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Arrasate, Vincent
Formerly of Plattekill, N.Y. Vincent Arrasate of Red Bank, N.J., formerly of
Plattekill, N.Y., passed away on July 10, 2005 at the age of 69. Vincent was
the son of the late Eugenio and Lena Arrasate. He is survived by his daughter,
Justine I. Arrasate of Cornwallville, N.Y. and his son, Kurt Arrasate of
Plattekill, N.Y., his grandchildren, Shannon G. Odendahl and Gregory E.
Drobot, both of Plattekill; along with his great-grandchildren, Olivia Paige
and Tyler Mattison Odendahl Spaulding. He is also survived by his brother,
Eugene Arrasate and his family of Henderson, Nev. and several cousins in the
tri-state area. Vincent retired from the Ford Motor Co. of Mahwah and Edison,
N.J. He was a Town of Plattekill Police Officer for ten years and a volunteer
member of the Plattekill Fire Rescue. Burial took place in Perth Amboy, N.J.

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Brizel, Milton
Milton Brizel, a retired professor, and longtime resident of Fallsburg, passed
away Monday July 11 2005 at the Skilled Nursing Unit in Catskill Regional
Medical Center. He was 89. The son of the late Zigmund and Sarah Finkelstein
Brizel, he was born April 14, 1916 in Bronx, N.Y. Milton was a Lieutenant in
the United States Army, and served his country in both World War II and the
Korean Conflict. He earned his Bachelor's Degree at Penn State and his
Master's Degree at Columbia, and became a math teacher, teaching in the
Fallsburg High School, and later became one of the first professors at
Sullivan County Community College when it opened, where he retired in 1981. He
was a member of the N.Y.S. Retired Teacher's Association; past member of the
Board of Education of Fallsburg Central School; past member of the Board of
trustees of S.C.C.C.; the American Association University of Professors; the
So. Fallsburg Hebrew Association; the American Legion; B'Nai Brith and a
former Vice President of the Fallsburg Fire Department. Besides his
memberships, Milton was an animal lover and a very generous man who never
forgot the importance of A.D.L. Milton leaves behind his loving wife of 38
years, Marilyn Elovitz Brizel at home; one son, Robert Brizel of Manhattan;
one sister, Rita Brizel also of Manhattan; one brother-in-law, Fred Elliot of
Roswell, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Ruth Brizel of Manhattan; three nephews; two
nieces; and several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one
brother, Irving Brizel. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday July 14,
2005 at the Sullivan County Veteran's Cemetery, Sunset Lake Road, Liberty,
N.Y. at 10:00 AM with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations in
Milton's name may be made to any animal shelter or a charity of one's choice.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Caggiano, Ann-Marie
Ann-Marie Caggiano, a homemaker and resident of the area since 1983, died
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at home surrounded by her beloved family. She was 56.
The daughter of Rosario Lanoce and Margaret Myers Lanoce, she was born October
24, 1948 in Bronx. She was a member of the Church of the Infant Saviour, Pine
Bush. Survivors include her beloved husband Louis A. Caggiano at home; loving
daughters, Elena Sisco at home, Debra Caggiano of Walden, Patty Caggiano at
home; beloved sons, Louis Caggiano Jr. and wife April of Bloomingburg, Vinny
Caggiano of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; beloved grandchildren, Sherry, Anthony,
Tiffany and Destiny; her loving sister, Dolores Cooley and husband Walter of
Pine Bush; loving brother John Lanoce and wife Annette of New Jersey; several
nieces and nephews; and many good friends. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525
Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 15 at the Church of the Infant Saviour, Route 302, Pine Bush. Father
William Damroth will officiate. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery, Pine
Bush.

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Caterinicchio, Lena
Lena Caterinicchio, of Walden, a retired seamstress for Brooks Brothers
Clothing in Long Island City and a longtime resident of the area, died
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 in Newburgh. She was 94. The daughter of the late
Nathan Naso and Giorgina Aialo Naso, she was born May 7, 1911 in Woodside
Queens, N.Y. She was a member of the Seamstress Union in NYC and the AARP. She
was the widow of Leonard A. Caterinicchio. Survivors include her son Leonard
A. Jr. of Montgomery; son George J. of Walden; two grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers Louis Puglisi of
Long Island, Peppi Puglisi of Whitestone; nieces & nephews. She was
predeceased by three sisters Rose Subbiondo, Connie Sabbantano and Mary Naso.
Visitation will be Friday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Millspaugh
Funeral Home, 22 Bank St., Walden. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m.
at the funeral home. Burial will be in Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden.

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Joyce Sr., Thomas P.
Thomas P. Joyce Sr. of Montgomery, a dairy farmer and lifetime resident of the
area, died Tuesday July 12, 2005, in Middletown, N.Y. He was 85. The son of
the late John F. and Delia Coyne Joyce, he was born March 9, 1920 in New
Rochelle, N.Y. He was a member of numerous agricultural organizations in
Orange County. A family statement reads: "Tom was a loving husband, devoted
father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Through his love of the outdoors
and his wisdom of life he encouraged integrity, self-confidence, satisfaction
in a job well done and the pleasure of expressing love without words."
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Evelyn Maier Joyce, at home;
and his seven loving children: Thomas Jr. and Suzanne Joyce of Montgomery;
Eileen and Charles Schwope of Bullville; Barbara and Daniel Vaughan of
Bullville; Della and Raymond Malley of Maybrook; John and Joan Joyce of
Montgomery; James and Jill Joyce of Bristol, Conn.; and Michael and Shawn Dell
Joyce of Montgomery; his grandchildren: Thomas III, Stephen, Joseph Joyce;
Charles and Kristine Schwope, Deborah and James Gallant; Lee Ann Schwope;
Jared Vaughan; Katie and Ron Jurain; Kristie and Kelly Malley; and Mason,
Kelsey, and Ronan Joyce; his great-grandchildren: James and Warren Gallant;
and Tyler and Mackenzie Jurain; brother, Frank Joyce and his wife, Patricia,
of Morris Plains, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his brothers, John Joyce, Father Richard Joyce, and William Joyce; and sister,
Alice Joyce. Visitation will be Thursday July 14, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at
the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will
be Friday, July 15 at 10:00 AM in St. Mary's Church, 89 Union St., Montgomery,
N.Y. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Montgomery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to The Orange County Farmers Museum, 850
State Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549; Town of Montgomery Volunteer Ambulance
Corps, P.O. Box 25, Walden, NY 12586; or Orange County Land Trust, 25 Orchard
St., Middletown, NY 10940.

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Kleinegris Jr., John C.
Formerly of Putnam Valley, N.Y. John C. Kleinegris, Jr. of Nanuet, formerly of
Putnam Valley, died July 13, 2005 at his home peacefully with his family by
his side. Friends May call Friday, July 15, 2005 from 1-3 and 6-9 p.m. at
Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main Street, New City, N.Y. A Funeral Service
will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made in John's memory to the ALS Foundation or United Hospice
of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, N.Y. 10956.

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McClennan, Joseph J. M.
Joseph J. M. McClennan, a lifelong resident and student at Monroe-Woodbury
School in Central Valley, N.Y., died Monday July 11, 2005 at home. He was 14
years old. Son of William S. McClennan and Melani Wydra McClennan, he was born
May 26, 1991 in Middletown, N.Y. He was a member of the Monroe-Woodbury school
8th grade modified football team. He was an incoming freshman at
Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley, N.Y. He was a member of St.
Patrick's Church in Highland Mills, N.Y. He is survived by his parents,
William S. McClennan and Melani Wydra McClennan of Highland Mills; brother,
William J. McClennan of Highland Mills; sisters, Jessica C. McClennan and
Stefani McClennan of Highland Mills; paternal grandfather, William McClennan
of Highland Mills; maternal grandparents, Joseph Wydra and Marion Wydra of
Goshen; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his
paternal grandmother, Norma McClennan. Friends may call on Thursday July 14,
2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral
Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July
15 at 10:00 AM in St. Patrick's Church, Route 32, Highland Mills, N.Y. Burial
will be in Cemetery of the Highlands, Highland Mills, N.Y. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Patrick Michael D'Aliso Foundation, c/o
D'Aliso, 84 Walton Terrace, Monroe, NY 10950.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

McNeill, Theresa
Theresa McNeill, a six-year resident of Newburgh and cashier for Wal-Mart in
Newburgh, died Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla.
She was 42. The daughter of Polk McNeill and Beatrice Clegg, she was born
October 17, 1962 in Jersey City, N.J. She was a member of House of Refuge
Church of God in Christ, Newburgh. Survivors include her loving and caring
parents, mother Beatrice Clegg of Statesville, N.C. and father, Polk McNeill
of Angier, N.C.; two sons, Ricky A. Whitted of Newburgh and Robert McNeill and
wife Shyrone of Middletown; three daughters, Jalisa Mann of Newburgh, Demetria
Abrams and husband Hassan and Mykia Law all of Statesville, N.C.; one brother,
Howard McNeill of Brooklyn; one sister, Bridgette Pierce of Statesville, N.C.;
six grandchildren; two nephews; several aunts, cousins, other relatives and
friends. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Alphonso and Augustus Clegg.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at Living in Jesus
Ministry, 119 Rev. James L. Best Place, Newburgh. Interment will be held
Saturday, July 16 at Rest Haven Cemetery, Dunn, N.C.

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Meli, Charles S.
Charles S. Meli of Greenwood Lake, N.Y. and Sanford, Fla., a summer resident
of Greenwood Lake for over forty years died on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in
Orange Regional Meidcal Center in Goshen. He was 85. The son of the late
Samuel and Francis Meli, he was born on March 20, 1920 in New York City.
Charles was retired from the New York City Department of Sanitation. He was a
member of the V.F.W., Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and the Italian
American Club, all in Sanford, Fla. Survivors include his wife Jessie Meli at
home, his children, Rose F. Rizzo of Leesburg, Fla., Jessica J. Meli of Ormond
Beach, Fla., Maureen Walker and her husband Guy Everett of Deltona, Fla., and
Charles J. Meli and his wife Theresa of Greenwood Lake, his sister Lorraine
DeVarti and her husband Albert of Greenwood Lake. He is also survived by his
eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and nieces and nephews. A Memorial
Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy
Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake. Burial will be held at the convenience of the
family. Arrangements by Strong Basile Funeral Home, Greenwood Lake, N.Y.
845-477-8240

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Osoba, Francis J. "Joe"
Surrounded with love and family, Francis J. "Joe" Osoba died peacefully at
Vassar Brothers Medical Center on Sunday, July 10, 2005. The son of Frank and
Agnes Osoba, Joe was born on March 10, 1927 in Beacon, N.Y. He graduated from
Beacon High School and joined the US Army in June 1945. Upon his return home
in 1947, Joe attended St. John's University while also working at the Beacon
Post Office. On January 30, 1949, Joe made the best decision of his life and
married the former Jean Ann Bump who survives at home in Fishkill. Joe and
Jean have shared their 56 years together with their three children and
spouses, Francena J. and Justin Resnick, Nancy E. and Mark Giordano, and
Vincent J. and Charlanne Edmonds Osoba. Joe was an avid reader, a skilled chef
who loved to put on an old fashioned New England clambake, and an impassioned
Yankee and Giants fan. He loved to entertain family and friends with his great
sense of humor. After 37 years, Joe retired from the US Postal Service and
devoted much of his available time volunteering. An active member of the
Beacon Elk's Club, he served as its treasurer for 17 years and authored the
Club's newsletter, "The Bugle." Castle Point Veterans Hospital was an
important part of Joe's life, both as a patient and as a volunteer where he
logged over 1,000 hours of committed service for his fellow veterans. During
several years while residing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Joe also volunteered
at Beebe Hospital in Lewes. He was honored by Delaware's Governor with an
Outstanding Volunteer Award. Joe was a member of the Beacon Historical
Society. "Pepop" will be missed by his six grandchildren, Renee Giordano
Salese, Mark Giordano, Jilian and Megan Stombock and Brad and Corey Osoba and
by his "little doggie" Butterscotch. He is also survived by his sister and
brother-in-law, Lenora and Bill Gilbert and his nieces and nephews. The family
extends its deepest appreciation to staff at Castle Point and at Vassar
Brothers Hospital for their care and attention to Joe's needs. Visitation was
held Wednesday, July 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Libby Funeral Home
Inc., 55 Teller Ave., Beacon. Funeral will be held Thursday, July 14 at 3 p.m.
at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, 200 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

Published in the Times Herald-Record from 7/12/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Ruiz, Kami Lou
Kami Lou Ruiz of Monticello, died unexpectedly on Tuesday July 12, 2005, at
home. She was 38. The daughter of Nelson R. and Rose M. Prentice Thomas, she
was born June 6, 1967 in Liberty, N.Y. Kami is survived by her beloved husband
of 17 years, Aurelio Ruiz; their three children: Kaela and Antonio, both of
Monticello, and Aurelio Jr., of Florida; her loving parents, Nelson and Rita
Thomas, both of Livingston Manor; her mother, Rose Thomas of Livingston Manor;
three sisters; one brother; two step-sisters; one step-brother; and several
aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Visitation will be held today, Thursday July
14, 2005 from 7-9 PM at the Herbert C. Bryant Funeral Home, 29 Pearl St.,
Livingston Manor, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15 at
1:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Harry Watson officiating. Interment
will follow in Lew Beach Cemetery.

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Salisbury, Margaret A.
Margaret A. Salisbury, a retired secretary with 30 years of service to
U.S.M.A. West Point and lifelong resident of the area, died Monday, July 11,
2005 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 80. The
daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Kraus Dale, she was born July 18, 1924
in Newburgh, N.Y. She was a member of St. Patrick's Church; a Meals of Wheels
volunteer; Business and Professional Women; volunteered at Cornwall Hospital;
Club 60; Womens Republican Club and Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Survivors include husband, James Salisbury; daughters, Dale Salisbury of
Newburgh, Debra Cramsie and her husband William of Florida, and Nancy
Zimmerman and her husband Stephen of Virginia; brothers, Frank Dale of Naples,
Fla., and Patrick Dale of Alexandria, Va.; sisters, Josephine Ashby of
Trenton, N.J., Mary Rohme of Newburgh, and Emily Giammarco of Newburgh; nine
grandchildren: Kaitlin, Kevin, Corinne, and Brianne Corbett; Lauren Bienieck
and her husband Robert, Courtney Renauld and her husband Osnal, and Nicole
Cramsie; and Zachary and Megan Zimmerman; and nieces and nephews. She was
predeceased by three sisters, Elizabeth DeGeorge, Helen McCann and Dorothy
Talasco; and three brothers, Thomas Dale, William Dale and John Dale.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Thursday, July 14 at White & Venuto
Funeral Home, 188 N. Plank Rd., (Rte 32), Town of Newburgh. Funeral services
will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 15 at Our Lady of the Lake Church,
Rte. 52, Town of Newburgh. Monsignor John Budwick will officiate. Burial will
be in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to American Diabetes Assoc., NYS Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 31160,
Hartford, CT 06150-1160 or Order of the Amaranth, c/o Jean McLeod, PO Box 113,
Whitehall, NY 12887.

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Sussman, Alan
Alan Sussman, the co-owner and operator of Monitor Electric in Monticello and
longtime area resident, died at home on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 with his
loving family by his side after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was 69.
He was born in the Bronx on December 3, 1935, the son of the late Louis &
Gertrude Saperstein Sussman. He was an Army Special Forces veteran serving in
Korea. Alan was a special man, devoted to his wife, children, mother,
brothers, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, business partner and many friends
including his brothers and sisters-in-law. Alan was an avid golfer, a gourmet
chef, incredible host and true lover of life. Alan lived life to its fullest
in everything that he did, "AND DID IT HIS WAY." He left a mark on everyone he
met and had a smile that would brighten the room. He would leave you with a
joke and a smile and send you on your way. His favorite loves were his family,
friends, golf and his country. Alan served in the US Army, Special Forces in
Korea, serving from 1954-1956. He graduated from the Army's Eta Jima
Specialist School in Japan of cooking and baking, and continued cooking for
family and friends throughout his life. He is survived by his wife Karen
Rieber; his mother Gertrude Sussman; his three children from his marriage to
Isabelle Rawich, his daughter, Laurel Adler and his two sons, Paul Sussman and
his wife Anna and Matthew Sussman; his two brothers Jack Sussman and his wife
Carol and Ivan Sussman; and his grandchildren, Andrew Jacob Adler, Molly
Lauren Adler and Sylvie Grace Sussman; his nephews, Alex and Craig; his nieces
Emily and Kelly; the entire Rieber family who he considered his own, Bill,
Laurie, Sean, Nikki, Brian, Keith, Brandon, Connor, Kevin, Jeanne, Cara,
Shanna, Kristen, Kelsey, Terry, Joseph, James, Collin, Seanna, Laura, Bryan,
Tristan; his loving business partner and "brother" of over 25 years Dennis
Diuguid; and his many loving friends and golf partners. And not to forget his
two dogs, Skip and Sheena. He was predeceased by his In-Laws William Rieber
Sr. and Francine Rieber his special friend. Funeral services befitting of
Alan's love of golf will be held on Friday, July 15, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at
Fibber's at the Concord Monster Clubhouse on Chalet Road off Joyland Road in
Monticello. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Sullivan County
Veterans Cemetery, Sunset Lake Road, Liberty, N.Y. Donations in memory of Alan
may be made to the Hospice of Sullivan and Orange County, 800 Stony Brook
Court, Newburgh, NY 12550; the Robert Steinberg Memorial Scholarship at Orange
Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY 10940; or to the Rock Hill Fire Dept.,
Rock Hill, NY 12775. Funeral arrangements by Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home
Inc., Monticello. For information, directions or to send a condolence, visit
www.josephngarlick.com

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Wexler, Daniel
Daniel Wexler, a retired painter of Wexler Pharmacies "Whelan Drugs," died
July 12, 2005 at home. He was 87. The son of the late Morris and Sophie Lenard
Wexler, he was born February 19, 1917 in Beacon. He was a member of the US
Navy serving in WW II and a member of Congregation Agudas Israel. Survivors
include his wife Thelma at home; three nephews, Dr. M. Jay Wexler and his wife
Barbara of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Dr. Jerry Wexler and his wife Helen of Boca
Raton, Fla., Martin Wexler of Montreal, Canada; two nieces, Doris Haas and her
husband Bob of Poughkeepsie, Barbara Ruth Wexler and partner Steve Layton of
Quebec City, Canada; several great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
two brothers, Iriving and Newman Wexler. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, July 14 at Congregation Agudas Israel Cemetery, New Windsor.
Shiva will be observed on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dr. M Jay Wexler's
residence on Cornwall. Burial will be held in Congregation Agudas Israel
Cemetery, Erie Ave., New Windsor. Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's
Cornwall Hospital.

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Williams Jr., David
David Williams Jr., a retired iron worker from Local #417 in Newburgh, died
July 13, 2005 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 86. The son of the late David and
Mary Purdy Williams, he was born March 6, 1919 in Newburgh. He was the widower
of Stella Kuprych Williams. Survivors include three sons, David Williams III
of Deltona, Fla., Robert M. Williams of Newburgh, Kirk Williams of New
Windsor; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
wife, David was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Charles and one sister,
Ida. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 15 at
Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at St. Mary's Church,
Newburgh. Father William Scafidi will officiate. Burial will be held in St.
Mary's Cemetery in Marlboro. Donations may be made to Hospice of Orange, 800
Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.

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