Burial in a
national cemetery is an honor reserved for Armed Forces veterans and their eligible dependents. The Department of Veterans
Affairs maintains this tradition on behalf of a grateful Nation.
VA benefits associated with internment in a
national cemetery are many. They include Furnishing a grave space; Opening and closing the grave; Graveliner [outside container];
Providing the interment site with perpetual care; Supplying a grave marker; The surviving spouse in entitled to burial at
the time of their demise alongside their lover ones.
Persons arranging for an interment should be
aware that: An Honorable Discharge Paper or Separation Form from the Military will help expedite eligibility proceedings.
All interment services are conducted in the Committal Shelter. Cremations may be placed in the ground or in a Columbarium.
While this is but a brief look into what you
can expect when your loved one is interred, your funeral director will be glad to provide details or answer questions about
VA cemeteries or other burial benefits.
[Information provided by TOM CARROLL fron the CSREA News 9/18/02]
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Shields Members
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Orange CountyShields
Past President LARRY MARTELLO. Larry passed away on Wednesday evening, October 3, 2007, at the age of 75. Those of us who
knew him will remember him for his articulate wit and exceptional sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all.
LAWRENCE F. “LARRY” MARTELLO
10/03/07
Lawrence F. Martello, of Horseheads, NY and formerly of Monroe, NY, reached out and held the hand of our Lord on Wednesday
evening, October 3, 2007, at the age of 75. Larry was born July 29, 1932 in Manhattan, NY, the son to the late Michael and
Rose Palumbo Martello. Larry was also predeceased by his sister, Marie. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend,
Patricia; his dear children, Debra Malitz of Washingtonville, NY, Lawrence (Ann Marie) Martello of Campbell Hall, NY, Karen
(Matthew) Poveromo of Washingtonville, NY; stepchildren, John (Rebecca) Emanuel III and Lance (Sheila) Emanuel, both of Horseheads,
NY; ten grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; his beloved canine "nurse", Rosie; brother, Michael (Josephine) Martello
of Millville, DE; sister, Rachael (Frank) Curcio; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Larry proudly
served many years as a police officer in the New York City Police Dept. and after his retirement
served as a deputy sheriff with the OrangeCountyNY Sheriff's Dept. He was the owner and president of New York's Finest
Martello Real Estate, Inc., founder and past president of the Lakes Region Italian American Club, past Grand Knight of the
Knights of Columbus in Washingtonville, NY, and past president of the Orange County Shields, a police organization in Monroe,
NY. Larry loved his family and friends dearly and enjoyed entertaining them with his great sense of humor and music. He also
enjoyed boating, camping, music and classic cars. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home,
365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13 Horseheads, NY 607-739-2035 on Sunday, October 7, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. Mr. Martello's Funeral
Service will take place immediately following at 4 p.m. Interment will be held at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery at convenience
of the family.
Our sincere condolences go out to the families of two Shields Members who passed away in August.
JOHN D. BECKER passed
away on Saturday, August 11th, 2007 at the age of 68. John was a Police Officer in the NYPD. He later joined the NYFD and
retired after 24 years of service.
MARTIN R. POLIGNONE Sr. passed away on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 at the age of 52. He retired after 21 years with
the NYPD and was assigned to the 50 Precinct in the Bronx. He was also a part-time Police Officer in the Village of Montgomery PD.
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MARTIN R. POLIGNONE Sr.
08/30/07
Martin
R. Polignone Sr., a 20-year area resident, died Thursday, August 30, 2007 at St. Luke's CornwallHospital
in Cornwall. He was 52.
The
son of the late Stephen Polignone and Edna Capozzi Polignone, he was born on January 6, 1955 in Jersey City, N.J.
He
retired after 21 years as a police officer for N.Y.P.D. 50th Precinct in the Bronx. He was
a part-time police officer for the Village of Montgomery,
and was a member of the OrangeCounty
Shields.
Survivors
include his wife, Sylvia Lopez of Washingtonville; sons, Martin R. Polignone Jr. and Joseph S. Polignone of Monroe, and their
mother, Ursula Polignone of Monroe; sisters Yvonne E. Butterfield of New Windsor and Leslie E. Moore, and her husband Andrew
of Wurtsboro; granddaughter, Kyla "Pretty Girl" Polignone; nieces & nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday, September
4 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe.
A Funeral
Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 42
Goshen Ave., Washingtonville, with the Rev. John J. Keaveney officiating.
Interment will
follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Washingtonville.
Funeral
arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Monroe.
www.ssqfuneralhome.com
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 9/1/2007.
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JOHN D. BECKER
08/11/07
John
D. Becker of Campbell Hall, a New
York City Firefighter for 24 years and a 38-year resident of the area, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at WestchesterMedicalCenter
in Mount Pleasant, N.Y. He
was 68 years of age.
The son of the late John and Margaret (nee: Sullivan) Becker, he was born in New York City on December 25, 1938. John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol.
John
was a member of the OrangeCounty
Shields and the United Fireman's Association.
Family statement: "We celebrate our time shared together here on earth
and look forward to life eternal with you, Mommy and Jesus in Heaven."
He is survived by his children, John E. Becker
of Boca Raton, Fla., Christine and Michael Pagana of Washingtonville and Deborah and Steve Thompson of Boca Raton, Fla. His
adoring grandchildren: Zachary and Hannah Lora Thompson and Michaela Rose and Isabella Pagana also survive him.
There
will no public visitation.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, August 18, at St. Columba R.C. Church, 29 High
St., Chester, N.Y. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to Thomas F. Flynn of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson
St., Chester, N.Y. For additional
information, directions or to offer your condolences, please visit www.flynnfh.com.
Published in the Times Herald-Record
on 8/17/2007.
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ROBERT "Bobby" WILLIAMSON
05/13/07
OCS Member Det.
ROBERT "Bobby" WILLIAMSON past away on May 13th, 2007 after a 5 year battle with Pancreatic cancer that spread to his lungs.
Bobby was a 5th Pct. delegate for several years helping hundreds of officers at all hours of the day and night. He was then
transferred to the Manhattan South Street Crime Unit where he was promoted to detective. He was
a first responder during 9-11 and spent every day for several months at ground zero and was part of the rescue
and then recovery mission. Bobby came down with cancer one year after retiring from the NYPD in 2002. Our sincere
condolences to his wife Maureen, children and family.
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JULIANA MURPHY
08/07/06
Our
deepest sympathy goes out to the family of OCS Member JULIANA MURPHY. Juliana passed away on Monday, August 7th, 2006 at the
age of 48 after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She was born in Bronx, NY and a retired
Sergeant with the NYPD. Juliana was the wife of JOSEPH MURPHY, who is also an OC Shields Member.
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JOHN E. SORICELLI
We would like to
extend our sincere condolences to the family of OC Shields member JOHN E. SORICELLI. John passed away on December 29th, 2005.
John was a retired Lieutenant with the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, President of FOP Lodge #188 for 20 years
and also served on the NY State Board of the Fraternal Order of Police in the capacity of Recording Secretary. He was also
member of the RocklandCounty Shields, Past President of the Newburgh Chapter of UNICO and the New Windsor Lions Club. He was also a past Treasurer of Brits of the Hudson Car Club. John was admired for his knowledge
of the by-laws, rules and regulations of every organization that he was involved with. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
12/29/05
John E. Soricelli, of New Windsor, a retired Lieutenant with the Rockland County
Sheriff's Dept., passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 61.
Son
of Marguerite Koepper Soricelli and the late John Soricelli, he was born on February 9, 1944 in the Bronx.
He married Carol Spagnolo Soricelli
on October 22, 1966 in St. Finbar Church in Brooklyn, who survives at home.
John served on the state board of the
Fraternal Order of Police, and was currently President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 188 for 20 years. He was also
member of the Orange County and Rockland County Shields; he was past president of UNICO and the New Windsor Loins Club; past
treasurer of Brits of the Hudson Car Club; and a member of the Black Rock Fishing and Game Club.
In addition to his
loving wife, Carol, of 39 years, he is survived by his children, Michael Soricelli of New Windsor, Laura Graziano and her
husband Richard of New Windsor, John Soricelli and his wife Nina of Arkansas, Paul Soricelli at home; his mother, Marguerite
Soricelli of Florida; his brothers, Richard Soricelli and his wife Karyn of Boston and Robert Soricelli and his wife Amy of
the Bronx; his granddaughter, Chiara Lynn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
John was predeceased by
his sister, Diane.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, December 31 and Sunday, January 1 at
Brooks-DiDonato Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 2 at St. Joseph's
Church, New Windsor.
Burial will follow in St.FrancisCemetery, New Windsor.
To send a personal condolence or for directions
to the funeral home, please visit Brooks-Donato.com.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/30/2005.
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ROBERT H. DOSS
Condolences go out
to the family of OrangeCounty Shields Member ROBERT H. DOSS who passed away on Monday, July 11,
2005 at the age
of 65. Robert was a retired Sergeant with the Port Jervis PD. He was a member of many service organizations as well as the
Port Jervis PBA, Retired Police Association of the State of NY and the Interstate Law Enforcement
Association.
07/11/05
Mr. Robert H. Doss, of Port Jervis, a retired Police Sergeant with the Port Jervis
Police Dept. and lifetime resident of Port Jervis, died Monday, July 11, 2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 65.
He was born October 31, 1939 in Port Jervis, the son of the late Harold J. and the late Florence Keller
Doss.
He was a member, active Trustee and Worship Leader at the Drew United Methodist Church; member and past Exalted
Ruler of the Elks Lodge No. 645; member and treasurer of the Lumberland Lions Club; member of the Port Jervis Police Benevolent
Association, Retired Police Association of the State of New York and Interstate Law Enforcement Assoc. He was a former Port
Jervis Third Ward Councilman and presently served on the OrangeCounty Water Authority. He had served as a director of both the Little League
and the Port Jervis Pop Warner and was a coach of the Giants; and later was a Pop Warner referee and Little League Umpire.
He was also an Army veteran and served in the Military Police.
Surviving are his wife, Joan M. Kolvenbach Doss at home;
two sons: Scott D. Doss & his wife, Heidi of Sparrowbush, Tracy L. Doss & his companion, Dawn of Port Jervis; one
daughter: Tammy L. Bisland & her husband, James of Glen Spey; two brothers: Michael D. Doss & his wife, Audrey of
Port Jervis, John H. Doss & his wife, Fran of Spring Hill, Fla.; six grandchildren: Matthew J., Jessica M., Sara N. and
Hannah K. Bisland, Tyler and Christopher Doss; also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased
by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Ashley 'Boo' Bisland on August 10, 2004.
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker
Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis on Wednesday, July 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with Lions Services at 7 p.m.
and Elk's Service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the DrewUnitedMethodistChurch, Port
Jervis with the Rev. Robert D. Cassidy officiating.
Burial will be at RuralValleyCemetery, Cuddebackville, with military honors.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Drew United Methodist Church, 4951 Sussex Street, PO Box 1015, Port Jervis, NY 12771-1015 or American Diabetes
Association, 149 Madison Ave., Gift Processing Center, New York, NY 10016 or The Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center,
PO Box 96268, Washington, DC 20090-6268.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For information,
directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com
Published in the Times Herald-Record
on 7/12/2005.
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FRANCIS A. "FRANK" KEEGAN
Our condolences to the family of OCS Member FRANCIS
A. "FRANK" KEEGAN. Frank passed away on Saturday, May 7th, 2005. He was a former patrolman in the 43 Pct. and retired with
the rank of Detective. He was a US Navy Veteran who served in Korea and a member of the FOP and the Retired Detectives of
NY.
May 7th, 2005
Francis A. Keegan, 71, a retired
detective from the NYPD 43rd Precinct, Bronx, and 40-year area resident, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 at Columbia Presbyterian
Hospital, New York, N.Y.
The son of the late Frank & Catherine Keegan, he was born in New York, N.Y. on May 28,
1933.
He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving during Korea; Member of Mulligan Eden American Legion Post # 1573 - Harriman;
VFW Post 8858- Harriman, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Joseph Duelk, Jr. Div. 1, Monroe, NY; Orange County Shields, Woodbury
Rod & Gun Club; Fraternal Order of Police; National Rifle Association (NRA); Retired Detectives of New York.
Survivors
include his wife: Patricia J. Hillsman Keegan at home; son: Thomas F. Keegan & wife Asha of Monroe; daughters: Carol Syskowki
& Husband Bob of Middletown, NY, Patricia A. Keegan & husband John O'Boyle of Monroe, Cathy Keegan of Middletown,
Noreen Keegan & husband Keith Connelly of Cold Spring; brother: Jack Keegan of Washingtonville; sister: Kathleen McKenna
of Orangeburg, NY; aunt Mary Hickey of Inverness, Florida; 7 grandchildren: Lauren, Deanna, Carolyn, Kyrissa, Deirdra, Alexa
& Saige; several nieces & nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers Joe & Thomas Keegan & sister Margaret
Hussey.
Family Statement: "Frank was a loving husband, great father, brother and nephew. He was the best grandpa, true
friend and a mentor to many as well as being a proud veteran with a sincere love for his country. He will be deeply missed
by the many lives he has touched. Quick to tell a joke or two, Frank lived his life."
Friends may call Wednesday, May
11 from 7-9 p.m. & Thursday, May 12 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117
Maple Avenue, Monroe. American Legion services will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Funeral Mass
on Friday, May 13, 2005 at 10 a.m. in St. Anastasia Parish Church, Route 17 M, Harriman.
Burial will be in St. Mary's
Cemetery, Washingtonville.
Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio
45250-0301.
Funeral Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home.
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DONALD R. MATTHEWS
Our condolences to the family of OC Shields Member DONALD R. MATTHEWS. Donald passed away
on Wednesday February 16, 2005
at the age of 65. He was a US Army veteran, member of the GreenwoodLake American Legion and member of the NYPD’s Sergeant's Benevolent Society.
February 16th, 2005
Donald R. Matthews, of Greenwood Lake, having retired from the New York City Police Department as a Sergeant, died
Wednesday February 16, 2005 at St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick. He was 65. The son of Alfred and Agnes
Saib Matthews, he was born on March 18, 1939 in the Bronx. A veteran, Mr. Matthews served in the
US Army. Mr. Matthews was a member of the Holy Rosary Church, the Greenwood Lake American Legion, the Sergeant's Benevolent
Society of the NYPD and the OrangeCountyShields. A family statement
reads, "Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by all who knew him." Survivors include
his wife, Mary Matthews at home; his children, Donna Melay and her husband Jerry of Greenwood Lake and Donald R. Matthews
Jr. and his wife Diana of Vernon, N.J.; and his grandchildren, Dylan John and Demi Rae. He is also survived by his brother,
Alfred Matthews and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Callahan. Visitation hours will be
held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, February 18 at the Strong-Basile
Funeral Home, 75 Main St., Warwick. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon on Saturday, February
19 at HolyRosaryChurch in GreenwoodLake. Burial will be at WarwickCemetery in Warwick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Greenwood Lake Volunteer
Ambulance Corp. Arrangements by Strong-Basile Funeral Home, Warwick.
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TOM CARROLL Jr.
Our condolences to the family of OC Shields President
TOM CARROLL Sr. Tom's son, TOM CARROLL Jr., passed away on January 23, 2005 at the age of 32. Tom Jr. was a Lieutenant with
the NYPD, assigned to the 34 Pct. He was a member of the Lieutenant's Benevolent Association and the Orange County Shields.
January 23rd, 2005
Carroll, Thomas, 32, of Harriman, died January
23, 2005 at home. David T. Ferguson Funeral Home. 845-496-9106
THOMAS CARROLL Harriman, N.Y. Thomas Carroll, a New York City Police Lieutenant,
died January 23, 2005 at home. He was 32. The son of Thomas A. Carroll and Carolyn Gennewein, he was born August 10, 1972
in Goshen, N.Y. He was a member of the Lieutenant's Benevolent Association and the Orange County Shields. Thomas was a loving
son, brother and devoted friend. Survivors include his father, Thomas A. Carroll and his wife Patricia Moore Carroll of Salisbury
Mills; mother, Carolyn and her husband Michael Reis of New Windsor; brother, Robert S. Carroll of Harriman; uncles and aunts,
Edward Carroll and his wife Barbara of Melbourne, Fla., Daniel Carroll and his wife Kathy of Stamford, N.Y., Nancy and her
husband Joseph Sgroi of Pearl River, N.Y., Jane and her husband Keith Bradbury of Blauviet, N.Y., Susan and her husband Joseph
Busche of Delhi, N.Y., Arthur Gennewein of Kingston, Dorothy Wills of Kingston; and many cousins. Visitation will be held
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 27 at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 28 at St. Mary's Church, Washingtonville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery
in Washingtonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties Inc., 800 Stony Brook
Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 and Hospice of Ulster County, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY. For further information and to sign the
guest register book, please go to www.davidtfergusonfh.com
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WILLIAM J. McINERNEY
Our condolences to the family of Orange County
Shields Member WILLIAM J. McINERNEY. Bill passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2004 at the age of 75. He was a retired Captain
who served 39 years with the NYPD. Bill was also a member of the 44th Precinct Forever Club, FOP Jason Conklin Lodge and the
NYPD Emerald Society.
December 5th, 2004
McInerney, William J., 75, of Highland Mills, died December 5, 2004 in
Goshen. Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Home. 845-782-8185
WILLIAM J. McINERNEY Highland Mills, N.Y. William J.
McInerney, a retired Captain, NYPD served for 39 years, Patrol Borough Manhattan South, N.Y. and 31-year area resident, passed
away Sunday, December 5, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Goshen surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. The son
of the late Patrick McInerney and Mary Daly McInerney, he was born September 29, 1929 in Brooklyn. He was the widower of Ann
Kennedy McInerney. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Highland Mills; Orange County Shields; F.O.P. Jason Conklin Lodge;
44th Precinct Forever Club; and NYPD Emerald Society. Survivors include daughter, Barbara McInerney of Highland Mills; sons,
William McInerney and wife Collette of Copiague, N.Y., Patrick McInerney and wife Mary of Sunrise, Fla., Brian McInerney and
wife Leslie of Blooming Grove; brother, John McInerney and wife Grace of Rocky Point, N.Y.; daughter-in-law, Joanne McInerney
of Highland Mills; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceaced by a son,
Kevin D. McInerney; brother, George McInerney; and sister, Mary Godfrey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December
7 and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 8 at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Inc. Funeral Home, 515 Route 32, Highland
Mills. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated to 10 a.m., Thursday, December 9 at St. Patrick's Church, Route 32, Highland Mills.
The Rev. Gerard P. Travers will officiate. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope. Contributions may be made
to St. Patrick's Church Building Fund, 26 Hunter St., Highland Mills, NY 10930. Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush
Inc. Funeral Home.
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JAMES R. MURPHY
Our condolences to the family of Orange County
Shields Member JAMES R. MURPHY. James passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2004 at the age of 67. He was a retired detective
with the NYPD. James was also a US Army Reserve Veteran as well as a member of the AOH and the FOP.
October 31st, 2004
Murphy, James R., 67, of Chester, died October 31, 2004 in Goshen. Lippincott
Funeral Chapel, Inc. 845-294-5311.
JAMES R. MURPHY Chester, N.Y. James R. Murphy of Chester,
having retired from the New York Police Department as a Detective as well as having retired from Veteran's Administration
at Montrose, died Sunday, October 31, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Arden Hill in Goshen. He was 67. The son of
James A. and Hannah J. Murphy, he was born on September 4, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Murphy was a United States Army Reserve
Veteran. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Orange County Shields and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Murphy at home and four children: Deborah Lane of Wallkill, Gregory Murphy and his wife,
Barbara-Ann of Westtown Sean Murphy and his wife Kerry of Pine Bush and Kevin Murphy and his wife, Barbara of Bloomingburg.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his
son-in-law, Kenneth Lane. Visitation hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 at the
Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., 107 Murray Ave. in Goshen, NY. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November
4, 2004 at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Orange County Veteran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his
name to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., Goshen, NY.
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ALFRED RIDGEWAY McGLAUFLIN
Our sincere condolences to the family of OC Shields
member ALFRED McGLAUFLIN. Al passed away on August 19th, 2004 at the age of 68. He was an Army Veteran who
served in the Korea Conflict and was a retired Sergeant with the NYPD.
August 19th, 2004
ALFRED RIDGEWAY McGLAUFLIN Monroe, N.Y. Alfred
Ridgeway McGlauflin of Monroe, a retired Sergeant with the New York City Police Department, died Thursday, August 19, 2004
at home surrounded by loved ones. He was 68. The son of Alfred Jerome and Anne Brandt McGlauflin, he was born on September
2, 1935 in Bronx, NY. A Veteran, Alfred served in the United States Army during the Korea Conflict. He was a member of the
Orange County Shields. Survivors include his wife, Eileen McGlauflin at home; his children, James McGlauflin and his wife,
Dianne of Queensbury, NY and Tracy Martinez and her husband, Anthony of Goshen and his grandchildren: Isla, Hayden and Kuen
McGlauflin and Olivia Martinez as well as his sister, Anne Turnbull and her husband, John, of Connecticut. Visitation hours
will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2004 at the Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., 107 Murray Ave.
in Goshen, NY. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at the funeral home. Burial will be
at the Orange County Veteran Cemetery in Goshen. Arrangements by Lippincott Funeral Chapel, Inc., Goshen, NY
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William "Bill" D. Cronin
Our sincere condolences to the family of OC Shields
member William "Bill" D. Cronin. Bill passed away on June 28th, 2004 at the age of 64. He was retired from the NYPD.
June 28th, 2004
WILLIAM "BILL" D. CRONIN Washingtonville, N.Y. William "Bill" D. Cronin, of Washingtonville,
a retired 35-year veteran of the N.Y. City Police Dept. and a resident of the area since 1979, died June 28, 2004 at home.
He was 64. Born in July 14, 1939 in New York City, the son of the late Daniel and Mary Scanlon Cronin. Surviving are his three
children, Joan Elizabeth and her husband Michael Rollin and their two children Christopher and Jennifer all of Otisville;
one son, James William Cronin and his fiancée Judy Merritt and their daughter, Brooke Susan Cronin of Pine Bush; also daughter
Melissa Cronin at home; two sisters, Theresa M. Genesi and Mary Ann Fernandez. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Susan
Cronin in 1989. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday July 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 2 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Washingtonville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Washingtonville. For further information
and to sign a guest register book, please go to www.davidtfergusonfh.com
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RALPH "SKEET" EDWARDS III
We would like to extend our condolences to the
family of RALPH "Skeet" EDWARDS III. Ralph passed away on Thursday, May 13th, 2004 at the age of 56. He was actively employed
as a Correction Officer at Fishkill Correctional Facility and involved in many sporting activities.
May 13, 2004
RALPH "SKEET" EDWARDS III Campbell Hall,
N.Y. Ralph "Skeet" Edwards III of Campbell Hall, a corrections officer at Fishkill Corrections Facility, Beacon, died Thursday,
May 13, 2004 at Orange Regional Medical Center - Horton Campus, Middletown. He was 56. The son of Ralph Edwards II and Margaret
Conroy Yearwood Edwards, he was born March 29, 1948 in Newburgh. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police - Mid Hudson
Chapter 188, the New York State Correctional Association, and the Police Benevolent Association. He was a member of the Middletown
Sunday Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball League - Team Sponsor KMI, Middletown, Member of the Middletown Recreation Volleyball Program
at Mechanicstown, and Cycle Group Containing a Group of Friends. He raced in the local Bicycle Tours. Survivors include his
sister, Cheryl L. Herman and her husband, Paul, of Tampa, Fla.; companion, Patty Pierce of Ottisville; aunt and uncle, Mary
Y Kelder and Graham E. Kelder Sr.; two nephews, Kyle and Todd Farabee; one great niece, Kyla Farabee; and many cousins. Visitation
will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church Street, Goshen. Funeral
services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on May 19 at the funeral home. The Rev. Gary Fox will officiate. Interment is private and
at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 419 East Main
Street, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home.
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JOHN GUCK
Our sincere condolences to the family of OC Shields
member JOHN GUCK. John passed away on December 5th, 2003 at the age of 54. He was retired from the NYPD.
December 5, 2003
JOHN GUCK Middletown, N.Y. John Guck, a retired NYC police officer, died unexpectedly on Friday,
December 5, 2003 in Middletown. He was 54. The son of the late Bill and Helen Falteisek Guck, he was born on September 14,
1949 in Queens, NY. He began his career as a New York City Policeman in the 23rd Presinct and retired from Highway One in
the Bronx in 1993. A resident of the Middletown area since 1974, John was a member of Silver Lake Fire Dept., Middletown Elks
Lodge # 1097, and the Orange County Shields. He was a school official referee for soccer and umpire for baseball throughout
the county, and served as a local ASA umpire for men´s leagues. John was a loyal fan of the NY Yankees and the Jets. A family
statement reads, "He was a beloved father and husband and will be missed by all who knew him." He is survived by his loving
wife of 31 years, Sally Pugliese Guck, two sons, John and Joseph, all at home, one brother, George of Fla, a sister Carolyn
of Long Island, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Applebee-McPhillips
Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday,
Dec. 10, 2003 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Euclid Avenue, Middletown 11 am. Fr. Frank Dixon, O. Carm. will officiate.
Burial will take place in Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipburgh. Arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral
Home, Inc.
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WALTER F. MULSTAY, JR.
August 11th, 2003
WALTER F. MULSTAY, JR. Central Valley, N.Y. Walter F. Mulstay, a retired
sergeant for the New York City Police Department, Precinct #52 in the Bronx, and a 37-year resident of the area, died August
11, 2003 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. He was 78. Walter was the son of the late Walter F., Sr. and Ann Donaldson
Mulstay, and was born June 28, 1925 in the Bronx. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Highland Mills, the Woodbury American
Legion Post # 779, the Orange County Shields Association, and the Sergeant's Benevolent Association, Bronx. He was also a
veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. A family statement reads: "Daddy devoted his life and gave his unconditional love to us,
to mommy, his grandchildren, family and friends. We will miss you." Survivors include his three daughters, Patricia A. Mulstay
and her husband, William Crum of Layton, Utah, Kathy M. Patton and her husband, Patrick, of Newport News, Va, and Theresa
E. Mulstay and her husband, Dan Di Gioia of Glen Ridge, N.J.; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was predeceased
by his wife, Barbara E. Hill Mulstay. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman
& Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 515 Route 32, Highland Mills. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 14 at
1:30 p.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Route 32, Highland Mills. The Rev. Francis Alackakunnel will officiate. Burial will be
in Cemetery of the Highlands, Highland Mills. Memorial contributions may be made to Elant at Goshen, 6 Harriman Drive, Goshen,
NY 10924. Funeral arrangements are by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, Highland Mills.
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DANIEL J. McGEE
April 11th, 2003
Condolences go out to the family of Orange County Shields Member DANIEL J. McGEE who passed
away on April 11th, 2003. Daniel was a Captain in the NYPD and formerly resided in Greenwood Lake. In a letter to the OC Shields,
his wife Catherine stated that he was a proud member of our organization for 10 years.
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ROBERT C. EHLERS
Condolences go out to
the family of ROBERT C. EHLERS who passed away on Monday, February 17th, 2003. Bob was the Police Chief in the Village of
Florida. Bob belonged to many organizations and will be missed.
February 17, 2003
ROBERT CHARLES EHLERS Florida, N.Y. Robert Charles Ehlers,
the Village of Florida Police Chief for 34 years, and lifetime area resident entered into rest Monday February 17, 2003. He
was 58 years old. The son of Charles and Henrietta Ehlers, he was born September 21, 1944 in Goshen, N.Y. Memberships include;
Orange County Police Chiefs Assn., Orange County Shields, Federation of Police Officers NYS, Chairman of Florida Fire Commissioners,
38 year member of the Florida Fire Dept., where he was a Past President and an active apparatus diver, Excelsiors Hunting
Club, Orange County Trappers Assn., Cornwall Yacht Club, Ducks Unlimited, Florida Fire Dept. Benevolent Association, Middletown
Elks Lodge 1097, Shoot A Buck Hunting Club, Blooming Grove Rod and Gun Club, Florida Cemetery Association Trustee, Past Member
and Driver of the Florida Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Former Trustee of the Florida Presbyterian Church, Former President
and Member of the Florida School Board, Florida Youth Soccer League Coach, Member of the Town of Warwick Republican Committee
Representing District 24. Survivors include; His wife Dorothy J. Ehlers at home, his mother Henrietta Ehlers of Goshen, three
sons; Charles "Chuck" Ehlers and his wife Martha, of Deer Park, Glenn R. Ehlers and his wife Michelle, of Florida, and Eric
R. Ehlers of Florida, two grandchildren; Ashley and Abigaile Ehlers of Deer Park, Sister-in-law Donna Jones of Circleville,
niece Bobbi Ann Schuessler of Burlingham, nephew Robert Jones of Circleville. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday,
February 22, 2003 at the Florida Presbyterian Church. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2003 and 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Friday, February 21, 2003 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, N.Y. Fire Department services will be
held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Elks services will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Florida Cemetery, Florida, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Robert Ehlers Memorial Fund in care of Robert Bogdanski, P.O. Box
574, Florida, N.Y. 10921. Officiating clergy will be Rev. Robert Reader. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the
T.S. Purta Funeral Home, Florida.
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JOHN F. CANNING
May 22, 2002
JOHN F. CANNING Town of Newburgh John
F. Canning a retired Lieutenant with the City of Newburgh Police Department for 25 years and a longtime resident of the area,
died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla. The son of John F. and Susan Friel Canning he was born
October 12, 1947, in Manhattan. He was a member of the Untied States Army as a Sergeant in Vietnam Veteran 1967-69, earning
a Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Service Medal. Survivors include two sisters, Eileen Carney of North Babylon
and Catherine Curran of Ft. Meyers, Florida; two nieces, Lisa and Linda Carney and two nephews, John and James Curran. Friends
may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, 337 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the St. Patrick's Catholic Parish, 55 Grand St., Newburgh.
Rev. John Budwick will officiate. Burial will be in Calerverton National Cemetery, Long Island. Funeral arrangements were
made by Quigley Bros. Funeral Home, Cornwall-on-Hudson.
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Other Condolences
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JOHN E. BRADY Sr.
Our
sincere condolences go out to OC Shields Member JOHN E. BRADY Jr. John’s father, JOHN E. BRADY Sr., passed away on Tuesday,
November 14, 2006. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. John was a decorated veteran who served during
World War II. He was 89.
11/14/06
John E. Brady of New Windsor, a retired Master Sergeant from the
U.S. Air Force passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at St. Luke's CornwallHospital, Newburgh. He was 89.
The son of the late Peter and Margaret Drew Brady, he was born
on October 8, 1917 in Kingston, Pa.
He was a veteran of World War II.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Margaret G. Higgins Brady, at home;
his son, John E. Brady Jr. and his wife, Penny of Newburgh; three daughters, Margie Guido and her husband, Tony of Newburgh,
Eileen Litts and her husband, John of Newburgh and Iris Rountree of Newburgh; seven grandchildren, Charles and John Guido,
Michael and Ryan Brady, Jennifer Litts, Carei Hannigan and Cristen Rountree; one great-grandchild, Lauren Hannigan; one brother,
Charles Brady of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held today, Thursday, November 16,
from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc., 239 Quassaick Ave.
(Route 94), New Windsor.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 17, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with
Msgr. John Budwick officiating. Burial will be in OrangeCountyVeteransCemetery in Goshen with military honors.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Anthony V.
Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in the Times Herald-Record from 11/15/2006 - 11/16/2006.
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MARYANN CALONE
Our sincere condolences go out
to OC Shields Members LEONARD and RICHARD CALONE and their families. Leonard’s wife and Richard's mother, MARYANN CALONE,
passed away on Monday, July 31st, 2006. She was a retired secretary for the WashingtonvilleCentralSchool District and a former religious education teacher for St. Patrick's Church in Highland Mills, NY.
07/31/06
Maryann Calone, a retired secretary for the Washingtonville Central School District in Washingtonville
and 35-year area resident, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Goshen. She was 71.
The
daughter of the late Gennaro Langelotti & Maria Sollitto Langelotti, she was born in Brooklyn on July 25, 1935.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Highland Mills; a member
of the Rosary Altar Society & the Woodbury Golden Agers; & a former religious education teacher for St. Patrick's
Church for over 25 years.
Family Statement: "Maryann was a devoted wife, mother & grandmother. She always put her
family's needs before her own, even through her illness. Her faith and trust in God never faltered. She was a beautiful treasure
who will be greatly missed by all those who knew & loved her."
Survivors include her husband: Leonard R. Calone
of Central Valley; sons: Richard A. Calone & his wife Donna of Pine Island, James J. Calone & his wife Tara of New
Hampton & Robert Calone & his wife Janesa of Highland Mills; daughter: Lori Page & her husband Joseph of Washingtonville;
brother: Frank J. Langelotti of Richmond, Va.; 3 grandchildren: Jennifer Page, Annmarie Calone & Felicia Calone; nieces
& nephews.
She was predeceased by a brother, Richard Langelotti.
Friends may call Thursday, August 3 from
2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 515 Route 32, Highland Mills.
A Funeral Mass
will be celebrated on Friday, August 4 at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 26 Hunter
Street, Highland Mills. The Rev. Gerard
P. Travers will officiate.
Burial will be in Cemetery of The Highlands, Highland Mills.
Contributions
may be made to St. Patrick's Church, 26 Hunter Street, HighlandMills, NY10930.
Funeral Arrangements by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush,
Inc. Funeral Home.
Published in the Times Herald-Record on 8/2/2006.
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SANDRA J. WAGER
Our sincere condolences go out
to OC Shields Member ARTHUR WAGER and his family on the passing of his wife, SANDRA J. WAGER. Sandra passed away on June 20th, 2006. A family statement read, "Sandra was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, adoring sister and aunt. She was very devoted to friends and family."
06/20/06
Sandra J. Wager, a self-employed accountant, died June 20, 2006 at OrangeRegionalMedicalCenter, Horton Campus.
She was 62.
The daughter of Michael Brady and Kathlyn Maloney Brady, she was born August 2, 1943 in New York, N.Y.
A family statement reads, "Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, adoring sister and
aunt. She was very devoted to friends and family."
Survivors include her husband Arthur B. Wager of Campbell Hall;
sons, Arthur B. Wager of San Diego, Calif., James K. Wager and wife Heather M. of Middletown; sister, Kathy Abele and husband
Jack of Southold, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Henry Wager and wife Betsy of Rocky Point, N.Y.; grandchildren, Nicholas M. and Christopher
J. Wager; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday,
June 25, 2006 from 1-5 p.m. at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville.
Cremation
will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Orange and SullivanCounties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY12550.
Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home.
Published in the Times
Herald-Record from 6/23/2006 - 6/24/2006.
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EVELYN
“ELLEN” BENSON
Our sincere condolences go out to OC Shields Members TERRY and JOHN BENSON and their families.
Terry’s wife and John's mother, EVELYN "ELLEN" BENSON, passed away on Friday, February 10th, 2006. She was born and
raised on OweyIsland off the Northwest coast of Ireland and emigrated
to the United States at the age of 17. Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Washingtonville, who recently relocated to
Syracuse.
02/10/06
In loving memory of Evelyn "Ellen" J. McGonagle Benson, 68, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and
children on Friday evening, February 10, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Evelyn was born and raised as
one of six children on OweyIsland off the Northwest coast of Ireland and emigrated to the United
States at the age of 17. Evelyn was a lifelong resident
of Washingtonville, who recently relocated to Syracuse.
Evelyn was a devoted
wife, loving mother and was the heart and soul of her family and will never be forgotten by those whose lives she touched.
Evelyn
is survived by her husband, Terrence, of Syracuse; her brother, James McGonagle and her sister, Julie Harkins, both of Scotland;
her sister, Mamie McKinney and brother, Neil McGonagle, both of Ireland; her son, John of Campbell Hall; daughters, Ellen
Powers and Patricia O'Brien of Syracuse, N.Y.; son, Kevin of New York City; daughter, Mary Beth Galewski of Rochester, N.Y.
and ten grandchildren.
Evelyn was predeceased by her sister, Nuala Hall.
Calling hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 15 at the Burns Garfield Funeral Home on East Genesee
Street in Syracuse, N.Y.
Services will be held on Thursday,
February 16 at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home,
followed by a 10 a.m. service at HolyCrossChurch in DeWitt, N.Y.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, N.Y.
The family wishes to thank
the nursing staff and physicians on floor 8(O) of UniversityHospital, for their care and support of Evelyn and her family these last several weeks.
Memorial
contributions may be made in Evelyn's name to the American Cancer Society and the ARC of Onondaga Foundation, 600 S. Wilbur Ave., Syracuse, NY13204.
For directions to the
funeral home, or to leave a condolence note, please visit www.burns-garfield.com.
Published in the Times Herald-Record
on 2/12/2006.
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JOHN H. "JACK" KELLEHER
Our condolences go out to the family of JOHN H. "JACK" KELLEHER. He
passed away on August 5th, 2005. He was a former member of the OC Shields.
Kelleher, John H. "Jack", 67, of Blooming Grove, died August 5, 2005 in Goshen, N.Y. David T.
Ferguson Funeral Home. www.davidtfergusonfh.com or 845-496-9106
08/05/05
JOHN H. "JACK" KELLEHER Blooming Grove, N.Y. John H. "Jack" Kelleher of Blooming Grove, a retired
police officer with the New York City Police Department, died Friday August 5, 2005 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden
Hill Campus. He was 67 years old. The son of the late Henry and Margaret Kelleher, he was born in New York City on March 27,
1938. He was also predeceased by a son, William Francis. Jack proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He later became
a New York City Police Officer, where he protected and served for 20 years. Survivors include his devoted wife of 47 years,
Honey, at home; his children and grandchildren: Margaret Schwarz and her husband, Peter, and their children, Peter Jr. and
Katarina, of Slate Hill; his son, John Jr. and his wife, Janna, and their children, John III and Danny, of Fairfax, Va.; Kathleen
Lange and her husband, Alex, and their daughters, Erin and Kerry, of Hamptonburgh; and Elizabeth Thorpe and her husband, Chris,
and their sons, Christopher and Billy, of Pine Bush. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Gray; his sister-in-law,
Catherine Gray-Remes; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. Jack's love of family, country and the New York Yankees
will live on in all those who knew and loved him. He was truly a good man. Friends may call at the David T. Ferguson Funeral
Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, N.Y. on Monday August 8, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Washingtonville, N.Y. on Tuesday, August 9 at 10:00 AM, with Father John Keavney officiating.
The family would like to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to the staff to Dr. John Carey's office, Straub's Fitness
Center, and most of all, to all the doctors and nurses at Arden Hill Hospital's Emergency Room and Critical Care Unit, for
their kindness, care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Army Community Service Bldg. #622, U.S.M.A.,
MAPA-FSA, West Point, NY 10996, Attn: Josephina Mandarino, where Jack brought toys to the children of soldiers each Christmas.
Arrangements were made by the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home. For more information, please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com.
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WILLIAM R. "WILD BILL" THOMPSON
Our condolences to the family of WILLIAM R. "WILD
BILL" THOMPSON. Bill was a retired Police Officer with the Town of New Windsor. He was a member of the Orange County Peace
Officers Association and New Windsor PBA.
