William P. Timmons III

William P. Timmons III, 84, a lifetime resident of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2025. He was known for his humor, kindness, and strong work ethic, and lived with deep devotion to his family.
Born May 10,1941 in Beacon, he was the son of the late William P. Timmons Jr. and Shirley L. Blauvelt Timmons. Bill graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and was a proud member of the former Laborers' Local 1000. He dedicated more than 30 years of service to Idema General Contractors before retiring in 2001.
Bill was a communicant of St. Peter's Church and a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6111, both in Hyde Park. He especially enjoyed cooking, the outdoors, growing his summer vegetables, and most of all, watching his grandchildren play their favorite sports.
From 1961 to 1964, Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army. He recently had the privilege of traveling on the Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission #37 to Washington, DC which was extremely meaningful to him and a memory he cherished.
On a blind date, he met the love of his life, Loretta J. Marinucci, who survives at home. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter, Kelly Devens and her husband, William, of Wallkill; his son, Patrick Timmons and his wife, LouAnn, of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, Brandon (Alyssa), and Ashlie Devens, Scott and Stephanie Wehrung; his sisters, Patricia Towner (Harry) and Jean Hearn (Bruce), and several great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bill was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Decker, and nephew, Raymond Baright.
In keeping with Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 PM on December 12, 2025, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Daniel D'Alliessi at 10 AM on December 13, 2025, at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel of St. Peter's Parish, 185 Hudson View Drive, Poughkeepsie. Military honors will take place after the mass.
Inurnment will be in the mausoleum at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, Bill's family respectfully requests memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org), or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306 (www.t2t.org).
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Bill's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.