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Joseph Dolson Obituary
Joseph N. Dolson, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. He was 92.
The son of the late Charles Dolson and Johanna Schuessler Dolson, he was born on October 10, 1915 in Monsey. He was the widower of Margaret Van Orden Dolson. He was the retired owner of and a builder for J.N. Dolson, Inc. in Monroe.
Survivors include his sons, Douglas J. Dolson, Sr. and his wife, Margaret L. of Airmont and Thomas B. Dolson and his wife, Trudy of Washingtonville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Jennie D. Pirkl.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 7, from 7-9 p.m. at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 8, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cemetery of the Highlands in Highland Mills.
Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes, Monroe. www.ssqfuneralhome.com or 845-782-8185.
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Dott Dolson
August 6, 2008
Dear family of "Uncle Joe". It's been a while since I've seen him but growing up in Monsey I have fond memories of his love of life and spirit. I heard about your family get- togethers summer after summer.
My condolences and prayers for you all- Peace.
(Dott, daughter of Gerald and Eileen Dolson, grandchild of Harold and Mary Dolson)
Emma & Freddy Meyer
August 6, 2008
Tom, Doug and families,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We can't make it down to be with you at this time but we would like to extend our deepest sympathy and love to you all.
Emma, Freddy, Eddy and Mom
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