Walter J. Paschke

Walter J. Paschke obituary, Cairo, NY

Walter J. Paschke

Walter Paschke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richards Funeral Home - Cairo on Mar. 3, 2025.

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Walter Joseph Paschke, 52 passed away on February 27, 2025 in Hunter, New York.
Born on June 7, 1972 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, he is the son of Mona Toscano Paschke and the late W. Richard Paschke.
Walter grew up in Clinton, NY and attended Clinton Central School then continued to North Adams State College where he studied Psychology. He was an avid skier and worked at the local Catskill ski areas and in construction in the Newburgh, NY area. Happiest in nature, he created unique meditations to use its power for relaxation and healing.
He is survived by his mother Mona of Newburgh, NY, sister Cybele, cousin-sister Michelle, and step-mother Debbie.
A Celebration of Walter's Life will be on Monday March 10, 2025 at 10:30 am at the St. Patrick's Church, 55 Grand St. Newburgh followed by burial in St. Thomas of Canterbury Cemetery in Cornwall.
To leave condolences for the family please visit the tribute wall above.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St., Cairo.

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