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4B OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2004 POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL DEATH NOTICES Boyd, Francis Trank, 70, of Surf side Beach, S.C, died Tuesday, Nov. 30,2004. Arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home, (843)651 3295. Budd, Jennie Setaro, 91, of Hen dersonville, N.C., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004.

Arrangemnets by Shuler Funeral Home, (838) 693 5220. Bush, Lois, 71, of Dover Plains, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004. Arrangements by Hufcut Rineral Home, (845) 877 6313., Engkrt III DDS, Dr. George A 79, of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, Nov.

29, 2004. Arrangements by William G. Miller and Son Rineral Home Ino, (845) 4854241. Fazzina, Anthony 61, of the Town of Milan, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004.

Arrangements by SoprisFuner al Home (877) 818 0003. Jones, Deacon Sylvester, 88, of Beacon, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004. Arrangements by Rhodes Rineral Home, Poughkeepsie, (845) 452 2894. McLeod, Margaret 94, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, Nov 29, 2004.

Arrangements by Michael Torsone Memorial Torsone, Poughkeepsie, (845) 452 7700. Mockler, Ruth 81, of Stephen town, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004. Arrangements by Hall Higgins Rineral Home, (518) 733 5362. Osika, Madeline Mazzetti, 82, died Monday Nov, 29, 2004.

Arrangements by Michael Torsone Memorial Rineral Home Highland, (845) 452 7700. Palmatier, Joann Marie 75, of Hyde Park, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004. Arrangements by Sweet's Rineral Home (845) 229 2624. Pynappel, Correy, 3, died Monday, Nov.

29, 2004. Arrangements by Timothy Doyle Rineral Home Inc, (84) 452 0460. Savarese, Albert, 65, of Hobe, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. Arrangements by rating and Prill Rineral Home, (772) 223 9300.

Sldnnider, John A. 35, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004. Arrangements by Straub Rineral Home Ino, (845) 2972610. Tomlins, Bertha 74, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, Nov.

29, 2Q04. Arrangements by Straub Rineral Home (845) 297 2610. Williams, Adam Patrick, 14, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004. Arrangements by Allen Rineral Home, Millbrook, (845) 677 8386.

Wright, Maureen, 49, of Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004. Arrangements by Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Rineral Home Poughkeepsie, (845) 452 1840.

Margaret H. McLeod Margaret H. McLeod, 94, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck. was a member of SL Peter's Church, Poughkeepsie, and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 170 for over 45 years.

Born in Poughkeepsie'on March 1, 1911, she was the daughter of Joseph and Rose Maglaufin Harding. Her husband, Abraham Forman, predeceased her, Survivors include a sister, Theresa Peck of Florida; 10 grandchildren, John Dennis, Susan, Ruth, John Leroy, Margaret, Grace, Phillip, Suzy, and Mary, several greatgrandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held 9 to 11 am, Friday, Dee 3, at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, 218 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, Handicap entrance is located in the rear on Vassar Street A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 am, Friday, at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St Peter's Church, Hudson View Drive,) Poughkeepsie. will follow attSt Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie. Memorial contributions may be made to St Christopher's Inn, EO.

Box 303, Garrison, NY 10524. For directions, please visit our website at www torsonememorial com. IN MEMORIAM Bertha C. Tomlins Bertha C. Tomlins, 74, a 65 year resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie and a 17 year summer resident of Gilmanton Iron Works, N.H, died Monday, Nov.

29. 2004 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Mrs. Tomlins was a retired secretary who formerly worked at Vassar College, IBM and BE Goodrich. She was a past president of Oak Grove PTA and a member of St Mary's Church, Wappingers Falls.

Mrs. Tomlins was a loving wife of 54 years, devoted mother and grandmother and a wonderful and loving person to all. Born June 13, 1930 in Ossining, N.Y, she was the daughter of Rup pert and Lillian Brown Cote. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park. On Sept 9, 1950, in St Mars Church, Poughkeepsie, she married Kenneth F.

Tomlins, Jr. Mr. Tomlins survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by a son, Kenneth F. Tomlins III and his wife, Joanne of the Town of Poughkeepsie; a daughter, Leslie Tomlins Stolarski and her husband, Robert of Pleasant Valley; a sister, Lillian Feldsine and her husband, Stanley of Lake Havusa, a brother, Walter Berkeley and his wife, Cele 6t the Town of Poughkeepsie; a sister in law, Jean Cote; four grandchildren, Nicolle and Kenny Tomlins, Hendryk and Chandler Stolarski; two brothers in law and their wives, Richard and Marie Tomlins; Ronald and Barbara Tomlins; a sistersister in law, Gail Kyzer and her husband, Douglas; a brother in law, Edward McGrath; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Cote and a sistersister in law, Shirley McGrath. Calling hours will be 2 4 and 7 9 Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Straub Funeral Home 55 E. Main St, Wappingers Falls. Funeral services will be 1 pm, Thursday, Dec 2, at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions' may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 or StJude Chil drens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Memphis, TN 38105. Ruth M. Mockler STEPHENTOWN Mom joined Dad today, Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 after 81 years of being an angel on earth.

She may have touched your, life as a Sunday school teacher or as a literary volunteer. Maybe she helped you from the Federated Church food pantry or got you into your new home form Marty's Mobile Homes or Chuckleberry Park, which she started out and ran with Dad. Maybe you had the pleasure of working with her in Briefing for the New York Senate Majority's Office or playing at a marina when she was Urstmate' on the 'Good Life'. Maybe you just had the good fortune of being her friend. Ruthie was the loving daughter of Ada and Joseph Mingo and 'Sis' to Barbara (Bernhardt Zawadzinsky of Hopewell Junction.

Grammie played the piano, baked, and sewed for Brian, Erin, Trista, Garth, Courtney, Kate, Kerry, Peder, Ann, Tammy, Glenn, Leif, and Avery. Great Grammies loves of babies continued to the next generation at 15. This strong, patient lady gave breath, love, joy, and a moral compass to two sons, Jim (Maureen) of Clarence, Doug (Nancy) of Wynantskill; three daughters, Joanie (John) Seakwood of New Lebanon, Carol (BUD Maxon of Johnsonville, and Claire (Joe) Miraglia of Ashfield, Mass. Funeral services for Ruthie will be on Friday at 11 am in the Hall Higgins Funeral Home, 457 N. 43, Stephentown, officiated by Rev.

Susan Schultz. Burial will follow in the Berlin Community Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral home on Thursday from 4 7 pm Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of the Stephentown Federated Church Food Pantry in loving memo ry of Ruthie. Adam.Patrick Williams Joann Marie 'Pete'Palmatier Madeline Mazetti Correy Pijnappel Osika i v7mf I if 3CS IN LOVING MEMORY OF STEPHANIE LYNN MIKOLAJCZAK 71874 12198 'iiill lLl PltHr oTj ot fSgm MV Jut My Dearest Stephanie, It has been 6 years that you have gone to. be with Jesus.

It feels like if just happened yesterday. My heart aches for you. I wished that I could hold you just pne more time and tell you how much I love you. You are imbedded in my heart forever till we see each other again. We all miss you so very much.

Your friends and all of us talk to you daily just as if you were here, be at peace, my love, We Love dc Miss You Tremendously Mommy, Chris, Suzie, Brenna, Samantha, Rqb, aii your mends i. rti iJiui Uli muf wJm Adam Patrick Williams, 14, entered into Heaven on Sunday; Nov. 28. 2004 while at Westchester Medj leal Center In Valhalla, after fighting a lifetime illness. He was born March 10, 1990 at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, and he resided at Cardinal Hayes Home In Millbrook since he was three years old.

Adam was a child of God and practicing Catholic since his baptism at St Peter's in Ppughkeepsie on April 1,1990. He was "also confirmed at the Chapel at Cardinal Hayes Home in the presence of his family and friends. Adam attended First Step Preschool in Hyde Park and Cardinal Hayes School for Special Children in Millbrook He was a member of the Cub Scout Pack 1060. He is best known and loved for his bright blue eyes, beautiful smile, and infectious laugh. He enjoyed all music and being with his family and friends.

Adam was a child full of love who touched the hearts of who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Donna Williams of Ancram; his brothers, Jason Williams of Poughkeepsie and Damien Hum of Ancram; his sister, Angelique Williams of Millbrook; his father figure, Mark Quirk of Hyde Park; his grandparents, Jay and Salty Bush of Poughkeepsie; many aunts, uncles, and cousins and family at Cardinal Hayes Home. Adam is also survived by a nephew due this ApriL He wfll be deeply missed by everyone who loved him. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am, Thursday, at St Joseph's Roman Church, North Avenue, Millbrook.

Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery, Millbrook. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home, 3270 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook. Memorial donations may be made to Cardinal Hayes Home for Children, 60 St Joseph's Drive, EO. Box CH, Millbrook, NY John A. "Jack" Sldnnider John A.

"Jack" Sldnnider, 35, a two year resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie, formerry of Beacon, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at St Frands Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Mr. Sldnnider was an administrative assistant for McAllisters Moving Co.inFishkill. Born Feb.

23, 1969 in Brooklyn, he was the son of Earl Sldnnider of Brooklyn and Eileen M. Brunka of the Town of Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Spackenkill High School and attended Dutchess Community College. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by a daughter, Ashley Ann Sldnnider of Kingston; a brother, Scott Sldnnider of Wappingers Falls; two sisters, Concetta Vincifora of Brunswick, OH; Grace Diaz of the Town of Poughkeepsie; three nieces, Angelina Vincifora, Sanni and Johanna Sldnnider, four nephews, Carmine Vincifora Jimmy Joey Diaz and Thomas Sldnnider; two aunts, Grace Slater and Lillian Hendrix; three cousins, John Cope, Kimberly Balla and Jason Brunka. Calling hours will be 24 and 7 9 pm, Wednesday at Straub Funeral Home 55 East Main St, Wappingers Falls.

Burial and graveside services will be 10 am, Thursday, at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Father Joseph LaMorte will officiate. In lieu of flowers," memorial donations may be made to Ashley Ann Sldnnider Education Fund, co Scott Sldnnider, 18 Lor Mar Ct, Wap pingers Falls, NY 12590. K91 81 It" Joann Marie Tete' Palmatier, 75, a lifelong resident of Hyde Park, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at home.

Mrs. Palmatier' was a registered nurse at Victory Lake Nursing for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Born in Poughkeepsie on Sept 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Edna Graves Cruger. She was a graduate of FD. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, Class of 1947, and the former Vassar Hospital School of Nursing.

On Jan. 29, 1950 in St Joachim's Church, Beacon, she married Alfred E. Palmatier. Her husband of 54 years survives at home. In addition to her husband, survivors include three children, Patricia 'Lackaye and husband, John of Poughkeepsie, Steven Palmatier and wife, Marion of Rhinebeck, and Judy Palmatier of Hyde Park; seven grandchildren, Clayton Walsh, Daniel, ThomaSj William, and Jennifer Lack aye, Allison Palmatier, and Hayley Hara and her husband, Ken; one great granddaughter, Sachie Hara; one brother, James Dutch' Cruger of Hyde Park; two sisters, Mary Crittenden of Staatsburg and Elizabeth 'Dib' Bowe of BaDston Spa; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother, George Cruger Jr. Calling hours are 4 7 Thursday, Dec. 2, at Sweet's Funeral Home Inc, Route 9, Hyde Park. A funeral service will take place at 6:30 pm. during the calling hours.

Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Roosevelt Rescue Squad, 265 Cream Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuner alhome com. Maureen, Wright Maureen Wright, 49, a lifetime resident of Poughkeepsie died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 at home.

Mrs. Wright was a floor supervisor for Dutchess County AH.C. in Poughkeepsie. Bom in Poughkeepsie on Aug. 27, 1955, she was the daughter of Russell and Lillian Conway Rogers.

She married Willie C. Wright who died on June 23, 2004. Survivors include daughters, Bobbie Jo Rogers at home, Elaine Wright of Poughkeepsie, and Lela Wright Dolson of Poughkeepsie; sons, Willie Wright Jr. and Shawn Wright both of Poughkeepsie; brothers, Paul Rogers and Warren Rogers and wife, Judy of Poughkeepsie; six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours.

Funeral services will be held 10 am, Friday, Dec. 3, at Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc, 39 Hamilton Street Poughkeepsie. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rur al Cemetery.

Lois J. Bush DOVER PLAINS Lois J. Bush, a 12year area residerit and formerly of Queens, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at home. Mrs.

Bush was a teller at OTB in Pawling. Bom on Jan. 17, 1933 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Held and Lillian See. Her mother survives at home in Holmes. On Jury 13, 1957 in New York City, she married John A.

Bush. Mr. Bush survives at home. In addition to her husband and her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Cathy Pratt of Millerton; a brother, Richard Field; a sister, Loretta Field; and two grandchildren, Debby and Kim Hilderbrandt There are no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held 10 am, Thursday, at Hufcut Funeral Home, Mam Street Dover Plains.

Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. You already know what a will does, Preplanning does more. Makes decisions ahead of time Ensures wishes are carried out Prevents overspending Takes the pressure of selection process of your family Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc wwwdoylufunera com 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie (845) 452 0460 Bt ssssss sssssisssB RHi fc1L' Jr tflS vf Travel stairs with a push of a button Sf Folds out of the way lf Easily attaches to steps Gf SalesNewi ReconditionedlBuy backs S3 Trv before vour buv rentals 21 Servicing NY, a UJ.i emergency service A iniumiunve urotnures Free In home evaluation jE5JHJ Madeline Mazzetti Osika, 82, went home to Jesus on M6nday, Nov.

29, 2004. She resided at Wingate Nursing Home in Highland since 1999 and was previously a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie. She was bom in Highland on May 29, 1922 to Joseph and Lena niardi Mazzetti. She attended Highland schools. She was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church.

She was a volunteer for the First Saturday Handicapped Club. She retired from IBM in 1980 and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Maddie was married on Jan. 16, 1960 to her loving husband, William, whe survives. She is the sister of Kay Jurutka of Poughkeepsie and Alfred Mazzetti of Highland.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Cucinello and Patricia Gasparo and five brothers, Mike, Joe, Frank, John, and Peter Mazzetti. Maddie had many nieces and nephews. She had two very caring nieces, Karen Jurutka of Highland and Joan Gage of Kingston: They were devoted to each other and Karen was like a daughter to her and especially close to her. Maddie had a strong faith of God. She always went out of her way to help others and to make them happy.

She loved all people and saw the good 'in everyone. She loved life, loved to laugh, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be sadly missed. Memorial donations can be made in Madeline's name to the charity of your choice. Calling hours are 24 and 7 9 pm, Thursday, at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home Inc, 38 Main Street Highland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am, Friday, at Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main Street Poughkeepsie. Burial will follow at St Joseph's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie. For directions, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com. Anthony T. Eazzina MILAN Anthony Fazzina, 61, Town of Milan, died Monday, Nov.

29, 2004 at his residence. He was bom in Queens, N.Y, on Oct 16, 1943. He is the son of Lena (Papale) Fazzina of Clearwater; Fla, and the late Gaetano Fazzina. He was married to the former Rosemary Arsenault who survives at home. Tony was employed at the Timber Pine Golf Course on Spring Hill, Fla, prior to returning to Dutchess County.

He was previously been employed with Bottini Oil as a truck, driver and was a part time police officer with the Village Of Wappingers Falls Police Department as well as the Dutchess County Sherriffs Department He had also worked for the Town of East Fishkill Highway Department While living in New York City, he was employed by Crown Meat Packing and has also had his own meat delivery service. Tony was an avid boater and fisherman and enjoyed helping his wife at her flower shop, Rose's Flower Shop in Fishkill. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by his four children, Andrea, Anthony, Angela, Fazzina and Alisa Petmzzo, all of Long Island; two sisters, Rosalie Resler of Clearwater, and Dorothy Deola of Safety Harbor, two stepgrand hdldren, Heather Lynn Hedges of Roanoke, Va, and Nathan Hedges of Germantown, and two grandchildren, William and Ashley Bontemps. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am, Friday, Dec 3, at Sylvia's Church, TivolL Interment will follow in St Sylvia's Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may call 2 4 and 7 9 pm, Thursday, at Burnett White Funeral Home, 7461 South Broadway, Red Hook.

The family suggests donation in Tonys name be sent to Hospice of Dutchess 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Sopris Funeral Home Inc, Coxsackie. A meeting was held quite far from earth "It's time again for another biruY said the angels to the Lord above. "This child will need much love." His progress may seem very slow. Accomplishments he may not show and hell require extra care from the folks way down there.

He may npt laugh or play, his thoughts may seem quite far away. In many ways he won't adapt and we will call him handicapped. So let's be careful where he's sent we want his life to be content Please lord; find people who will do a very special job for you. They will not realize right away the leading role they are asked to play. But with this child sent from above comes a stronger faith and richer love.

And soon they'll know the privilege given in caring for this gift from heaven. Their precious charge so meek and mild is heaven's very special child. This represents our beautiful son, Correy PrjnappeL Correy was taken from this earth on November 29, 2004 after a long illness. He was bom April 5, 2001. His loving parents, Milisa Warren and John Pijnappel survive him.

He was also blessed to have a half brother, Ryan Herring, his twin sister, Kmberh Pynappel and a younger brother, Owen PnnappeL His grandparents, Margaret and Albert Pijnappel and Gary and Judy Warren, and his great grandmother, Joyce Warren also survive him. He also had many, uncles and aunts who love him dearly. We ask you to join in our celebration of his life. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 5 8 pm, at Timothy P.

Doyle Funeral Home Inc, 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. Rineral services will be Thursday, Dec. at 10 am, at the funeral home. Father John Brinn will officiate. Entombment will follow at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. If you need directions or wish to send condolences, please visit our website at wwwdoylefuneralhome com. Deacon Sylvester Jones BEACON Deacon Sylvester Jones, 88, a one year resident of Beacon, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. Mr.

Jones was a retired self employed farmer. Bom on Dec. 9, 1916 in Roxboro, N.C, he was the son of the late Hubert Jones and Classy Coleman Jones'. Survivors include three sons, Hubert Jones and wife, Marva of Plainfield, NJ, Ernest Jones, Fred Jones and wife, Sherri of Beacon; two daughters, Classy Macklin and husband, Joseph of Beacon, and Queen Flggs and husband, George of Plain field; 22 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Magdaline C.

Jones; a son, Larry Jones; three brothers, Hubert, Frank, and Ivey Jones; and a daughterdaughter in law, Beverly Jones. Visitation will be held 10 to 11 am, Friday, Dec 3, at the New Bethel Baptist Church Alton, Va. 'Services will be held 11 am, Friday, with The Reverend Harvey L. Bigelow officiating. Interment will be at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Alton, Va.

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