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Arthur Koch Obituary
The son of Fred and Sally Goldstein Koch, he was born February 28, 1915 in Huntington, Long Island.
He was a member of The Elks Club in Middletown, and the New York Horse Breeders Association.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Koch at home; three daughters: Ellen & her husband, George Skorupski of Maryland, Linda & her husband, Carl Block of Florida and Carol Ryan & her husband, Jim Hobbs of Sundown; son, Tony Martino of Wallkill; eight grandchildren: Joaquin, Josh, Tim, Denise, Heather, Stephanie, Jason and Tony; nine great-grandchildren: Jeremiah, Ethan, Rainsong, Luna, Dylan, Madison, Caroline, Gabriel, and Parker, and three nephews: Mark, Gary & Ricky Koch. He was predeceased by his brother, Herbert Koch.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, N.Y.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 19, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. James Van Houten officiating. Burial will be in Brick Church Cemetery in Montgomery, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elks Club, 48 Prospect St., Middletown, NY 10940, Alzheimer Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Ste. 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060 or ASPCA Tributes, 110 Fifth Ave., 2nd Floor, NY, NY 10011; 800-628-0028.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors; 845-778-3200.
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Memories and Condolences
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mary jennings
October 20, 2007
Dearest Jane and Family although i knew Arthur a very short time he was a wonderful person and very kind.my deepest sympathies to all
Mary Jennings
C.N.A. Valley view
Al Grosso
October 19, 2007
Dear Jane,
I am truly sorry that I could not be there at this time of need. Arthur was a good friend and neighbor. I cannot comprehend the sorrow that you and the Koch family are going through. My love and prayers are with you.
Al Grosso
Sue & Cy Tansey, Jr
October 19, 2007
Dear Jane & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JAMES M. LEWIS
October 18, 2007
JANE & FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
JAMES,SHERRIE AND OLIVIA LEWIS
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