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POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2003 OBITUARIES 3B DEATH NOTICES Alongi, Ralph Dick', 66, of Poughkeepsie, di6d Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. Arrangements by Michael Torsone Funeral Home (845) 452 7700. Boland, Helen 69, a lifelong local resident, died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003.

Arrangements by Joseph J. Dar row, Sr. Funeral Home, Ino, (845) 229 0801. Bridges, Elizabeth C. 70.

of Rhinebeck and Hyde Park, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. Arrangements by Burnett White Rineral Homes, (845) 876 3193. Capobianco, Airman First Class Charles Michael, 20, of Pleasant Valley, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003.

Arrangements by McHoul Rineral Home (845) 221 2000. Clark, Evelyn 89, of Hopewell Junction, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003. Arrangements by McHoul Rineral Home, (845) 221 2000. Costa, Wanda, 91, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Saturday, Aug.

23, 2003. Arrangements by Timothy P. Doyle Rineral Home, (845) 452 0460. Culver, Allen Richard, 83, of West Lawrence, N.Y, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003.

Arrangements by Burnett White Funeral Homes, Inc, (845) 876 3193. DiBcnedetto, Anthony 81, of Highland, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. Arrangements by Michael Torsone Rineral Home (845) 452 7700. Doughty, Evelyn 77, of Hopewell Junction, died Friday, Aug.

22, 2003. Arrangements by McHoul Funeral Home, Ino, (845) 221 2000. Falconi, John 81, of Poughkeepsie, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. Arrangements by Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home bio, (845) 452 7700.

Flshwick, Constance 78, of Holiday, Fla, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. Arrangements by Timothy Doyle Rineral Home, Ino, (845) 452 0460. Friedman, Devin' Jacob, of Hopewell Junction, died on Monday, Aug. 18, 2003.

Arrangements by Robert H. Auchmoody Rineral Homes, Ino, (845) 221 9234. Parr, Thomas 95, of Plains, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Arrangements by Hufcut Funeral Home, (845) 877 6313.

Repper, Emma 95, of New Paltz, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003. Arrangements by Sweet's Funeral Home, (845) 229 2624. Roehrs, Emroy 88, of Clinton dale, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003.

Arrangements by Copeiand Funeral Home, Ino, (845) 255 1212. Sourenian, Heather A 29, of East Marion, N.Y, died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Arrangements by Horton Matli1 ie Funeral Home, (631) 477 0054. Whitener, Joan Galloway, 70, of Beacon, died Thursday, Aug.

21, 2003. Libby Funeral Home, (845) 83fW79: IN MEMORIAM Ralph 'Dick' Alongi The greatest gift of Love LORETTAL. ROBERTS August 24, 2003 man ittzw Happy Birthday "Rett" The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, of the loss of one we Ioyed so well, And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. None knew her but to love her, None named her but in praise. Always loved, Paroda D.

(Pookie) and Jeannie C. Ralph 'Dick' Alon 66, a longtime luehkccDsie resi dent and formerly of Las Vegas, died at home, surrounded by his family on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Alongi served in the VS.

Army and was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from IBM in 1995 as a project manager. A member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie, he received a degree from Manst College, and was an alumnus of the Mohegan Sun Poker Room in Connecticut Bom in Poughkeepsie on Mar. 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Carl Alongi, Sr.

and Theresa Pignone Alongi. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Carl, Jr. He Is survived by his devoted wife, Joan Leonard Alongi; their four children, John and his wife, Lori, Mark, Anthony and his wife, Carolyn and his daughter, Ann Marie Kuhhom and her husband, Dave; six grandchildren, Ashley, Jennifer, Briana, Matthew and Samantha Alongi and David Ralph Kuhhom; two sisters, Beatrice and husband, Francis Pomaricq, Sr. and Phyllis 'Chidde' Alongi; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all those friends who supported them through these trying times.

Many thanks to Hospice with special thanks to Lisa, Paula, Dawn, Mia and many others. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, from 4 8 pm. at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Ino, 218 Mill St, Poughkeep sie. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug.

26, at 9 am at the funeral home, followed by, a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Poughkeepsie. Burial with hill military honors will be in St Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or to the American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. IN MEMORIAM OTBRIEN EDWARD O'BRIEN SR. 72332 82498 Happy 5th Anniversary In Heaven We miss you more than words can say especially on the saddest day, when God called you to eternal rest We knew it was for the Best Love Always Your Wife Helen Children Edward, wife Kathy, Theresa, husband Ray, Andrew, Kevin and Wife Dawn, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

inLORETTA L. WfiXt ROBERTS (Wly 82437 52194 llVllI HAPPY BIRTHDAY iLvlwY "SPECIAL LADY" ifflUlfur NO WORDS. DEAR MOTHER, Ultlhf COULD EVER EXPRESS WitSkYl HOW SPECIAL YOU ARE un to us all bBJI you were always there bmh with a smile and hug BuST until that day when HKrcHk GOD MADE HIS CALL HT1 WfM so WE SAY HAPPY PIRTHDAY, WUIImw OUR DEAREST MOTHER If WE THANK GOD FOR CONTINUING Wmfm TO BRING US THROUGH Bfljy FOR WE REALIZED JUST Ml HOW MUCH HE LOVES US ALL UltJwl GIV1NO US A WONDERFUL nlfJu MOTHER UKEYOU) Wlil WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ill I wL Marshall, Dorecn, Cheryl, Tena, Uf Grandchildren and Family CARD OF THANKS PIULGABEL Phil's family would like to express our gratitude to all of you who have sent cards and notes and to those who were able to attend the service to celebrate his life. Your support' during this very difficult time is very much appreciated. God Bless You All, The Gabels Long CARD OF THANKS We would like to say thanks to everyone for their friendship, prayers, sincere sympathies, cards, and donations in honor of EAEEEN'GA GA'LONG.

(She was a special person) who always had a warm smile and made each person she knew feel special. She will be missed all who knew her, thpse who loved her. Thank you again for tSincerely, Iheiamuyot lEarleen 'GA OA Long Joan Galloway Whitener BEACON Joan Galloway Whitener, 70, a Beacon resij dent since 1945 and formerly of Fishkill, died on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 at St Luke's Hospital in Newburgh. Mrs.

WJWtener was employed as an inspector for Chemprene in Beacon until her retirement ui 1998. A member of Star of Bethlehem Church in Beacon, she attended Fishkill and Beacon schools. Born in Fishkill on May 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Cabey Galloway, Sr. and Golden Johnson Galloway. Her husband, James Whitener, predeceased her.

Survivors include three sons, Edward Galloway of Beacon, John Galloway and his wife, Chrissy, also of Beacon and Steven Galloway of Poughkeepsie; three sisters, June Fleming artd Sylvia L. Jones, both of Beacon and Margaret Jones and her husband, Robert of Detroit a brother, Irving Galloway of Poughkeepsie; eight grandchildren, Natasha Galloway of Poughkeepsie, John Lyric, Jamond, and Demetrios Galloway and TJ Buckman, all of Beacon, and Steven Galloway, Jr. and Leah Galloway, both of Wappingers Falls; two great grandchildren, Brianna and Elijah Green of Poughkeepsie; one aunt, Dorothy Johnson of Highland Falls; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Cabey Galloway Jr, and a nephew, ShamelK. Price.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 10 11 am at Star of Bethlehem Church, Main St, Beacon. Rineral services will Mow at 11 am at the church with Minister Harry Brown Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Beacon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Libby Funeral Home, 55 Teller Beacon. Allen Richard Culver WEST LAWRENCE, N.Y Allen Richard Culver, 83, of West'LawrenCe, N.Y, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 at the Peninsula Hospital in West Lawrence. Priori to his retirement in "1984, Mr. Culver was a computer technical writer for Securities Industry Automation Corp.

in New York City for 19 years. During World War LL he served in the Merchant Marine. Born in Penn Yan, N.Y. on Oct A0, 1919, he was the son of Paul and Allene Smith Culver. His wife, Helen C.

Patsellis Culver, predeceased him in 1972. He is survived by two brothers, William Culvef of Tioga Center, N.Y. and Loren Culver of Stafford, Va, and a sister, Catherine Culver of Henrietta, N.Y A brother, Robert Culver, predeceased him. There are no calling hours. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm'on Monday, Aug.

25, at Rhinebeck Cemetery, Route 9 South, Rhinebeck. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett White Funeral Homes, 91 E. Market St, Rhinebeck. Please sign the online guest book at www.Burnett White.com. Devin Jacob Friedman HOPEWELL JUNCTION Devin Jacob Friedman of Hopewell Junction, died on Monday, Aug, 18, 2003 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Poughkeepsie on Aug. 18, 2003, he was the son of David and Susan Vlsentin Friedman. His parents survive at home. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Bret Adam Friedman, at home; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Deana Friedman of Wappingers Falls; and maternal grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Visentin of Wappingers Falls. Rineral services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial dona tions may be made to Vassar Brothers Medical Center, LDRP Unit 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home, 900 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. John Falconi Evelyn G. Doughty Emroy C.

Roehrs PSJEJl John Falconi, 81. loving husband and father, entered into eternal life on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003. Born in Brooklyn on Oct 23, 1921, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Margaret Garguiilo Falconi. When he was a young child, his family moved to Poughkeepsie where he resided for the rest of his lifetime.

He was educated at Poughkeepsie City Schools. Mr. Falconi served In the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during World War with the 34th Infantry Division, 133 Reg Co. A and was a Prisoner of War.

On Feb. 19, 1950 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie, he married Felicia Rose Calcnti. Mrs. Falconi survives at home. Mr.

Falconi was a dedicated member of Local 1000 Laborers Union where he worked as a financial secretary and field representative for Local 1000 Laborers Union for 30 years, retiring in 1986. A communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie, he was a member of VFW 170 Vail Wolfe McKenna Frye Post the Shamrock Club, and the Local 1000 Laborers Union. In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by his adoring children: son, John G. Falconi and wife, Mary, and daughters, Montelle Falconi and Nick Spano, Felicia Theysohn and husband, Thomas and Markie Ann Pot tenburgh, all of Poughkeepsie. He is also survived by a sister, Anita Ross and' husband, Ed; loving grandchildren, Falyn Falconi, Thomas Theysohn, Bailey Theysohn, Jeanine Bilyou, and Jason Bilyou; and great granddaughter, Ashleigh Marie, all of1 Poughkeepsie.

John's kind and loving ways endeared him to many as a father especially Mark and JoAnne, Mary, Candy and JoAnne and will be He was predeceased by two sisters, Edith Tkyzik and Rose Palumbo. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Naqbool Martuza, Sister Margaret and Sister Collette of Pastoral Care, and the staff at St Francis Hospital ICU, "who cared for him in his final days. Calling hours are 4 8 p.m, Sunday, at Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home 218 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie. VFW services will be held at 4:30 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30, am. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Carmel Place, Poughkeepsie, Burial will be in St Peter's Ceme tery, Poughkeepsie. mWm I ifffTA i HOPEWELL JUNCTION Evelyn G. Doughty, 77, a lifelong resident of Hopewell Junction, died at home on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 alter a long illness.

She was employed as a technician at Plaza Pharmacy In Hopewell Junction for seven years until her retirement in 1996. Bom in EUenville, N.Y. on 2, 1926, she was the daughter of George and Nellie Lowe Hartclius. Survivors include a son, John Angelillo of Rockledge, a daughter, Bonnie Weaver of Hopewell Junction; two sisters, Marjone Hartelius and Dorothy Seism of Poughkeepsie; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Aug.

26, from 2 4 and 7 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 12 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Hopewell Junction. Wanda Costa Wanda Costa, 91, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died on Saturday, Aug.

23, 2003 at her daughter's home. A Florida resident since her retirement she also resided in Long Island. She was born in Johnstown, Pa. on Feb. 6, 1912.

On June 14, 1936, she married Gui do 'Guy' Costa in Bronx, N.Y Her loving husband of 64 years predeceased her. Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Jean and Raymond Carr of Baldwin, N.Y. and Wanda and Vincent Molinaro of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Michael Carr and his wife, Ellen, Richard Molinaro and Eileen Molinaro; and two greatgrandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 25, at 11 am at St Mary's Church, Church St, Poughkeepsie.

Burial will be in the Boynton Beach Mausoleum in Boynton Beach, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, 374 Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements under the direction of the Timothy Doyle Rineral Home, 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. To sign our guestbook, visit our website at wwwdoylefuneralhome.com. It's not your standard funeral it's the standard in funeral homes.

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Roehrs, 88, bom Emroy Bonita Car lough, died at home on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003 after what she said to be "a wonderful life." A resident of Clintondale since 1960, she previoush lived in Upper Saddle' River, J. She graduated from Connecticut College for Women and was president of the Class of 1937. After graduation, she took a teaching position in the English department at Ramsey High School in Ramsey, J. In I960, she purchased an apple farm in Clinton dale.

In addition to helping her husband run the lGO acre farm, she and her husband raised their four children. She also served as a substitute teacher at the campus school in New Paltz. An active member of the Reformed Church of New Paltz, she also belonged to the Connecticut College for Women Alumni Association, the PTSO of New Paltz and the Women's Study Club of New Paltz. She was a member of the New Paltz Garden Club, Chapter A of the PEO Sisterhood, and the Huguenot Historical Society, where she served as a tour guide. She belonged to various bridge groups and had a special interest in antiques and fine art She enjoyed her family, good friends, good times, and a good hand of bridge.

Born on May 1, 1915 in Upper Saddle River, she was the daughter of the late David James and Nanetta Gross Cariough. On July 27, 1940, she married Kurt H. Roehrs. Mr. Roehrs predeceased her on Dec.

31, 1978. She is survived by two daughters, Dorcas Roehrs Friedberg of Atlanta, Ga. and Cynthia Roehrs Barber of Middleburgh, N.Y; two sons, David Kurt Roehrs of New Paltz and Kurt S. Roehrs of Webster, a sister, Doris Cariough Lynch of Ramsey, six grandchildren, Pine, Jaime and Clinton Roehrs of New Paltz, and Grace, Ford and Elias Barber of Middleburgh, N.Y; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister; Evelyn Hig gins, and two brothers, James David Cariough and Clinton D.

Cariough. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 1 pm at the Reformed Church of New Paltz. Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reformed Church of New Paltz, the Clintondale Fire Department or to Hospice of Ulster and Dutchess Counties.

Arrangements under the direction of Copeiand Funeral Home, Inc, 162 So. Putt Comers RcL, New Paltz. Emma J. Repper NEW PALTZ Emma J. Repper, 95 a resident of New Paltz since 1997, died Wednesday, Aug.

20, 2003 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. A homemaker, Mrs. Repper formerly resided in Bridgeport, Conn, from 1926 1969 and Ft Pierce, Fla. from 1969 1997. Bom in Schenectady, N.Y on Apr.

16, 1908, she was the daughter of Anton and Johanna Metzer Ollinger. On Apr. 14, 1926, she married George Repper in Schenectady. Mr. Repper predeceased her on Dec.

29, 1968. Survivors include a sister in law, Harriet Ollinger of Schenectady, two nieces, Sandra J. Brady and husband, of Poughkeepsie and Janet Robinson of Greenwich, one nephew, William Carruthers and wife, Linda, of Poughkeepsie; one grand niece; two grandnephews; one great grandnephew; and one great grand niece. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Stephania Robinson and Johanna Carruthers; three brothers, Anthony, William and Edward Ollinger, and a grandnephew, Craig Brady. There are no calling hours.

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