NFA Class of 2001 Memorial Page


Connolly,
Kathleen Mary Katie of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Newburgh, passed away on
Wednesday, August 3, 2011. She was 27. She was born November 18, 1983 in
Livingston, NJ. A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, she attended St.
Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN and Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh.
At the time of her death she worked as a supervisor at the QVC
Distribution Center in Lancaster, PA. Katie was a loving mother, beloved
daughter and sister, and was admired by her co-workers. She has been taken
from us far too soon and will be sadly missed. She is survived by her
loving mother and stepfather, Linda and Chester Smith of Newburgh;
daughters, Deanna May Handel and Madison Elizabeth Handel of Newburgh;
brothers, Sean P. Connolly and his wife, Laura of Davison, MI, Christopher
M. Connolly of New Windsor, and nephew, Riley M. Connolly. She is also
survived by her father, Brian J. Connolly of Parish, FL. She was
predeceased by her infant son, Aidan M. Connolly. Visitation will be held
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481
Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10
a.m., Thursday, August 11, in Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh. Burial will
follow in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in Kathleen's memory may be made to Safe Homes of Orange
County, PO Box 649, Newburgh, NY 12551; www.safehomesorangecounty.org
or Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County, PO Box 359, Lancaster,
PA 17608-0359. To send condolences or for directions, please visit
BrooksFH.com or call 845-561-8300






Simmons,
Frederick D. Jr., born May 25, 1983, in Newburgh NY to Frederick D.
Simmons Sr. and Tanya Christmas. Lil Fred, as he was affectionately known,
attended Newburgh schools, graduating from Newburgh Free Academy. He
attended SUNY New Paltz for two years and enlisted in the United States
Navy. Lil Fred completed the Nuclear Engineering program and was an
Electricians Mate assigned to the U.S.S. Carl Vinson, stationed in Norfolk
VA. He was honorably discharged in September 2009, and moved to Baltimore
MD, where he continued his education at Community College of Baltimore
County, (CCBC). Lil Fred was a quiet, gregarious, gentle giant who loved
his family, the Internet, and all types of literature, especially science
fiction. He was a deep thinker and had a wonderful, witty sense of humor.
Lil Fred departed this life way too soon, on October 25, 2011, at home in
Baltimore, MD. Left to cherish his memory are his father, Fred Sr. of Rock
Hill, NY; mother, Tanya of Albany, NY; stepmother, Glenda
McPherson-Simmons of Poughkeepsie, NY; grandmother, Gladys T. Simmons of
Richmond, VA; brother, Anton Christmas of Newburgh; sister, Melody
Christmas of Albany; stepsister, Kristen Nicole Briggs of Philadelphia,
PA; five aunts: Nicki Simmons, Sharon Simmons, Carla Simmons, Jane
Simmons, and Constance Bryant (Joe); three uncles: Booker Simmons III
(Loretta), Willie Simmons Sr, and Kenneth Simmons, and a host of cousins
and friends. Lil Fred was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Booker
T. Simmons Jr; maternal grandmother, Georgia Mae Christmas; uncle, William
Michael Simmons Sr, and aunt, Mavis Christmas. Visitation will be held on
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. till noon. The service will
follow at noon, at the Vaughn C Greene funeral home, 5151 Baltimore
National Pike, Baltimore MD, 21229. 410-233-2400. Interment will be at the
Garrison Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Owings Mills, MD, with Full Military
Honors. Arrangements are by Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Home, Baltimore, MD.
Staples,
Tanya Monique a resident of New Windsor, NY, entered eternal rest on
Friday, December 14, 2012, at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh,
NY. She was 30 years old. Tanya was born March 9,1982 in Newburgh, NY. She
was the daughter of Calvin Staples and Wanda Kay Lewis Staples. Tanya is
survived by her lovely two daughters: Treniya and Aniya Staples; two
sisters: Shalanda Staples-Gayle and Sheena Staples. She is also survived
by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends. Ms. Tanya will
lie in repose from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Ebenezer
Baptist Church, 76 First Street, Newburgh, NY. Services will be held at 11
a.m. at the church. Superintendent Richard L. Bryant of Soul Saving
C.O.G.I.C., Newburgh, NY is officiating. Elder Marcus Gill is the
eulogist. Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259
Walsh Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553."Committed To Being The Very Best."
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