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SISTER PATRICIA SEXTON, OP
Newburgh, N.Y. - Sister Patricia Sexton, OP of Newburgh, died Wednesday, October 13, 2004 in Siena Hall, Dominican Sisters of Hope Center, Newburgh. She was 91. The daughter of Patrick and Catherine Hourican Sexton, she was born in Ireland, February 26, 1913. Sister Patricia entered the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor December 7, 1932 and made Final Profession June of 1937. She received her RN from Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing in New York. Sister did Nursing and Home Care in Ohio, Colorado, and Missouri. In New York Sister's ministry was in Calvary Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital and Veterans Administration, Montrose. In later years Sister did Pastoral Care ministry in NYU Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital and Loisaida Youth Development. Sister ministered in the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor Home Health Care services located in different areas around New York. Sister Patricia retired to the Center of Hope in Newburgh in 1997. Survivors include her brother, Patrick Sexton of Longford, Ireland; a niece, Mary Brown of New York; and a nephew, Richard O'Sullivan of New York. She was predeceased by three sisters, Peg Law, Ann Cox and Catherine O'Sullivan; and two brothers, Thomas Sexton and Brian Sexton. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 2 p.m. in the Dominican Sisters of Hope Convent Chapel. The wake service will be at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 10:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Dominican Sisters cemetery in Ossining. Funeral arrangements under the Direction of the Perrott-Berardinelli Home for Funerals Inc.
CARMELA PALMERI
Goshen, N.Y. - Carmela Palmeri of Goshen, a homemaker and 4-year resident of the area, formerly of Tobyhanna, Pa., died Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center. She was 70. The daughter of the late Raymond and Cecilia Avallone Ragusa, she was born on December 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Survivors include her husband, Ignatius D. Palmeri, at home; and her children, Anna Theresa Inglett of Minnesota, Maria Elena Premuto of Lake Ariel, Pa., William Palmeri of Pine Bush and John Paul Palmeri of Yonkers. She is also survived by her brothers, Raymond Ragusa of Tuckahoe, and John Paul Ragusa of Valhalla; and her sisters, Cecilia Ragusa of Queens, Concetta DiLoreto of Hartford, Conn. Dolores Keizer of Tuckahoe, Ramona Somieda of Tuckahoe and Ann Pacifico of Valhalla, as well as 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and 17 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Ragusa and Anthony Ragusa; and her sister, Rosalie Ann Ragusa. Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 17 and Monday, October 18 at the Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., 107 Murray Ave., Goshen. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19 at St. John Roman Catholic Church, Murray Ave., Goshen. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven cemetery in Valhalla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, 659 Belmont Ave., North Haledon, NJ 07508-2397. Arrangements by Lippincott Funeral Home Chapel, Inc., Goshen.
TONY (BONES) KAWALCHUK SR.
Accord, N.Y. - Tony (Bones) Kawalchuk a 27 year resident of Accord, formerly of Dobbs Ferry, died October 15, 2004 at Kingston Hospital. He was 80. He was born December 24, 1923 in Hastings-on-Hudson, to Jacob and Paulin Kawalchuk. He married
Elizabeth Gernivino on February 24, 1946 at Our Lady of Pompei Church, Dobbs Ferry. He attended Westchester Community College and graduated from Hastings-on-Hudson High School Class of 1943. He was a maintenance mechanic and stone mason for Ardsley School District in New York until retiring in 1980, and worked as a security officer for Ulster County Community College till 2002. He was a volunteer fireman for 20 years in Dobbs Ferry. He served during WWII in the U.S. Army Infantry during the European Theatre from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson, and was a member of the Civil Service Union and Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, at home; one son, Anthony Kawalchuk Jr. of Accord and his wife, Kathy; two grandchildren, Tony "TK" Kawalchuk and Joyce Kawalchuk; one brother, Edward Kawalchuk of Manville, N.J.; two sisters, Olga Mullen of Hastings-on-Hudson and Vera Pontenzo of Hastings-on-Hudson. He was predeceased by two daughters, Betty Ann Kawalchuk in 1960, and Joyce Kawalchuk in 1972; one brother, John Kawalchuk; and two sisters, Sara Kazura and Helen Peterson. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson, on Sunday, October 17. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, October 18 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerhonkson. Father Robert Hickey will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson. In lieu of flowers send donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 218 Mill St., Poughkeepsie.
SARAH (SALLY) BRESKY FINDLING
South Fallsburg, N.Y. - Sally Findling, an 80 plus-year resident of South Fallsburg, N.Y., died on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris. She was 89. She was the daughter of the late Yetta and Jacob Bresky, born on November 15, 1914 in Wishnewa, Poland. Sally married
Samuel R. (Bob) Findling on December 15, 1934 in the Bronx, N.Y. She was a longtime member of the South Fallsburg Hebrew Association; a Life Member of Hadassah; and a longtime member of the American Contract Bridge League. She was an avid Bridge player all of her adult life, achieving the highest possible status, that of Life Gold Master. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of almost 70 years, Samuel R. (Bob) Findling at home in South Fallsburg; her sons Alan Findling of South Fallsburg, Harvey Findling and his wife Lynn of Mountaindale, N.Y. and Leonard L. Findling and his wife Gale of Woodridge, N.Y.; his grandchildren Mindy Findling-Repko and her husband Jan of Delray Beach, Fla., Daniel Findling and his wife Lenora of South Fallsburg, Marc Findling and his wife Michelle of Irvington, N.Y., Stephanie Findling Gitnik and her husband Brian of Port Chester, N.Y. and Fillip Findling of North Woodmere, N.Y.; and her great- grandchildren Candice (Nicki) Findling, Brianna E. Gitnik and Jillian S. Findling; her great-great-grandson, Jerimiah Findling; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Benjamin Breskyp; her sister Sylvia Bresky-Feldman; and her daughter-in-law Joanne Findling. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc., 388 Broadway, Monticello, N.Y. Rabbi Isaac Gottlieb will officiate. Interment will be in the South Fallsburg Hebrew Association cemetery, Glen Wild, N.Y. The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Findling, 36 Krieger Boulevard, Woodridge, NY from Sunday, October 17 through Tuesday evening October 19. Memorial contributions in Sally's memory may be made to the Hebrew Day School of Sullivan and Ulster County, Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751. Funeral Arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc., Monticello.
DONALD J. CLAYTON
Port Jervis, N.Y. - Donald J. Clayton of Port Jervis, a longtime area resident, and a retired High School Teacher after 33 years of service for the Port Jervis School System, died Friday, October 15, 2004 at home. He was 57. The son of the late John R. and Bernadette O'Keefe Clayton, he was born July 13, 1947 in Honesdale, Pa. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Matamoras, Pa. He was a Eucharist Minister; member of New York State Education Dept. Regional Leader - Business and Marketing; New York State Education Dept. - Test Development; member of Business Educator's of Mid-Hudson, Board of Directors and Treasurer; member of the Business Teachers' of New York; member of New York State United Teachers Assoc.; Charter member of Board of Directors of the Orange Co. New York School Employees' FCU; member of Orange Co. New York School School Employees FCU - CEO/Manager; member and past president of Westfall Lions Club. Donald was a graduate of Bloomsburg State University achieving his B.S. Degree in Business. He continued his education at Scranton University receiving his Masters in Business administration. A family statement read "Don was a loving, husband and father, who enjoyed and lived life to its fullest. He was an avid golfer, runner, and cyclist. Above all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife at home, Susan A. Fritz Clayton; two sons, Christopher M. Clayton of Brooklyn and Daniel Clayton of Philadelphia, Pa. He was predeceased by his sister, Ann Margaret Clayton. Friends may call on Sunday, October 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis. Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 18 at 9:15 a.m. at funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Matamoras, Pa. The Rev. John J. Turi will officiate. The vigil wake service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at St. Mary's cemetery, Port Jervis. Funeral arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home Inc, Port Jervis. Contributions may be made to The ALS Assoc., 116 John St., New York, NY 10038; or the Muscular Distrophy Assoc. .
REV. DR. JOHN WILLIAM STEVENS EYRRICK
Montgomery, N.Y. - The Reverend Dr. John William Stevens Eyrrick, an Episcopal priest and retired Senior Chaplain at Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at his home in Montgomery. He was 71. Born on March 25, 1933 to the late John Eurich and Helen Stevens Eurich in Goshen, he was a veteran of the Korean War and a charter member of the Montgomery, New York post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a graduate of William's College and the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, and held an MA degree from Middlebury and a doctorate in the Sociology of Religion and Education from Vanderbilt University. Father Eyrrick was a man of deep compassion and vision. He used his position as Dean at Goddard College to establish the Goddard Experimental Program for Further Education, a degree granting program which honored life experience toward academic credit. This program was extended from Vermont to South Carolina and is commonly held in high regard today. As the Director of Pastoral Services at Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Center he organized a comprehensive system for the delivery of spiritual services to the patients. He established clinical training programs for Carmelite novices and deacons in the Episcopal church. He served on a number of committees including the MICA Task Force and Steering Committee, the Committee for the Identification of Low-Functioning Patients and the Patient Privileging Committee. Father Eyrrick was an active member of the New York State Chaplains Association where he served as pastor at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Greenwood Lake. In 1980 he joined the Board of Directors of Emergency Housing Group, Inc. which at the time was a fledgling agency serving the homeless of Orange County. In 1993 he was elected President of the Board and under his leadership the Agency was strengthened and expanded its services to include the Middletown Addictions Crisis Center, the Adult and Family Shelters, Aftercare Services and A Friend's House, Orange County's only Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. His philosophy of service is clear from an address he made, as President of Emergency Housing Group, Inc., to the County in July of 1994. In part he said: "We've assisted all kinds of people in finding the help they've needed to start again. They are not simply given food and shelter but direction, advocacy, referrals and a shoulder to cry on. All of this is necessary because a housing crisis is generally a life crisis and always involves our emotions, our coping strategies, our self identity and brings to the fore whatever other problems we may have. Our goal is to help each of our clients learn to cope more efficiently so that they won't need us again. We try to do what we would want done for us in the same circumstances." Survivors include his son, Brandon Eyrrick and his wife, Camrin Eyrrick; grandchildren, Jacob and Kaitlyn Eyrrick; brother, Robert Eurich, his aunt, Lydia; care-giver, Clarence Wright; and many cousins. Funeral services will take place on Monday, October 18 at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Goshen. Friends may view from 9:30 to 10:30 before the funeral at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memorial contributions to Emergency Housing Group, Inc., 38 Seward Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.
DIEGO VELEZ
Newburgh, N.Y. - Diego Velez, a resident of Newburgh, NY and an employee of Regal Bag and the Local Union, died October 16, 2004 at home. He was 66. Born November 12, 1937 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Basilicio and Carmen Flores Velez. He was the husband of Sandra Velez. Survivors include one daughter, Suzanne Velez-Perez of Bronx, N.Y.; one son, James Velez of Atlanta, GA; two brothers: Basilicio and Pablo Velez of Puerto Rico; one sister, Carmen Padilla of Puerto Rico; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Service will be Tuesday October 19, 2004 at 7 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Creamation will take place at the convenience of the family. Arrangements under the care of Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
ETHEL DeGROAT
Warwick, N.Y. - Ethel DeGroat of Warwick, passed away on October 16, 2004 at St. Anthonys Hospital. She was 91. Born on July 15, 1913, she was the daughter of Edward and Alice Pearson Wright Sr. She was the widow of Harold DeGroat. Mrs. DeGroat was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Warwick were she served as president of the Christ Church Altar Society. She was a member of St. Margaret's Guild and a past Vestry Person. She is survived by her sister, Janet Wright of Warwick; her brother, Edward Wright Jr., of Mt. Clair, NJ and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20 at the Lazear-Smith and Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, at Christ Episcopal Church, Warwick. Interment will be in the family plot in Warwick cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church Alter Guild. Arrangements by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick, NY.
BETTY M. GROSS
Newburgh, N.Y. - Betty M. Gross, of Newburgh, a former hostess for Mister B's in Newburgh and longtime area resident, entered into rest Saturday, October 16, 2004 in St. Luke's Hospital. She was 76. Daughter of the late Tom and Velma Balderson, she was born September 15, 1928 in Spokane, WA. She was married
to the late John Dix Gross, whom she married
on February 15, 1950 in Newburgh. Survivors include her son, Michael C. Gross and his wife Glynnis of California; her brother, John Balderson of Washington; two grandchildren, Dylan Gross and Gina Misiroglu; and her best friend, Bill Maharay. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, October 18 at the Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Funeral Service will be offered at 7:30 p.m. that evening in the funeral home. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh. .
HELEN E. BEATTY
New Paltz, N.Y. - Helen E. Beatty, a self employed seamstress, New Paltz, NY and a resident of the area for many years, died Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Golden Hill Health Care Facilities, Kingston. She was 102. Born September 27, 1902 in Modena, NY, she was the daughter of Daniel DuBois and Lillie Minard. She was the wife of Stanley Beatty, who predeceased her December 22, 1983. They were married
November 11, 1934 in New Paltz Reformed Church. She was a member of New Paltz Study Club, New Paltz-Gardiner Senior Citizens, AARP, and Reformed Church Women's Guild, New Paltz, NY. Survivors include her daughter and husband Irva B. and Gar Manzi of Kingston, NY, also several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Tuesday, October 19, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. Funeral will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday October, 20, 2004 at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in New Paltz Rural cemetery, Plains Road, New Paltz, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Paltz Rescue Squad or Golden Hill Health Care Facility, Kingston, NY.
MILDRED S. BRENNAN
Florida, N.Y. - Mildred S. Brennan of Florida, NY, a retired Clerk with Prentice Hall in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., entered into rest on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Schervier Pavilion, Warwick, NY. She was 88. The daughter of the late Paul B. and Sadie Delhagen Schwartz, she was born on June 15, 1916 in Jersey City, N.J. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Florida. She was the widow of Paul A Brennan. Survivors include two son: Terrence P. Brennan of Westwood, N.J. and Francis T. Brennan of Roanoke, VA; two daughters; Kathleen C. Glover of Tampa, Fl and Eileen Barry of Sussex, N.J.; 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, at St. Joseph's Church, 20 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY. Rev. Joseph Tokarczyk will officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday October 19 Evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at T. S. Purta Funeral Home 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Florida, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of T. S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida.
KENNETH SLOCUM
Wallkill, N.Y. - Kenneth Slocum, a truck driver for International Pallet, entered into rest October 16, 2004 at St. Lukes Hospital. He was 74. Born March 21, 1919 in Newburgh, NY, he was the son of Harrison and Edna Mac Nary Slocum. He is the husband of Joan Shea Slocum. A family statement read: "Kenneth loved music, car racing, reading and most of all laughter." Survivors include his wife Joan, at home; one daughter, Maureen and her husband Don Fehrs of Trumansburg, NY; one son, Jeff Slocum and his wife Susan of Boxford, MA; three brothers: Robert and his wife Jeanne Slocum of Niceville, FL, Harrison and his wife, Margaret Slocum of Wallkill and David W. and his wife Mary Joe Slocum of Le Claire, IA; one sister, Marion Slocum of Newburgh; four grandchildren: David S. Slocum of Georgia, Douglas Slocum of Mass., Elaine Fehrs of New York and Erik Slocum of Mass., also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, David Slocum. Calling hours are Monday, October 18, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Service will be Tuesday October 19, 2004, 10 a.m., at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be at Cedar Hill cemetery, Newburgh. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements under the care of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc.
JIULIANA PISCIONERI
Ulster Park, N.Y. - Jiuliana Piscioneri, a resident of the area for many years, previously of Highland, and an employee of Roudigan's Steak House, Kingston, NY, died Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Westchester Medical Center. She was 42. The daughter of Alexander Vinogradov and Bruna Gregoretti, she was born in Patterson, NJ on November 19, 1961. She married
Nicola A. Piscioneri on February 14, 1988 in Highland, NY. "We will forever love youm and you will always be in our hearts." -love, your family. Survivos include her husband, Nicola A. Piscioneri of Ulster Park, NY; her daughters: Danielle Piscioneri of Rifton, NY and Biancarose Piscioneri of Rifton, NY; her parents, Alexander and Bruna Vinogradov of Kingston; her brothers: Anatolie Vinogradov of Apex, NC, Ivan Vinogradov of Highland, Dimitri Vinogradov and Nicola Vinogradov of Kingston; her sister Maria Desilets of Marlboro and brother, Alexsei Vinogradov of Highland. Calling hours are Tuesday, October 19, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. Father Alex Vinogradov officiating. Funeral will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at St. George Orthodox Church, 1500 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, NY. Burial will take place in Lloyd cemetery, 841 New Paltz Road, Highland, NY.
MR. MEYER N. ROSENBERG
Brooklyn, N.Y. - Mr. Meyer N. Rosenberg, 95, lifetime resident of Brooklyn, NY, passed away early Sunday, October 17, 2004 at Coney Island Hospital. His most recent years were lived peacefully at Menorah Home and Hospital, Manhattan Beach. He was born June 9, 1909 in Vineland, N.J., the son of the late Barnett and the late Pauline Rosenberg. Meyer was predeceased by his dear wife, Beatrice Inslicht Rosenberg; November 18, 1977. He was also predeceased by his brothers: Louis and Herman and his sister, Ida. Meyer was a quiet unassuming man who loved spending time with his family. A Veteran of WWII, he served in Hawaii following Pearl Harbor. Upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Meyer returned to manage the family business, well known as Blue Ribbon Produce. He was a hard working individual throughout his career. He is survived by a daughter Ingrid and her husband, Leonard Taub of Middletown; a grandson, Brandon Taub of Middletown, as well as a nephew, Rabbi Ira Blank of Port Jervis and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 4 p.m. in Mount Lebanon cemetery, Queens. Shiva
will be observed at the Taub residence in Middletown. Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis.
DEBORAH R. "DEBBIE" CANADA POWELL
Maybrook, N.Y. - Deborah "Debbie" Powell, a longtime area resident and a retired 25 year employee of the Ciba Geigy Corp. of Suffern, NY, died Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. The daughter of the late LeRoy M. and Harriet Ruth Brodnax Canada, she was born May 16, 1944 at Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY. A Family statement reads: "Debbie, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and aunt, whose grace and strength, faithful spirit, deep appreciation for Cape Cod and the love and devotion to family and friends will live on in the hearts of those she touched." Survivors include her son Blake and his wife Stacy of Harriman; one brother, LeRoy Canada of Spring Valley; granddaughters: Aliyah and Kia Powell of Maybrook; grandson, Dominic of Harriman; nephews: Vernon Canada and his wife Angela and their three daughters of Hillcrest, NY, Scott Canada and his wife Lorraine and daughter Ashley of Danbury, CT; niece, Michele Canada of Spring Valley, NY; ex-husband and companion of 35 years Ted Powell Sr.; her step-sons: Ted Powell Jr. and his wife Larissa and son of Hamburg, NJ, Benje Powell and his wife Theresa and sons of Middletown and devoted friend Gail Martin of Phoenix, AZ. She was predeceased by a brother, Clarence Vernon Canada. Viewing will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2004 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles A.M.E. Zion Church, 432 Valentine Avenue Sparkill, NY. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Burial at Rockland cemetery, Sparkill, NY Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc., Nyack, NY.
MADELINE BONANZA MARTIBELLO
Lake Huntington, N.Y. - Madeline Bonanza Martibello, of Lake Huntington, NY, died Sunday, October 16, 2004 at Robert Woods Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. She was 83. The daughter of the late Salvatore and Frances Catapano Furino, she was born November 28, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY. After having worked as a nurse at Wyckoff Heights Hospital for over 20 years, Madeline moved to Lake Huntington where she was a resident for more than 30 years. Madeline was a member of the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Survivors include her husband Frank, at home; three children: Rose Bonanza Dimartino of Wilmington, NC, Frances Failla of Sugarmill Woods, FL and Thomas Bonanza and his wife Stella of Cochecton; two sisters: Nancy Perrello of Queens and Josephine Forenzo of Long Island; two brothers; Salvatore Furino of Staten Island and Frank Furino of Cochecton; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Thomas Bonanza and by two sisters: Anna Furino and Julia Rottuno and by two brothers: Louis Furino and Fred Furino. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, October 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Narrowsburg. Entombment will follow in St. John cemetery in Middle Village, Queens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1818, Memphis, TN 38101. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen Funeral Home, Narrowsburg, NY.
GEANEVA NEWCOMER
Baldwin, N.Y. - Formerly of Middletown, N.Y. The family of Geaneva Newcomer announces with great sadness, her death on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at the South Nassau Hospital with her family present. Geaneva was born on November 8, 1927 in Middletown to Rose McDermott and Walter Dow. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Gerri Dow; her sisters and brothers-in-law: Doris and Marty Weischel and Ella and Freddie Tetro; her beloved grandson, Aaron Greenhill and her dear friends: Dee and Marcella. Geaneva is survived by her loving husband, Jack Newcomer of Baldwin, NY; her daughter, Donna Powell of Tillson, NY and her sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Larry Worden of Branchville, NJ. She is also survived by her granddaughter and her husband, Rebecca and Jason Littlefield of San Francisco, CA; her great grandson, Luke Aaron of Woodstock, NY and her nieces and nephews, Rene` and Lyn Tetro, Larry and Margo Tetro, Pam and Russel Roth and Bonnie and Chett Dow, as well as her dear friends: Margaret Shaynak, Debbie Goldstrom, Suzanne Walsh and Andrea Tkazyik and her loving companions, Callie and Blinky. Prior to 1969, Geaneva lived in Middletown. In her early years, she volunteered as a Gray Lady at Horton Hospital and for many years, she worked as a medical technician. She was co-owner of the Spouter Inn Restaurant in Freeport, LI, NY. She was an ardent animal activist. Geaneva was a faithful friend. She was devoted to her daughter, grandchildren and great grandson, Luke. She loved times spent with family and friends. She remembered every birthday, special anniversary and all the details of the family history. Her strong, determined and fiesty presence will be missed. Visitation hours will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 West Main St., Middletown, NY. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. A Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at the Funeral Home. Her nephew Pastor Rene` Tetro will officiate. Burial will be at the Bloomingburg cemetery in Bloomingburg, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to the SPCA of one's choice. Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasboruck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., Middletown, NY
