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January 1, 2011
Boulder, CO, formerly of Goshen, NY
Harvey
J. Fewkes of Boulder, CO, formerly of Goshen, NY, passed away on
January 1, 2011. Harvey was born on August 1, 1920 to Frederic George
Fewkes and Victoria Robitaille in Waterford, NY. On May 23, 1945 he
married Claire E. Rousseau in Tiverton, RI.
Harvey
worked as a safety director for various dairies in New York. He also
served in the U.S Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Harvey
was a member of the VFW, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and PT
Boat, Inc. in both Rhode Island and New York. Harvey was a very good
husband, father and provider. He was loved by his family and friends
and will be missed by all.
Survivors include his children, Jeanne-Claire Deobil and Frederica
Acora; grandchildren, Erin Capra, Lowell Selfridge, Kai Van Zandt,
Mira Van Zandt, Kasey Selfridge, Brett Dill and Eric Dill;
great-grandchildren, Elise Morteuseu and Giovanni Capra. He was
preceded in death by daughter, Victoria Selfridge.
Funeral
Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Sacred
Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Center Chapel.
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Published: 2:00 AM - 10/07/10
May 13, 1951 - October 5, 2010
Goshen, NY
Daniel T. Kehoe died peacefully surrounded by his
loving family on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Orange Regional Medical
Center, Arden Hill Campus, Goshen. He was 59 years old.
Daniel was born May 13, 1951 in Queens, NY, the
son of the late John F. and Lillian (Moran) Kehoe. He was married to
Patricia A. (Schmidt) Kehoe for 34 years.
He served in the Navy from August 22, 1970 to
August 19, 1974. He was employed by Orange Regional Medical Center,
Middletown, NY as a Registered Diagnostic Sonographer. Daniel was a
4th Degree Knights of Columbus, St. John's the Evangelist Chapter,
Goshen. He was a member of the Society of Registered Sonographers.
Daniel was a member of St. John's the Evangelist R.C. Church. Goshen.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Kehoe, at
home; his mother, Lillian M. Kehoe of Goshen; two daughters, Cailin P.
Kehoe of Centerville, VA and Danielle E. Kehoe of Goshen; two
brothers, Jack Kehoe and his wife, Kathleen of Burke, VA and Patrick
Kehoe and his wife, Barbara of Fairport, NY; two sisters, Joanne
Eurich of Wellington, FL and Mary Dooner and husband, Kevin of
Middletown; many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.
He is predeceased by his father, John F. Kehoe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10
a.m. on Saturday, October 9, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church,
71 Murray Ave., Goshen. Burial will be in Orange County Veteran's
Memorial Cemetery, Goshen on Saturday, October 9.
Calling hours will be Friday, October 8, from 5
to 8 p.m. at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 S. Church St., Goshen.
Contributions may be made in Daniel's name to the
American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania NW, Suite 800,
Washington, DC 20004.
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 Thomas
J.V. Cullen Jr., a longtime resident of Goshen, NY died on Thursday,
September 16, 2010 at his home in Goshen. He was 86 years old.
Born in Chester, NY on May 13, 1924, he was the
son of Thomas J.V. Cullen and Mary McCormick Cullen. He was married to
Elaine Degan Cullen, his wife of 58 years.
Tom was a graduate of Garr Hall in Goshen and
received his bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University, the
Class of 1949.
Tom was a veteran of World War II, where he
served as master Sergeant/Ball Turret Gunner. He flew 37 combat
missions and he was based in Foggia, Italy.
He was the owner of the T.J.V. Cullen Insurance
Agency, in Goshen.
Tom was a former trustee of the Goshen Historic
Track and an avid horseman. He was a licensed amateur harness driver
for many years. He was a longtime member of the Goshen and Orange
County Democratic Committees, being honored in 1999 as Democrat of the
Year.
Tom was a member of St. John the Evangelist
Church and was a member of the Catholic War Veterans.
Survivors include his children: Thomas J.V.
Cullen III and his wife, Margaret Dickerson Cullen of Goshen, Kevin G.
Cullen of Goshen, Sean Richard Cullen, Elaine A. Cullen and Patricia
A. Cullen, all of New Orleans, LA, Michael L. Cullen and his wife,
Norma Brady Cullen of Lilburn, GA, Brian C. Cullen and his wife, Lisa
Papandrea Cullen of Herndon, VA, Hillary Cullen of New York City; and
his sister, Mary Rose Cullen; Grandchildren: Mary C Hoens, Megan C.
Meland, Brooke A. Cullen, Jane V. Cullen, Thomas J.V. Cullen IV,
Caitlin R. Cullen, Edward T. Cullen, Alec W. Cullen, Sarah D. Cullen,
Matthew N. Cullen, Kieron J. Cullen, Maeve M. Cullen, Patrick H.
Cullen, Briana M. Cullen; Great Grandson, Kellen Hoens and 43 nieces
and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine D. Cullen,
his sisters, Suzanne Cullen Harris and Cathleen Cullen Tonjes, his
brother, Richard M. Cullen and his grandson, Kevin G. Cullen Jr.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, 2010 at
2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church
St., Goshen, NY. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on
Monday, September 20, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist in Goshen.
Burial will follow at St. Columba Cemetery, in Chester, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Goshen Historic Track, Goshen, NY
Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Goshen. For
directions or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit
www.donovanfunerals.com
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Arthur Ernest Walsh, 70, of Goshen, NY, passed away on
Monday, May 31, 2010, at Orange Regional Medical Center,
Horton Campus in Middletown, NY, after a long battle with
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Art was born to the late Ernest and Estelle Walsh in New
Brunswick, Canada on August 23, 1939. He moved to Bangor, ME
with his family as a young boy and grew up there, graduating
from John Bapst Memorial High School in 1957. He married
Barbara Rand of Old Town, ME, started a family, and began a
career as a salesman with the National Cash Register Corp.
Art enjoyed great success during his 15 years with NCR,
moving to Warwick, RI and later to New Windsor, NY as he
took on larger roles within the company. Along the way, he
mentored many who would later go on to achieve success on
their own. This was one of Art's most satisfying
achievements. Always looking for an opportunity or
challenge, Art sought out a new career in the emerging
telecommunications industry, enjoying success with several
companies and ultimately achieving his personal dream of
owning and running his own business – Independent
Telecommunications Corp. of Newburgh, NY. His success
throughout his career was a reflection of his honesty,
integrity, loyalty, gift for connecting with people and
dedication to hard work.
Art was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother,
uncle, mentor, coach, and friend. He was completely devoted
to his wife, three sons and their families. He enjoyed the
outdoors, working with his hands, a good fire in the
fireplace, playing the guitar, singing songs, harness
racing, sports of all kinds, flowers, cooking, red wine,
art, history, the company of others, storytelling, hunting
and fishing. He showed great strength, determination, and
optimism throughout life that continued through his long
illness. He loved people – young and old. They loved him in
return and he will be dearly missed by many.
Art was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Church
and Knights of Columbus Council 1106 of Goshen. He served on
the Village of Goshen Planning Board and was a past member
of the Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include Barbara (Rand) Walsh, devoted wife of 51
years; three loving sons and daughters-in-law: Stephen Walsh
and wife, Carol of Wethersfield, CT, David Walsh and wife,
Gia of Bronxville, NY, and William Walsh and wife, Nita of
Chatham, NJ; grandchildren: Matthew, Brian, Andrew, Stephen,
Veronica, John, Laura, and Thomas; sisters: Hazel Gagnon of
Montreal, Canada, Kathleen O'Hara of Brewer, ME, Edith
Stewart of Bangor, ME, Phyllis Green and husband, Carl of
Calabash, NC; brother, Paul Walsh and wife, Celeste of
Newmarket, NH; sister-in-law, Hazel Walsh of Bucksport, ME;
brother-in-law, Raymond Sauriol of St. Catharines, Ontario,
Canada; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his mother and father, Ernest and Estelle Walsh; brothers,
Joseph Walsh and Harold Walsh; sisters, Norma Walsh and
Mildred Sauriol; and granddaughter, Emily Walsh.
Visitation will be Friday, June 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at
the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen.
The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at
St. John the Evangelist Church, 71 Murray Ave., Goshen.
Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum in St. Joseph's
Cemetery, 149 Cottage St., Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in
Arthur's name to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society;
www.leukemia.org.
Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home; 845-294-6422 or
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John (Jack) Cusack, age 70, of Goshen, NY, entered into rest on
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Westchester County Medical Center,
Valhalla, NY.
John was born July 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late
John Joseph Cusack and the late Anne (Mroczkowski) Cusack.
Jack was a 1956 graduate of Honesdale Catholic High School in
Honesdale, PA and later received his Masters in Public
Administration from Marist College.
Jack Cusack began his outstanding military career as a member of
the 82nd Airborne Division during the 1950's. He attended the
Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Georgia and was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant. He subsequently joined the New
York Army National Guard's 69th Infantry Regiment where he rose
to the position of Operations Officer (S-3) with the rank of
Major. He earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as the commander
of the 42nd Maintenance Battalion at the Kingsbridge Armory. In
the early '80s, Jack was assigned to the Camp Smith Training
Site as the Operations Officer then Deputy Commander and finally
Commander holding the rank of Colonel.
Jack was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Knights of
Columbus, Goshen Council, and Chairman of the Goshen Senior
Commission which oversees the Goshen Senior Center.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Anne) Cusack, at home;
children: John Cusack and wife, Janet of Johnson, NY, Evelyn
Cusack Landsman of Weston, CT and Stephen Cusack and wife, Mary
Ellen of North Attleboro, MA; grandchildren: J. Colin Cusack,
Carolanne Cusack, Samuel Landsman, Benjamin Landsman, Joseph
Marino, Fiona Cusack, Mary Kathleen Cusack and Maeve Cusack;
sisters: Peggy Hoeft and husband, Don, Joan McKenna, Jean Logan
and Jane Steinert; brother-in-law, Jack McKenna; and many
beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents;
son-in-law, Keith Landsman; brothers-in-law, Mark Logan and Al
Steinert; and many loving friends.
Visitation will be Friday, May 22, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the
Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church St., Goshen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m.
at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, Goshen with Father John
Fraser officiating. Burial will follow in Orange County
Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Goshen.
Donations may be made in Jack's name to a charity of one's
choice.
Arrangements by Donovan Funeral Home Inc.; 845-294-6422. For
directions or to leave the family a personal condolence, please
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 Louis David Neuburger, age 86, of Goshen, entered into rest with his
family by his side on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Orange Regional Medical
Center, Arden Hill Campus, Goshen.
Lou was born on April 18, 1923 (the day Yankee Stadium opened), the
second of 13 children of David and Theresa Neuburger. He remained a
lifelong NY Yankee fan.
Lou served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Medic in
the 38th Infantry Division. He fought in the South Pacific, including
the Philippines. Lou was the recipient of the Bronze Star with two Oak
Leaf Clusters and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was a steadfast
supporter of his fellow veterans and was an active member of the
Catholic War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War.
He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church and a 4th
Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Lou loved residing in Goshen where he was a 33-year employee of the
Goshen Post Office. He also served as a Goshen Village Trustee and as
village Police Commissioner. He was a tireless community volunteer
including spearheading a project to recognize historical Civil War
figure, Anna Dickinson, who resided and is buried in Goshen. He also
served as Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 66 in Goshen for 10 years.
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James Donald Boyhan, a long
time resident of Orange County, entered into rest May 9, 2009, after a
long battle with Alzheimer's decease.
Born March 22, 1925 to Christopher and Ellen Kennedy Boyhan, Jim grew
up in the Inwood section of New York City. He enlisted in the U.S.
Army in the 1943, serving in both World War II and the Korean conflict
and was given an Honorable Discharge in 1952 at rank of Sergeant
Regular Army. After leaving the service, he married Elsie Axelson in
1953 and started a family. Driving a truck during the day and
attending IONA College at night, Jim earned a Bachelors degree in
Business Administration in 1959 and joined UPS as a DP Manager in
1960. After nine years he decided he wanted to work for himself so he
sold the house in Westchester, bough 50% of the Willow Grove Nursery
in Florida NY and relocated his family to Goshen.
In the mid 70's he returned to school and received a Master's degree
in Education from NYU and at age 74 he retired from NY State after
teaching in the prison system for fifteen years.
Jim was an active member of the community for many years. He served as
a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 63 in Goshen and in Thornwood, NY.
He was an active member of the St. John's Knights of Columbus,
Middletown Elks and American Foreign Legion in Middletown and
Thornwood NY, and the Loyal Order of Moose, Mamakating Lodge. He was
also very active in the Church serving many years as an Usher and
Eucharistic Minister with Saint John's Catholic Church in Goshen. as
well as a tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County.
He is survived by his three children, Barry and wife, Laura Boyhan in
Louisburg, NC, Victoria and husband, Frank Malanga in Clarksburg, NJ,
and Carl and wife, Susan Boyhan in Monroe, NY; six grandchildren,
Brandon Boyhan and partner, Brandy in New Jersey, Alexis Sutliff in
Georgia, and Carly, Samantha, Andrea and Daniel Boyhan of Monroe, NY,
and great-grandchildren, Devon Sutliff and Bryleigh Boyhan; brother,
Chris and sister-in-law, Trudy; brother, John Boyhan of Florida, along
with countless nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his wife,
Elsie Boyhan in 1987; sister, Margaret; brother-in-law, Joseph
Johnson; sisters-in-law, Doris and Jane Boyhan; brother, Albert Boyhan,
who was killed in France during World War II.
The family would like to thank Vickie Nemeth for the care and
friendship she offered Jim in his later years, and to the all the
staff and nurses of The Pine Valley Center for Nursing and Rehab in
Spring Valley. Jim's body has been donated to NYU Medical Center for
Alzheimer's Research.
There will be Memorial Mass in his honor at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,
June 6, at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe, NY.
Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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