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Steven Pfluger Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Steven Pfluger, 68, an area resident since 1956 and formerly of the Bronx, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Born in the Bronx on October 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Alfred and Theresa (Westendorf) Pfluger. Steven was a 1963 graduate of Arlington High School and proudly served our country in the US Navy. He had been employed as an Engineer for IBM in Poughkeepsie, Cim-Tech and Jabil until his retirement.
Steven was a dedicated member of the Hopewell Reformed Church where he was very active in their mission work. He and his wife Cynthia traveled across the United States in their RV helping others. His faith brought him to Tres Dias and to also work in the prison ministry where he was very involved with Kairos. He enjoyed politics, sports, traveling, gardening, snorkeling and hiking, but more than anything, he loved his children and grandchildren.
On November 18, 2006 at the Mohonk Mountain House, Steven married Cynthia Rozelle who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Nicole Chiulli and her husband Craig of Lopatcong, NJ, Chris Pfluger and his wife Janeen of Mount Kisco, Jennifer Pfluger of Poughkeepise; his stepchildren, Scott Thomson and his husband Joao Assumpcao of Union City, NJ, and Robert Thomson and his wife Lea of Fishkill; his grandchildren, Claudia, Hannah, Christian and Nolan Chiulli, Ava and Allison Pfluger, Christoper and Reece Thomson; his brother, Alfred Pfluger and his wife Linda of Poughkeepsie; his nieces and nephew, Courtney and Elizabeth Pfluger, Jan, Jeri and John Pantalone; his mother-in-law, Carolyn Rozelle of Hopewell Junction; his sister-in-law, Joyce Heagney and her husband Dave of Hopewell Junction; his brothers-in-law, John Pantalone of Poughkeepsie, Al Rozelle and his wife Marie of White Plains, Gordon Rozelle of Staatsburg; and many other loving family members and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly Bruzgul on October 26, 2003; his sister, Nancy Pantalone; and his father-in-law, Al Rozelle.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8pm at the Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be held at the Church on Friday at 11am followed by military honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 to continue the mission work that Steven was so involved with.
For driving directions, online condolences and memorial donations, please visit Steven's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steven Pfluger
Gloria Molella
April 14, 2014
To the Pfluger family, My husband and I went to school in Millbrook with Steven. We had not seen him in years! We organized our 50th Class Reunion in August and I had the great pleasure to connect with him by phone. He was so very nice and really wanted to join us, but he had a family obligation (his mother-in-law's 90th birthday party) and could not attend, although he was going to try. I am sad that we never all got to see him again, but I am so happy that I was able to talk to him after so many years. He was so easy to talk to and he helped connect me with another old friend, also, by phone. How very sad. May you rest in peace, Steven. You helped many people through your good works, and you are surely in God's arms. Gloria and Chick Molella
Michael Romanello
March 27, 2014
Cynthia, I learned of Steve's passing yesterday and wanted to express my sympathies to you and Steve's family. I have long and fond memories of Steve, dating back to high school and beyond. I share in your sadness.
Jim and Pat McLaughlin
March 22, 2014
We met Steve and Cindy in Smithville at First Presbyterian Church . They were here to help rebuild after the devastating fires. Steve helped so many while here and Smithville is a better place because of him. We have his family in our prayers.
George Colwell
March 21, 2014
Cindy, Karen Ruger just forwarded Steve's obit to us today - we had not heard. We are so saddened by the news and would have been at the services had we known. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We had so much fun at the Reunion and enjoyed Steve so very much. We will always remember him with a smile.
With love to you and your family.
George&Carol Colwell
March 21, 2014
Cindy It is hard to understand why those we love are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that Steve rest in the arms of JESUS. With caring thoughts of sympathy for you and Steve's family.
Wish we could be there with you at this time of sadness!
Love Uncle Charles & Step Aunt Margie
Bushnell, Fl.
Jim Roy
March 20, 2014
so sorry for you loss
March 20, 2014
Jen
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
Sue Nemazee
Cathy Ahmed
March 20, 2014
To Steve Pfluger's entire family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terribly difficult time. I worked with Steve for many years at IBM
and always admired his class, dignity and kindness. I will always remember his laugh. I hope you will find peace and strength in the cherished memories you will hold in your hearts forever. May he rest in peace.
Fondly, Cathy Ahmed
March 19, 2014
Nikki, Chris, and Jen,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was such a great person to us kids. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ~Amanda Burdine
March 19, 2014
Jenny, my lifelong childhood friend and relative. May your Dad's soul be where it wants to be and travel where it wants to travel. May his spirit guide you and be with you on any path you choose to take in life. Love always, Jessie
Nancy Selkow
March 19, 2014
As a teenager back in the sixties, I lived next door and babysat for a lovely lady named Nancy, and through this friendship I met a great guy, her brother Steve. We stayed friends for a few years and I will always have fond memories of Steve. My thoughts and prayers to the Pfluger family during this very sad time.
Stephen Di Donato
March 19, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this sad time. The Stephen DiDonato family.
Michael Bibona
March 19, 2014
My condolences to the Pflugers, Pantalones and all the other family and friends of Steven. I met him when I was much younger. He was a good man and will be dearly missed by all.
March 19, 2014
Niki, Craig & family, my heartfelt condolonces on the loss of your father and grandfather. May he rest in peace with the Lord. Our love, Paula & Mike Barone
Carol Anderson
March 19, 2014
Cindy, my dear friend, you have always been a source of calm, wisdom, and spiritual strength for me and I know in my heart your own unshakable faith, and the support of your family and friends will see you through this.
I love you and wish I was there to hug you.
Regina Godfrey
March 19, 2014
Jen,
Your dad was the kind of father we all wished we had. He was kind, funny, and a joy to be around. I'm so sorry that he was taken away too soon and I hope that your memories of his love will sustain you in this difficult time. Sending prayers and hugs, Regina
March 19, 2014
Nicole and Craig, and to all of the Pfluger family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. The McMahon family
Anthony Formichelli
March 19, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mel
March 19, 2014
I was Steven's nurse during his last few days. He was such a great man and person. We bonded over the fact we were both from the Poughkeepsie area and graduates of Arlington High School. It was truly an honor and a pleasure to have gotten to know such a genuinely good person. I was shocked and devastated when I heard of his passing. I'm glad he is in a better place an no longer suffering. Steven and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 19, 2014
Nicki and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty-Jo Bocchino Leydon
March 19, 2014
Cindy, my condolences to you & your family. I am a close friend to Carol. Yvonne
Sal Ligotino
March 19, 2014
Chris, Nicole, Jenifer
I am so saddened & shocked with Dad's passing. You know Dad & I shared many good times & work experiences together. We had a friendship that never failed for any reason. I will always have fond thoughts of the times we shared. He will be missed.
I know he is looking down, still watching over all of you. I will pray for him.
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