Jacob A. “Jake” Sidote, A US Army Veteran, Dies at 84

Jacob A. "Jake" Sidote, 84, peacefully departed Sept. 16, 2016 at his daughters home in Poughkeepsie with his two daughters Carmella and Kim by his side. Jake was born on Feb. 23, 1932, the son of the late Antonio Sidote and Carmella Scofield Sidote. Jake is now reunited with his siblings Georgie, Tony, Helen Harlin and Mary Howe. He is survived by his 5 children, Carmella, Jackie, and Ray Sidote, Kim Phillips and Ray Travis, his 5 grandchildren, Rachel, Tyler, Jason, Lauren, and Lacie, and 2 great grandchildren, Mason and Leelah. In 1952 Jake was called to serve his country in the US Army, as a result of this 3 of his best buddies James O'Neill, Edward Nenni, and Paul Cuchelo volunteered for service. Since they did everything together they said the service was not going to be any different. They were labeled as the "Four Horsemen of Franklindale Ave." which made the headlines of the Poughkeepsie Journal on Friday Aug. 22, 1952. The four friends are now reunited. Jake began his career with the post office in 1955. Due to his "superior accomplishments" he was promoted to Post Master of Rhinebeck in 1978. He was again recognized for his great achievements in 1984 and was appointed Post Master of Hyde Park. Jake retired a well known and well respected individual in 1992. Jake was a proud member of the American Legion. His plaque of honor for serving his country in the Korean War can be found in the pathway of the American Legion in Rhinebeck where he often went to be with friends. Fosters in Rhinebeck is his other favorite place to visit where he was fondly known as "Jake the Snake." He would often talk of the intriguing people he would meet there and at the Beekman Arms. He was frequently invited by these new friends to their homes, as they enjoyed his company as much as he enjoyed theirs. Along with his love for people he had a love for nature. If. Jake was not socializing he was sitting on his back porch watching the birds as they gathered around his many bird feeders on his six acres of land. Or he was taking leisurely walk down the freshly mowed path of his woods to the running stream to see the fish. Because of his passion for gardening, he held a position for many years with Adams Fairacre Farms, every Sunday in their gardening department.. With each home he had in Hyde Park, Wappingers Falls and Rhinebeck, he maintained a garden which many people admired. He enjoyed sharing his home grown vegetables and would often share his gardening tips with friends. Jake enjoyed cooking and was known for his delicious tomato salad, chili sauce and homemade apple pie. Dad always had a smile and a kind word for friends and strangers, soon to be friends. Right up to his final days, he would still genuinely ask "how are YOU doing?" Friends may call at the Delehanty Funeral Home 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, tuesday September 20, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Marys Church, Clinton St. Wappingers Falls. Burial St. Marys Cemetery. with military honors. To send a condolence or for directions, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com