William Jaycox
1943 - 2016
William Jaycox
1943 - 2016
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BORN
1943
DIED
2016
William Jaycox Obituary
Hughsonville - William O. Jaycox, lifelong resident of Hughsonville, entered into rest Monday, February 8, 2016 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 72.
Son of the late Frank L. and Grace Atkinson Jaycox, he was born March 14, 1943 in Hughsonville. Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as the Postmaster at the Castle Point Post Office. He was a former member of the Hughsonville Presbyterian Church in Hughsonville and had been a lifetime member of the Hughsonville Fire Department.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard Jaycox and sister, Virginia Harris. He is survived by a friend of the family with whom he lived, David Kurtz as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls.
Interment will be in the future in the family plot at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, Route 9, Fishkill.
For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.
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John Kauffman
November 11, 2021
Billy boy...The Father I never had, thank you. The Mentor I respected, thank you. Bills gift was wisdom, perspective, laughter, inspiration, love and hope. "The last of the good guys" I miss you.
Marie Kauffman
February 8, 2019
We think of you often ,such a wonderful kind fun man best memory was when we got lost on the way to dinner in Millbrook and we were all staving and John had a candy bar and I grabbed it and said Women and children first and we all laughed and laughed =) also all the wonderful meals that you cooked - We Love you always Bill <3
marie kauffman
March 10, 2017
I just read this now and my heart breaks .... Bill was such an Amazing man that I have ever met in my entire life . He was so kind,funny and could cook a meal like a culinary chef ... If only the world had more people like Bill ,what a wonderful world it would be .
Our deepest Symphony
John and Marie Kauffman
Connie Lahey
February 10, 2016
Remembering your sense of humor-always made my day!
Rest in peace with your mom, Grace..sister Ginny and brother, Richard
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Sherri Harris olmstead
February 9, 2016
Billy was an awesome man. He always made me laugh.He is now with Aunt Ginny having a ball. RIP we love you and will miss you.
Tom Hudson
February 10, 2016
So sorry to learn of Bill's passing. Fondly remember him and his humor from long ago. RIP.
Jack Herring
February 11, 2016
A wonderful, friendly, funny guy. Hughsonville won't be the same without him.
joyce & ralph sheehan
February 11, 2016
Billy we will miss you.Rip
George Foster
February 10, 2016
Bill, RIP my old friend. Though we never saw each other again since high school, I will remember our friendship always.
Jason Morse
February 10, 2016
God takes away another good man R.I.P. my old friend. Jay Morse
Dawn Vanbrink
February 10, 2016
So sad to hear this news RIP Bill. He was a nice man and will be missed.
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