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George O'Dell Obituary
HYDE PARK - George "Digger" O'Dell, 75, passed away November 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of Raymond and Helen Bowe O'Dell. George was a Roosevelt High School graduate and a life long resident of Hyde Park, NY. He was self-employed as a painter. George was an avid sports fan and loved every kind of sport, especially Coon Dog Races. He was a lifetime member at Crum Elbow Sportsman Club. He is survived by his companion Judith Freer of Hyde Park, NY; daughter Karen Esquilin of Poughkeepsie, NY; daughter and son-in-law Kelly & Dennis Lowe of Clarksville, Tenn.; step-children Ronald E. Freer (Connie) of Hyde Park, NY and Steven M. Freer (Fiance Letha) of New Jersey; grandchildren Chasity Plass, Lynda Esquilin, Elisha Cano, Deanna Esquilin, Jasmin Lowe, John Lowe, Joseph Lowe, Jade Lowe, Stephanie Ann Freer and Ellie Morgan Freer; sisters Edna Small (Henry) of Bradenton, FL. and Rose Marchittelli of LaGrange, NY and brother Raymond O'Dell Jr. (Kay) of Pleasant Valley, NY. He was predeceased by his son George E. O'Dell, Jr., his grandson Richard Plass, III and his sisters Doris Farrell and Jerry Lane. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 4:00-8:00pm at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. If you would like to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com
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Mike
August 2, 2023
I painted with Digger back in the 1980's. I still tell the story of how he could take a rack of bottles of tint and mix up a gallon to match color with a fabric or some object in the customer's house. He was the color computer before computers! And the only guy I ever met who could run a 4 inch paint brush with sticky oil base all day long. I learned a lot from him.
Joe Volpe
November 22, 2013
Going to miss you Digger. You always took the time to say hello and catch up.
Eddie Mae
November 21, 2013
I'm sorry to lose my baby brother Georgie. Love from your sister
JW and Kim North-Chapman
November 21, 2013
Digger you were a great person to get to know. You will be missed by so many, but God has called you home and may you be at peace now. Love and God Bless.
HEATHER LOWE (GRANT)
November 21, 2013
REST IN PEACE POPPY DIGGER I NEVER GOT TO MEET YOU BUT ALWAYS HEARD GOOD ABOUT YOU XOXO THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH ALL THE FAMILY
Angel esquilin
November 21, 2013
Rest Well My Friend,Your Life Was Very Well Earned...
Elisha Cano
November 20, 2013
Grandpa I will always hold you in my heart. The best Father, Son,Brother,Cousin,Grandfather,Great Grandfather and most of all a Great Friend... May you Rest in Peace
Carol (Eddie Mae's daughter)
November 20, 2013
Uncle Georgie I'll miss you. I kept your letter from 1974. Love you always.
Linda Mckenna
November 20, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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