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IN MEMORY - Pawling Fire Department Remembers and Honors
Those Who Have Passed
Chester "Chet" Dalzell
(August 13, 1924 - September 15, 2021)
Chester H. Dalzell - known to all as Chet - died at home on September 15, 2021 at the age of 97. He was born in Pawling on August 13, 1924 to Ray F. and Ruth (Baker) Dalzell, the only boy between two sisters. He graduated from Pawling High School and lived in Pawling his entire life. At the time of his death he was the oldest and longest-serving member of the Pawling Fire Department, having joined at age 20 and served for 77 years. For several of those years he served as treasurer, and he also assisted at weekly bingo games. Once he was asked if his father, who was Chief when Chet joined, had pressured him. “Heck no! I WANTED to join!” Chet said.
His father, Ray, had started publishing the Pawling-Patterson News Chronicle and Chet went into the family printing and newspaper business early on, after attending a trade school in Poughkeepsie for a year. In the 1950’s they sold the newspaper and opened a successful commercial printing business in Brewster, NY, known as the Dalzell Press. Chet continued the business with hired help who became lifelong friends, for many years after his dad retired. He had a sterling reputation for honesty and good work and was always available to meet with Pawling customers at his home in the evenings, thus saving them trips to Brewster. After many years he sold the business and retired.
In his spare time in his basement years ago, Chet built a cabin cruiser which the whole family enjoyed on Candlewood Lake. In his lifetime he built two houses and tinkered on cars too numerous to mention. (Every Dalzell male has a thing for cars). Chet and son Craig completely restored a 1964 Oldsmobile convertible found wrecked along a roadside and Craig got to drive it in the firemen’s parade.
On December 30, 1945 Chet married Edith Nagle, which marriage ended in divorce. Thereafter, for a period of time, he was a single dad, keeping house, business and kids on an even keel singlehandedly. On November 10, 1963 he married Constance Blaney, and they were married for 54 years until Connie’s death in 2017.
Although Chet lived a long and productive life, he had one regret: that he had to stay behind when his friends enlisted for WWII. At age 6 Chet had been hit by a car and suffered a broken leg, and several surgeries over the years had left him with one leg shorter than the other and a lifetime of back pain even with a corrective shoe. Yet none of his family ever remembered hearing him utter a single complaint. When his daughter asked him how it made him feel to be kept out of military service, Chet - ever a man of very few words, said “Well, somebody had to stay home to help the women and children!” He never forgot those friends who didn’t come home.
Chet is survived by three children: daughter Linda Dorrer of Pine Plains, son Clark (wife Sandy) of Saratoga Springs, and son Craig (wife Yvonne) at home in Pawling. Our family owes a huge debt of gratitude to Chet’s daughter-in-law Yvonne for the extraordinary care she has given Chet over these last few years. He liked to joke that she was a tough taskmaster, but we know better: she loved him and he loved her.
Chet is also survived by his sister Joan King of Austin TX, four grandchildren, three step-granddaughters, and one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and his canine friend Snowball. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Connie, and sister Beatrice Rundall.
Calling hours are Friday, Sept. 24th at Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, from 4-8 p.m. The Pawling Fire Dept. will hold a brief service at 7:00.
Funeral services will be held at the Pawling Fire Station on South Street, Pawling, on Saturday, Sept. 25th at 10:00 a.m. followed by internment with fire department honors at Pawling Cemetery. Please observe all Covid guidelines.
Donations in Chet’s memory may be made to the Pawling Fire Department or the Pawling Resource Center. Please consider joining your local fire department or ladies’ auxiliary to serve your community as Chet has.
Jane "Mema" Samela
(April 22, 1947 - May 8, 2020)
Jane “Mema” (Calandro) Samela was granted her angel wings on May 8, 2020. She was born April 22, 1947 in Eastchester (Scarsdale), NY to John and Dorothy (Suski) Calandro; pre-deceased. She’s survived by her two brothers, John & Donald Calandro.
On February 21, 1971 she married the love of her life and best friend Joseph Samela of New Rochelle where she resided for over 30 years and raised her two daughters; Jodi Samela and Jaime Samela.
Jane was a dedicated mom first and foremost and treasured her children but her most precious gift was her title of “Mema”, grandmother to Amanda “Lulu” and Breann “BreBre” Scoca.
She and her family moved to Pawling, NY in 2003 where she made many lifelong friends. She was a member of the Pawling Ladies Auxiliary. She made friends wherever she’d go. She loved to celebrate life going to bingo, dancing, listening to music and cooking/baking.
Although she may have had health issues, she gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us to “BELIEVE”. She was what everyone would call “Wonder Woman”.
She leaves behind beloved family and treasured friends who she considered family. Her door was always open, just as her heart was. She will be greatly missed but her memory will live on.
“My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you…During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you”.
Due to COVID-19, services will be private to only immediate family but a memorial to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY 12564.
Everett "Skip" C. Reid, Jr.
(November 16, 1943 - March 11, 2018)
Everett “Skip” C. Reid passed away at the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Home in Hudson, NY on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was 74.
Skip was born on November 16, 1943, the son of Everett Reid, Sr. and Janet (Rouse) Reid who preceded him in death, as well as his sister, Eunice (Reid) Davis.
Skip graduated from Pawling High School in 1961 where he started as an offensive lineman on the football team. He served in the National Guard in Poughkeepsie and attended Dutchess Community College. He then settled into a career in the records division at the Chemical Bank of New York in Pawling. Skip retired from the Chemical Bank in the 1980s and began a second career as a security guard with House Watch Inc.
Skip was active in the Pawling Community for most of his adult life. He was past President and an outstanding member of the Pawling Jaycees, a member of the Pawling Lions Club, a former member of the Hasler-Kamp Post American Legion, and a life member and Past Chief and Past President of the Pawling Fire Dept. He was also a Past President of the Dutchess County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. In his early years, Skip chaired the Jaycees Friday Night Junior Ski at Birch Hill and he certified the Pawling Volunteer Ambulance drivers.
Skip is survived by many cousins (his mother was one of fourteen) and many friends.
Friends may gather at the Pawling Fire House on South Street on Friday, March 16th from 6-9pm. Rev Mark Allan and the fire company will conduct a Firematic Service at 7 pm. Burial will take place in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Skip’s memory may be made to Pawling Volunteer Fire Department, Attention: Treasurer, P.O. Box 132, Pawling, New York 12564.
Arthur S. Weaver, Jr.
(July 3, 1941 - July 11, 2015)
 Arthur S. Weaver, Jr., 74, passed away at Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT on Saturday, July 11, 2015.
A life-time resident of Pawling, he was born in Sharon, CT on July 3, 1941 to the late Arthur S. and Dorothy Mae (Frey) Weaver. He married Beverly Jean Langert on September 14, 1963 in the Pawling United Methodist Church; she survives at home.
Art worked for Kimberly-Clark in New Milford, CT for 37 years, and proudly stated that “he never missed a day of work”; no matter what the weather, he would make in to work. He was a Life Member of the Pawling Fire Department, being a member for 51 years, and was in the fire department’s Fire Police, Hook & Ladder, and Rescue Squad. Art loved the fire department and he loved his community. Art was an avid bowler, and enjoyed sports and camping in the Adirondacks.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Arthur III of Pawling and his daughter, Pamela Ann Weaver, also of Pawling; three grandsons, T.J., Corey, and Ryan, and great-granddaughter Allannah; and his brother Adam (Lillian) Weaver of New Milford, CT.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Dorothy Ostrander who passed away July 15, 2014.
There are no calling hours; a memorial service will be held at the Pawling Fire House at 1 PM on September 12, 2015.
Donations in memory of Art may be made to the:
Pawling Fire Department
P.O. Box 132
Pawling, NY 12564
William A. Boo
(February 12, 1933 - December 2, 2014)
  William A. Boo, 81, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel, NY.
Born in Pawling on February 12, 1933, Bill was a life-time resident of Pawling. The son of Axel and Sophie Elvira (Johnson) Boo, he served in the US Navy during the Korean War; he married Sharon Foster on September 30, 1967.
Bill was a master mechanic at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center and worked as a landscaper for many of the area cemeteries in Beekman, Patterson, New Fairfield, and Milltown. He also worked for Clove Excavators and drove for Morrissey’s Horse Pullman in Pawling.
Bill was a life-time member of the Pawling Fire Department, serving his community for 61 years. He was a member of the CSEA at Harlem Valley and belonged to the Mutual Racing Association, the Dutchess County Auto Racing Hall of Fame, and the Southern N.Y. Racing Association.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon at home; three sons, William Jr of Covington, IN, James W. and his wife Renee of Pawling, and Brian A. and his wife Michelle, also of Pawling; two daughters, Bonnie Shields and her husband Jack of Perryville, IN and Brenda Hardy and her husband Stan of Covington, IN; 14 grandchildren, Brooke, Daniel, Amanda, Crystal, Jeremy, William III, Gene, Abby, Shay, Amanda Gee, Jimmy, Jessica, Shannon, and Alyssa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Bill is predeceased by his sister Eleanor Smith and his cousin Linda Baker. Family and friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling Saturday, December 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The Pawling Fire Department will conduct a service at the funeral home at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Pawling Fire Department, P.O. Box 321, Pawling, NY 12564 or the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Carol T. Reid
(April 26, 1931 - June 8, 2014)
Carol T. Reid, nee Millette, joined her holy family on June 8, 2014 after a lifetime surrounded by family and friends. Carol was born to Anna Berrill Millette and Arthur Millette on April 26, 1931, in New York City. She was the second of five children and was predeceased by her sister and brother in law, Joan and Don Meaney and her sister Ann Pitaro. She is survived by her devoted brother Arthur and sister in law Trudy Millette, as well as her baby sister, Arlene Millette. Carol graduated from the Mary Louis Academy in 1949 and married her love Richard Reid, Jr. on November 24, 1956. They made their home first in Syracuse, NY, Williamstown, Mass, and finally Pawling, NY where they moved with their five children in 1969. Richard predeceased her on October 18, 2013. She is also predeceased by her Sister in law Sister Mary Richard of the Ursuline Order, brother in law James D. Reid, and survived by her sister in law Nancy Reid, and brother and sister in law Tom and Dorothy Reid. She is survived by her dedicated children and their spouses, Kathleen Reid and Tom Hartford, Richard Reid III and Sharon Tuz, Sally and Blake McGrath, Robert and Terri Reid and Carolyn (Lyn) and Jerry Deslandes. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Reid, Hannah, Liam and Carly McGrath, Jerry and Richard Deslandes, Meredith and Anne Reid, and Lily, Peter and Abigail Reid Hartford. She was an enthusiastic supporter of everything her children and grandchildren did. She is also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Carol leaves behind her angels of mercy: Joanne Phillips, Bridget Magee, Melissa Zarecki and Mary Joan Dickinson.
Carol was dedicated to her family and community. She volunteered in the Pawling schools, as a Brownie leader, girls’ softball coach, and hockey coach. She taught quilting classes at Pawling High School and Bedford Women’s Correctional Facility. She was an essential member of the Pawling Fire Department as a certified EMT for 20 years, also serving as Captain of the Rescue Squad and recording secretary. In 1981, with her good friends, Elaine Albert and Irene Nelson, Carol opened CIE Quilt Shop in Patterson, NY, producing beautiful quilts to last a lifetime. Her faith in God was strong and she was a member of St. John’s Parish in Pawling. She touched everyone she met either with a witty word or a helping hand. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Pawling Fire Department, P.O. Box 132, Pawling, NY 12564 or Covenant House, which is an organization serving all God’s Children with absolute respect and unconditional love, at www.covenanthouse.org. In honor of Carol’s memory please find a way to help someone in need or less fortunate, whether through kind acts or volunteerism.
David B. Cunningham
(August 29, 1918 - January 3, 2014)
David B. Cunningham, 95, a life-long resident of Pawling, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel. Born in Pawling on August 29, 1918, he was one of two sons born to John D. and Johanna (Bjoursen) Cunningham. His brother Francis died in 1990. While in Pawling High School, Dave ran cross country and played basketball. He was a US Army veteran, serving as a Staff Sargent during WWII. Dave married “the love of his life”, Helen Horn, on November 17, 1945 at the Pawling Central Baptist Church; Helen predeceased him on May 2, 2008. Dave was a rural letter carrier for the Pawling Post Office for many years, finally retiring in 1975. During his life he worked for a number of businesses in the community: as a child, he pumped the organ for the Pawling Methodist Church, he drove the school bus and taxi for Sheridan’s Taxi, he plowed roads for the Town of Pawling, he also worked for his father-in-law at the John W. Horn Funeral Home, which would later become the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home. He was a Life-Member of the Pawling Fire Department, serving his community and surrounding areas for 74 years; Dave was a 3rd generation fireman and his daughter and grandson were 4th and 5th. He was a member of the Hasler-Kamp Post American Legion, Akin Hall Association, and Christ Church; Past Master of Pawling Grange #831; Past President of the Pawling PTA and the Pawling Investment Club, creating the school banking program; board member and docent of the Quaker Hill and Pawling Historical Society; and former Scout Master of Troup #34; Dave is survived by his son Ashley Cunningham of Winthrop, NY and his daughter Sharon Turner and her husband, Bill, of Pawling; grandson Jared Turner and his wife Kathryn, and great-grandson Chase, grandson Bryan Turner and his wife, Erica, and granddaughter Grace Glokey and her husband Jake. In addition to his parents, his wife, Helen, and brother, Francis, he is also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Alma. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7th from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling. The Pawling Fire Department will hold a service at 7 PM and the American Legion at 7:15 PM. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 AM at Christ Church, Quaker Hill, Pawling; burial will follow in Quaker Hill Cemetery.
 Richard Reid Jr. 83, a 44 year resident of Pawling, quietly slipped away on October 18th at his home, under the watchful eye of his faithful family. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 24, 1930, to Richard Reid, KSG, the 1936 Laetare Medal Recipient and Katherine O'Leary Reid.
He was predeceased by his two sisters, Kathleen Reid and Sister Mary Richard Reid, an Ursuline educator of New Rochelle and Boston. He has two brothers, Thomas Reid, of Cleveland, Ohio and his identical twin James Reid, a Professor at Wesleyan University.
In 1940, his father was hired by the Archdioceses of New York to edit the Catholic News, so they left Dixie in the '36 Plymouth to become Yankees. He was an alumnus of Iona Prep and the School of Engineering at Manhattan College. Mr. Reid earned his United States Navy Wings after attending the Naval Air Force School at Pensacola.
On November 26, 1956, he was married to Carol Millette of Flushing, NY, at Saint Andrew of Avellino Catholic Church. Mrs. Reid survives him at home.
In 1960, Mr. Reid earned his Masters of Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University. He and Carol began raising five children in Williamstown, Mass. before moving to Pawling in 1969. His children are all educators. Kathleen Reid, Richard III, Sally Reid McGrath, Robert Reid and Carolyn (Lyn) Reid Deslandes.
Rick was the Technical Director at Hipotronics in Brewster, NY. He was a Commissioner for the Pawling Fire Department, a past President of the Pawling School Board and one time Treasurer for Pawling Little League.
He was quietly proud of his prodigious grandchildren: Reid McGrath, Hannah McGrath, Meredith L. Reid, Jerry Deslandes Jr., Liam McGrath, Anne Reid, Lily Reid, Peter Reid, Richard Reid Deslandes, Abby Reid, Carly McGrath and Ben Hartford. He also was proud to include his son in laws Tom Hartford, Blake McGrath, and Jerry Deslandes Sr, and daughter in law Terri Reid and Sharon Tuz. He had 23 nieces and nephews.
He was a member of St. John's Parish of Pawling. He loved to go deer hunting in Vermont with his Hipotronics friends and was an avid computer science hobbyist. He preferred political debate to sports without exception. He was a private and humble man but an absolutely frenetic texting buddy. He loved playing Words With Friends and 'liked' all his grandchildren's posts on facebook. We are all heartbroken that his iphone has gone silent.
Calling hours are 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at St. John's the Evangelist, Pawling.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pawling Fire Department, Alzheimer's Association , American Heart Association , or to your favorite charity . Also in the spirit of remembrance, volunteer.
James F. "Jim" Nielsen (1932 - 2013)
.jpg) James F. "Jim" Nielsen, 81, a life-long resident of Holmes, NY passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.
Born in Pawling on January 28, 1932, he was the son of Christian and Katherine (Judge) Nielsen. Jim attended Pawling schools, and was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
He married Madelyn Ruth Leverich in St. John's Church, Pawling, on August 26, 1961; she survives at home.
Jim was a power plant technician for the Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, NY.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing, and bowling. He was a life-member of the Pawling Fire Department and the Red Vests.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, James C. Nielsen, Town of Beekman; two daughters, Donna Marie Nielsen and her fiancé David Williams, of Holmes and Katherine Ann Strang and her husband, David, of Wingdale; his sister, Varna Tuz of Pawling; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim is predeceased by three brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, Tuesday, May 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Pawling Fire Department will conduct a service at 7 PM.
A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11 AM at the Holmes United Methodist Church, Holmes Road, Holmes. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Jim may be made to the Pawling Fire Department or the Holmes United Methodist Church.
Kenneth James Utter, Jr. (1946 - 2012)
 Kenneth James Utter, Jr. 65, a life-time resident of Pawling, NY, passed away early Saturday morning, December 8, 2012 at Putnam Hospital, Carmel, NY.
Born on December 24, 1946 in Poughkeepsie, NY, Jim was the son of the late Kenneth J. Utter, Sr and Eva Lund Utter. A graduate of Pawling High School, he attended SUNY Cobleskill and completed his degree at Dutchess Community College. Jim was a farmer, and one of the co-owners of Utter Brothers Feed Store in Pawling.
Jim was a former Pawling Town Constable, a Life Member and past Vice-President of the Pawling Fire Department, a past member of Pawling Grange #834, The Pawling Coon Club, The Harlem Valley Lodge Free & Accepted Masons, and Christ Church of Quaker Hill.
Although widely known by many, most people did not know that Jim was an accomplished baritone horn musician, and was a featured soloist with The Hudson Valley Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance at Murrow Park in 1964. He loved watching and playing all kinds of sports, and was a dedicated racing fan.
His quick wit and outgoing personality left a lasting impression on all that he met. Jim never hesitated to step in and lend a helping hand to anyone in need. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting with his sons, nephews and friends. Jimmy also took great pride in maintaining the livestock on his beloved farm.
Jim is survived by his three sons; Kenneth and Glenn, both of Danbury, CT; Ross and his wife Cindy of Sandy Hook, CT; his daughter Jillian Terry and her husband Daniel of Poughkeepsie, NY; his two sisters, Susan Johnsen and her husband Norman; and Rebecca Lapp and her husband Michael of Pawling; four grandsons, Benjamin, Seth, Ryan and Jordan; and two nieces and four nephews.
Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 3pm-5pm & 7pm-9pm.
Public graveside funeral service will be conducted at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Patterson, NY on Tuesday December 11 at 11am. Reception to follow at Pawling Fire Department, 25 South Street, Pawling, NY 12564
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Pawling Fire Department, PO Box 132, Pawling, NY 12564
William C. "Bill" Riley (1930 - 2012)
 William C. "Bill" Riley, 82, a life-long resident of Pawling, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Candlewood Valley Rehabititation Center, New Milford, CT.
Born in Pawling on May 1, 1930, he was the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Crowley) Riley. Bill attended Pawling Schools and on November 28, 1964 he married Catherine Ann Anderson in Ossining; she survives at home.
Bill was an auto mechanic who, along with his father, operated Riley's Garage in Pawling for over 50 years.
He was a long- time member of the Pawling Fire Department and an ardent N.Y. Giants, Yankees, and Geoff Gordon fan,
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter, Kelly Ann Riley of Poughkeepsie; his son, William M. Riley and his wife, Elizabeth, of Pawling; his sister, Dorothy Rednick of Pawling; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Buddy.
He is also predeceased by his brother, Robert, and three sisters, Barbara and Donna Riley, and Betty Ballard.
Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling Wednesday, September 26th 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral will be conducted on Thursday at 1 PM at the Central Baptist Church of Pawling. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to the Pawling Fire Department or the Pawling Resource Center.
 George R. Walters
Pawling - George Robert "Poopsie" Walters, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his daughter's home in Harrisonburg, VA.
A long-time resident of Pawling, he was born in Carmel, NY on December 22, 1928, son of the late Clifford and Anna (Wallis) Walters. He worked as a painter at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, Wingdale until he retired in 1991.
On October 2, 1955, he married Ethel Ellwell; she predeceased him on February 20, 1987.
Mr. Walters was a life member of the Pawling Fire Department and bowled in the Pawling League.
He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Giordano of Harrisonburg, VA; his brother, Henry Walters of Potsdam, NY, formerly of Pawling; his five grandchildren, Jeremy, Jenna, and Jodi Patnode and Justin and James Giordano; his seven great-grandchildren, Joey, Shaun, Christian, Landyn, Addyson, Dasia, and Armani, all of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, he is also predeceased by his brother, William R. Walters, and sister, Doris Isabelle Walters.
Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, Tuesday, May 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Pawling Fire Department will conduct a service at 7 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 30th at 11 AM. Burial will follow at the Pawling Cemetery, Route 22, Pawling.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Walters may be made to the Pawling Fire Department, PO Box 132, Pawling, NY 12564.
Fire Police Lieutenant Robert "Bob" Davis (1954 - 2012)
Pawling - Robert J. Davis, 57, a resident of Pawling since 1982, passed away at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel on January 22, 2012.
Born in Jamaica, NY on April 28, 1954 he was the son of Richard and Alice (Tischner) Davis. Bob graduated from the State University of NY at Albany and received a BS in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. On September 25, 1982, he married Tory Walsh at their home in Pawling. Bob had worked in Emergency Services since 1972, and was recently appointed Coordinator of the Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie. He was also Co-Founder and Pro bono Executive Director for Critical Response Network, in Patterson, a not for profit corporation providing support to the volunteer emergency services in New York's Hudson Valley and Western CT, which he co-founded with his wife, Tory, in 2005. From 1985 - 2007 he was Co-Founder and President of Davis Enterprises, Ltd. in Holmes, parent company of EMS/Associates and EMSARNY/CT. Bob was first certified as a NYS EMT during his first year at college and went on to become a NYS EMT Instructor, CPR Chapter Faculty for the American Heart Association and an Instructor Trainer for the American Red Cross.
During more than 30 years in business, Bob developed and assisted in the development of training programs for over 40 emergency medical products.
As a result of his extensive product knowledge, as well as in depth knowledge on a variety of EMS related topics, Bob presented numerous seminars at National, State and Regional conferences, both EMS and Fire Service.
Bob was a member of the Pawling Fire Dept. and served as Fire Police Lieutenant, and a volunteer for Medical Reserve Corps of Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie.
Bob is survived by his wife, Tory, at home; son, Justin; and parents, Richard and Alice Davis, all of Pawling.
Arrangements are under the direction of Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 E. Main St., Pawling. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name can be made to the Pawling Volunteer Fire Department, Attention: Treasurer, P.O. Box 132, Pawling, New York 12564.
Published in the Poughkeepsie Journal on January 26, 2012
Life Member Eugene "Gene" Daniels
Eugene B. "Gene" Daniels, 78, a resident of Pawling for 46 years and formerly of Carmel passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 5, 2011 at the Castle Point Veteran's Hospital after a long illness.
Born in Farmers Mills, NY on December 22, 1932, Eugene was the son of the late James H. and Catherine (Brown) Daniels.
Gene graduated from Carmel High School in 1949 and proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal in the Tank Division 33rd Infantry during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged on Dec. 31, 1960. He married Veronica C. Brunow on March 22, 1966 in Pawling and celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary this past March.
He was a hardworking man who was previously employed by HEAT-X, D&S Pump Service, co-owner of Brunow's Gas and Propane Service, a safety officer at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center, a Town of Pawling Constable, and retired as a NYS Youth Division Aide at Harlem Valley Secure Center in Wingdale in 1993.
He was a lifelong member of the Pawling Fire Dept. where he was an EMT and a member of the Hose Company. He was given the Honor of Fireman of the Year on April 18, 1998, and recently served as Commissioner. He was also a VFW Lifetime Member Post #672 in Brewster.
Gene loved to hunt, fish, ride motorcycles, work on cars, carpentry, and flying planes. He especially loved spending time with family and taking family vacations in the family motor home.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica, at home; children, Jeanette of Pawling, James and Rebecca also of Pawling, William of Springfield, VT, Lourdes of Beacon, and Susan of Woodbury, CT; granddaughters, Emma and Jessi; sister, Dorothy Furness; and nephews, John, Wallace, and Timothy.
Friends may call at Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 E. Main St., Pawling on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Services will be conducted by the Pawling Fire Dept. at 7pm, VFW at 7:15pm, and Hasler-Kamp Post American Legion at 7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 9th at 11am at St. John's Church, 39 E. Main St., Pawling. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.
Life Member F. Happ Kimma
.jpg) On January 26, 2011, F. Hap Kimma, born January 12, 1924, passed into the memories of his wife, Elizabeth (Casey)and his two sons and their wives, Jeffery and Karen and Kevin and Yuko.
In addition to them, his eight grandchildren and three great- grandchildren also survive.
He has now joined with his daughter, Julie Anne, who predeceased him.
He was fifty- three year resident of Holmes, N.Y., where he married his wife, Elizabeth , December 21, 1946 at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Pawling, N.Y.
The son of Anne Viebach Kimma and Felix Joseph Kimma, he graduated from Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, N.Y. in 1942.
He enlisted in the army Antiaircraft Artillery in the Signal Corp, and was honorably discharged after Japan surrendered.
He pursued his education at Manhattan College, Riverdale, N.Y., class of 1950 and continued on to earn his Master's in Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, N.Y.C. in 1951. He briefly worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and then in the Carmel Central School District, Carmel, N.Y., where he remained until retiring in 1980.
We are very proud that Hap was able to dedicate his life to teaching and helping others.
He was a member of the Pawling Fire Department for 33 years, an EMT for 20 years, served as Fire Police, as well as holding executive offices of secretary and treasurer.
There was a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 39 East Main Street, Pawling, N.Y.12564 .
A reception was held following the Mass at the Pawling Fire Department, 25 South Street, Pawling, N.Y. 12564.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the Pawling Fire Department.
Arrangements were done by the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY.
Life Member Perry Leight
HOLMES - Perry J. Leight, age 80, a lifelong resident of Holmes, NY, died Friday, May 29, 2009 at his home. Mr Leight was born June 30, 1928 in Poughkeepsie, NY to david and Grace (Davis) Leight. He graduated from Pawling High School and served in the naval reserves from 1947 until he was drafted into the army on October 25, 1950. He served as a Master Sargeant and a medic in the 180th infantry during the Korean War. Mr. Leight married the love of his life, Carol Johnson at the Ludington Baptist Church on October 15, 1950. Mr.Leight was a sales manager for the Pawling Corporation in Pawling, NY for many years. Through the years, Mr. Leight was involved with a many membership including the Holmes United Method Church, the Pawling Recreation Commission, the Holmes Whaley lake Civic Association, and the American Legion in Pawling, NY. He was a lifetime member and a 50 year member of the Pawling Fire Department, a past Pawling Fire Commissioner, instrumental in the formation of the first little league in Holmes and was very involved in promoting the seasonal decorating of the Holmes Pond. Perry also enjoyed the feed back he received as a writer for the Pawling News Chronicle. Besides his wife Carl of 58 years, he is survived by a son Ronald W. Leight of Hebron, NY, a granddaughter Theresa Rubino of Wingdale, NY, and two great granddaughters, Adrianna and Annalisa Rubino. A funeral service was held Monday, June 1, 2009 10:00 am at the Holmes United Methodist Church, Holmes Road, Holmes, NY. Interment followed at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Patterson, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Leight's memory may be made to Hospice, Inc. 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Life Member Teddy Baker
HOLMES - Theodore S. Baker, age 84, a lifelong resident of Holmes, NY, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 in New Milford, CT. Mr. Baker was born December 2, 1924 to Stanley M. and Ethel (Burton) Baker. He graduated from Pawling High School in 1942. Mr. Baker married the love of his life, Marcia Ludington on September 12, 1947 in Patterson, NY. Mr. Baker was a truck driver for the NYS Department of Transportation/Taconic Parkway. Earlier on he worked for Pawling Rubber Corp. in Pawling, NY and was a Diary Farmer prior to that, working as a boy for his grandfather on through until 1964. He continued to raise livestock until 2005. Through the years, Mr. Baker was involved with many a membership including the Whaley Pond Grange, the National Rifle Association, the Hudson Valley Draft Horse Association and the New York State and New England Milking Short Horn Associations. He was 50 year life member and charter member of the Holmes Hose Co. as well as a lay leader and chairman of the board of trustees of the Holmes United Methodist Church. Besides his wife Marcia, he is survived by eight children; Charles T. Baker and his wife Noresta of Fort Plains, NY, David G. Baker of Chesapeake, VA, James H. Baker and his wife Susan of Alexandria, VA, Caroline M. Williams and her husband Randolph of Dover Plains, NY, John S. Baker of Holmes, NY, Amy C. BakerMaile and her husband Tyler of Holmes, NY, Glenn D. Baker of Holmes, NY and Arthur B. Baker and his wife Victoria of Dover Plains, NY. Also 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mr. Baker was predeceased by a daughter-in-law Nancy Baker. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 30, 2009 11:00AM at the Holmes United Methodist Church, Holmes Rd., Holmes, NY. Interment following at Maple Avenue Cemetery, Patterson, NY. Friends may call at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 23 South Street, Patterson, NY on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Baker's memory made be made to the Holmes United Methodist Church, P.O. 146, Holmes, NY 12531
Richard D. Muller
 PAWLING - Richard D. Muller, 63, a long-time resident of Pawling, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY. Born in New York City on February 5, 1945, he was the son of Frederick and Hedwig (Heid) Muller. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Green Haven Correctional Facility until he retired in June 2006. On September 4, 1976 he married Terrell Kurtz; she survives him at home. Richard was a dedicated member of the Pawling Fire Department, serving his community for 45 years, and was Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners since 1992. He was alifemember who tried to further the education and training of the fire department members. Richard was a former member of thePawling Lions Club who enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing, power boating, and going on cruises with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Terrell, he is survived by his son, Thomas Shaw and his wife, Donna of Bethel, CT; his two daughters, Susan Jackson and her husband, Kerry of Wingdale, NY and Christine Brunow and her husband, Henry of Pawling, NY; and six grandchildren, Maureen, Samantha, and Bridget Jackson, Olivia Shaw, and Holly and John Brunow. He is predeceased by his brother, Norman Muller who died November 28, 1980. Friends may call at the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. The Pawling Fire Department will conduct a service at the funeral home at 6 PM. A funeral service will be conducted at Christ Church, Quaker Hill, Pawling on Saturday at 11AM. Burial will follow in the Quaker Hill Cemetery, Pawling, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Richard's memory to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Bridget Satori - J.H. Ketcham Hose
DOVER PLAINS - Bridget Ann Sartori, 51, a 33-year resident of Dover Plains, NY, died Monday, April 20, 2009 at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY. Since 2005, Mrs. Sartori worked as a home care nurse and billing coordinator at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY. Born July 17, 1957 in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis McCarthy and the late Phyllis Harvey McCarthy Haegler. She was a 1990 graduate of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Mrs. Sartori worked as a staff nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at White Plains Hospital and a nurse in the Home Care Division at Putnam Hospital Center. She also worked as a supervisor of clinical services with Homecare, Inc. in Brookfield, CT and an intravenous therapy nurse with Anytime Home Care, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, NY. Later she worked as a nurse and substitute teacher with the Dover Union Free School District in Dover Plains. On May 20, 1978 in Dover Plains, NY, she married Robert S. Sartori who survives at home. Mrs. Sartori was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Dover Plains. A life member of the J. H. Ketcham Hose Company, she served as president from 1998 and from 2000-2001. She also served terms as first vice president, secretary, Fire prevention officer, Fire Police, and was a member of the board of directors. She was a Life member of the Dover Rescue Squad and J. H. Ketcham Auxiliary. From 2000 to 2002, she served as first vice president of the Dutchess County Association of Fire Districts and was a board member of the Dutchess County Fire Advisory Board. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Robert F. Sartori and Ryan R. Sartori, both of Dover Plains, NY; her stepfather, Ernest Haegler of Dover Plains, NY, and a brother, Dennis McCarthy of Hartsdale, NY. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. The J. H. Ketcham Hose Company will conduct services on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the J. H. Ketcham Hose Co., c/o Building Fund, P.O. Box 706, Dover Plains, NY 12522. For directions or to send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com
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