Obituaries

Ricky is survived by his daughters, Taylor Forcelli, Tara Cabot, and Jessica Cabot; his siblings, Kathy Dengler, Kelly Cabot, Sharon Cabot, Glenn Cabot, and Denise Clappier; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ricky was also predeceased by his brother, Danny Cabot.

Born in Pottstown, PA on October 25, 1939, Kenneth was the son of the late G. Kenneth and Florence (Heil) Christman. Kenneth proudly served in the US Army. He received his BA in Civil Engineering in 1961 from Lehigh University where he also played lacrosse. He was employed as a Civil Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation and the Thruway Authority retiring in 1999 after 38 years. He stayed at home for a year fixing things around the house and then decided to return to work. He worked as a consultant on several construction engineering jobs with great colleagues and friends until he became ill. Kenneth loved his job and was proud of the work that he did.

He loved spending time with his great grandchildren who always kept him smiling. He enjoyed planting, shoveling, helping around the house and was loved by so many people.

In his early years, Cecil was Vice President, and Director of Engineering for Lightron, Newburgh and he later worked as a design consultant for LSI until his retirement. Cecil a 32nd Degree Mason was a life member of Old Well-St. John’s Lodge No. 6, A.F. & A.M. He was also a member of Pyramid Shriner Lodge No.9 in Stratford, CT. Cecil was a member of the Bull Terrier Club of America and he and his wife raised bull terriers, showed and judged for many years. He served as President of the club, and in 1973 took Best of Breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Sandee touched so many lives personally and professionally. Family and friends meant the world to her. She was a teacher dedicated to being the best she could be and bringing out the best in her students. She taught history at North Junior High and math at Balmville School, both in the Newburgh School District. After her retirement, Sandee was a consultant for several school districts and colleges. As a teacher at Mount Saint Mary’s College she mentored and inspired the next generation of teachers to excel.

Gary, a lifelong area resident was the owner and operator of Gillespie and Sons, Inc. in Newburgh.

Mary retired from Fair Rite, she was a founding charter member of Wallkill Little League and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wallkill Hook Ladder and Hose Fire Department.

Marjorie loved her family and introducing her grandchildren and great grandchildren to the library. In her lifetime she as active as a tutor at Vails Gate and Gardnertown schools, a member of the Goshen Art League and Grace Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons William (Jane) Sager and Stephen (Bernadette) Sager. Her grandchildren Marjorie Wickham (Robbie), Rachel Countryman, William Sager (Lisa), Jane Ann Sager, David Sager (Kim), Andrea Karnavezos (Tom), Beth Ann Miller (Tom), Stephen Sager Jr. (Roxana), Roger Sager, Christopher Sager (Debra), 24 great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Bob was a self-employed contractor and enjoyed Civil War re-enacting. He loved his family and friends and was loved and respected by so many. Words cannot describe what a great man he was, and he will be missed by many.

Mom was and still is Our Rock. Her belief in the Lord & Love for her family was the most important part of her life. Mom was a witness of the Lord everywhere she went.