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Rush M. Greenough II of Beacon, entered into rest on July 24, 2009 at his home. He was 88.
A son of the late Rush and Mary Greenough, he was born March 17, 1921 in Saratoga Springs. On October of 1941, he married the former Adella Ovitt; she predeceased him in 1987.
Rush formerly worked for Emmadine Creamery, Beacon; former Truck Driver for Local 338; former employee of the Libby Funeral Home, Inc. and employee of the City of Beacon until his retirement in 1985.
He was a 50-year member of Lewis Tompkins Hose, Dutchess Junction Fire Dept., Beacon Engine Co., life member of Slater Chemical Fire Co., 35-year member of Dutchess County Volunteer Firemen's Assn., life member of H.V.V.F.A., 35-year member of F.A.S.N.Y., Red Vest Assn., life member of the Blue Vests Order, 45-year member of the Masonic Lodge #283, Dutchess County Shrine Club, Cyprus Temple Lodge, life member of V.F.W. Post #666; American Legion Post #203, 70th Division WWII Assn., life member B.P.O.Elks Lodge #1493.
He was an avid fisherman, NASCAR enthusiast and N.Y. Yankees fan.
Rush had enlisted in the U.S. Army in April of 1939 and served with the 70th Division Third Army in the Battle of the Bulge, discharged and recalled to duty for the Korean War and discharged in 1952. While in Germany, he received the Bronze Star, Belgium Liberation Citation, Combat Infantry Badge, and Conspicuous Service Medal of the State of New York.
Survivors include his three children: Rush Greenough III of Beacon, John Greenough of Cold Spring and Adella Coultas of Beacon; seven grandchildren: Rush IV, Christopher, Erin, Colleen, Scott, Jimmy and Tammi; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, John Greenough of the state of Florida; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Lewis Tompkins Hose, 13 South Ave., Beacon, where at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, funeral services will take place.
Interment with Military Honors will take place Wednesday, July 29, at 12 noon at New Green Ridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lewis Tompkins Hose, 13 South Ave., Beacon, NY 12508, to be used for the Firemen's Retirement Home, Hudson, NY.
Arrangements by Libby Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Teller Ave., Beacon, NY; 845-831-0179. To email condolences to the family, please visit www.LibbyFuneralHome.com
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Gary Ovitt
August 24, 2009
To the family of Rush: My sincere condolences on the passing of Rush:I really didn't know Rush well. But we had talked about his family when I lived in Beacon. He told me he was related to Ovitt's. Now I know how he was related. I now live up near Albany NY. I have done much research on the Ovitt name. Trying to figure out who his wifes parents were.
WILLIAM BRAULT
August 3, 2009
SORRY TO HEAR RUSH PASSED.BEACON WON'T BE THE SAME WITH OUT RUSH.MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND THE COMPANY
David & Lou-Ann Mac Morran
July 26, 2009
We are so sorry to see the passing of your Dad . Sorry we are so far away at this time when you are all so Sad ,but we are with you in our Hearts from Florida , Anna & Will , David & Lou-Ann
may he now rest in Peace,God Bless you all
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