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Joseph Lewis Obituary
March 6, 1936 - May 18, 2020
Town of Newburgh, NY
On Monday, May 18, 2020, Joseph Sylvester Lewis Sr. passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY due to complications of COVID-19. He was 84 years old. He was born on March 6, 1936 in Brockway (Beacon) New York to parents, Frances and Floyd Lewis Sr.
Joe grew up in Newburgh and was employed at Ford Motor Company in New Jersey for 14 years and also at Tarkett for many years before his retirement. He will be remembered as a kind, generous man who wouldn't hesitate to help someone in need. He had great love for his family and was a wonderful father. He would often tell his daughter, "I pray for you kids all the time, there's not a day that goes by that I don't pray for this family." He was a faithful man who loved the Lord and he will be missed tremendously.
He is survived by his children, Mary Lewis of Hamden, CT, Reginald Lewis (Darnez) of West Haven, CT and Joseph Lewis Jr. of Newburgh, NY; brothers, Floyd Lewis and James (Erma) Lewis all of Newburgh, NY, Rev. Charles (Georgia) Lewis of Heath Springs, SC and his grandchildren. Also a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frances and Floyd Sr.; his daughter, Tanya (Tanny) Lewis Hawkins who passed on March 30, 2020; sisters, Daisy Walker and Frances Young; brothers, Runston Thomas (Pop) Lewis, who passed on April 1, 2020 and Edward Lewis.
Mr. Lewis will have a private graveside burial on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, NY. Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553. "Committed To Being The Very Best" Call us anytime 569-1233.
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Mary Lewis
May 27, 2025
Another year has passed since God called you home dad. It still seems like yesterday. I think about you often. You are not forgotten. Love you forever dad. One day we will meet again. Rest in Heavenly peace. Love, Mary
Mary
May 22, 2024
Dad, I still miss you as though it was yesterday when we lost you. We will never forget our visits with you and all our phone conversations over the years. You´re unforgettable. Love you forever. Daughter, Mary
Mary
May 22, 2023
Dad, time is flying by so fast, I can´t believe it has been 3 years since you passed. It seems like only yesterday. I still miss you and I know we will see each other again someday. Love you forever, Mary
Daughter Mary
May 22, 2022
Another year without you here, you´re so missed and so loved by your family. One day we will meet again in Heaven but for now, rest peacefully. No more pain Dad, that´s something I´m grateful for. Love you always, Mary
Desmond Bowman
May 29, 2020
Uncle JOE was a thoughtful, loving and kind person to all he came in contact with. ❤
Wanda
May 28, 2020
No more pain, Brother & Uncle Joe, so take your rest. We loved you, too, but God loved you best. ❤
Your brother Buddy, nieces Micki, Wendy & Candy & nephew Craig.
Mary Lewis
May 28, 2020
Dad, youre at peace now. No more pain, no more worries. We will miss you, but we know we will be together again some day. Love you always, Mary Frances
Sharanda
May 28, 2020
He was a gd man and had a big heart He would always tell me he was praying for me he even told me how he grow up with my grandma and her sisters and brothers he was so nice to me let me stay in his home I would go to the store him and he always told me to keep my money I would go to the doctors wit him we he always would talk to me about his son who was my boyfriend at the time and he would say you are very pretty and Joseph was lucky to have me and that he prayed for us he would play my birthday when be played his numbers he will be truly missed fly high my angel you have your wings now and your no longer in pain
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