Arlene Paetow Obituary

Arlene Mae Paetow HIGH FALLS- Arlene Mae Paetow, 86, of High Falls, died Wednesday, March 21,2012. She was born May 11,1925 to the late Henry and Marie Vetter of Valley Stream, sister of Lorraine Breininger of Wisconsin. She was predeceased by her husband William A. Paetow who passed Oct. 3,2000. Arlene helped Bill coordinate his piano tuning and many musical venues in the area. She served as Auxiliary President of the Piano technicians guild and contributed to their national publication. Arlene Graduated SUNY at Albany class of 1947, loved performing in many local theater productions,was a Substitute Teacher at Rondout Valley High School, and served for many years as Treasurer and Sunday School Superintendent for the Community Church of High Falls. An avid reader and cross word sleuth; Arlene's diverse interests included boating on the Rondout and Hudson with Mid Hudson Power Squadron friends, bowling, traveling, and happily coming home to her small farm where she raised her family and lived for over 60 years. She is survived by her children: Lorraine Porter, Barry and Erich Paetow; grandchildren: Andrew Porter, Calisce and Olivia Paetow, and Christopher Paetow; and great grandchildren: Joshua and Corey Porter. Her life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Sunday May 6, 2012 at the Community Church of High Falls. Those wishing to leave a remembrance online may use www.wix.com/paetow/arlene

Published by Daily Freeman from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2012.
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Dear Barry & family,
Just happened to see this & want to express my condolences..Hope all is well;Take care & God Bless.
Sheila Pratt

March 28, 2013

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing.

The Briggs Kids

April 24, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Martha Lischinsky

April 21, 2012

To The Paetow Family,

I have many fond memories of your Father
coming to our house in Kingston to tune my Mother's piano. He would always invite me in to listen as he did his work. He would always ask me to play something for him when he finished. I didn't know your Mother but I am sorry to hear of her passing,
She sounded like a fabulous person, it must have been a fun a house to grow up in.
I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Sincerely, Claire A. Hannis

Claire Hannis

April 21, 2012

RIP lovely lady. Sincere sympathy to your loved ones.

Joyce Rapoport-Quinn

April 21, 2012

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