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Floyd Cole Obituary
Floyd Clinton Cole of Middletown, NY, formerly of Monroe, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at home. He was 82.
The son of the late Floyd Emmett Cole and Irene Mallery Cole, he was born January 23, 1926 in Middletown, NY.
Mr. Cole was a 1944 graduate of Middletown High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and was a gunnery officer on the U.S.S. Thomas E. Fraser DM-24. He attended Colgate University for pre-engineering and graduated in 1949 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and Pi Delta Epsilon, honorary journalistic society.
Mr. Cole worked for the Orange & Rockland Utilities, where he retired after 35 years as Senior Vice-President of all gas and electric operations. He then became a Vice-President of National Field Service Corp. and a member of ERISA Assoc. Ltd. Fund Management Consultants.
He was a member of the Executive Committee of the New York Gas Group, American Gas Association, New England Gas Association, Gas Research Institute, past president of the Society of Gas Lighting, Society of Gas Operators, and founding member of the New York State Gas Metermen's Committee.
Mr. Cole was active in several community organizations. He was a trustee on the Boards of Arden Hill Hospital, Arden Hill Life Care Center, Glen Arden and the Arden Hill Foundation. He was a past president of the United Way of Rockland County and a past Director of the Tri-State United Way. He was a trustee and board Treasurer of Harriman College, a member of the Monroe Village Planning Board, past president of the Museum Village in Orange County, member of the Monroe Republican Committee, and a charter member and first president of the Orange and Rockland Retirees Association. He was a 50-year member of the Monhagen Hose and Salvage Company and a 44-year member of the BPOE Lodge 1097.
Floyd was a devotee of gourmet food and wine and pursued a life long search for the perfect martini. "Laugh out loud and laugh often."
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy McDonald Cole, at home in Middletown, NY; son, F. Wayne Cole and his wife, Susan of Sunset Beach, NC; daughter, Sherry L. Cole of Middletown, NY; grandson, Michael Cole of Charlotte, NC and granddaughter, Kacee Cole of Hackensack, NJ. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, August 3 at the Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc., 72 W. Main St., Middletown, NY.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 4 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Ct., Newburgh, NY 12550.
Arrangements by Ralston-Lippincott-Hasbrouck-Ingrassia Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6023.
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Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Cole
Gary and Carol Echols
August 3, 2008
Mrs Cole, Wayne and Sherry,
When I heard the news of Mr Cole's passing my thoughts flashed back to my first visit to the Cole's residence. I was accompanying Wayne for a weekend home from college. My first impression of Mr Cole was of his smile and love of laughter. I also remember the delicious meals and my first taste of artichokes and Mr Cole's inkling for martini's and wine. There was also a weekend invite to the Lodge....more laughter and cocktails in front of that huge fireplace. That weekend I remember seeing fox, deer, a trapped bear that was being tagged and fishing on the lake. Wayne and I also walked to the beaver pond. Oh yes, I must not forget the weekend in Middletown when I met Sherry. For some reason there was a big earth moving vehicle that I wanted to drive. To this day I think Sherry thinks I am crazy. Now that Carol and I live in NC, we were looking forward to being neighbors in Waterford so we could continue our "laughter fest" with evening cocktails.
I write all this to convey our few but happy times and memories of Mr Cole. Carol and I send our sincere condolences to you in Mr Cole's passing....He will be missed.
Mike McDowell
August 2, 2008
Sherry . I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Mike
Debbie kaiser
August 1, 2008
Dear Sherry and Dorothy, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time.I'm so sorry.My heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your whole family.Sincerely, Debbie Kaiser
Mary Kingsley
July 31, 2008
Dear Sherry, You know that I am standing with you in your grief and in your support of your mother. You are to be commended for doing the right thing and staying strong and devoted. You have demonstrated the character that your parents have given you. I know they are proud of you. Thank you for sharing your Mom and Dad with my kids. Their Abuelos were special to them. Your father was a remarkable man and I know your loss. Thank you for reminding me once again how the women of the world stand up and take care of business and for being an example of doing the right thing for your family. Thank you for being a good nurse, and thank you for being my friend. I will be with you physically as much as possible during this time and always with you spiritually. I am proud to know you in this difficult time. We grieve with you and your family. We are here for you in any way you need. Love to all, Mary, Imelda and Arturo.
Maggie Brennan
July 31, 2008
Dear Sherry,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Meghan Keener
July 31, 2008
Dear Sherry,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love and hugs to you! I will be out of town and not able to attend services but will see you soon.
~Meghan~
Helen Koza
July 31, 2008
Dottie & Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Floyd's death. If it wasn't for Floyd back in 2004, we would never have been able to get ORRA(Orange and Rockland Retirees Association) up and running. As with all things, he was always ready to step up and take command. We needed a President so he stepped up and became our first President. He asked me to take on the task of Editor of ORRA. I will always be thankful that he gave me this opportunity. He had such confidence in me and praised my efforts when I had no idea what I was doing. I loved working with him. He was so interested in making ORRA a success. His former employment, and the many friends he made thru Orange and Rockland helped him in writing the articles for ORRA. He had an interest in so many things and all of the members, including myself, enjoyed reading the articles. He was such a good storyteller. I loved writing his articles. As I wrote the articles, I couldn't stop laughing. My last conversation with Floyd was May 21st, after our Annual Luncheon. I wanted to know how he was feeling but Floyd wanted to know in detail everything that transpired at the Luncheon from the Invocations, to the Program and the members who spoke. He grilled me on everything. The world was a much better place with him in it and I will miss him. May he rest in peace. I am sure he will keep everyone in stitches in heaven with his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dottie and family. May God Bless you. Love, Helen
Sue Palmer
July 31, 2008
dear Dottie, Sorry to read of Floyd's passing. he was a good friend while aI worked at the conference center.
Emma & Fred Meyer
July 31, 2008
Dottie & Family,
Sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. Fred and I thought the world of him. I was honored being his Vice President of ORRA. It was great working with him in organizing ORRA and knowing him all of these years.
Floyd was such a wonderful person and he will be missed by everyone that new him.
I know you all will miss him dearly.
Our deepest love and sympathy.
Emma and Fred Meyer
Archie & Alice Fellenzer
July 31, 2008
Floyd was a great Engineer and fellow Naval Officer. It was always a pleasure to be with such a fine gentleman and professional. He achieved much and optimized his life for all.
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