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1928
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2011
Hugh Welch Obituary
Highland, NY - Hugh Patrick Welch, of Highland, passed away October 19, 2011. Hugh was born in Jamaica, NY on February 10, 1928. He was the son of Patricia O'Rourke Welch and Fredrick B. Welch.
Hugh served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was a First Class electrician for Central Hudson out of Poughkeepsie, NY retiring in 1988. Hugh was a member of the Quarter Century Club and a lifetime member of the Plutarch Gun Club, along with being a past president. He was also an avid golfer and an active member of the Central Hudson Golf league. Hugh was an avid outdoors man pursuing hunting and trout fishing. In his retirement, gardening was his 2nd career.
On April 18, 1953 he married Barbara Regina Maroldt in St. Augustine's Church, Highland, NY.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Barbara (Maroldt) Welch of 58 years. His daughters: Kathleen Nord of Kingston and Her Husband Wayne, Eileen Morgan of Hyde Park and her Husband G. Brian. His Sons: Thomas Welch of New Paltz and his Wife Suzanne, Timothy Welch of Highland and his wife Maureen, Grandchildren Rob Morgan, Amanda Mitchell, Katelyn Welch and Kyle Welch,his Sister, Suzanne Polacco of Kingston and his brother Michael Welch of NYC. His brother Daniel Welch died previously.Many nieces and nephews in the Hudson Valley survive as well. Calling hours will be held Friday October 21st, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, October 22nd at 10:00 am at St.Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Highland, NY with burial to follow in Union Cemetery of Llyod with full military honors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Welch
October 22, 2012
Miss You everyday,RIP Dear Brother,YOUR Sister,Suzanne
Kathleen Gagnon
October 27, 2011
Eileen, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time in your lives. Now you too have a guardian angel watching over you and your family. You are in our prayers. Love to all, Kathy and Glenn
Kathleen Gagnon
October 27, 2011
Eileen, our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very sad time in your lives. Now you too have a guardian angel watching over you and your family. You are in our prayers. Love to all, Kathy and Glenn Gagnon (Ashford, CT)
Andrea Manning
October 21, 2011
Eileen, May you and your family know the PEACE that passes all understanding at this most difficult time in your life. It only comes from our Lord.
Jennifer White
October 21, 2011
Eileen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friends at TLC Pediatrics.
October 20, 2011
Eileen, I know how special your Dad was to you and your family. You will always have many great memories of him. God bless you and your family now at this difficult time.
The Hafer family
Bette Simpson Bondatti
October 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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