Obituaries

Carmine P. Calabro, Jr.
Hopewell Junction, NY
June 10, 2009

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Carmine P. Calabro, Jr., 63, a lifelong local resident, died at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

In 2008, he retired as a truck driver for Viking Industries in New Paltz where he had worked for many years. Carmine served as President of the V.F.W. Post 170 Men’s Auxiliary in Poughkeepsie and his hobbies included golfing, NASCAR, and watching football, especially his favorite team the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends.

Born in New Milford, CT on August 30, 1945, he was son of the late Carmine and Nina Golding Calabro, Sr. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country until being honorably discharged in 1965.

On December 9, 1973, he married Brenda Schoonmaker in Salt Point. Mrs. Calabro survives at home.

Additional survivors include his daughters, Karen Howard & her husband Chris of Rossville, TN and Kari Calabro of Poughkeepsie; sons, Carmine P. Calabro III of Middletown, George Calabro & his wife Nicole of Hopewell Junction and Manuel Deriux of Colorado; grandchildren, Carmine IV, Amanda, Taylor, Georgia, Phoebie, Cameron, Ian, and Erik; sisters, Patricia Henderickson & her husband Danny of Allentown, PA, Shirley Titanic & her husband Bob of Wallkill, and Johanna Calabro of Saratoga Springs; brothers, Dominick Calabro & his wife Margaret of Atkins, SC, and Charles Calabro & his wife Dee of Poughkeepsie; also many nieces and nephews. Carmine was predeceased by his son, Thomas P. Calabro in 1974.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home, followed by interment in LaGrange Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Carmine’s memory be made to the V.F.W. Post 170 Men’s Auxiliary, 1 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

For driving directions or to send the Calabro family an online condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Helen B. Coney
Liberty, NY
June 9, 2009

Helen B. Coney, a lifetime area resident, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at the Andover Care Center. She was 78.

The daughter of the late Alfred and Ruth Green Burns, she was born on June 4, 1931 in Middletown, NY.

Helen worked as a teacher’s aide at Liberty Central Schools. She was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. She was a Liberty Central Schools Foster grandparent and was very active in the Girl Scouts.

She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Coney who died on May 5, 1994.

Survivors include two sons; Ralph Coney Jr. and his companion Debbie Bierstine of White Sulphur Springs and Corby Coney and his wife Amy of Liberty; three daughters, Karen Faraci and her husband Robert of Liberty, Kim Thompson and her husband Jon of Middletown and Kit Coney Kelly and her husband Tom of Livingston Manor; a brother, Robert Burns and his wife Barbara of Liberty; a daughter-in-law Lisa Coney of Youngsville; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday June 10, 2009 from 7-9 PM at Ramsay’s Funeral Home in Liberty. Funeral services will be today, Thursday June 11, 2009 at 10 AM at the Liberty Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jay Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Lew Beach Cemetery following the services.

Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc. Liberty, NY 845-292-7160.

Andrea Unterman
Milan, NY
June 7, 2009

Andrea Unterman, 50, of Milan, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday June 7, 2009 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Prior to her retirement in 2007, she owned an Executive Recruiting firm for over 20 years. She loved her work and took pride in the fact that she was responsible for shaping hundreds of successful careers. Andrea was a Queen’s girl who had a tough exterior that protected a sensitive heart. She was famous for not editing herself before speaking. She had the ability to be flattering and impolitic, calculating and flighty, boastful and self-defeating all at once. She was that rare and strangely likable character, a straight-talking bullshit artist.

She spent the last couple of years very involved with the Benedictine Cancer Support House. She loved to ski, photography, and the natural world and was proud to be a founding member of the Fresh Air Foes.

Born May 25, 1959 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Stanley Unterman of Tamarac, Florida, and the late Shirley (Friedlander) Brescia. She was also predeceased by her sister, Doreen Williams.

In addition to her father, Andrea is survived by her life partner: Angela English, her nephew: Dustin Williams of Brooklyn, NY her chosen brother Perry Finkelstein of Nesconset, NY, her surrogate mother Leila Dayne of Smithtown, NY, her 2 aunts and uncle: Harriet Kaidman of Corman, NY, and Eve and Edward Barth of Hopewell, NJ, as well as several cousins and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11am on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Poet’s Walk in Red Hook, NY. Directions to Poet’s Walk are available at www.scenichudson.com.

Memorial donations may be made in Andrea’s memory to the Benedictine Health Foundation, Inc. located at 105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 for the purposes of the Oncology Support Fund.

Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.

For directions, or to sign the online guest book, p lease visit www.Burnett-White.com.

Katherine T. Hussey
Hurleyville, NY
June 5, 2009

Katherine T. Hussey, a lifelong resident of hurleyville, NY, entered into rest on Friday June 5, 2009 at home with her loving family by her side, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 85.

The daughter of the late William and Mary Bertholf Toohey, she was born on November 26, 1923 in Hurleyville, NY. Kay served in the United States Navy WAVES during WWII and was a recipient of the American Theater and Victory Medals. She was an employee of the United States Postal Service for 25 years, working at both Kiamesha Lake and Hurleyville Post Offices, retiring in 1986. She was a parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in NY and St. Anthony the Abbott Mision in Florida .

Kay is survived by her longtime companion of 26 years, Stephen “Tippy” Paterchik of Monticello, NY. She is also survived by her former husband, Arthur J. Hussey of Mountaindale, NY and their children; a daughter, Kathleen Smith and her husband Jerry of Manassas, VA; two sons, William A. Hussey of Monticello, NY and Arthur J. Hussey Jr. and his wife Tracey of Liberty, NY; six grandchildren, Terry Venuti, Christine Boddie, Brian Smith, William A. Hussey II, Kayli Hussey and Jessica Hussey and three great-grandchildren, Brendan Boddie, Salvatore and Gianna Venuti; a sister, Mary Crowell of Vestal, NY and several nieces and nephews.

Kay was predeceased by a son, Michael J. Hussey; four brothers, Richard, William, Lawrence and George Toohey and a sister, Margaret Hartman.

The family will receive friends on Monday June 8, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Ramsay’s Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St. Liberty, NY. Funeral services will be held at Ramsay’s Funeral Home on Tuesday June 9, 2009 at 11:45 AM. Monsignor Edward Straub will officiate.

Burial will be in Hurleyville Cemetery following the services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital(Memorial and Honor Program), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Kay’s family would like to thank Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, all of Kay’s doctors and nurses who cared for her during her illness and the many family members and friends who prayed for and supported her during her battle with cancer.

Funeral arrangements by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc. 845-292-7160.

Eric Cutler
Red Hook, NY
June 6, 2009

Eric Cuttler, 66, of Red Hook, NY, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his home. A resident of the Hudson Valley for over 40 years, he previously lived in Kingston and Spring Glen, NY.

Prior to his retirement he worked as a concierge at Homowack Lodge in Spring Glen.

Eric - who had a wicked sense of humor - was an avid reader, a poet, an actor, a master of trivia, and loved to play Scrabble.

Born December 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mae (Grossman) Cuttler. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY New Paltz.

He is survived by his brother & sister-in-law, Bruce & Joanne Cuttler of Red Hook, and a sister, Syma Cuttler of Millerton, NY.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, and there will be no visiting hours. Cremation will be at Wiltwyck Cemetery in Kingston.

Memorial donations may be made in Eric’s memory to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538.

Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY.

For directions, or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.

Mildred G. McHoul
Boston, MA
June 4, 2009

BOSTON, MA – Mildred G. McHoul, 92, a lifelong resident of Boston, died on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at her home. Her beloved husband of 72 years, Alexander, was with her at the time of her death. He had been her devoted caretaker for many years as she struggled with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on November 12, 1916 in Boston, she was the daughter of Maurice and Annie Holt Hennessy. She lived almost all of her life in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. On April 23, 1937, Millie married Alexander F. McHoul. Together, they dedicated their lives to running the McHoul Funeral Home in Boston and were extremely proud that their three sons, two daughters-in-law, four grandchildren and two grandsons-in-law have continued the family business in Massachusetts and New York. Over the years, she was very active in many different organizations, but above all else, her family was always her top priority.

In addition to her husband, Millie is survived by her sons, Douglas A. McHoul and his wife, Marikay of Hopewell Junction and Vieques, Puerto Rico and Donald A. McHoul and his wife, Barbara of Cumberland, RI; her daughter-in-law, Anne McHoul; and her 13 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren, Lori and Peter Cassidy and their daughters, Loretta, Carolyn and Allison, Bonnie and John Wiegard and their children, Megan, Katie and Jacob, Heather and John Sulca and their children, Corey and Samantha, Mary Ann and Karl Menuau and their children, Karl and Jadyn, Doug and Stephanie McHoul and their daughter, Madelyn, Kelly and Paul Doyle and their children, Eamonn, Niamh and Emmet, Kary and Terry Gatens and their sons, Cooper and Beau, Deana and Ryan Welter and their children, Skye, Shane, Juliette, Julianna, Tristan and Trinity; Reid and Rebekah McHoul and their children, Elijah, Luke, Ethan and Mariah, Austin and Kelley McHoul and their children, Isaiah, Kathryn, Israel and Anna Leigh, Christina and Josh Dearmon and their children, Hannah, Ella and Noah, Jamie and Ryan O’Hanlon and their daughters, Grace, Faith and Noelle, and Clinton McHoul. She was predeceased by her son, David A. McHoul on June 6, 2005; her brothers, Maurice and Edmund Hennessy; and her sisters, Dorothy Rollins and Rita Somers.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 354 Adams Street, Boston, MA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church in Dorchester followed by interment in Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree, MA.
To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Toni Sue Davis
Middletown, NY
June 3, 2009

Toni Sue Davis, of Middletown died Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 Unexpectedly at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton. She was 53.

Born in Middletown, NY on April 25, 1956, She was the daughter of the late Robert A Slater and Rosalie Gobeo French and husband Barry who survives her of Athens, Ala.

She was a bookeeper for Shop Rite, Monroe, NY.

Toni is survived by her husband of Richard Davis, and daughter Nicole Davis at home, 3 sisters Rosalie Antoni of Montgomery, Sheila and her husband Edward Gately of Moorehead City, NC, Maria and her husband Jim Burkhead of Athens, Ala, Nieces and nephews Bryan "Boo-bry", Antoni, Maria Roberson, David and Alison Mendoza, Stevielyn Belote, Eric "Bob" Mendoza, Marissa Burkhead, and Travis Livingston, Mothers in law Harriet and Bob Murray of Phoenix, AZ, and Betty and John Ballentine, Step Mother Mary Ann Slater of Middletown.

She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

She was predeceased by her sister Elaine Belote and 2 nieces Jasmine Mendoza and Jennifer French and 2 nephews Jason and Eric French.

Friends are invited to call on Sunday June 7, 2009 from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. at Morse Funeral Home Inc.. 33 Railroad Ave, Middletown, NY.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Monday, June 8th, .at Morse Funeral Home Inc, with Reverend Daniel Hulseapple officiating.

Funeral Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY.

Bruce W. Weeden
Middletown, NY
June 1, 2009

Bruce W. Weeden of 15 Bradner Avenue, Middletown passed away Monday, June 1, 2009. He was 58.

He was born on January 30, 1951, the son of the late William and Sophia Weeden.

Bruce was a graduate from DelHi Tech with a degree. in agriculture. During his lifetime, Bruce was a licensed salesperson for John Degnan Realty, was employed by Father & Son’s as a shoe salesperson, and later in life, found enjoyment with his own landscaping business. He was an avid collector of model trains and model cars.

Bruce is survived by his two daughters, Mary Anne Weber and her husband Jason of Las Vegas, Krystal L. Weeden of Middletown, two sons, Bruce P. Weeden of Ohio and Christopher W. Weeden of Middletown, his step-son Jason N. Edley of Bloomingburg, his companion Brenda M. Dolson and her children, Angel, Artemio, and Frankie, his brother Bryce E. Weeden and his wife Deborah of Greenville, his sister Jennifer Bertoletti and her husband Richard of Colorado, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his German Shepherd “Pugsley“.

There will be no public visitation. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Morse Funeral Home, 33 Railroad Avenue, Middletown.

Mary Ellen Ricotta
Hopewell Junction, NY
June 3, 2009

EAST FISHKILL – Mary Ellen Ricotta, 72, a resident of Hopewell Junction for 37 years and formerly of Rockland County, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born on January 27, 1937 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of Michael and Margaret Gaffney Skerritt. She was a parishioner of St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction and a member of the Hopewell Hose Company #1 Ladies Auxiliary.

On April 1, 1956 in the Bronx, Mary married Charles J. Ricotta who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughters, Kathy Palomba and her husband, Mauro of Hopewell Junction and Peggy Langer and her husband, Greg of Marlboro; her sons, Danny Ricotta and his wife, Donna of Wappingers Falls, John Ricotta and his wife, Thyra of Los Angeles, CA and Phil Ricotta of Hopewell Junction; and her grandchildren, Amanda Palomba, Larina Florio, Michael Florio, Anthony Ricotta, Mauro Palomba and Cory Ricotta. Mary was predeceased by her son, Joseph C. Ricotta, on July 26, 2007 and her brothers, Michael and Patrick Skerritt.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183.

For driving directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Reinaldo Galarza
Middletown, NY
June 2, 2009

Reinaldo Galarza, of Middletown died Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at Orange Regional Medical Center at Horton. He was 78.

Born in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico on January 7, 1931, he was the son of Joaquin and Juanita Cedeno Galarza.

He retired as a Maintenance worker at Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY He loved baseball the Mets & Yankees, Wrestling, sitting on porch and talking with everyone, his home was always filled with latin miusic, enjoyed sharing it with the music with the neighbors, loved to watch movies, soaps, drama, westerns and boxing matches. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Naomi Torres Galarza at home, his children, daughter Diana and her husband Robert King of Glens Falls, daughter Minerva and her husband Daniel Shushinsky of Kunkletown, PA., son Daniel Galarza and his wife Jenifer Pessin Galarza of Marlborough, MA; and daughter Naomi Galarza and her husband Eric Hizer of Cincinatti, OH., his brother Romualdo Galarza of Newark, NJ and sister Mary Diaz of San Antonio, TX. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, June 4th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM. at Morse Funeral Home Inc.. 33 Railroad Ave, Middletown, NY.

Funeral services will be celebrated at St John's Luhteran Church, Middletown, NY, with Pastor Peter Rustico officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donationations in Reinaldo's name may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 391 Mt Hope Rd, Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements are under the guidance of Morse Funeral Home Inc, Middletown, NY.

Dr. Tadas Savickas
Monticello, NY
May 21, 2009

Dr. Tadas Savickas, of Monticello, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2009 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. He was 93.

Dr. Savickas was born on March 21, 1916 in Lithuania to the late Adam and Victoria Savickas. He was a retired Medical Physician who practiced in Monticello, NY. He was a member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Monticello and was a member of the American Medical Assn.

Survivors include his wife, Aldona Savickas at home; a son, Paul A. Savickas of Waltham, MA; a daughter, Kristina Skipper and her husband Dr. Kent Skipper of Dallas, TX; a sister, Janine Snieska of Cape Cod, MA and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday May 30, 2009 at St. Aloysius Church in Great Neck, NY. Burial took place at All Saints Cemetery in Great Neck, NY.

Funeral arrangements are by Ramsay’s Funeral Homes Inc., Monticello, NY.