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Daniel Little Obituary
Daniel J. Little of Kerhonkson, a lifelong resident and a retired 32-year engineer for IBM, Kingston, died October 9, 2008 at Benedictine Hospital, Kingston. He was 71.
The son of Walter Little and the late Dorothea Koehn Little, he was born August 6, 1937 in Ellenville. He graduated from Ellenville High School in 1955.
He was a life member of the VFW and a 35-year member of the Wawarsing Lodge #582 F&AM. Following his retirement from IBM in 1991, he was employed by H.B. Humiston Funeral Home for 11 years. He served on the Town of Wawarsing Planning Board for ten years and the Ulster County Planning Board for five years.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and wilderness canoe enthusiast. He also enjoyed most sports, active and passive.
He served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Favata Little, at home; his children: Douglas Horton of Dallas, TX, Mark Little and wife, Polly of Charlotte, NC, Lisa Clancy and husband, Thomas of Westtown, NY, Jill Pennings and husband, Stephen of Warwick and Brian Little of Wooster, OH; his father, Walter Little of Ellenville; his sister, Anne Morse and husband, William of Kerhonkson; his mother-in-law, Josephine Favata of Newburgh; his brothers-in-law, Alfred Favata of Newburgh and Alfonso Favata of Kerhonkson; his sister-in-law, Gretchen Little of Ellenville; six grandchildren: Victoria and Stephen Pennings, Sean, Daniel and Colin Clancy, and Daniel Little. Several nieces, nephews and many good friends also survive. He loved them all.
He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothea Little and brother, Arthur Little, both of Ellenville.
Friends may call at Loucks Funeral Home, Inc., 79 N. Main St., Ellenville on Sunday, October 12, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. Arlene Dawber will officiate. Burial will be in The Fantinekill Cemetery, Ellenville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be sent to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Loucks Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-647-4343.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve Kozerowitz
October 15, 2008
I met Dan in 1947 (+/-) in Mrs. Slater's 5th grade class. I made a friend for life. My m emories of him at school, 4H club ( thanks Mr. Little for humoring a bunch of wild kids). Cars, girls, capetting chickens, cleaning barns, holing abond of friendship even though the physical distance between us was great. Imiss you old friend
Georgine Matichuk
October 13, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Little family. Dan as one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of working with on the planning board. I learned a lot from him about planning and people. He will continue to inspire me.
Love and Prayers
Georgine Matichuk
Gregory and Alzira Bar
October 13, 2008
It's always very hard to part with a loved one. We share in your sorrow.
Let the fond memories of Daniel comfort you and your whole Family.
Remember all the go times.
Hank & Gerri Kuykendall
October 13, 2008
Fran & family has our deepest sympathy on your loss. Dan was a good friend and we will all miss him. You will be in our prayers and sorry we can't be there for you now. We were fortunate to spend time with you both this spring.
Mary Judd
October 12, 2008
Our love and prayers go out to you, Uncle Walt, & Ann and all of Daniel's family. I will always remember the fun times we had as kids when our families got together, especially the times camping at Sundown, NY.
Mary Terwilliger Judd, Easley, SC
Marlyn Graney (Terwilliger)
October 12, 2008
My heart felt sympathy to all of Danny's family. Danny was one of the nice guys! I maybe living away from the Ellenville area, but part of me has never left.
Sincerely, Marlyn Terwilliger Graney Class of 1955
PEG AND VINCE GILLEN
October 11, 2008
DR. AND MRS. VINCENT GILLEN EXTEND TO THE LITTLE FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND ESPECIALLY TO HIS SISTER ANN AND HIS FATHER WALTER. I HAD DANNY IN SCHOOL AND HE KEPT ME BUSY KEEPING UP WITH HIM AND ENCOURAGING HIM TO FINISH H.S. BEFORE JOINING THE NAVY. HE WAS ALL BOY AND FULL OF LIFE. WALT WHAT CAN PEG ANDI SAY TO YOU AFTER LOSING YOUR WIFE,, DOT, SON ARTHUR AND NOW DANNY. MAY THEY ALL REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD. PEG AND VINCE GILLEN
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