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Charles Herring Obituary
Charles is the son of the late Muriel (Walsh) and Charles (Chick) Herring Sr.
A lifelong Newburgh resident, he was born on December 1, 1937. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church. He was in the boys choir in his youth.
He graduated from Newburgh Free Academy (Class of 1956) and Orange County Community College. He proudly served in the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. In his younger years, he was a member of the Winona Lake Fire Company and Town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He retired from IBM after 29 years of service. He worked on the Class of 1956 50th reunion and enjoyed renewed friendships. He was proud of his Charter Membership in the Winona Lake Fire Engine Company #2, which his father helped to establish.
Charles was a gentle man who will be remembered for his quiet ways and dry sense of humor. He lived for his family and enjoyed his daily walks with his faithful canine companions Mac Rusty.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Lorraine and his beloved son, Eric; brother, William and his wife Linda of Newburgh; loving aunts, Dolores Gerbes of New Windsor and Dimmie Patsalos of Atlanta, Ga.; sister-in-law, Jean Herring; nieces, Kimberly (Herring) and James Ludvick of Newburgh, Holly (Herring) and Tucker Brendt of San Diego, Calif. and Lynn Herring of Newburgh; great-nieces and great-nephews, James, Justin, Jillian, Joseph and Jaden Ludvick and Issiah and Michael Figueroa; and many wonderful cousins, friends and relatives.
He was predeceased by his parents, Muriel and Charles (Chick) Herring Sr. and his son, Charles L. Herring III; aunts, Shirley Driscoll, Ruth Walsh; and uncle, William Walsh.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, November 26 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27 at St. George's Episcopal Church, Newburgh. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Charles to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Newburgh Office, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. George's Episcopal Church, 105 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550.
To send a personal condolence, or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call, 845-561-8300
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Blanche, Bill, Beverly and Lara Marshall
November 27, 2007
Our sincerest condolences and prayers are with you Lorraine and family.
Any-Time Home Care
November 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Any-Time Home Care
Dorothy, Karen, Alice, Bonnie, Betty, Tara
Vera Ann (Wilson) & Bill Birdsall
November 25, 2007
Lorraine & Family, We were so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing from Hilton yesterday. It was good to be able to see him at the 50th Reunion. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Diane Hunt
November 25, 2007
Dear Lorraine,
It is with great sorrow that I write this note of consolation to you. Bob and I extend our deepest sympathy. Our personal telephone conversation a few months ago confirmed your fears that Charlie was soon to leave you. I pray you will get some much needed rest now you know he is at peace and with his loved ones.
Although our get-togethers were restricted by distance and to family events I will remember that Charlie's eyes would sparkle when he issued his quiet smile.
I know you are strong and resilient and I will pray for you and your son over the next days and months to come. Your memories of your long marriage will sustain you. Please call whenever you feel you need to - I am a good listener. Thank you for being my friend and my cousin.
Love, Diane
Billy&Patty Myers
November 25, 2007
Lorainne & Family:
so sorry for your loss
you are in our prayers
Billy & Patty
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