Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Cleland Wynkoop Obituary
STUYVESANT - Cleland J. Wynkoop, 80, of Stuyvesant, passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in West Haven, Conn., he was the son of the late Cleland M. and Dorothy B. (Wasko) Wynkoop. Cle grew up in Clinton Corners, N.Y., where he was a member of the East Clinton Fire Department. He worked for many years as a computer programmer for IBM in Poughkeepsie and was employed by Columbia Tractor as a salesman. Cle was an outdoorsman who enjoyed riding his motorcycle and cherished his time spent hiking, camping and spending time at the Clove Valley Rod and Gun Club. He was also a sports enthusiast and loved playing volleyball at the Poughkeepsie Country Club as well as playing softball for various teams and bowling leagues. Cle was an animal lover who especially loved his dogs. Cle was known for his sense of humor, always able to make everyone smile and laugh. Above all else he was a family man who had strong faith and an enormous love for God and his family.
Cle is survived by his loving wife, Alice K. (Falke) Wynkoop; son, C. Michael (Erin) Wynkoop; daughter, Dawn (Jason) Ferdula; stepchildren, Kyung (Daniel Young) Masella and Jeslyn Masella; siblings, Theresa (Robert) Pick, John Wynkoop, Mary (Donald Scofield) Henschel and Elizabeth (Brian) Hicks. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Joe DiGregorio, Olivia Wynkoop, Wyatt Wynkoop, Kenzie Ferdula and Morgan Pietruszka. He will be missed by his faithful canine companion, Abby.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, at the Albany Church of Christ, 30 Russell Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Cle's family prior to the service from 1 to 3 p.m., at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Camp Hunt, or the Albany Church of Christ Benevolent Fund. Please send all donations to the Albany Church of Christ, 30 Russell Rd., Colonie, N.Y. 12205. In the memo line, please include "In Memory of Cle Wynkoop" and which fund you wish to contribute to.
Online condolences may be offered at Mooneyfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Cleland Wynkoop
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Cleland Wynkoop's name
Memorial Events
for Cleland Wynkoop
How to support Cleland's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Cleland Wynkoop's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
