1949 in Cornwall, NY. Ronald was a 1967 graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy. He completed his education by earning an
Associate's Degree at OCCC and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary
Education, a Master's Degree in Education, and a Certificate of Advanced
Study in School Business Administration at SUNY at New Paltz. Ronald
taught elementary school beginning in the Goshen Central School District
and for 35 years in the Vernon Township School District in Vernon, NJ,
from which he retired in June, 2010. Ronald loved teaching, particularly
Science, a course that students looked forward to as he was well-known
for teaching through hands-on experiments. He was very proud of his
profession and dedicated his life to educating his students. His
favorite saying was, "I don't go to work I go to school." In 2003, he
was awarded the State of New Jersey Department of Education Governor's
Teacher Recognition Program Certificate of recognition for being an
outstanding teacher in New Jersey public schools and using effective
instruction techniques to develop an environment that inspires students,
fosters their feeling of self-worth, and encourages their love of
learning. Ronald was a member of the Goshen United Methodist Church, the
Middletown BPOE 1097, Lionel Collectors Club of America and the Train
Collectors' Association. He was an avid New York Yankee fan, enjoyed
traveling especially on vintage luxury trains and was a model railroad
enthusiast. Ronald had a soft spot in his heart for animals and loved
his kitty "Stormy." Ronald was a loving and dedicated husband, brother,
brother-in-law, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed by his
family, friends and colleagues. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Dolores Walters Napello at home; sister, Geraldine McMurtrie and
husband, Clarence of Newburgh, NY; sister, Beverly Sharp and husband,
Sanford of Balmville, NY; brother-in-law, Eugene R. Walters of E.
Stroudsburg, PA; sister-in-law, June Bell of New Hampton; sister-in-law,
Tina Rowe and husband, Gregory Rowe of Goshen, NY; his beloved
mother-in-law, Irene Walters of Campbell Hall, NY, and Uncle Benny of
Goshen, NY, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and
grandnephews and his best friends, William and Sylvia Carlisle, Janet
Lyons-Fairbanks and Kevin Fairbanks, and Bob and Ruth Sano. Visitation
will be Thursday, February 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Donovan
Funeral Home, Inc, 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY. The funeral will
be held 11 a.m. on Friday, February 24 at the Funeral Home, with Pastor
Steven Peiffer officiating. Burial will follow in Slate Hill Cemetery,
Goshen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Father John's
Animal House, 50 Father John's Lane, Lafayette, NJ 07847, the Goshen
Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 37, Goshen, NY 10924, or the Goshen
United Methodist Church, 110 Webster Avenue, Goshen, NY 10924.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen.
Nicolis,
Michael N. 61, of Highland, passed away suddenly at home on June 2,
2010. A Hudson Valley resident for his entire life, he was a Computer
Tech for the Poughkeepsie City School District. He had retired from IBM
for 20 years for employment. Born in Newburgh on April 16,1949 he was
the son of Nick and Margaret Margarettes Nicolis. On Feb. 17, 1984, in
Poughkeepsie, he married Barbara Fredericks. She survives her husband at
home in Highland. In addition to his wife, he is survived by her
brother, Thomas Nicolis and four loving sisters in law and their spouses
as well as several nieces and nephews. Per Michael's wishes, Cremation
will take place and funeral arrangements are private and at the
convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main St., Highland.
Visit our website at 
Pelella,
Gary William an art teacher and business owner of Pelella's Leather Etc.
and a lifelong resident of Newburgh, entered into rest Wednesday, June
7, 2006 at home with his loving family by his side. He was 56. Son of
Natalie Nixon Pelella and the late Alfonso Pelella, he was born July 21,
1949 in Newburgh. Gary attended Newburgh Schools and was a graduate of
State Universities at New Paltz and Potsdam, where he received his
Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. He was an award-winning Hudson Valley
artist, a successful local business owner, and a beloved father,
grandfather, husband, brother and son. He will be remembered for his
tireless work ethic, enduring sense of humor, and impressive knowledge
of matters both artistic and practical. He was dearly loved and will be
sorely missed. The family's sincere thanks and gratitude are extended to
all those at Hospice and the doctors in the Hudson Valley and Glens
Falls who diligently and compassionately cared for him. Survivors
include his wife, Kathleen Pelella, at home; his mother, Natalie Pelella
of Newburgh; two daughters, Natalie Pelella-Nerney of Kingston and
Patricia Pelella of Newburgh; three brothers: Al, William and Richard
Pelella; and one grandchild, Declan Garaidh Nerney of Kingston. Gary was
predeceased by his beloved father, Alfonso Pelella. Visitation will be
held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at Brooks-DiDonato Funeral
Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh. A funeral service will be offered at
11 a.m. on Monday, June 12 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in
Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor. Memorial contributions in Gary's name
may be made to The Tug McGraw Foundation, 1303 Jefferson St., Suite
100B, Napa, CA 94559, or by visiting their website at 
Pennisi,
Catherine Quinlin Believe it was in the early 70s. Cathy was
married to Lee Quinlin, NFA 65 - Additional information - Catherine died
at about 4/11/76 - She lived in New Windsor NY and was the mother of two
children. She leaves her parents Mr & Mrs Richard Pennisi.
Perrott, Marcia Lynn of Randallstown, Md., who was the co-owner and
director of Mid-Atlantic Gymnastics Center and the USA Gymnastics Region
7 Administrative Committee chairperson for women’s gymnastics, died Dec.
16 following a long battle with cancer. A night of remembrance is
scheduled for Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at 6 p.m. at FCF World Outreach in
Owings Mills, Md. Perrott was the co-owner/director of Mid-Atlantic
since 1981. She was a nationally rated gymnastics judge and achieved the
U.S. Brevet level. Perrott was the USA Gymnastics Maryland State
Administrative Committee chair from 1990-97 and has served as the Region
7 Administrative Committee chairperson for women's gymnastics since
1997. Perrott was the assistant coach for the Walden School Gymnastics
Team, as well as co-director of the Walden School Continuing Education
Gymnastics Program, from 1978-80. She was also assistant coach for the
Mid-Atlantic Gymnastics Center from 1982-92. She began her dance studies
while earning a B.S. degree in music education from State University
College at Potsdam, N.Y. In New York City, she danced with many
companies before beginning her gymnastics training with Richard Martin
at the Musawwir studio. She joined the Musawwir Gymnastics Dance
Ensemble in1974 and later became co-artistic director in 1979. She
toured with the group throughout the United States and Switzerland,
including a performance at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid,
N.Y.
Podgorski, Ralph - Born Oct. 15, 1949 and Died Sept. 26,
1996 in Newburgh NY...... It was reported that Ralph was jogging
near Downings Park. He was killed when he was thrown off the Carpenter
Ave bridge onto South St. below during a robbery. This was reported as a
murder...
Ponesse,
Thomas L. "Tom" 57, passed away at his beloved Two Moon Ranch in Niwot,
Colo. On December 6, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Thom was
born February 26, 1949 in Newburgh, N.Y. To Louis J. Ponesse and
Mercedes A. (Garcia) Ponesse. He grew up in Newburgh, N.Y., attended St.
Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Newburgh, and participated in the
altar boy/boy scout program, receiving the Ad Altare Dei, the highest
award a Catholic Boy Scout could achieve. Thom graduated from Newburgh
Free Academy in 1967. He attended Miami Dade University for two years.
On January 19, 1979 he married Barbara Corrado Johnson in Newburgh, and
in 1981 they moved to Longmont, Colo. Thom had been in the automobile
business for the past 35 years, starting his career at Daniels and West
in Newburgh. After moving to Longmont, he worked diligently managing
dealerships throughout Boulder County, until he realized his dream in
August of 1994, when he established Family Auto Center; which he owned
and operated for the past 12 years. Thom loved to play poker and took
many trips to Las Vegas to participate in tournaments. In January of
2006, he won a seat in a tournament in Paris that he and his wife
attended. Thom dearly loved his grandchildren and spending time with
them on his ranch. Thom loved his animals and riding his horses, and
tending to his ranch. He loved to ski and travel on cruises, sharing
many adventures and trips with his wife. He was an avid NY Giants fan.
Thom's gift for telling his humorous stories will be sorely missed by
his friends and family. Thom was preceded in death by his father, Louis
J. Ponesse; his grandparents: Thomas and Nancy Ponesse, and Manuela and
Modesto Garcia. Thom is survived by his wife, Barbara of Niwot, Colo.;
his mother, Mercedes A. (Garcia) Ponesse of New Windsor; a daughter,
Lisa (Ponesse) Plunkett and her husband, Tom of Longmont, Colo.; a son,
Louis and his wife, Mili (Nunez) Ponesse of Longmont, Colo.; two
brothers, Louis J. Ponesse, Jr. And his wife, Deborah (Dema) of Denver,
Colo., and Christopher L. Ponesse and his wife, Sofia (Matza) of
Newburgh; two sisters, Louise C. (Ponesse) and her husband, Lou Pisano
of Walden, and Nina (Ponesse) and her husband, Robert Petro of Raleigh,
N.C.; five grandchildren: Tommy, Joey, and Kristen Plunkett, and Louie
and Tommy Ponesse, all of Longmont, Colo.; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation has been entrusted to Howe
Mortuary and Crematory Services. A special service will be held at St.
Patrick's Church in Newburgh, N.Y. On Monday, December 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Officiated by Msgr. John Budwick. Contributions may be made to Hospice
of Boulder & Broomfield Counties, 2594 Trailridge Dr. E. Suite A,
Lafayette, CO 80026. To leave a condolence note for the family, please
visit 
Rafos, Richard Allen October 30, 1949 - September 21, of the
Hamlet of Wallkill, NY, and owner and operator of Genesis Home
Inovations entered into rest September 21, 2013 at Kaplan Family Hospice
Residence. He was 63. Born October 30, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the
son of Roy H. and Dorothy M. Tolliefsen Rafos. Richard married his true
love, Donna Mullen Rafos on July 5, 1980. He was an active member of
Trinity United Methodist Church, and an active member of the community
serving in A, Tres Dias, Loaves and Fishes, and Newburgh Ministry.
Survivors include his wife, Donna at home; brother, Roy Rafos; sister,
Annmarie Rafos; two daughters: Angela Kruger and Stephanie Rafos.
Richard ensured that daddy's girls knew they were always loved and
protected. He was known as "Pop Pop" to granddaughters: Ava Rafos and
Caitlynn Kruger; Richard loved taking all his girls on trips to Disney
World. Pop Pop was magical. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Margie
Mullen; niece and nephew, Kenneth and Ruthie Goldman and brother-in-law,
Edward Gonzalez. A Family Statement reads: "His passion and love for
Jesus Christ reflected in the compassion and love he showed his family
and friends daily. The Rafos/Kruger family would like to extend their
deepest thank you to Dr. Perry, Dr. Wolf, and the Sullivan Orange
Hospice." Calling Hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday
September 24th. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,
September 25th at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of
flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the liver
transplant center in Westchester or Orange / Sullivan Hospice at 800
Stonybrook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements are under the care of
Christian D. Garrison of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc.
845-562-0068
Ronsini Frank D. "Lil Abner"
Ronsini
Thomas - Born March 4,
1949 Died December 1976 in Newburgh
Ruckdeschel, John D. "J-R" - Class of 1967, died in 1989 of
cancer. He is sadly missed by family and all of his friends.
Sanford,
Donald W. Orlando, Fla. Formerly of Newburgh, N.Y. a longtime Newburgh
resident and electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin Company, died Friday,
October 14, 2005 at Sand Lake Hospital in Orlando, Fla. He was 56. Son of
the late Robert and Mildred Daucher Sanford, he was born May 26, 1949 in
Mineola, N.Y. He is survived by two sons, Rodd Sanford of Satellite Beach,
Fla., and Jarrod Sanford of New Windsor; one brother, Robert E. Sanford of
Macungie, Pa.; one sister, Judy Ambrosetti of Newburgh; and several nieces
and nephews. There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Cedar Hill Mausoleum in
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Route 9W North in Newburgh, N.Y., with Father William
Scafidi officiating. Arrangements were made by the White & Venuto
Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Route 32), Newburgh, N.Y.
Sansbury, Marie E. Shaughnessy of the Town of Newburgh, a retired medical
billing secretary for Quadex Inc. in Modena entered into rest Friday,
November 11, 2011 at St. Luke's/Cornwall Hospital - Newburgh Campus
surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 62. The daughter
Agnes Rush Sansbury and the late Thomas Sansbury, Marie was born June 21,
1949 in Newburgh. Marie was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and
grandmother. Survivors include her mother Agnes Sansbury of Newburgh,
husband Patrick Shaughnessy at home, sons; Ken Holt Jr. and wife Meghan of
Newburgh, Thomas Holt of Kill Devil Hills, NC., grandchildren; Katie,
Zachary, Matthew, Abigal, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends will take place Monday, November 14,
from 5-8 PM at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rte
32), Newburgh. Funeral Mass will be offered 10 AM, Tuesday, November 15,
at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Rte. 32, Plattekill. Father John
Jaume will officiate. Burial will follow the mass in Woodlawn Cemetery,
Rte. 94, New Windsor, NY. In lieu of flowers kindly make donation in
Marie's memory to the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing, 6725
Lyons St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.
Smith,
Margaret R. Woodin (Peg) 62, of Deerfield Beach, FL. Peggy was
born in Newburgh, NY on Aug. 3, 1949 and passed away on April 8, 2012.
Alternative Funeral & Cremation Care and The Memorial Store,
Hollywood. Published in Sun-Sentinel on April 14, 2012.... Margaret died
in Florida while awaiting a heart transplant. She was a member of the 1967
class. I am her sister Sharon (NFA 1964) ...Margaret was a nurse for 40
plus years most recently at Gainesville Fl and lived in Central Fl
...She is survived by her son, David G. Woodin. 
Smith,
Michael R. NFA grad class of 1967. Born May 26th 1949, passed Dec 10, 1998
after a long battle with cancer. Mike played bass guitar and sang vocals
with the Barbarians and also Dutchpop from 1968 to 1973. He was a giant of
a man and is truly missed by many, to include his band brothers. Posted by
Sullivan, Edgar Patrick 61, of South Street, Marlboro, NY, died
Thursday, November 11, 2009, peacefully with his wife by his side at The
Kaplan Family Hospice Home in Newburgh, NY. He was an avid woodworker who
loved music. Born in Newburgh on July 27, 1948, he was the son of Maria
(White) Sullivan and the late Joseph P. Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan married
Gloria Jean DiViesti on January 10, 1969, they were married for 40 years.
He was a Dockworker, employed by Yellow Freight in Maybrook, NY. Mr.
Sullivan was a member of Local 707 Teamsters. Survivors include his wife,
Gloria Jean (DiViesti) Sullivan; two daughters, Tracy Gonzales and Willie
Caberra of Plattekill and Maria Sullivan of Marlboro; three sons: Joseph
and wife, Lisa Sullivan of Marlboro, Patrick Sullivan of Marlboro, and
Nicholas Sullivan of Marlboro; mother, Maria (White) Sullivan of Unidilla,
NY; sister, Kathy Lewis of Unidilla, NY; goddaughter, Mary Louise Dygert
and husband, Kevin of Roseboom, NY; grandchildren: Becky, Eddy, and Joey;
and step-grandchildren: Dustin, Raymond, and Brendon. He was predeceased
by his father, Joseph P. Sullivan (1977) and son-in-law, Juan Gonzalez
(2004). Friends may call Sunday, November 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The
DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc., 1290 Route 9W, Marlboro. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Route 9W,
Marlboro on Monday, November 16, at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at St.
Mary's Cemetery, Lattintown Road, Marlboro.
Tansey, Rosemarie Taravella of Newburgh, NY, a longtime resident since
1955, died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at home. She was 58. The daughter
of the late Cyril T. and Frances T. Hanley Tansey, she was born November
5, 1949 in Newark, NJ. She worked as a Human Resources Specialist at the
U.S.M.A., in West Point. She is survived by her son, Timothy Taravella and
wife, Allsion of West River, MD; two daughters, Jessica Petrees and
husband, Don of Baltimore and Rebekah Taravella of Newburgh; four
brothers: Cyril Tansey, Jr. and wife, Susan of Walden, Albert Tansey and
wife, Sandy of New Hampshire, George Earl and wife, Joanne of Key
Biscayne, Robert Earl and wife, Georgette of Wallkill; three sisters:
Maureen Dwyer and husband, Richard of Newburgh, Patricia Cobey and
husband, James of Ft. Myers, Barbara Crana and husband, Richard of
Montgomery; two grandchildren: Zachary and Maximilian; her special nieces
and nephews: Sarah, Christine, Michael Crana; and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James A. Taravella on
December 13, 2006; her parents, Cyril R. and Frances Tansey; and her
stepmother, Ann Tansey. Visitation will be on Monday, February 18, from
4-8 p.m. at the White and Venuto Funeral Home, 138 N. Plank Rd. (Rte 32)
Town of Newburgh. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 19,
at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Pastor Vicki Annin officiating.
Memorial contribution may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan
Counties, 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements by White
and Venuto Funeral Home, 845-562-6550
Tudico, Margaret “Peg” Cosman of Newburgh entered into rest with her
family by her side at Vassar Bros. Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY from
complications from major surgery. She was 66 years old. The daughter of
Bernadette DiNitto and the late Anthony Tudico, she was born in Newburgh
on August 11, 1948. Peg was a graduate of NFA in 1967 and attended Mt. St.
Mary College in Newburgh. She was in business as an antique dealer with
her mother Bernadette. For several years she owned a store at 486 Broadway
named Bernadette & Co. Peg loved the Jersey Shore and often took her 3
little sisters there for a week or two of great fun. She always seemed to
return the following week to take her mom after entertaining us younger
girls. Peg was a true family person who was a great sister to Joan,
Monica, and Andrea and a dedicated mother to her only child Anthony
Cosman. A wonderful aunt to Angelo Canallo, Jr., Victoria DiViesti, and
Daniel Babcock. She was close with her favorite cousins Kathy and Carol
and she loved her 2 cats, Pumpkin and Peanut, as if they were people.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Monday, December 8 at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at
7 pm officiated by Deacon Peter Haight at the funeral home. Burial will be
private.
Van Amburgh, Rory died a few years ago Class of 1967. Tragic story. She
had a reaction to a flu shot in her twenties and went into a coma.
Lingered in a nursing home for many, many years before she
died. She was a great girl.
Weygant, George 62, of Newburgh, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at
home. Graveside services: 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, at Orange County
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Goshen. Arrangements by: Hudson Valley Funeral
Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave., New Windsor; 845-562-4411 or 
White, Guy Class of 67, Born 7 April 1949, Passed 10 Sept 1997 in FL
at age 48. Causes unknown. He was a member of the Sapians rock group,
which later recorded "Ask Yourself Why Babe" with Mercury Records.
Williams, William "Butch" (Willie) passed away a few years after
graduation. He died from a severe asthma attack. We were the "Ebony and
Ivory" team of NFA and were both interested in photography...
