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JACK SHEPARD
North Sutton, NH-Jack, John Andrus Shepard, 87, died peacefully at home on March 14, 2013 after a two and a half year battle against lung cancer.
He handled his disease with his usual grace and calm and uncomplaining approach to life.
He was born in Orange, NJ on March 2, 1926 the son of Thomas R. and Marie (Dickinson) Shepard. He graduated from Newark Academy in 1944 loving his football and discovering his passion for teaching during summer jobs coaching underprivileged children to swim.
He enlisted in the US Marine Corps which he also loved and after V-12 year at Dartmouth College, graduated from Amherst in 1949. Jack taught at Peck School in Morristown, NJ, Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, MA and married Mary Grindley Shepard in 1957. After 10 years at Eaglebrook he became Headmaster of the Tuxedo Park School where he continued to teach Latin. After 18 years in Tuxedo he became the Headmaster of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Day School in Tampa and continued teaching Latin. He was greatly admired as a teacher. He and Mary retired to North Sutton, NH in 1993.
He is predeceased by a daughter, Louise Bushnell Shepard, in 1987. His immediate survivors are his wife of 55 years, Mary and his three sons and their wives, John A. Shepard, Jr. and Joan of Niskayuna, NY; Robert Grindley Shepard and Eileen of Milton, MA; Frederick Dickinson Shepard and Susan of South Hamilton, MA; four grandchildren, Michael, Hannah Louise, Nathaniel, and Christopher; a brother and his wife, Thomas R. Shepard and Nancy of Sarasota, FL.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Gould Road, New London, NH with military honors conducted by the USMC.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association, P.O. Box 2209 or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 294, both New London, NH 03257. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Lifelong Tuxedo Resident Madeline M. Napolitano passed away February 21, 2013 at the age of 89. Born October 4, 1923 in Tuxedo, NY to Joseph and Maria Mottola, Madeline was retired from the Tuxedo School District working in the cafeteria. She was a great sports enthusiast who was the scorekeeper for George F. Baker teams for over 40 years. Where she was known for baking cakes and cookies for the teams. She was also a swimming instructor for many years with the Tuxedo Summer Recreation Program. Madeline was a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a member of the Tuxedo Silver Dollars. She was pre-deceased by her husband Ralph (Scooch) in 2005. She is survived by her son Ralph and his wife MaryAnn of Kissimmee, Fl. Her grandchildren, Katherine, Allison, Sarah, and Nicholas, 2 sisters Concetta (Tina) Kusion and her husband Emanuel of Tuxedo, and Susan Mottola of Tuxedo, 1 brother Carmine Mottola and his wife Nancy of Dunnellon Fl, she was pre-deceased by her siblings, Sam, Joseph, and Mary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Tuxedo, NY. Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 Pm at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc Route 202 Suffern NY In lieu of flowers donations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Tuxedo.
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John Swanson, son of Barbara and Bob Swanson, died suddenly on January 23 in New York City.
The service for John will take place at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 18 James Lane, East Hampton NY on Monday, January 28 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow. All are invited.
Condolences may be sent to the Swansons at 119 Turtle Point Road, Tuxedo Park NY 10987.
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LOUIS MILLS - August 14, 1923 - December 30, 2012
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Long time Village resident Andre de Casteja passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 30 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. A Memorial Mass for Mr. de Casteja will be celebrated on Friday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Tuxedo.
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Long time Village resident and former Trustee Oliver Parker passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012.
A celebration of his life will be held at St. Mary's on Wednesday, August 29 at 11 a.m. with burial in the churchyard at the end of the service. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 28, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Avenue, Ramsey, NJ
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Inez Lenti died peacefully on June 24, 2012 at The Promenade in Tuxedo. She was 101 years old. Inez is survived by her daughter Stephanie of Tuxedo Park. A small grave side service will be held later this week at St. Mary's.
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Former DPW employee Dennis Jones passed away on Friday, May 25 2012 from cancer.
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The Revered James Leo passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Father Leo was the 9th Rector of St. Mary's, where he served in the 1970s. He and his wife, Patsy lived in the Rectory with their two sons Jonathan and Jason. A funeral for Father Leo will be held on Friday, January 6th at Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati and 12pm.
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Longtime Tuxedo Park resident John Edward Douglas Greenwood (Ted) passed away on Monday October 31, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Mary’s on December 6, at 11am with a reception to follow.
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Long time Tuxedo Park resident Edward Hansen passed away on December 31, 2011. Edward was an accomplished attorney, a former Village Trustee and a respected member of the community. He is survived by his wife Julia, on Christopher and daughter Victoria. A service celebrating his life will be held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City on Wednesday, January 5 at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Aspen Theater Masters, P.O. Box 899, Aspen, CO 81612 or The Hansen Exhibition/Acquisition Fund at the Hood Museum at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755.
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Thomas Peter Galuska, long-time Tuxedo resident, died on Friday December 31 at Valley View Hospital. A service celebrating his life will be held at St. Mary's-In-Tuxedo Episcopal Church on Saturday, January 8 at 11 a.m.
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Former Tuxedo Park resident Claire Lewis passed away in New York City on December 8, 2010. Claire is survived by her daughter Cynthia Lewis of New York City as well as her son James Lewis, his wife Lyssa and their two children Sedona and Lex of Steamboat Springs, Co.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s on Friday December 17 at 11:30am
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Life-long Tuxedo resident Jim Barth died on Wednesday, November 3, 2010. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 13 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Tuxedo beginning at 11am
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Kevin McDevitt of Tuxedo died on August 31, 2010. He was 21 years old.
Visitation will take place Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home in Suffern on Tuesday, September 7 from 4-9 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s In Tuxedo on Wednesday, September 8 beginning at 11 a.m.
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Eugene Michael Grimmig of Tuxedo Park, NY, died August 21, 2010 at age 77.
He was born October 22, 1932 in New York City to Joseph A. and Josephine (Mulliner) Grimmig. Eugene was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marie McCann Grimmig in 2004.
Eugene graduated Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY in 1950, then went on to graduate College from Georgetown University in 1954, and received his law degree from Harvard University. He also served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
Eugene worked as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of NY and on the Department of Justice Criminal Division trial staff in Washington, D.C. before joining General Electric, where he worked as an attorney for 35 years.
Survivors include his devoted children, Charles J. Grimmig and wife, Jennifer, Eugene P. Grimmig, Mary U. Grimmig and Catherine A. Burgos and husband, Dwight; cherished grandchildren: Elizabeth, Michael and Ronan; and a caring brother, Robert J. Grimmig.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, august 25, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Tuxedo, followed by an interment at Ascension Cemetery.
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Long time Tuxedo Park resident Raymond Edwards has passed away. Survivors include wife Lucy and sons Keith and Kevin who both grew up in the Park.
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Long time Tuxedo Park resident Earle Stevens died on July 21, 2010 at home. He was 104 years old. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 23 at St. Mary’s in Tuxedo at 11am.
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Louis A. DeBrino, III, a 38 year area resident, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. Son of Louis A. DeBrino, II and Margaret D. Miloslau DeBrino, he was born October 1, 1960 in the Bronx.
Louis was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, Suffern, NY. He was past chief of the Tuxedo Fire Dept., a member and past captain of Eagle Valley Fire Co., and Fire Commissioner of the Tuxedo Joint Fire Dist.
Survivors include his wife, Judi L. Zero DeBrino, son, Louis A. DeBrino IV, daughters, Rebecca L. DeBrino & Angela K. DeBrino, all at home, parents, Margaret D. and Louis A. DeBrino, II, Tuxedo, brothers John G. DeBrino, Monroe, Gregory C. DeBrino, Greenville, sister Christina M. DeBrino, Tuxedo, nephew John DeBrino, Monroe, brother-in-law Jody Zero and his wife Maureen, Monroe. He was predeceased by his brother William J. DeBrino.
Visitation will be held from 2–4 & 7–9 Friday, July 9, 2010, at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe. Firematic services will be held at the funeral home at 8:00 PM on Friday. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe. Interment will follow in Airmont Lutheran Cemetery, Airmont, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
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Long time Village resident, Douglas M. Dyne, Sr., passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 12 from 2–4pm and 7–9pm with a service being conducted at 3 pm at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave., Ramsey, NJ.
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Ariana Wellen, life long resident of Tuxedo, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010. A funeral mass will take place at St. Maryís in Tuxedo on Friday, June 4 at 11am. Visitation at Scarr Funeral Home will be Thursday, June 3 from 2–4pm and 7–9pm.
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Long time Village Resident Adelaide Miller passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010, in her home. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, May 27 at St. Mary’s in Tuxedo beginning at 1pm. A reception will follow at the Tuxedo Club.
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Scott Jenkins of Tuxedo NY passed away February 8, 2010 at the age of 32. Born April 15, 1977 to Wayne and Cynthia Jenkins, Scott was a self employed carpenter. He is survived by his parents, two brothers Thomas and Wayne, Jr. Scott’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday February 13, 2010 at 11:00 Am at the Scarr Funeral Home Inc Route 202 Suffern burial will follow at Midvale Cemetery in Wanaque, NJ, friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
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Former Tuxedo Park resident Harold Sullivan passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. Harry and, wife Barbara and their daughter Sheila lived in Tuxedo Park for 31 years before moving to The Woodlands in the Town of Tuxedo. A service will be held at St. Mary's on Saturday, October 24 at 10am
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Edward J. McCaffrey
Warwick, NY
Edward J. McCaffrey, 80, of Liberty Court, Warwick, formerly of Sawkill Road., Town of Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
He was born in N.Y.C. on March 26, 1929, a son of the late Edward and Mae McCaffrey. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. In 1977 he retired after a 25 year career with the NYPD. He then served as Chief of the Village of Tuxedo Park Police Dept until retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Ulster Ancient Order of Hibernians, the NYPD Emerald Society, the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association, the NYPD PBA, and the NYS Chiefs of Police Association.
He is survived by two daughters, Joanne Harris of Warwick and her husband, Henry and Patricia Iazzetti and her husband, Tom of Tuxedo; a brother, William McCaffrey and his wife, Marge of Naples, FL; two grandsons, Thomas Iazzetti and Aiden Iazzetti also survive. He was predeceased by his wife, Eileen McCaffrey, who died October 2, 2008; his son, Edward P. McCaffrey; a sister, Margaret Kahn.
Friends will be received at the funeral home prior to the service from 10 am to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.
A funeral procession will form Saturday 12:45 p.m. at the Gilpatric-Murphy Funeral Home, 27 Smith Ave., a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Ann's Church at 1:30 p.m. Burial St. Ann's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to: Friends of St. Ann's, c/o Rosalie Kilfoyle, 1251 Sawkill Road, Kingston, NY, 12401.
Arrangements are under the care of Harry VanVliet IV of the Gilpatric-Murphy Funeral Home; 845-331-1200. To sign our online guest book visit: www.GilpatricMurphy.com.
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Evelyn Domjan, Tuxedo Park resident since 1968, died on Sunday, July 12,
2009 at her son's home in Austin Texas. At Evelyn's request, there will be
no service. Condolences can be sent to the family at her son's: Michael
Domjan, 9013 Spicebrush Drive, Austin TX 78759.
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Long time Village resident Helen Doscher died peacefully in her sleep on March 2, 2009 at the age of 94. There will be a memorial service for Helen at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 7 at 11am.
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Passing of Tuxedo Police Officer Sal Macri
Salvatore Lawrence Macri Jr. 65, of Tuxedo, NY and Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully in Fort Myers on Friday, January 16, 2009.
Sal was a well respected police officer in the Town of Tuxedo, NY for 31 years and later as a part time Police for the Village of Tuxedo Park Police Department. He was well respected by all. He belonged to the IBEW Local 363 and was the founder of the Tuxedo Hunting Club. Sal was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was predeceased by his father, Salvatore L. Macri and mother, Josephine Macri of Cornwall, NY. Sal left behind his sisters, JoAnn Macri and Marie Elena Macri-Chaplin; his son, Christopher and wife, Tracy; his daughter, Meredith and husband, Rick Marchesi. Sal has four grandchildren that he adored, Morgan and Rudy Marchesi, Jack Macri and Sam Stover.
A Memorial will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5468 Rt. 9W, in Newburgh, NY on Saturday, February 21, at 10 a.m.
A gathering will follow at the Sterling Forest Fire Department.
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Steve Herx, a long time Choir member and parishioner at St. Mary’s, died peacefully at home on January 7, 2009.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s on Saturday, January 17 at 11am.
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Long time Village resident Edward R. Bergin passed away in his sleep on Friday, September 19, 2008. He was 87 years old.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, September 23 from 7-9 pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at 11am.
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Long time Village resident Jean Yassky passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
A licensed Real Estate broker and an officer of Rockland Realty, Jean was the Chairperson of the National Association of Realtors’ Fair Housing Committee and served on the Rockland County Fair Housing Commison.
A Memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s in Tuxedo on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00am.
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Jocelyn Heavener Kress died peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2008 after a courageous sever year battle with breast cancer. Jocelyn is survived by her two sons Zachary and Jedidiah Turner as well as her former husband, Webb. A memorial Service will be held at 11am on Wednesday March 5, 2008 at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church in New York City.
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Helen Bernhard passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008.
A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's at a later date.
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Anthony Tripoli, former Village DPW Superintendent, passed away on November 22, 2007.
Tony
Served on the Village DPW from June of 1956 through February of
1986. He was appointed Superintendent in October 1977.
He
is survived by his son Joseph Tripoli of Tuxedo (Town Highway
Superintendent) his daughter Marie Marsh also of Tuxedo, his
grandchildren, Heather, Joseph, Nicole, Rob, Sheri and his great-
grandchildren, Travis, Anthony, Joseph, Steven, Taylor and Nicholas.
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Hilda Dengler McGlew, longtime Tuxedo Park resident, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007.
Viewings will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church, Tuxedo
Thursday: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM
A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
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Kaja Jezycki died Sunday, September 2 2007.
She
had been a Village resident for 36 years and was involved in the local
real estate business for 25 of those years. Most recently, she had been
the owner and broker for Country Living in Tuxedo Park.
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Artist and printmaker Robert Bero, 66, died peacefully in his home on June 24 2007
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