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Duane Gingerich Obituary
Wappingers Falls - Duane Gingerich of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away peacefully on February 14, 2016 at Nyack Hospital. He was 47 years old. Born on November 3, 1968 in Fairfield, California to Robert and Elizabeth Stratton Gingerich. He is survived by his loving mother Elizabeth Baisley and his stepfather James Baisley of Wappingers Falls, NY, his Father Robert F. Gingerich of Pennsylvania, his dear Sister Lori Baisley and her companion Jeff McCormack of Pawling, NY, his dear brother Brian Baisley and wife Tara of Fishkill, NY and his stepbrothers James Baisley Jr. and John Baisley of Wappingers Falls, NY. He is also survived by his three loving nephews Jayden, Remington, and Cody and his loving niece Payton and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Daniel and Kathleen Stratton from Beacon, NY and his paternal grandfather Walter Ralph Gingerich from Pennsylvania. Duane loved collecting baseball cards, playing baseball as a child, and watching wrestling. He was also very family oriented. Duane was a lover of all animals and his passion in life was to make others smile and to make them feel good about themselves. For this reason he created support groups to help others and has many loving friends because of that.
Friends may call on Thursday February 18, 2016 from 3-8pm at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home, 900 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday February 19, 2016 at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to the ASPCA or St. Jude Children Hospital.
For Duane's guestbook please visit www.hudsonvaleyfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Duane Gingerich
Ellen Raville
February 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family-hugs- He will be greatly missed-He was always a ray of sunshine and loved to laugh-I love you Bunches my prince-Rest In Peace-Spread your wings and fly Hugs to you all-You will always be in my heart
Lisa Collins
February 19, 2016
I only knew Duane from FB but he was a loving and caring soul. He always had kind words and could always make me smile even on my worst days. I will miss our chit chats and that big ole smile...RIP my dear friend.
PENNY LINDERMAN
February 18, 2016
FOR MY TEDDY BEAR.... R.I.P.
Joseph Nocera
February 18, 2016
Dear Mr. and Mrs Baisley,
I was saddened to learn of Duane's passing. I was his teacher in 1980 at Sargent Elementary School. I still remember his wonderful smile, especially when he played the Prince in our class presentation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! My deepest sympathy.
Olga Adorno
February 17, 2016
Mrs. Baisley
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I remember meeting Duane and spending some time with him he quickly became very special to me. I will miss him dearly.. Duane rest in peace my angel remember you will always be in my heart.
Cindy Garrett
February 17, 2016
I met Duane online and we became good friends. He was a special person and I will definitely miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.He will be missed Rip my dear friend sending love and hugs to heaven.
Debbie Osterhoudt
February 17, 2016
You will be missed, kiddo. I remember you before you were a teenager. I am so happy you stayed as loving as you were then. You will be missed by so many.
Olga Adorno
February 17, 2016
Dear Elizabeth and family,
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Duane. I'm so very happy that I got to spend time with Duane back in 2000/2001. He sure did make me feel very special, he was a great young man with so much love to give I'm missing him so very much. I hope that you and the family can find some peace in knowing that he loved you all very much especially his niece and nephews. I will alway remember his kind heart and beautiful smile I loved him so. RIP my angel until we meet again.
PENNY LINDERMAN
February 17, 2016
DEAR MRS. BAISLEY AND FAMILY.... WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS WHAT DUANE MEANT TO SO MANY PEOPLE... PLEASE KNOW THAT HE WAS TRULY LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM AND HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED... THANK YOU FOR SHARING DUANE WITH ALL OF US!!! <3
kimberley wright
February 17, 2016
I miss u Duane you will always be in my heart
February 17, 2016
I miss u so much duane
February 17, 2016
Dear Betsey, Words can not express my sympathy. God Be with you and yours.
Marlene Fredericks
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