Roy H. Falkena

1955 - 2021

Roy H. Falkena obituary, 1955-2021, Warwick, NY

Roy H. Falkena

1955 - 2021

BORN

1955

DIED

2021

Roy Falkena Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2021.

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Roy H Falkena of Warwick, New York passed away in Middletown, NY on December 23, 2021. He was 66 years old.

Born in Warwick, New York, on September 1, 1955, he was the son of late Ralph and Florence (Riemersma) Falkena.

Roy worked in telecommunications as an Inside Switchman for Warwick Valley Telephone for most of his career. After retirement he worked part time for his son, Eric who owns Apple Valley Construction. He was a youth group counselor, taught Sunday School, loved bowling, golf and hunting. His favorite pastime was constructing, entertaining and playing with his grandchildren at his lake house home in the Adirondack Park in upstate NY - Roy will be fondly remembered as the ""slipper man"" for on any given evening you would ?nd him knitting slippers for family and friends.

Roy, is survived by his beloved wife Elsje ( Euser), son Eric M. Falkena, and his wife Debra and their children Aaron, Luke, Jonah and Grant,and son Michael J. Falkena and his ?ancée Alison Blount and his children Dean, Dylan and Axel; brothers and sisters Ralph, Robin, Russell, Ronda Liotta, Reed and Rolland. He was Predeceased by his brother Ryan.

In lieu of ?owers - please donate to World Renew, Grand Rapids, MI.

A celebration of life will be held on December 27th at the Goshen Reformed Church 2440 State Route 17A Goshen, NY. Visiting will be from 4-6 pm and the service will begin at 6 pm, followed by a reception next door at the Goshen Christian Pre-K bldg.

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December 27, 2021

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December 26, 2021

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December 26, 2021

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Larry and Barbara Kolk

December 27, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

East Application Team

December 26, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

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