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Peter Stryker Obituary
Peter L. Stryker, Sr., age 76, of Highland, died Friday, January 23, 2009 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Mr. Stryker was born March 10, 1932 in Staten Island, NY, the son of the late Arthur Stryker and the late Madeline (Decker) Stryker. He married Kathleen Deary on August 5, 2001 at the Lutheran Church in New Paltz. He married Kathleen after they spent 20 years together, giving them 27 years of happiness.
He was raised in Staten Island, NY. He worked from 1952 to 1966 at the family business, the Stryker Fuel Company, which he was a partner along with his two brothers. He helped in anyway he could, mainly as an oil burner repairman. He opened up Anniversary Appliance with a partner in Staten Island and they operated the store from 1966 to 1970 until he moved to Kerhonkson in 1970. He continued to work on repairing oil burners with Vincent Dunne Fuel Service, until he started to work at his son Mark's store, True Value Hardware in New Paltz. Many people knew him as "Pit"; he worked for 29 years until he retired.
He was a member of the Horse and Wagon group: Mid-Hudson Driving Association; he was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Hyde Park.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Deary) Marx-Stryker; daughter and her companion, Cindy Monsey and Jody Berryann of Accord, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Peter L. Stryker, Jr. and Nancy Stryker of North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law, Mark And Gail Stryker of New Paltz, NY; son and daughter-in-law, Scott And Janice Stryker of Gardiner, NY; stepdaughter, Sandy Seligman of Pennsylvania; stepson, William Marx of Pennsylvania; mother-in-law; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Dolores Deary of Highland, NY; cousin, Walter Stryker of Pennsylvania; many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 S. Putt Corners Rd., New Paltz, NY. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m., at the funeral home with the Rev. Albert Ahlstrom officiating. Cremation will take place in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-255-1212. To express condolences, please visit www.copelandfhnp.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cheryl (Soper) Goode
January 27, 2009
Kathy, Peter, Mark, and Cindy.
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Pete's passing. I remember Uncle Pete giving me rides on his horses when he still lived on Staten Island. He was such a gentle soul and truly well-loved. The memories I have still stand out, visiting Stryker Fuel & Sons so many afternoons as a child, seeing Uncle Artie, Uncle Kenny, Uncle Pete and bothering Grandpa (Royal): The Stryker boys are all together again - what a beautiful day in Heaven.
Gisela Gagliardi
January 27, 2009
Dear Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear about Peter's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Rick Stryker
January 27, 2009
Dear Kathy,Peter,Mark and Cindy. it is with a sad hand and a open heart that I scribe my saddness on hearing of Uncle Petes death. Great memories of Stryker family picnics, his fondness for horses. A really good man has made the brothers foursome complete once again. My condolences and sad heart go out to the family.
Nikole Quick
January 26, 2009
Dear Uncle Pete, Aunt Nancy, Jenn, Mark & Gail, Cindy, Scott & Janice and families,
Sorry for your loss. May you keep your precious memories close in your hearts.
Our deepest sympathy,
Nikki, Punky, Cassie and Aly Quick
Dianne Soper
January 26, 2009
Dear Kathy,Peter, Mark, Cindy, Scott & families:
Bill and I were so saddened by Uncle Pete's passing. I have extremely fond memories of my childhood, growing up in Tottenville and being a member of the Stryker Family. I was surrounded by many uncles, aunts and many cousins. Years pass, times change. ..but we still have those wonderful memories of our family.
Dianne and Bill
willa-jeanne kiritz
January 26, 2009
dear kathy, peter, mark, cindy, scott and families, I was deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. There are so many wonderful memories of growing up with Uncle Pete. His passing makes them even more precious. with love, willa-Jeanne and family
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