HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Salvatore Tripodo, 91, died on May 26, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Verplanck on May 7, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Miceli) Tripodo. Salvatore had been employed by County Asphalt in for 37 years until his retirement.

Salvatore was recognized by the Verplanck Fire Protective Association for having 40 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing, especially for Shad in the Hudson River.

Salvatore is survived by his daughter, Sally Bumbolow and her husband Robert; his granddaughters, Melissa and Shannon Bumbolow; and cousins, nieces, and a nephew. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Gonzalez) Tripodo on May 25, 2008 and his son, John Tripodo on May 27, 2015.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 9 – 10:45 am at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 11 am at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville followed by burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Verplanck.

Please visit Salvatore’s Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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