John A. Trumpetto

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John Trumpetto Obituary

EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. - John A. Trumpetto, of East Fishkill, and formerly of Pawcatuck, Conn., died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 62.

Born in Watch Hill, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Mary D. Trumpetto. He moved to Dutchess County in 1974 as he began a 35 year long career with I.B.M. He retired in 2009 as a Senior Engineer.

John earned an associate degree in chemical technology from Thames Valley State Technical College in Connecticut; many years later he graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, where he earned a bachelor's degree in science and chemistry.

In addition to his love of going to the beach, he also enjoyed baseball and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He volunteered for Boy Scouts of America as well as C.A.P.E. of Dutchess County, and was a communicant at St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill.

On June 27, 1980, he married Elaine Carey at St. Michael's Church in Pawcatuck, Conn. Elaine survives at home in East Fishkill.

He is also survived by his son, Jared Trumpetto, of Brooklyn; his daughter, Brynna Trumpetto, of East Fishkill; his brother, Joseph F. Trumpetto Jr. and his wife, Saralee, of Westerly; his sister, Charlene Trumpetto, of Wethersfield, Conn.; his brother-in-law, Daniel J. Carey and his wife, June, of Pawcatuck; and his sister-in-law, Maureen J. Carey, of Groton; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. A graveside Committal Service will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Cemetery, Stillman Avenue Extension, Pawcatuck. There is no procession from the funeral home to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County S.P.C.A., 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538, www.dcspca.org; or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Sep. 11 to Oct. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Trumpetto

8 Entries

October 4, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.

Robert Russell

September 15, 2016

Elaine & Family so sorry for your loss,

Nancy Bond Cservak

September 12, 2016

I was so shocked and saddened to learn of John's untimely passing. John and I attended Thames Valley State Technical Institute together, and with a bunch of other Chemical Engineering graduates, moved to East Fishkill to work for IBM in 1974. Back in our college days, John was the Hippy of the group, with really long, wavy hair that rivaled my own. He had that quiet, sarcastic humor that kinda snuck up on you and always kept the group laughing. Good times. I'm sorry we lost touch over our years at IBM, and I'm sad that I cannot attend his services as I moved to Florida last week, but he will be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to Elaine, his children, and all his family and friends.

Richard McHugh

September 10, 2016

I am praying for John, his wife Elaine and family. The Trumpetto family are great community activists. Such a young man..

Jennifer Kaehler Yaple

September 9, 2016

John, I'm so sorry I didn't keep in touch. I'm in disbelief, you were supposed to out live us all!

I know we had our moments (IBM Process Engineering - Inspection MLC) but it didn't matter we always got the job done. You always put up with my craziness, youth and laughter! The things you taught me in the short time we worked together will never be forgotten. You told me to live my life not to let life run me. I thank you!

To your beloved family, I send my heart to help heal the wound of your passing.

Please forgive my inability to say a proper good-bye. But I was never conventual so I know your laughing!

Sincerely
Jennifer Kaehler Yaple
"The Midas Queen"

Elizabeth Youngs

September 9, 2016

I was so shocked to hear of Johns passing. I worked with him at IBM and Spectrawatt. He was such a special man. And he was always so full of life. His stories and ability to tell them in such a way only he could were legandary. It is a huge loss. My condolences to his entire family. .

Virginia Turcy

September 9, 2016

John was an amazing person. I worked with him for years at Ibm, and we stayed in touch after he left. He was always funny, happy and full of life. So sad to hear about his passing. My prayers are with all of you. Ginny

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