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HUDSON - John Robert Bishop (Jack/Archie) died June 14, 2012 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Jack was born on April 7, 1942 in Poughkeepsie, raised his family in Livingston and retired there from the Metro North Rail Road after 30 years of dedicated service.
He was a US Army Veteran serving as a map maker and received a Good Conduct Medal. He was an avid hunter and bowler in his younger years. One of his favorite quotes was "John Wayne didn't drink no tea"!
He is survive by his loving wife of 39 years Dawn, his children Lori Day of Red Hook, Bob Bishop of Stottville and Michelle Heath of Livingston, His sons-in-law Sean Day and Allen Heath and daughter-in-law Marsha Corbett, his grandchildren Chelsea VanDeusen, John Day, Jarad Day, Mazzie Shultis, Harmony Bishop, Maura Naughton, Kristopher Bishop, Damon Simmons and Haylee Simmons as well as his sister-in-Law Sue Bishop, nephews: Patrick, JV and John and his cousin Frank and his favorite nurse Justine.
He was predeceased by his parents Dorothy and Lloyd Bishop, his older brother William and his faithful dog Buddy.
The laughter that he brought to others from his wicked sense of humor will be deeply missed.
Calling hours are 5 to 8 Sunday at the Yadack-Fox Funeral Home of Germantown.
A celebration of his life will be 11am Monday at the funeral home. Burial with full Military Honors provided by the US Army will follow in the Rhinebeck Cemetery.
Memorial donations are requested the Cavell Cancer Treatment Center 69 Prospect Ave. Hudson, NY 12534
Condolences may be expressed at www.yadackfox.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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rose marie revelle
June 16, 2012
to the family of jack-i wish to send you my condolences.even though we haven't seen each other for a long time i always considered u and jack family.i am so sorry for you'r loss.dawn if ever you want to talk i will be here.always you'r friend
rose marie revelle.
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