Paul Cuomo

Paul Cuomo, a longtime resident of New Windsor, died on March 15, 2007 at Cornwall Hospital. He was 79.

Born on August 24, 1927 in Yonkers, N.Y. to the late Michael E. Cuomo and Helen L. Tu lley.

Paul was raised in Yonkers, N.Y. and graduated from Roosevelt High School. After High School, he went on to join the Merchant Marines until 1944 when he enrolled in Manhattan College. During his college career, Paul joined the United States Army. After being discharged from the Army, he continued his degree and received his Bachelors of Science in Engineering. After graduating from Manhattan College, he tried out for the New York Yankees, but unfortunately he didn't make it. He had man hobbies including boxing where he was an amateur boxer boxing in the golden gloves. Paul went onto University of Connecticut and earned his Masters in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he became an instructor at UCONN.

Paul worked for the Army Corp of Engineers and numerous engineering companies. In 1965, he became the town Engineer for the Town of Babylon were he was very active in the Democratic Party. In 1975, he became the Town of New Windsor Engineer retiring in 1986. After retiring form New Windsor, he owned and operated Cuomo Engineering at Stewart Airport.

He was an avid skier, loved his photography, the New York Yankees and was a civil war buff.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 48 years, Jacqueline at home; loving children, Peter and his wife, Lori Cuomo of Fairfax, Va., Melinda and her husband, James Kennedy of Coxsackie, and Pamela and her husband, Nicholas Steyer of Saugerties, and eight cherished grandchildren.

A Family statement reads: "Paul was a very special and unique man with a big heart and sense of humor. He will be missed greatly."

The Family will be present to recieve friends on Sunday, March 18, 2007 from 2-6 p.m. at Coloni Funeral Home 3001 Route 9W, New Windsor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday March 19, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Newburgh. Interment to follow in the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen.

In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association of the Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.

Funeral Arrangements under the direction of Coloni Funeral Home.