Ed loved the University of Massachusetts. He attended UMass in 1941 on a basketball scholarship, but left to enroll in the Navy after Pearl Harbor. He served all four years of the war on a destroyer, the USS Clark, primarily assigned to convoy runs in the North Atlantic. After the war, Ed returned to UMass where he was captain of the basketball and baseball teams, and an All American soccer goalie. He was a member of the UMass Hall of Fame. After graduation, Ed started a long career in public education as a teacher, counselor, and basketball coach, primarily at Clarkstown High School in New City, NY. Ed's teams won 10 league championships in 20 years, including winning 56 consecutive games. He was a member of the Rockland County Hall of Fame. Ed moved to Cape Cod in 1980 and both taught and worked as a counselor at Cape Cod Tech in Harwich. He loved working in schools and was known for his easy going, kind, and approachable manner.
Visitation will be Monday, February 18 from 2-5 pm at Morris, O'Connor, and Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church in Harwich on Tuesday, February 19th at 10 am. Burial will be private.
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Vicki McDaniel of Montville, Maine, passed away on April 17th, 2020, after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
Born December 7, 1946, in New York City to Ralph and Connie Bettelheim, Vicki grew up in New City, NY where she continues to have lifelong friends. She attended college in San Francisco, California where she met her future husband Greg. On their way back from a trip to Nova Scotia, Canada, Greg and Vicki met Leonard Lookner who encouraged them to spend the winter in an old cape on a dead-end road in Montville. All the locals said, “Why the hell do you want to live up there?” They ended up purchasing the house on 92 acres and have remained there for over 50 years.
Vicki and Greg were married in New York in September of 1973. Their children, Shana and Sam, were born shortly thereafter. She waitressed at City Boat, the Belfast Café and Darby’s before becoming a key member of the Belfast arts scene.
At Gallery 69, Vicki learned how to frame art. She founded The Belfast Framer in 1990. Within the frame shop, Vicki started Betts Gallery, identifying local artists and curating shows that represented painters’ significance locally and as part of current art trends. Vicki also became an important part of the Belfast business community, working to transition Belfast from an industrial city to the cultural destination it has become today.
Vicki curated deep friendships and loved to bring people together. She always found an excuse to host gatherings, celebrating birthdays, sports, and her garden's bounty. Her generosity and kindness extended beyond her friends to their children (and grandchildren) and she always remembered details of her friends' lives. Vicki and her girlfriends took long walks along the river and cross country skied all over Maine to stay fit and connected.
Vicki is survived by her husband of 47 years, Greg; her daughter Shana McDaniel and son-in-law Anthony; her son Sam McDaniel, daughter-in-law Eva, and grandson Sam; her sister Judith Bettelheim, and numerous cousins throughout the world.
Vicki will be remembered as an avid gardener, an enthusiastic member of the Montville community, and for her love of meaningful conversation and deep devotion to family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County (HVOWC) PO Box 772 Belfast, ME 04915 or the Georges River Land Trust at http://www.georgesriver.org/donate/.
Kathleen Bristol, of New City, lost her battle with multiple medical problems on October 17, 2007 at the age of 60. She was a retired elementary school teacher from the South Orangetown School District, where she had been a teacher for many years. Ms. Bristol is survived by her sister Patricia Hisz, her nieces and nephews, and a large group of devoted friends whom she had adopted as family. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Augustine's in New City on November 17, 2007 at 11:30 am. A gathering of friends and family will follow the service.
Dennis G. Bruck of West Nyack died suddenly on February 7, 2001. He was 54. Born on October 31, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Edward and Rita Bruck. Dennis lived most of his life in West Nyack, graduating from the Clarkstown High School. He served as a Marine during the Vietnam War. For the past 26 years he was employed by the Clarkstown Highway Department. He enjoyed playing golf and enjoyed bowling in several leagues throughout the country. He is survived by his parents, his wife Kathryn MacDonnell Bruck, two daughters Jacqueline Bruck Murray and Michelle Bruck. A brother Edward, four sisters Lynn, Sharon, Anita and Beth. A graveside service will be held at 1PM on Monday at the Rockland County Veteran‘s Cemetery Brick Church Road, New Hempstead, NY. Visiting hours will be held at the Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. from 2-4 and 6-8PM on Friday. Donations to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 560 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.HANNEMANN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 88 South Broadway Nyack, NY (845) 358-0573.
Ithaca: Laura Lee Chacona, age 66, of Ithaca, NY, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2012 in Lunenburg, MA surrounded by her family after a heroic battle with kidney cancer. Laura was born in 1946 in the borough of the Bronx in New York City to parents, the late Max and Sylvia Fishberg. She received a B.A. in special education from SUNY Cortland and Masters degrees from City College and SUNY Cortland. For over 25 years Laura served the Ithaca City School District as a special education administrator and support teacher. She retired in June 2012 from the Lehman Alternative Community School, where she was beloved by students and faculty alike. Laura enjoyed running, knitting, cooking, classical music, visual art, zumba, singing with the Mostly Motown group, walking her dogs, motorcycle rides, and just spending time with friends. She was regarded as quite the "fashionista" by all who knew her, and had a creative gift for artfully assembling outfits with an effortless elegance that ranged in style from the classic Ithaca flax chic to funky rocker. Laura had a very special relationship with her twin sister Barbara's grandchildren, and when she visited them in Massachusetts, they only wanted to spend time with her. Laura held a special affinity for Cape Cod and looked forward to the family vacation there every summer. Laura was the widow of the late George S. Chacona and is survived by her son Nickolas Chacona his wife Shanan, twin sister Barbara Hoos & her husband Gunther, younger sister Mary Ann Kock, sister-in-law Maria Schirmer, nieces Tanya Crowley, Vanessa Andris, Venetia Kanellos, nephews Keyan Hoos, Marcus Chacona, Mark, Peter, & Leon Zaharis, and Michael Opolicky close friends Kathy Dusinberre-Carvel, Joseph Hartnett Hughes, Adelaide Gomer, and Rolfe Sokol, and her dogs Chewey & Hoover.
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor at a later date at the Lehman Alternative Community School in Ithaca, NY. In Lieu of flowers please send all charitable donations to the Lehman Alternative Community School (111 Chestnut Street, Ithaca, NY 14850), or the Cancer Resource Center of the Fingerlakes (612 W State St Ithaca, NY 14850).
David (“Dave”) Louis Gardineer of Walden, New York, passed away at the age of 71 on Sunday September 30, 2018.
Dave was born on October 3rd, 1946, to Everett and Ruth Gardineer, in Nyack, New York. Dave attended Clarkstown North High School and received an Associate’s Degree from Rockland Community College in 1967. Dave was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. Dave co-owned and operated a heating and cooling business until retiring in 2011. On July 16, 2006, Dave married the love of his life, Gina Hayes.
Dave had many hobbies and interests. He was a voracious reader and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, camping and his BMW motorcycle. He was a licensed pilot and scuba diver. Most of all, Dave loved traveling with Gina.
Dave was a loving husband, brother, stepfather, uncle and grandfather. He was always there for those who needed him and best exemplified what it is to be a kind, caring and thoughtful person. He is survived by his wife, Gina; his stepchildren, Robert (Paulina) Hayes, Lance Hayes, Katelyn (Josh) Aprea; and Cassie (Jimmie) Marsh; his grandchildren (who affectionately referred to him as “Papa Dave”) Alaina, Brianne; Lincoln, Sienna and Jackson; his sisters Christine (Peter) McGroddy, and her children Kelly (David Press) McGroddy, Michael (Mollie) McGroddy and Chase McGroddy, and Jacquelin McCree, and her children Reid (Jami) McCree and Grant (Michelle) McCree; and his extended family, including his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Dave was predeceased by his father, Everett, and his mother, Ruth.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 at Scarr Funeral Home in Suffern, New York. Visitors are invited to come between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont, New York. Memorial contributions in memory of Dave may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America on their website at https://vva.org/donate/. To send flowers to the family of David L. Gardineer, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Alfred Garrido
Alfred Gary Garrido was born on November 1, 1944 in the Bronx, son of the late Alfred and America Garrido. After a courageous battle with cancer Al passed away peacefully on July 8, 2011 at Montgomery Nursing Home with his son and daughter by his side. Al was born in the Bronx and attended St. Nicholas of Tolentine Elementary School. At the age of 12 he moved with his family to Pomona. Al graduated from Clarkstown High School in 1964 and attended Rockland Community College. He moved in 1973 to Middletown, NY where he resided for 38 years. Al was an electrician and part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is survived by his two devoted children Jeremiah and Elizabeth, their loving spouses Jennifer and Daniel, his sister Cindy, and treasured grandaughter Cameron. Al touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. He found the greatest satisfaction out of the most simple pleasures - a visit with his children, chatting over some diet pepsi with friends, or sharing a meal. He will forever be remembered.Friends and family are invited to attend a special memorial service on Monday July 11, 2011 at 5pm taking place at the house of worship he held most dear to his heart, the Unitarian Universalist Church located at 6 Orchard Street Middletown, NY 10940. The family requests all donations be sent to the dedicated people who gave such wonderful care for Al in his time of need at Montgomery Nursing Home Attn: North Wing P.O. Box 158 Albany Post Road Montgomery, NY 12549 (845) 457-5033 and Hospice of Orange& Sullivan Counties, Inc 800 Stony Brook Court Newburgh, NY 12550 1-800-924-0157.
Ralph Harmon Sherry, 65 of Henrietta Blvd., passed away Monday morning August 8, 2011 in Asheville, N.C. following a lengthy illness. Ralph was born on June 24, 1946 in New London, Conn. He was the son of Rear Admiral Harmon Sherry and Mildred Saunders Sherry. Ralph served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service as a petty officer (sonar operations) during the Vietnam War era. An accomplished musician, Ralph played bass guitar in many Capitol District bands including The Motions, Fox, and The Cosmic Messengers. In 1973 Ralph co-founded, with his friend Terry Lester, "This is a Recording," a new sound studio in Schenectady, N.Y. This studio evolved, in 1975, into Cathedral Sound Studio. Cathedral Sound became the premier recording studio in the Capitol District. As an audio engineer, Ralph worked with every major department in New York state government, all the major advertising agencies, and on political campaigns (including that of Congressman Sam Stratton). He was a precise and intuitive audio engineer, highly sought-after and respected by countless musicians. His clients included Dizzie Gillespie, Benny Goodman, The Byrds, The Empire State Youth Orchestra and the Newport Jazz Festival. In 1991, Ralph recorded "Hearts of Fire," the work of Amsterdam composer Maria Riccio Bryce. As they worked together on the project, Ralph became a dear friend and, eventually, her brother-in-law. A decade later, Ralph recorded "The Amsterdam Oratorio," generously donating his time and expertise to masterfully preserve Maria's music for future generations. Ralph was a kind, intelligent man who loved reading and the study of science and philosophy. He was a great admirer of the work of Joseph Campbell. He was an avid gardener, cook and astronomer. Throughout his life, Ralph owned many dogs. He valued their companionship and mourned the loss of each. Ralph is survived by his wife, Constance Riccio of Amsterdam; his four children, Kendall Sherry of Charleston, S.C., Zachary Sherry (Beth) of El Cerrito, Calif., and Caleb and John Sherry, both of Amsterdam. He is also survived by three brothers, Robert, John and Arthur Sherry; and by three grandsons, Benjamin, Nathan and Jack Harmon Sherry. He leaves five sisters-in-law; Flo and Jessica Sherry, Maria Riccio Bryce, Michela Riccio and Sophie (Kevin) Kozak; many nieces and nephews; dear friends, Darlene Downing, Otto Suwara, Greg Barrier, John Allen and Robert von Hasseln. Ralph's wife Constance would like to thank Dr. John Ruiz and Community Hospice of Amsterdam for the tender and compassionate care shown to Ralph in the last year of his life. Calling hours are Sunday August 21 from 4-6 p.m. at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue. A memorial service will take place at 5 p.m. Contributions may be made in Ralph's memory to The Amsterdam Marching Rams in care of the funeral home. Please sign the family's online guestbook at brbsfuneral.com.
Stephanie Lisa Winkelmann, 64, Orlando, FL, died Feb. 18, 2010. Dove Funeral Home, Orlando, FL.