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Regina Friedle James - Class of 1972

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 27/Mar/2026
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     Regina F. James (Friedle), of New Windsor, entered into rest peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was 71,

Daughter of the late George R. and Hilda M. (Carlstrom) Friedle, she was born December 4, 1954 in Newburgh, NY.


A lifelong area resident "Gina" as she was known by family and friends was a retired bookkeeper for Orange County Ironworks LLC. She was an artist of many mediums including painting, sculpture/ceramics, textiles, landscaping, and flavor. She enjoyed her roles as head of household, loving wife, super mom, "Grandma Dames", animal lover, and was fiercely independent all her life.

 

Survivors include a son, Garrett J. James of Maybrook, NY; a daughter, Shannon H. (Kristian Gilmore) James of Highland, NY; a brother, George D. Friedle of Newburgh, NY; one grandchild, her "L'il Darlin" Evelyn Gilmore; a daughter in law, Julia (James) Poplawski of Washingtonville and numerous family and friends.

 

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph A. James in 2023, a son, Joseph D. James, and two brothers, Philip and Richard Friedle.

 

Visitation for family and friends will be held Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. 



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