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Stephen Bryson Obituary

Stephen A. Bryson

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Stephen Alan Bryson, 33, a resident of Loudonville for 10 years and formerly of Hopewell Junction, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.

Born in Mount Kisco on August 6, 1979, he was the son of Glenn and Shirley (Webster) Bryson, who survive in Hopewell Junction.

An avid NASCAR fan, Stephen was also a former pure stock driver at the Orange County Fair Speedway. He was in the process of restoring a Monte Carlo.

Stephen was employed at L.K.Q. Corp. in Stuyvesant for the past three years.

Stephen is also survived by his fiancée, Erica Dedrick; his son, Stephen Alan Bryson, Jr.; his siblings, Shena Bryson Cohen and her husband Jon of Hyde Park, Sean Bryson of Hopewell Junction, and Shyla Bryson of Hopewell Junction; his grandmother, Patricia Puehl of Millbrook; his nephews, Brenden and Caiden Cohen; his aunts and uncles, Linda Smith and her husband Tom of Mouth of Wilson, VA, Sharon Webster of Wappingers Falls and Artie Bryson and his wife Nancy of Hopewell Junction; and his cousins, Ashley and Carly Smith and Catherine and Candace Bryson. Stephen and Erica are also expecting their second child in late June.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6 - 9 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

A fund is being established to benefit Stephen's children. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Erica Dedrick, c/o McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box A, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.

For driving directions, online condolences, or memorial donations, please visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Mar. 29 to Apr. 1, 2013.
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Sorry to hear of your loss are prayers are with you

Bonnie Erickson

April 12, 2013

Erica, sorry of your loss of Stephen. I know how much you and your sons will miss him. May God give you strenth in this very diffical time. Annie Lazorischak g

Anne Lazorischak

April 1, 2013

Erica I am so sorry for your lost. I was looking for you at the bagel shop only to be told about this tragedy. If there is anything I can do for you or your son or the new one on the way please let me know. Keep the faith.

Cindy Naclerio

April 1, 2013

Stephen, we will miss your sweet smile and your unwavering devotion to your family and friends. You remind us to share the love.

Barbara & Jay Selnick

March 31, 2013

Love you, Steve. When we move home, we will become a solid part of your boys lives. We will watch over Erica, though Lord knows that she is one tough cookie. We are so sad that God needed you before you could grow old, but you remain with us everyday, man. Miss you already.

The Fiorinos

March 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I remember Stephen as such a cute and energetic little boy who loved to run on the beaches while visiting Florida. May you all find comfort in the fact that he is an angel watching over all of you.

Leigh Posey

March 29, 2013

Erica I am.so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you an your children an the rest of your family may God comfort your heart in this time of sorrow

Danielle Gross

March 29, 2013

You were the best partner and father anyone could ask for. Life was so good with you. Im thankful for all the happy memories we have, our amazing son, and the second one on the way. I love you so much, i will miss you forever. You are my best friend.

Erica Dedrick

March 29, 2013

DIDN'T KNOW YOU BUT IT WAS NICE WORKING WITH YOU. YOU ARE WITH THE ANGELS AND IN A BETTER PLACE WHERE YOU WILL BE IN PEACE AND NO SUFFERING. THE COMPANY AND YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL MISS YOU DEARLY. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY.

JESSICA SANTIAGO

March 29, 2013

Taken too soon. Rest in peace. May God watch over your family.

Robert DeMaio

March 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Stephen's passing. I spent a day with Steve two weeks ago and we mostly talked about our families. It was easy to see the way he talked about his entire family, they meant the world to him. Steve and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

David Mackey

March 29, 2013

you could always make me laugh even when i wanted to cry. You brought life to every room you were in. You will be missed and forever loved.

March 29, 2013

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