John Vosburgh Obituary

John Alonzo Vosburgh, M.D. RED HOOK - John Alonzo Vosburgh MD, 91,of Red Hook died on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at his home. Born on Sept. 8, 1921 in Marcy, NY, he was the son of the late John Alonzo and Magdalena Vosburgh. Dr. Vosburgh graduated from the Watervliet High School in 1941, Union College with a B.S. and received his MD from New York Medical College in 1952. He was a Sergeant with the U.S. Army Medical Corp during World War II, serving in Europe from 1943-1946. John was a Cardiologist with a very successful medical practice. His many medical positions included: Chief of Medicine at Greene County Memorial Hospital, Director of the Coronary Care Unit, member of the Executive Committee and Chief of Staff. He was also an examiner for numerous insurance companies, and Medical Director of the Greene County Nursing Home. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Vosburgh was a leader in numerous community activities. He served on the Coxsackie-Athens School Board and later on the Red Hook School Board, including a term as President. He served as President of the Mid-Hudson chapter of the American Heart Association from 1966-1968, and was a member of the Catskill Rotary club. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Kesicke Vosburgh whom he met over a cadaver in medical school and married on June 7, 1952 at St. Christopher's Church of Red Hook. He is survived by six children: J.Paul (Brenda) Vosburgh of Red Hook, Andrew (Susan) Vosburgh of Royal Oak, Mich., Frank (Cathy) Vosburgh, Connie (Larry) Burud, AnnMarie (John) Vosburgh, and David (Jodi) Vosburgh all of Red Hook. He is also survived by a sister Ruth Whitman. He was predeceased by his siblings Andrew, Robert and Mary. Sixteen grandchildren also survive: Elizabeth, Aaron, and Sarah Vosburgh, Michael and Kathryn Vosburgh, Frankie (Jen), Steven (Heather), and Lisa Vosburgh, Shane, Kaitlin, Travis, Makenzie and Ciara Burud, Alexis Howard, and Mackenzie and Cody Vosburgh. Five great grandchildren also survive: Madison and Ryan Vosburgh, Bryce and Brody Vosburgh and Cheyenne Jubin. John liked to travel, enjoyed spending time on Kesicke Farm with his family, and was an avid Yankees fan. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday April 26 at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Germantown. A Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Christopher's Church in Red Hook. Burial will follow with full Military Honors in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Red Hook. For those who wish, Memorial donations may be made to the John A. Vosburgh Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.yadackfox.com

Published by the Daily Freeman from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2013.
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Connie and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Gretchen Bornhurst-Judge

July 14, 2013

Connie, Larry, Travis and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the memories of your loved one help to comfort you.
Jo-Ann Wolf

April 28, 2013

To Barb and the entire Vosburgh family -
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family. I met Doc was I was 12 years old and was afraid of him for the next two years. He was a little gruff sometimes ,but had a heart of gold. A rich and wonderful life with a loving family.

Michael Mosher

April 27, 2013

Mrs. Burud - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sincerely, Mark, Merisue, Amelia and Luke Pozniak

Merisue Pozniak

April 27, 2013

My Heartfelt condolences go out to the Vosburgh family.
May God bless you and see you through your time of sorrow.
My father (Doc) Elwood Weisenburn always spoke fondly of John and memories of working together at the hospital.

Lorraine (Tiffault) Weisenburn

April 27, 2013

Connie, Larry, and Family
Peter and I are very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a lucky man to have had such a large and wonderful family. He can now rest. We are thinking about all of you and hope you are comforted by your many memories of Dad.
Love, Mary and Peter Chenevert

Mary Chenevert

April 27, 2013

Uncle Doc will be greatly missed! He was a great man! I am so very sorry for your loss.

Marylou Vosburgh

April 25, 2013

Paul, my condolences to you and your family with the passing of your father. You will have the memory of a long and rich life.

Joe Coffey

April 25, 2013

Dr. Barbara and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dr. John. Have many fond memories of working with him at the old Greene County Memorial Hospital.

Karen & Bradford Weisenburn

April 25, 2013

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Vosburgh family.
Sincerely,
Larry & Alicia Hughes

April 25, 2013

My heart goes out to the Vosburgh family on the loss of their loved one. May your love and memories help you get through this sad time. Prayers are being said, God Bless.
Brenda Heritage

April 25, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

April 25, 2013

I enjoyed stopping by the farm over the years and reminiscing about Catskill with Doc. I grew up in Catskill, numerous family members used Dr. Vosburg as their physician. My grandfather was Abe Sherman of Sherman's Produce on Main Street in Catskill. My sympathies to Mrs. Vosburgh and all the family.

Steven Mann

April 24, 2013

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