Ernest P. Wendt

Ernest Wendt Obituary

HADLEY Ernest P. Wendt, 70, of Riverview Drive, died suddenly Saturdayafternoon, Oct. 13, 2007, at his home. Born on Dec. 4, 1936, in Yonkers, he was the son of the late Ernest C. Wendt and Ann (Hamill) Wendt O'Neill. He served in the United States Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division during the Korean conflict. Ernie was a graduate of Gorton High School in Yonkers and a 1963 graduate of Iona College, New Rochelle with bachelor's degree in marketing. He married Arlene Gardner on Aug. 19, 1958, at Our Lady of Rosary Church, Yonkers. Ernie was employed for 28 years as an Allstate Insurance agent in Westchester County. He was presently working as a HUD real estate closer in the upstate New York region for the law offices of Janet Paganelli, in White Plains. Ernie and his family lived in Ardsley for 31 years. He and Arlene built their home on Riverview Drive, Hadley in 1988 and moved there permanently in 2000. Ernie was an active member of the Bend of the River Golf Course, Hadley, the William J. Varney American Legion Post No. 862, Lake Luzerne, and was a volunteer for the Actors Conservatory Theater in Yonkers. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening and traveling, especially to Hilton Head, S.C. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, of whom he was very proud. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Arlene Wendt; three daughters, Sally J. Fitz and her husband, Robert, of Amherst, Mass., Janice A. Paganelli and her husband, Armand, of Ossining and Nora L. Bolger and her husband, Justin, of Ossining; eight grandchildren: Jillian, Nicholas, Olivia and Christopher Paganelli, Marietta and McKenzie Fitz and Daisy and Lucy Bolger; two nieces and four nephews. Friends may call today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Brewer Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Flynn Memorial Home, 1652 Central Park Ave., Yonkers and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Flynn Memorial Home, Yonkers. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday at Flynn Memorial Home. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale. Donations in Ernie's memory may be directed to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation P.O. Box 1947, Quantico, VA 22134.

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Published by Post-Star on Oct. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Wendt

14 Entries

James Brachfeld

October 19, 2007

Roberta and I are sad that our friend and fellow Allstate agent has passed away. Our love and respect to Arlene and to the entire family.

Bend of The River Golf Course Board of Directors

October 18, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Phil & Dottie DeFino

October 17, 2007

Oh my goodness!! First Annie and now Ernie! As we said in Annie's Guestbook, we always had a great time at our restaurant, DeFino's Heritage in Luzerne, with Ernie, Arlene, Mike and Annie. Sincere sympathy to Arlene, the children and grandchildren.

Susan Siegel

October 17, 2007

Although I never knew Ernie, I can see from all the tributes that he was truly and deeply loved and highly regarded by all who did know him or whose lives were touched by him in some small way. I can only say to Arlene and Janice and the rest of his family that I am extremely saddened at their tremendous loss, and that my thoughts and prayers are with all of them at this very difficult time.

David Packer

October 16, 2007

Although I have not seen Ernie in many years, my memories of him are fond ones. I spent many hours "at the bar" with Ernie after rehearsals and shows and got to know him as one tough, funny, sweet guy. My condolences to Arlene, Sally, Janice, Nora and their respective families.

Sharon and Ron Greene

October 16, 2007

Ron and I were extremely shocked and saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. He was a lovely person who always had a kind word to say. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children and grand children.

Bill Magliano

October 16, 2007

Ernie was a class act and a real sweet guy. He always made you feel welcome in his presence whether it be in his home, celebrating after a show or building a set. I will miss his smile, his admiration and love for his family and his sense of humor. Arlene was lucky to have found her partner in Ernie and their children were lucky to have been blessed with such a beautiful father. The theater community will miss Ernie a great deal. I will miss him saying "God Bless you Billy" whenever we spoke. God Bless you Ernie.

Janice & Stew Hanges

October 16, 2007

Stew and I just adored Ernie! It's a rare thing to know someone who is genuinely such a warm, caring, funny and extremely NICE person. We feel honored to have known him and to be able to call him our friend. Bless you, Ernie...you will be sorely missed!

Irene Howard

October 16, 2007

Jay and I were very fond of Ernie. His wry sense of humor and dry, understated wit were a good counterbalance to all of us dramatic, over-the-top theatre queens! He loved his "girls" madly, and didn't seem to mind being outnumbered...his Marine background made him more than equal to the task! (Let's face it: you needed a Marine to keep up with Arlene!) We love you, Ernie, and will miss you MUCH....God bless you all at this difficult time.....

Jessica Beagle

October 15, 2007

Arlene and Family - I will truly miss seeing Ernie everyday at the bank. He always had a kind word and a "God Bless Ya" for all of us. He knew how to make us smile. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jennifer Pike

October 15, 2007

I will miss talking to Ernie while delivering the mail. He will be greatly missed! Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheri Bovee

October 15, 2007

Ernie will be so missed at TDBanknorth, I loved seeing him walk threw the door, he always made my day..

Annie McMahon

October 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please call me if there is anything we can do. You both are very dear to my heart. God Bless, Annie

Mary Beth Farmer

October 15, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.