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Jeffrey Zachary Obituary
Jeffrey Zachary, a lifetime resident of Newburgh, NY entered into rest suddenly on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus, Newburgh, NY. He was 15 years old.
Jeffrey was born February 23, 1993 in Newburgh, NY to Melanie Zachary and Nathaniel Lennon. His loving and caring grandmother Corine Zachary raised Jeffrey. He was a student at South Jr. High School and a long time member of the Zion Lions Basketball Team.
Jeffrey Zachary leaves to treasure his love and memories with loving and devoted parents: mother, Melanie Zachary and father, Nathaniel Lennon; three sisters, Amber and Tova Zachary and Yasmin Lennon; six brothers, Chaz, Lance, Brice, Brandon, Jai and Joshua Zachary all of Newburgh, NY; two nieces, Iman Flavius and Mikaylah Walker; one nephew, Naasir Zachary of Newburgh, NY; best friends, Maxwell Mallory, Makai McMillian and Alex of Newburgh, NY.
Jeffrey Zachary was preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Corine Zachary; grandfather, Nicholas Zachary; great-grandparents, Ethel and George Palmer; brother, Trent Zachary; uncle, Curtis McMillian, Sr. and aunt, Ellen Penfield.
A family statement reads: "TO ALL THOSE READING THIS: This can't be the meaning of life, there has to be more. Let this be the end of the violence, not one more. We can look upon this as a beginning and just let it go. Young brothers and sisters take your place as the Kings and Queens you were born to be. So when you think of Jeffrey, smile, and remember NOT ONE MORE!"
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 76 First St., Newburgh, NY. Services will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Middlehope, NY.
Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553, is entrusted with professional arrangements. Please visit our website at www.rhodesfuneralhomes.com or call 845-569-1233.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Zachary
nora e
June 5, 2008
iiMA MiSS THEM
SORRiiE FOR THE LOST
MUCH LUVVVV
NORA
CENTHONY LEE
May 15, 2008
ME-ME
WE LOVE YOU ME-ME....YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY......YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS....
LOVE,
BERTHA,LUCY,CONNIE,MAMA,BOO-BOO
May 15, 2008
Dear Family,
My son, Nicholas, went to Meadow Hill School and he was in classes with Jeffrey. We are so sorry for you loss. No mother should ever loss her children and you have lost 2 to violence. Your family is right, NOT ONE MORE! I pray that God gives your family the strength to get through this. I will keep you and Jeffrey in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna and Nicholas Swanson
Mariea Johnson & Family
May 15, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
May 14, 2008
DEAR JEFFREY I NEVER GOT TO MEET YOU, BUT MY CHILDREN PLAYED WITH YOU WHILE YOU GUYS GREW UP TOGETHER THEY SPOKE HIGHLY OF YOU! YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....GOD PLEASE LOOK OVER THIS FAMILY NO MORE VIOLENCE...
Tammy Walker
May 14, 2008
My Dearest Mimi I am very sadden by your lost know that Jeff is Gods child and he will soever be taken care of with grace and mercy. please if you need anything I'm only footsteps away. May God Bless and Keep You In Your Time Need ...........
Alnaldo Ortiz
May 13, 2008
To Jeffrey and Family
Just like the quote said let this be the ending of violence and the beggining of hope. We will always miss you and will always remember you. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
-R.I.P Jeffrey
Anvil, Little Bit, Jalen Cole
May 13, 2008
To the Zachary Family,
Jeffery will truly be missed. Keep your heads up and continue to pray, everything will be alright.
Kelly Brady
May 13, 2008
Dear Zachary family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. It is a shame that you all have to go through this sad time. Always remember GOD is with you and my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. GOD bless you all now and always.
Maurisa Hyler
May 13, 2008
To my little cousin Jeff,
Words can not express how much I miss you. It was just about a month ago I saw your smiling face. I ask myself everyday why this has happened to you. I miss you so much and you will never be forgotten. We love you Jeff. Till we meet again..............We (the family) need for you to know that you will always be in our hearts.
Love Your cousins,
Maurisa, Rasean, Donovan, Lottie, Dwayne, and Olivia and Uncle Mike and Aunt Gen.
Beatriz Jackson
May 13, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you
Jackie Nochez
May 13, 2008
Dear, Jeffrey's family
It hurts us so bad,
When we loose the ones we love;
Yet we all move on,
With a little push and shove.
We trying to let you go,
But it's killing us inside;
Our pain is ever so enduring,
And doesn't want to subside.
How could we loose you,
When you meant the world to us;
Our heart bleeds everyday,
When it's only you we see.
Here lies your grave,
Where words are too hard to say;
So rest in peace,
As we think of you. . .this very day.
we love you 4ver and we miss you jeffrey...rest in peace baby boii.
we will always have you in our heart and mind.
Stu, Jeffery & Family
May 13, 2008
To The Zachary Family
Remember that your
loss is shared
by many friends who care
and that you're in our
thoughts and hearts
and in our every prayer
May you find the courage
to face tomorrow
in the love that surrounds
you today.
May the love of friends and family
be a source of comfort to you
at this time
At this time of sorrow
may these truths sustain you..
...your loved one will always be
as close as a memory
and the God of all comfort
is always as close as a prayer.
It will be the little things
that you will remember
the quiet moments, the smiles,
the laughter.
And although it may
seem hard right now,
it will be the memory
of these little things
that help to push away the pain
and bring the smiles back again
R. STEPHENS
May 13, 2008
NATHANIEL,MELANIE AND FAMILY,WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS AS GOD EASES YOUR SORROW WITH PRECIOUS MEMORIES.(FROM THE CRUMPLER,STEPHENS FAMLIES AND SCHOOL FRIEND ZURI ).
renate bryant
May 12, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
curtis, Yvonne, Makai & Mya McMillian
May 12, 2008
To Our baby cousin Jeff;
because thats all you were was a baby, no matter how much you towered over us. Words cannot express how much we are going to miss your smiling face, your funny words and your corny chuckle...I know that God does not make mistakes so even though we are feeling overwhelmed with grief, We recognize that God had a plan. We pray that your death will not be in vain, That people will remember this day and your baby face and ask them selves "Why did this have to happen??" and how can we treat eachother better so that this does NOT have to happen again?!?
PLEASE EACH ONE TEACH ONE, NOT ONE MORE!!!!!
Jeffrey until we meet again, WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Your family
EVANG. CAROL ANN STEVENS
May 12, 2008
TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE. TO MIMI, TO LINDA AND ALL THE ZACHARY FAMILY, I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, HAVING KNOWN TRENT AND JEFFREY IT SADDENS MY HEART. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ON WEDNESDAY AND ALWAYS.
GOD BLESS , THE BOONE, STEVENS AND HILL FAMILIES.
Annette Lopez Culver
May 12, 2008
Dear Zachary Family
Your loss is a loss to us all. His bright smile will forever live in our hearts. Jeffrey had many friends(young and old) and will be sadly missed. May God Bless you and give you the strength to carry Jeffrey's message "Not one More".
NECIE PETERSON
May 12, 2008
MI-MI & FAMILY
THE FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS
NECIE PETERSON &FAMILY
Marshell Williams
May 12, 2008
To the Zachary family I am so sorry for your lost. We all lost a great person but even though we lost a friend we gained a angel.
Barbara Jesrani
May 12, 2008
Dear Zachary Family,
We are deeply saddened at this latest death in your family. It has been the privilege of the those of us in the Newburgh School District to educate the Zachary children. Each one of them has been special. Our sincere condolences go out to you in your grief. The staff who knew Jeffrey will miss him.Those of us who did not have the pleasure of personally knowing Jeffrey hear from his friends that he was uplifting and upbeat. They relied on his smile to brighten their day. This is, indeed, a great loss. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Regina Roberts-Overly
May 12, 2008
To the Zachary family. My prayers are with you at the loss of your loved one. It may be hard to understand why Jeffrey was taken at such an early age, but remember God makes no mistakes, he had better things in store for him. He is amongst the almighty that makes no mistakes. Keep your faith and put your trust in Gods hands and he will see you through.
Regina, Stanley, Charles Roberts and Stefan and Briitney Lee who were schoolmates of Jeffrey's has been affected and deeply sadened by the loss of one of their classmates and friend.
Laura and family
May 12, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Zachary family. We will always remember Jeffrey for his sweet smile. God bless you all.
Jalana Warren
May 12, 2008
I remeber my baby Jeffrey from when I would go to my families house on dubois street. I got a shoking phone call that exact same night about this tragidy that happened. He was the sweeties thing ever and he will be missed deeply. My condolences go out to his mother, father, brothers and sisters. He's gone to a better place but never forgotten.
Martha and Corey Belton
May 11, 2008
To MiMI
I'm sorry for the lost of jeff and my prays go out to you and your family. Keep the faith and our lord our god he hear all pray and he there when we are in need of him.
CINNAMON WAITLEY
May 11, 2008
To the Zachary family I am praying for your strength during this trying time. I can't believe Jeffery is gone but he will not be forgotten. Take comfort in knowing he is resting in peace with God.
Cathy Edwards
May 11, 2008
I cannot imagine such a loss, your mom, your sons in such a short amount of time. Family is most important. Hold each other tight and you will hold each other up through this difficult and sad time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Paula Nati
May 11, 2008
To Jeffrey's family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you.
PLUM PIERCE
May 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
O'Niesha Fraser
May 11, 2008
To the Zachary Family: I'm very sorry for your loss, may GOD continue to bless your family at this time.
heidi goff
May 11, 2008
my deepest condolences to you and your family. sincerely dj heidihoe entertainment
Lucretia Dolly Howard
May 11, 2008
I am saddenend to hear of the loss of our child. I grieve with you, knowing that god is the maker of us all. He will be the JUDGE of our actions. Mimi I Love you be encouraged . God has a plan for us all. Take care and remember God will never put more on us than we can bare. (TRUST HIM). Love Ya! DOLLY
Arabia O'Connor
May 11, 2008
So Very Sorry for your loss.
We Will all Mis Jeffery.
mary patterson
May 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise
May 11, 2008
To Zachary's Family and Friends: I do not know you, but I feel you. I did not know Zachary, but I've cried for him. I too am a parent and I am sickened by the violence that is changing our children's and grandchildren's world. I support you in your "NOT ONE MORE" effort. I am truly and deeply sorry for your losses.
HARVEL BROWN
May 11, 2008
WHY...MIMI IM SORRY THAT IS HAPPENED OT YOU...BRO WE MISS YOU SO MUCH R.II.P...HARV3Y-G
OOOOwww
Jean (Pittman)Keita
May 11, 2008
To the Zachary Family,
My sincere condolences. For We know why God take away our loved ones but, it does not take away the pain. Just know that he does not make mistakes, and your loved one is safe. You don't have to worry about him, because,he is in the safest hands you could ever dream of. My blessings to all.
Melissa Heller
May 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brandon "KOBE" Clark
May 11, 2008
TO MS. MIMI AND FAMILY
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
JEFF IS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Karen Blake-Daniels
May 11, 2008
To Mimi and family at this time of sorrow: My prayers are with you. Mimi stay strong, have faith and He will see you through ........
A MOM
May 11, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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