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Edward Joseph McDermott    
McDERMOTT Edward Joseph McDermott, age 88, formerly of Goshen, NY, passed away in Lacombe, LA, on Friday, February 27, 2009. Mr. McDermott was the beloved husband of the late Marybeth McDonnell McDermott. He is survived by two daughters: Marianne McDermott of Lacombe, LA, Andrea Guillot (husband Kevin) of Lacombe, LA, and one son: Thomas McDermott (wife Lisa) of Alpharetta, GA; a sister: Patsy Bateman of Sun City, CA; three grandchildren: Amy Catherine Guillot of Lacombe, LA, Nicole Marie McDermott, and Matthew Joseph McDermott, both of Alpharetta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Joseph McDermott and Myra Lussier McDermott; and two brothers: Leo McDermott, and Carl McDermott.

A native of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Mr. McDermott was a U.S. Navy veteran, graduated from the University of Maine at Orono in 1951, and received a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Columbia University in New York in 1960. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacombe LA on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Louisiana/Mississippi (985) 639-8000). Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.


 
Joseph Peterson
Campbell Hall, NY

Joseph J. Peterson, 68, of Campbell Hall, died Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Arden Hill Campus in Goshen, NY.

Joseph was born January 20, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of John and Mary (Burns) Peterson. He was the husband of Sandra M. Seabury.

Joseph served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1959; he was a retired school teacher for the Washingtonville Central School District, a member of St. John's Council Knights of Columbus and a retired member of NYSUT - New York State United Teachers.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Peterson, at home; four sons: Richard J. Peterson of Islip, NY, Robert Peterson and wife, Dina of Virginia, Thomas Peterson of Campbell Hall and Philip Peterson and wife, Michelle Rosen of Brooklyn; three daughters: Mary Stevens and husband, Richard of Middletown, Katherine Peterson-Lyle and husband, Roger of Pulteney, NY and Jacqueline Sen and husband, Sundeep of Houston, TX; adopted daughter, Ariana; brother, Robert Peterson of Huntington, NY; and 17 grandchildren: Joshua, Cassandra, Jason, Bryan, Curtis, David, Nicholas, Brittaney, Katrina, Katherine, Lauren, Christian, Victoria, Samantha, Emily, Matthew and Sarah.

Visitation will be Monday, January 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 S. Church St., Goshen, NY.

The Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, January 22, at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71 Murray Ave., Goshen. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joseph's name to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or the Diabetes Association, Always & Forever Mem. and Honor Program, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.

Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home. For directions or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit donovanfunerals.com or call 845-294-6422.

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 1/20/2008.

 

 
Thomas Yoquinto
Thomas D. Yoquinto
Mt. Hope, NY - Thomas D. Yoquinto, a service manager for AT&T, died after a valiant battle against melanoma on Tuesday December 4, 2007 at O.R.M.C. Horton Campus Middletown. He was 42.

The son of Eileen McDonald Yoquinto and the late Bill Yoquinto, he was born on September 26, 1965 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Tom moved to the area six years ago from Brooklyn and was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Otisville.

Tom is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer and two daughters, Aisling and Niamh, all at home; his mother Eileen Yoquinto of Clifton Park; three brothers, William and his wife Eileen Bryant of Clifton Park, Joseph and his wife Sue of New Freedom, Pa., and Frank and his wife Kate of Elberson, Pa.; and one sister, Marianne Macaluso and her husband Glenn of Clifton Park. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today, Thursday, December 6, 2007 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7 at Holy Name Of Jesus Church, 45 Highland Ave., Otisville, NY 10963. Fr. Peter Tran Van Phatt will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in Holy Name Cemetery, Otisville, N.Y.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc. www.applebee-mcphillips.com 845-343-6309

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 12/6/2007.
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Walter Sanok
 Walter J. Sanok of Goshen, a retired produce farmer, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Schervier Pavilion, Warwick. He was 87.

The son of Jacob J. and Josephine Kolasinski Sanok Sr., he was born on September 23, 1920 in Bloomfield, N.J. He was a WW II Air Force Veteran and a member of St. Joseph's Church, Florida; St. John's Evangelist Church, Goshen; past Faithfull Navigator & 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus-St. John's 1106 since 1954; charter member St. Joseph's Holy Name Society, Florida; and the P.L.A.V., Pine Island, NY since 1960.

Survivors include sister - Mary Sczerba of Goshen; several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by five brothers -Jacob, George, Edmund, Frank & Joseph; one sister- Antoinette Matuszewski. Friends may call Today, Thursday November 8 From 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at T.S. Purta F.H., 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY 10921. Knights of Columbus Service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Legion Services will be held Thursday evening 7:15 p.m. followed by Holy Name Society Services at 7:30 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 9 at St. Joseph's Church, Florida, N.Y. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery Florida, N.Y. Memorial Contributions may be made to National Pro-Life Alliance, 4521 Windsor Arms Ct., Annandale, VA 22003. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send a condolence online or for directions, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com. 845-651-7711

Published in the Times Herald-Record on 11/8/2007.
 


 
   
     
Peter A. Deserto    
Peter A. Deserto, age 66, of Goshen, N.Y., died Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Orange Regional Medical Center-Horton Campus, Middletown, N.Y.

Peter was born April 18, 1941 in Middletown, N.Y., the son of Antonio and Anna (Dina) Deserto. He was married to Janet Currao.

He was a wholesaler for Arnold Bakery Products in the Hudson Valley. A member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, a 4th Degree Knight, Knights of Columbus #1106 Goshen, an honorary member of the Minisink Fire Department and Fire Police, and member of the Goshen Youth Basketball and Baseball.

Family statement reads: "Peter was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was always there to help anyone in need, especially his family and friends. He was an admirable role model who will be sadly missed and always remembered."

He is survived by his wife, Janet Deserto at home; son, Peter and wife, Tracy of Southampton, N.Y.; daughters, Bonnie Heib and husband, Chris of Greenville, N.Y. and Penny Dias and husband, Frank of Wellington, Fla.; brothers, Frank and Nancy Deserto of Middletown, Joseph and Jean Deserto of Middletown, and Vito and Joan Deserto of Middletown; sisters, Mary Lancieri of Ventor City, N.J., Ann Henderson of Middletown, and Angela Hovencamp of Dover Fox Croft, Maine; brother-in-law, Peter Currao and wife Marilyn of Beaver, Pa.; six grandchildren: Christopher and Gianna Heib, Frank, Victoria and Ciara Dias, and Emily Deserto, and several nieces and nephews. Peter was predeceased by three brothers: Andrew, Anthony and Paul Deserto and his sister, Nancy Cosco.

A Memorial Service will be on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 71 Murray Avenue in Goshen. Interment will be in St. Johns Cemetery, Goshen, N.Y.

Memorial contributions may be made in Peter's name to the American Cancer Society, 419 East Main St., Ste. 307B, Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements under the direction of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen. To leave a personal condolence please visit our website at www.donovanfunerals.com
 
 

 

  

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