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William Dobbs Obituary
William R. Dobbs of the Town of Newburgh, a retired self employed Mason/Carpenter, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at home. He was 66.
The son of the late Edward and Zula Mae Clark Dobbs, he was born in St. Joseph, MO on September 22, 1943.
A family statement reads: "Although Bill was a Master Mason and Carpenter who built many wonderful things throughout his life, the best thing that he ever built was a strong foundation for his family. We will miss him and will always remember his love and sacrifices he made for all of us. His tired hands are now at rest and he is waiting for us on the bench in heaven."
William is survived by his wife, Marsha Zgrodek Dobbs, at home; his three daughters: Wendy M. Cook and her husband, Kevin J. of Catskill, Jennifer L. Notaro and her husband, Angelo J. of Walden and Jessica L. Guglielmo and her husband, Jon of Wallkill; three grandchildren: Tyler W. Cook, Krystia Grace Cook and Jon F. Guglielmo, Jr.; brothers and sisters: Wilber and Elaine Dobbs of St Joseph, MO; Nancy Aspey of Denison, TX, and Jim and Becky Bacon of Sedalia, MO; nieces and nephews and his beloved friends: Sheba, Prince and Max. He was predeceased by Don Dobbs, Alice Dobbs, and Bertha Carpenter.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at White & Venuto Funeral Home, 188 North Plank Rd. (Rt 32), Newburgh, NY 12550. Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Father John Vondras officiating. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the American Heart Association, Hearts Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
Arrangements by White & Venuto Funeral Home; 845-562-6550. For condolences or directions, please visit whiteandvenutofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Dobbs
Nancy Horton Simmons and Family
August 7, 2009
Dear Marsha, Wendy, Jennifer,Jessica and family.So sorry for your loss,God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.I still have memories of running down to play at sycamore dr.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.Love
Lanier & Doug Groves
August 6, 2009
Dear Marsha, Wendy, Jennifer, Jessica and Family~
Sending Our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow. God Bless you all and know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
With Love,
Michael Lander
July 11, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Linda Tremper
July 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 11, 2009
Dearest Marsha, Wendy, Jennifer, Jessica, their extended family and the
Dobbs Family,
It is with deep sadness, that I, Jack, Shawn, Megan, Frances, Ed and our daddy
John Duda, send our condolences to you,
as we will be unable to attend the wake or services for your beloved Bill today.
Just know that we all loved him...he was easy to love....a sweet humble man, with a great sense of humor, a hard worker and a loving husband and father....
We in the Duda Clan met Bill through his sister Nancy Aspey, who babysat for Frances, when Mommy and Daddy ran "Duda's Luncheonette" on Walsh Avenue in New Windsor, he was just a kid, kinda shy, but was a sweet boy,
who just came to New York from Missouri...Nancy, Jimmy(Nancy's Husband)Bill and their mom were
the nicest folks, and we have very fond memories of our early childhood connections with the Dobbs and Aspey families....The Aspey's daughter Joanne, was one of the first babies I had ever seen(Fern was 2 and I was 5)
I have told Jennifer many times how much she reminds me of her "Grandma Dobbs."
So we remember Bill's life, and keep his traditions strong, I am sure Grace, and all the Zgrodek's, Dobbs, and Duda families will welcome him into Heaven with open arms, our mom Janet always loved Bill too!!!!!
With our Love,
Always,
Annie, Jack, Shawn & Megan Cannon
Frances and Eddie Vesely
Daddy John L Duda
Julie Sommers
July 11, 2009
Jen and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Sommers Family
Doreen Long
July 10, 2009
So sorry to Marsha and all the family. Growing up with Wendy I spent a lot of time in the Dobbs home and I am truly saddened by Bill's passing. I send my thoughts and prayers your way. Love you Wendy! Stay close to eachother and you will make it through. Love to all, Doreen
RICHARD ZGRODEK
July 10, 2009
SO SORRY MARSHA AND FAMILEY FOR BILLS PASSING I WISH I COULD BE THEIR I WILL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYS
RICKY AND LINDA
Grace Herbert (Detoro)
July 10, 2009
Marsha and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.Bill was a great guy and he will be deeply missed by so many.
I remember all the good times we shared.You are all in my prayers and i know God will see you all through this sad time.God Bless you all.
Stay strong Marsha..Bill will be watching over you all from heaven.
Maria Canelstein ( the Frito Lay girl )
July 10, 2009
Marsha,
You have my Deepest Sympathy at this time of your loss.........
Bob Radulski
July 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tony Zgrodek
July 10, 2009
Marsha & Family,
I won't be able to make it up for Bill's wake or ceramony. He will be installing another great foundation in Heaven for his family. He will be missed by everyone.
Your cousin, Tony
Cookie and Hugh Gavin
July 10, 2009
We are very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. The family does not know us but Billy did a large addition to our home thirty plus years ago in New Windsor. He became a real friend to us in doing real quality work and at the same time helping us to keep costs in check - we were a family of six living on a moderate income. God bless him and our thoughts are with your family.
Lucille Weppert
July 10, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My thoughts are with you.
leanora zgrodek
July 10, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
donna krumenacker-foder
July 10, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing, Wendy. Your family were such nice neighbor's to my parents in Newburgh. You're in our prayers.
Donna (Krumenacker) Foder & family
Rose & Carl Ferguson
July 10, 2009
Mrs. Dobbs, Jennifer & Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
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