Mortimer F. "Papa" Appel

Mortimer F. Appel of Beverly Hills, FL passed away December 29, 2008, at his home. He was born in Greenwich Village, NY to Robert Appel and Rose McKiernan and had one brother Arthur and one sister Mary. He attended school and belonged to Our Lady of Pompei Parrish. Joining the World War II Theater in China, Burma and India he distinguished himself in honorable service to his country.
He married Margaret "Peg" O'Kane and resided on Sherman Ave., The Bronx before moving to their dream home on the Hudson in magnificent Tivoli, NY. He worked for Effron Fuel Oil in Poughkeepsie, NY, before retiring in 1982. Mr. Appel served as the Honorable Mayor of Tivoli, NY for six years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Sylvia's Parriss BPOE, American Legion and the CBI Support Group, of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Past President of the Irish Club, Beverly Hills. An avid golfer. Mr. Appel traveled the world extensively with his lovely wife, their favorite destination being Ireland, where they returned annually for a number of years and had many beloved friends and family.
He is survived by: daughter, Elizabeth Arseneault; grandchildren, Peter, Danielle, Cara and Greer; daughter-in-law, Dr. Carol Gavan; sister-in-law, Patsy Johnson; nieces and nephews, Nancy, Edward, Eric, Eileen, Edward, Kevin, Patrick. Predeceased by wife Margaret, son David, grandson Robert, siblings Mary and Arthur, sister-in-law Helen.
He will be put to rest beside his beloved wife Margaret in Ballerin, Ireland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM, on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Arrangements by Fero Funeral Home, 5955 N. Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.