Joseph W. Bruno
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HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Joseph W. Bruno, 73, an area resident for the last 2 years, died on July 25, 2021 at home. He previously lived in Bethpage, Long Island.
Born in Brooklyn on September 24, 1947, Joseph was the son of the late Louis and Julia (Maher) Bruno. He proudly served in the US Marine Reserves. Joseph was self-employed as a Certified Public Accountant until his retirement and was a former owner of the Bethpage Park Stables.
Joe’s personality was described as bigger than life. He mesmerized generation after generation of family members and friends with magic tricks, and even amazed some family pets with his disappearing ball tricks. At gatherings, Joe could be found involved in lively debates about any topic, often taking the opposing opinion just for fun. An avid TV fan, he relished watching reruns of his favorite shows, such as The West Wing and Dallas. He was a jokester who adored making his family and friends laugh, while also being incredibly kind and generous with both his time and resources. Joe will be remembered as the one person with which you’d always pick to go to an amusement park. His biggest joy and pride in life was his family, and his devotion to them was absolute.
On November 14, 1970 on Long Island, he married Donna (Plesh) Bruno. His wife of 50 year survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Julie Ann Bruno-Burton, and her husband James of Hopewell Junction; his grandchildren, Deskin and Chayton Burton; his siblings, Julia Bruno, Mary Friedman and her husband Steve, and Charles Bruno; his brother-in-law, Howard Hughes; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Maryanne and Timothy Carey; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joseph was also predeceased by his grandson, Jake Burton; and his sister, Patricia Hughes.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 9:00-10:30 am at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville with military honors. Private burial will be at St. Denis Cemetery. Donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (BY CLICKING HERE). or Hailey’s Hope Foundation (BY CLICKING HERE). Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com
John L. “Jack” McCarney, Jr.
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Hopewell Junction - John L. “Jack” McCarney, Jr. , 88, of Hopewell Junction, NY passed away on July 21 , 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was born on March 25, 1933 in York, PA, the son of John L. McCarney, Sr. and Mary (Jacobs) McCarney. His parents have preceded him in death.
Jack married Jackie Luzzi on November 9, 1996.
Jack grew up in Rhinebeck, NY. He attended Rhinebeck HS where he excelled in basketball and baseball.
After high school, Jack enlisted in the Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CV-15) during the Korean War. After returning from active duty, he had various jobs. One at the phone company in Hopewell Junction, lead to a long and successful career at IBM in East Fishkill. He received awards for his work on CAD. He was a member of IBM Quarter Century Club. He was a Sr. Engineering Manager, in the Facilities Engineering Department when he retired after 38 years of service in 2002.
In addition to his IBM career, he taught Tae Kwon Do at Dutchess Community College and Vassar College for many years. He achieved all Second Degree Black Belt. He was fortunate to learn Tae Kwon Do from Duk-Sung, President, World Tae Kwon Do Association.
In retirement, he and Jackie made a trip to Switzerland, where their son Paul was living. He enjoyed going to Long Dock in Beacon and Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie. He delivered “meals on wheels “ with Jackie for a number of years. He enjoyed watching his son Paul play soccer and grandsons play baseball, basketball and soccer. He enjoyed cooking and our holiday dinners were delicious and prepared with much love. His potato salad is legendary. Family meant everything to him and he was there to help whenever needed.
Jack is survived by his loving wife Jackie; his daughter Lisa and her husband Randy Prentiss, Staatsburg, NY; son Phillip Grandinetti, Poughkeepsie, NY; son Paul McCarney and partner Lea Dubois, St. Augustine, FL; stepdaughter Stephanie Luzzi and her partner Dan Kleiner; Brooklyn, NY; stepson John Luzzi, Jr. and his husband Ricky, Arlington, TX. Grandchildren are Phillip Grandinetti, Poughkeepsie, NY; Wydea Merchant and her husband Scott, Charlotte, NC; Benjamin Prentiss, Brooklyn, NY; Samuel Prentiss, Staatsburg, NY; Isaac McCarney Dubois, St. Augustine, FL ; and great-grandchild Phillip Grandinetti, Poughkeepsie, NY. His sister, Nancy McCarney, Rhinebeck, NY, brother Larry McCarney and wife, Jeanette, Little River, SC. sister-in-law Diane and husband Tony Candullo, South Salem, NY; sister-in-law Denise Artuso, Yonkers, NY; brother-in-law Robert Artuso and wife Kathy, Thornwood, NY. He is also survived by a niece and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and his Aunt Leona Hubley, York, PA.
Jack loved animals big and small. He got a lot of pleasure in watching the wildlife that came through his Hopewell Junction property. Deer, turkeys, birds and even a black bear. He’ll be missed by his cats Beverly and Violet.
Jack was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He’ll forever be in our hearts.
Visitation and Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, from 2 to 4pm. Military Honors at the end of the service.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Jack’s honor to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538 or Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Please visit Jack’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
Clarence Munson, III
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EAST FISHKILL - Clarence Munson III, of Hopewell Junction, died on March 20, 2021 at the age of 90 years old at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. Born on October 28, 1930 in Cold Spring, New York, Clarence was the son of Eleanora & Clarence Munson, Jr.
Clarence was a graduate of Croton Harmon High School and was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He enlisted in the United States Army and served with the 518th Signal Radio Relay Company. After service in Korea, Clarence joined Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation and proudly served as their district representation in East Fishkill for almost 38 years.
On September 25, 1954, Clarence married Charlotte Maier at St. John the Evangelist Church in White Plains. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. Clarence enjoyed golfing, dancing, & traveling. He was a life member of the Poughkeepsie Elks #275, a 42-year member of the Poughkeepsie Moose #904, an exempt Hopewell Hose fireman, and a member of the American Legion Post 1758.
Clarence is survived by his wife, daughter Wendy Schuler (Norman), son Robert Munson (Min), daughter-in-law Angela Munson, his 5 granddaughters- Rachel Carter (Dustin), Lauren Whitaker (Brian), Sarah Cooke (Phillip), Stephanie Way (Daniel Joyce), Hollie Way (Mike McGrinder), and great grandchildren- Shelby & Dylan Carter, Addison & Hudson Whitaker, Lane & Cameron Cooke, & Charlotte Paesano. Other survivors include nieces-Linda Flint (Jack) and Barbara Thomasetti, and nephew - Richard Pohle (Susan). He was predeceased by his parents, in-laws- Anselm & Agnes Maier, sons- Ronald and William Munson, his sister and brother-in-law- Eleanora & Leo Clapsadle, sister-in-law & brother-in-law- Anna Marie & Arthur Pohle, and brother James Munson.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533, followed by internment at Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorial Donation may be made to the fundraiser for Norm Dennis- c/o of Poughkeepsie Elks #275, 29 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12603, East Fishkill Rescue Squad, or St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Please visit Clarence's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
On Tuesday, Mar. 23, Post 1758 members Don Burns, Bill Meyer, Bill Kriebel and Commander Jim Reynolds served as Honor Guard for Clarence's interment at Hopewell Cemetery.
Daniel Patrick Lalor
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Daniel Patrick Lalor, 80, passed away on February 25, 2021. The beloved husband of Patsy Finnegan Lalor for over 55 years, he was the son of Daniel and Mary Lalor of the Bronx. He is survived by his brother Mike. His brother Gene pre-deceased him. He was the proud and devoted father of three sons and three daughters: Danny Lalor and his wife Joely of Manhasset, NY; Patrick Lalor and his wife Pam of Danbury, CT; Christine Chisholm and her husband Gerry of Cortlandt Manor, NY; Suzanne Puma and her husband Mike of Hopewell Junction, NY; Kieran Lalor and his wife Mary Jo of Hopewell Junction, NY and Meghan Joans and her husband Chip of Millburn, NJ. Once he was asked what he wanted to do when his six kids grew up. He said: “Have six more.” Instead, he received the great joys of his life - 16 grandchildren (eight boys and eight girls in true CPA fashion of keeping the books balanced). He was the adoring Grandfather, aka GrandDan to Shannon, Matthew, Andrew, Reagan, Anthony, Jed, Katie, Erin, Riley, Shannon, Bridget, Mikey, Cassidy, Kieran, Gavin and Hunter.
Dan met his wife Patsy in 1964 working on Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign. They were engaged within 3 months and married on September 4, 1965. He put himself through college while starting a family; working during the day and doing his schoolwork on the subway to and from St John’s University. He was also a proud graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School. His family was the most important thing to him, so he built his practice as a CPA in a home office, ahead of his time. He worked late at night and was a notorious night owl, often making breakfast before going to bed.
He was a pioneer in fathers’ involvement in their kids’ schools, attending dozens of field days and class trips at St. Mary’s School over the years. He had a wonderful group of couples and their children in Wappingers Falls who became like family over their 45-plus years of friendship. He was also blessed with fabulous neighbors on Brothers Road.
He was a devoted Catholic, proud to be an American and “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” He hosted the entire neighborhood on the Fourth-of-July for 20 years. He loved his Irish heritage and his Bronx roots. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the American Legion. He loved people and parties, never held a grudge and only remembered the good. He was a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and like a father to many of his children’s friends. His was a life well-lived.
The Lalor Family invites you to celebrate his life. Calling hours will be from 4-7 pm on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls and Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, March 1 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church, 11 Clinton Street in Wappingers Falls. In compliance with NYS guidelines, wearing masks and social distancing are required and capacity is limited for all services.
Robert Licurse
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HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Robert J. Licurse, 95, of Hopewell Junction, died on February 20, 2021 at home.
Born on September 3, 1925 in Lawrence, Robert was the son of Peter and Mary (Aselta) Licurse. Robert proudly served in the US Air Force during WWII. He owned and operated Robert J. Licurse Contracting in Hopewell Junction for over 30 years until his retirement.
On September 3, 1946 in Cedarhust, Robert married the love of his life, his wife of 75 years, Mary Flood. In addition to his wife, other survivors include 10 children, 25 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by his grandchildren, Michael Sine, Eileen Sine, and Olivia Licurse; and his great-grandson, Gerard Brueggemann.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 10 am - 12 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 12:30 pm at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery with military honors. Dress Code: Out of Respect for our Lord and God present in the most Blessed Sacrament of the altar, we request everyone dress in a modest, dignified fashion. We ask you to keep a Holy Silence in the Church and turn off all electronic devices.
PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with NYS guidelines, social distancing and face masks will be required. Since capacity may be limited, all attendees should be prepared for potential extended waiting periods.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you have a Mass offered in his name at your parish or make a memorial donation to Respect Life, Concerned Women for America (CWA), or American Family Association.
Please visit Robert's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.