Thomas P. "Tom" Yeaple

Thomas P. "Tom" Yeaple

Thomas Yeaple Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delehanty Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Thomas P. Yeaple, 76, a longtime resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie. He grew up in the Village of Wappingers Falls. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 31, 1946 to Paul Yeaple and Margaret Summerville Yeaple.

On September 10, 1988, he married Debra Fulton from Wappingers. Tom served his country in the United States Army ending in an Honorable discharge.

He retired from IBM security and then drove a school bus for Wappingers Central School District. He was a member of the American Legion - Post 0037. He enjoyed fishing and camping.

Tom is survived by his wife Debra, two daughters (Dawn Feller, Danyel Northup), three grandchildren (Michael Cerilli, Christian Cerilli, Julia Kasmar) and one great grandson (Sterling Cerilli) and several nieces & nephews.

He is also survived by his best friend Miss Kitty Kat, who he called Missy. She got him through some very hard times.

There will be no calling hours. A private cremation is being handled by Delehanty Funeral Home.

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