Obituaries

James Wilcox Hosking, 76, died early on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. James was born August 25, 1941, in Standish, Michigan. Surviving are his son, James C. Hosking, and former wife, Helen Hosking-Hartmann. James Sr. lived in Big Sur, California, and New York City before moving to Accord, New York.

Born in Tarrytown on July 26, 1923, he was the son of Christian and Margaretha Ulrike (Rodamer) Brutting. Robert proudly served our country in the US Army, 82nd Airborne during World War II. He co-owned M&M Optical in Kent for many years. Robert and his wife Margaret were very involved in the Kent Historical Society. He enjoyed oil painting and playing cards especially bridge.

While in her late 50s, Theresa decided to enroll in classes at the College of New Rochelle. In 1991, she received a B.S. in Psychology. In 1992 she moved to Ireland and resided for ten years. During that time, she became actively involved with the local community, church parish and the Legion of Mary.

His disciplined system of play is symbolic of the disciplined way he lived his life and it assured that his losses would be limited to the entertainment value he gained from the hobby which he studied like a science. He would not stay overnight even though thirty-seven years of patronage there would have entitled him to a complimentary room. He wanted to do it his way. Frank Sinatra's “My Way” defines a great deal about John's time with us. He knew sorrow and disappointment in this world. He also had great satisfaction resulting from the knack he had for enjoying the pleasures brought to him from his opportunities and labors.

Lillian was born in Mount Vernon, NY on November 15, 1929. She was the daughter of Leonida and Elena Conti Rossi. Lillian worked for the Gannett, Westchester Rockland Newspaper for 22 years up until her retirement in 1994. She was predeceased by her husband Ralph in 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Lori Adams from Port Chester, NY, her two sons, John David and his wife Betty Ann Adams from Poughquag, NY, Steven and his wife Kathleen Adams of Hopewell Jct., NY, her five grandchildren, JD, Jessica, Dennis, Michael and Gregory and her great granddaughter, Lachlyn.

Martin was a Technician for IBM in E. Fishkill, NY. A great husband, father, grandfather and a very gentle man, Martin enjoyed camping with his family. He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.

In addition to her two children, Estelle is survived by her daughter-in-law, Denise Eisner and her son-in-law, Robert Hunter. Also surviving are her five grandchildren, Allison Rodrigues and her husband, Peter, Robin Eisner, Jason Eisner, Rachel Hunter and Sam Hunter. Estelle also leaves behind her great granddaughter, Mia Rodrigues, niece Barbara Cohen, her husband Bernard, their son Jeffrey and her niece, Ava Joel Scavone. Estelle was predeceased by her sister, Phyllis Joel.

He was a lifelong Duchess County resident. Born July 16, 1936 to Henry G Page, Sr and Josephine Rittinger Page.

On August 28, 1948 at Mount Carmel Church in Elmsford, Rose married Walter Engheben who predeceased her in 1990. She is survived by her daughters, Donna Garofalo, and Joanne Crysler and her husband Frenchy; her grandchildren, Stephen Engheben, Dan and Jenn Engheben, Anthony and Robyn Garofalo, and Vincent and Laura Garofalo, Jaime and Joe Politi, Jessie and Mike Gordon, Corey, Josh, Alex, Tyler, Riley and Chloe Crysler; and her great-grandchildren, Lindsey, Matthew, Alanna, John, Stella and Mya. In addition to her husband, Rose was also predeceased by her son, Stephen Engheben, in 2007.

On November 9, 1941 in Yonkers, Mary married Anthony J. Cuozzo who died on March 15, 1976. She is survived by her daughter, Lucille (Ronald) Dolack; her sons, Anthony and Joseph Cuozzo; her grandchildren, William, Daniel, Shannon and Joey; her great-grandchildren, Alexis, Tara, Brianna, Gianna, and Hunter; and her sister, Lorraine DiMasi. She was predeceased by her siblings, Anthony Chiarilli and Carolyn D’Angelo.