Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1949
DIED
2011
Douglas Hastings Obituary
DOVER PLAINS - Douglas Hastings, 62, a 35-year resident of the Dover Plains, NY area, died on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Mr. Hastings was a therapy aide at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie, NY for 19 years retiring in 2006.
Born January 6, 1949 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Martin) Hastings. He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975. On April 21, 1990 in Amenia, NY, he married Tonya Spiridigloizzi who survives at home. Mr. Hastings acted in small parts in movies and was an avid fan of the Batman character, the Three Stooges and Alfred Hitchcock. He was also a member of the Second Baptist Church of Dover Plains.
Besides his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Genevieve Ashby and her husband, Richard, of Dover Plains, NY, Alberta Schlafer and her husband, Raymond, of Dover Plains, NY, Georgia Malone and her husband, Thomas, of Dover Plains, NY, Katherine Vinchiarello and her husband, Tarance, of Dover Plains, NY, Deana and Darcy Hastings; a brother, Timothy Hastings of Wassaic, NY and a sister, Catherine Hastings of Florida. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Richard and Allison Ashby, Christopher and Kevin Schlafer, Thomas and Matthew Malone and Tarance Jr. and Leah Vinchiarello; a cousin, Peggy Garnto of Millerton, NY and a nephew, Robert Hastings of Poughkeepsie, NY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Harry J. Hastings, Jr.
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the funeral home with Rev. Jon Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Hastings
katherine vinchiarello
November 27, 2011
Hey dad I know ur in heaven looking down at all of us...I miss u and love u so much...u will never be forgotten...R.I.P pop pop
Lynne Haley
November 25, 2011
Doug was such joy to work with! He could make time fly by because of his wonderful sense of humour.What an honor to have known him even for a short while! A true Blessing he was to anyone he came in contact with . Doug aways made people smile or laugh 'til you cried!
genn ashby
November 23, 2011
i miss you so much.. you were by far the best dad and pop-pop in the world and we will miss you everyday i know your looking over all of us I LOVE YOU DAD
joe and sue howard
November 22, 2011
god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cyndi Atkinson
November 21, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy on the death of Doug. He touched everyone he came in contact with and left us all with great memories. Doug will be greatly missed. I am thinking of you and your family.
stacy stacy
November 21, 2011
he will be misse by all. if something happens thats funny he proble has a hand in it along with marsha. two bright stars that will always b love and missed
michael neal
November 21, 2011
i miss you already doug you were the greatest man i ever knew..i love you dad
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Douglas Hastings's name
Memorial Events
for Douglas Hastings
How to support Douglas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Douglas Hastings's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
