Robert E. Brown
May 4, 1942 -May 27, 2018
Fort Montgomery
Robert Emerson “Bobby” Brown of Fort Montgomery, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, May 27. He was 76 years old.
The son of the late Madeline and Guy Brown, he was born May 4, 1942 in Amelia, Va. He attended Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy, a private African-American boarding school in Camden, S.C. He graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. in 1964 with a B.S. in biology, from Medical College of Virginia in 1966 with a B.S. in physical therapy, and from Long Island University with an M.A. in healthcare administration. He retired as a chief of Mental Health Services from Middletown Psychiatric Center in 1996 after 30 years of physical therapy/healthcare services with the State of New York.
Bobby was an avid New York Yankee, New York Giant, and Army fan and liked nothing better than watching them from the stands or from the comfort of his recliner. Although taken from us way too soon, he had a life well-lived, was a man well-loved, and everyone’s friend. Army-Navy tailgating and Middletown Psych get-togethers will never be the same.
He is survived by his wife Nancy of 46 years, his beloved daughter Kristin and her husband Clark Lewis Jr., and cherished grandchildren, Noah Robert and Laila Jane. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Helen Brown, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is predeceased by his parents and brother David Brown.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, with a funeral service immediately following at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project.
Robert W. Corby
April 19, 1933-May 21, 2018
Cornwall
Robert W. Corby, of Cornwall entered into eternal rest on May 21 at CareOne New Milford Nursing Home in New Milford, N.J. He was 85.
The son of Amandus Corby and Helen (Webberley) Corby, Robert was born on April 9, 1933 in Jersey City.
Robert was a retired iron worker for Iron Workers Local 45 in Jersey City. He honorably and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an expert marksman, and earned many medals for his service. After retiring as an iron worker, Robert worked at the United States Military Academy for five years, where he received an achievement medal and an official commendation. He spent many hours target shooting at the Black Rock Fish & Game Club, and participated in Civil War reenactments. Robert was a Friend of Bill W.
“Bob was a special soul,” his family said. He was strong and kind; always willing to help anyone in need, whether they were a friend or not. He had a very special relationship with his children, and was a loving and dedicated husband to wife Patricia.”
Robert was predeceased by Patricia in 2016. He is survived by his son, Robert C. Corby of Rochester; his beloved step-daughters, Jennifer C. Mavrorasakis and her husband Manny of Garnerville and Paula V. Conroy of Haverstraw; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, his dog Roscoe, and many close friends including Frank Reynolds, Virginia Borghesan and Charlie Stickle. Visitation was held on May 29 at Quigley Bros. Funeral Home in Cornwall-on-Hudson. A chapel service was held at the funeral home on May 30 and was followed by interment with military honors at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mountainville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.
Francis J. Ring
May 10, 2018
Cornwall
Francis J. Ring of Cornwall, NY entered into rest on May 10, 2018 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was 85.
The son of the late Francis and Alma Ring, he was born in Englewood, N.J.
Frank was a welder for the Teamsters Union Local 540 and retired from Hudson Tank in Port Newark, N.J. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He served on the USS Allagash. He was a member of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church.
Survivors include his loving wife Yvonne, at home; son Stephen Ring and his wife Christine of Cornwall-on-Hudson; daughter Gina Hall and her husband Wayne of New Windsor; grandchildren: Kathryn Mires and husband Jason of Cornwall, Rebecca Ring of New York City, Stephen Ring of Cornwall-on-Hudson, Alexis Hall and husband Will Fiordalisi of New Windsor, and Shannon Hall of Fayetteville, N.C. He was also a proud great-grandpa to Addison Mires.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 10am at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Frank’s memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are under the direction of James F. Lulves Funeral Home. To send condolences please visit www.lulvesfuneralhome.com.