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Patrick J. 'Herc' Loftus

Rhinebeck - Patrick J. 'Hercules' Loftus, 56, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.

Herc attended Rhinebeck High School before entering the Marine Corp where he served from March 27, 1974 to March 26, 1976. Following his discharge he returned to Rhinebeck where he has worked as a carpenter for many contractors and homeowners.

He is a member of American Legion Montgomery Post #429.

Born March 9, 1956 in Rhinebeck, he was the son of Patrick J. and June L. (Traver) Loftus.

Herc is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Chris and Audrey Loftus of Red Hook; and their son Chris. He is also survived by friends Doug Fleischhauer, Patty Fitzgerald and Jake Briggs and several cousins.

Calling hours are Sunday, 2 to 4 PM, at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Members of Montgomery Post #429 will conduct military honors at 4 PM. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations to assist with funeral expenses may be made c/o of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, P.O. Box 515, Rhinebeck, NY 12572.

To sign the online register please visit www.dapsonchestney.com

Arrangments are under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8, 2013.
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I used to tell new bartenders at the starr bar, there are 3 things you need to know about Herc... 1. He has a heart of gold. 2. Serve him all the beer he wants but never under any circumstances serve him liqour (unless you send a shot home in a to go salad dressing container with his beans & rice). 3. When its time for him to go home, "cab & tab" -call him a cab & give him his tab.... But if ever there are any problems, refer back to #1... Herc really did have a heart of gold & he will be missed

John Kelsey

February 10, 2013

May God rest your soul, Herc.

Your friend,

Dave Feroe

February 6, 2013

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