Philip Bayer

1948 - 2019

Philip Bayer WALLKILL, N.Y.- Philip Bayer of Wallkill, N.Y., passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Newburgh. He was 70. The son of Jakob and Margaretha Kreter Bayer, he was born Sept. 29, 1948, in Salzburg, Austria. Philip retired from Con Edison after 41 years as a surveyor and Construction Representative. Phil enjoyed Civil War History and following the Civil War Trails. He enjoyed many road trips throughout the United States visiting National Parks. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Bayer at home; son, Jason Bayer of New York City; son, Jonathan Bayer and his wife Kelly of Newburgh; daughter, Karen Bayer of New Paltz; brother, Helmut Bill Bayer of Hopewell Junction; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Heinrich Bayer. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Wallkill Funeral Home, 12 Bonaventura Ave., Wallkill, N.Y., 12589. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, Va., 22215; The Shawangunk Valley Fire Department, 2150 Bruynswick Rd., Wallkill, N.Y., 12589, or St. Luke’s Cornwall Auxillary, www.stlukescornwallhospital.org/giving Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors. For directions or condolences please visit mill spaughfuneralhome.com