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Joseph Truglio Obituary

Westtown, NY

Mr. Joseph P. Truglio of Westtown, NY, a longtime resident of the area, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Bon Secours Community Hospital. He was 41.

He was born October 21, 1966 in the Bronx, NY, the son of the late John J. and the late Karen Karasik Truglio. Joseph married Melinda Benejan Truglio on May 24, 1995 in the Bronx, NY.

He was a member of Holy Cross R.C. Church, So. Centerville, NY. He was also a member of the Port Jervis Masonic Lodge #328 F.& A.M. in Port Jervis, NY.

A family statement reads: "Joseph was a loving father and husband."

Surviving are: his wife, Melinda Benejan Truglio, at home; three sons: Nicholas J., Christopher P. and Jonathon J., at home; one daughter, Amalia A., at home, and one sister, Lydia Truglio of Eldred, NY.

Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis, on Tuesday, July 15, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross R.C. Church, 626 County Route 22, Middletown, NY 10940, with the Rev. Robert Porpora officiating. Burial will be in Manning Cemetery, Greenville Township, NY.

Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home; 845-856-5191. For directions or to send condolences, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Jul. 14, 2008.

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Annette MacChurch

July 16, 2008

Dear Melinda and Family,

As we all have heavy hearts today, Joe was a wonderful husband and father, a very caring man. We will remember him in our hearts. Love Annette and Family

Rosalie Gillen

July 16, 2008

Just wanted to let you know Thomas and Meaghan and I are thinking about you. We will pray for all of you

Susan Murphy

July 15, 2008

Melinda and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Please let Christopher know Kyle is thinking of him.
The Murphy's

The Murphy's

Daria Garcia

July 15, 2008

Our sincere thoughts and prayers for you Melinda and your Family during this difficult time.

Lorraine Carosella

July 14, 2008

Melinda, Please accept all of our heartfelt sympathy to you and your children.God bless you always.The Carosella's.

Stephanie Kollar

July 14, 2008

Sleep at peace with the angels. Your trials and troubles are over.
Love from Stephanie and Aunt Mary

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