Joan Shaw Hulse
September 17, 1928-May 22, 2019
Formerly of Cornwall
Joan Shaw Hulse, a former longtime resident of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest on May 22 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Montgomery. She was 90 years old.
The daughter of the late Harold Woodruff and Laura (Hasbrouck) Woodruff, Joan was born on Sept. 17, 1928 in Newburgh.
Joan was retired after working as a bookkeeper for Hey’s Appliances in Cornwall for many years. She was an active member of St John’s Episcopal Church of Cornwall, and served for a long time on the Vestry and Altar Guilds.
“Joan was a resident and member of the Cornwall community for 70 years. She will be missed greatly,” her family said.
In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her loving husband, Harold F. Hulse, in 2008. Joan is survived by her son: Brian H. Hulse of Bridgeport, Conn.; her daughter: Janith Thompson of Mount Holly, N.C.; four grandchildren: Kevin, Kelly, Colleen and Kyle Thompson; and seven great grandchildren.
A funeral service and inurnment will take place on Saturday, June 8 at 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church Columbarium, 66 Clinton Street, Cornwall.
Memorial contributions in Joan’s name may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church Organ Fund, 66 Clinton Street, Cornwall, NY 12518.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences please go to www.Quigleybros.com
Helen Catherine (Preiss) Murphy
January 31, 1911-May 27, 2019
Cornwall
Helen Catherine (Preiss) Murphy, of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest on May 27 at her residence. She was 108.
The daughter of the late Francis Preiss and Emma (Hahn) Preiss, she was born in Brooklyn,. on January 31, 1911.
While working as an Executive Secretary with Texaco/Chevron in Long Island City, Helen lived in Queens. After retiring she moved to Hallandale, Fla., subsequently moving to Ocala, Fla., before coming to Cornwall.
In her earlier days Helen was an avid bowler and golfer. She was an exceptional bridge player and particularly enjoyed playing duplicate bridge at the Powelton Club in Newburgh. She was also a long time member of The Catholic Daughters of America.
Helen is survived by two sons: Kenneth G. Cook of Cornwall and Ronald W. Cook of New York City. She was blessed with 6 loving grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Barbara Cook and a Grandson Kenneth G. Cook, Jr.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 31 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y.
The family requests that no flowers be sent. Gifts of remembrance in Helen’s honor can be made to The American Red Cross Disaster Relief, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839 or Catholic Charities, 2050 Ballenger Ave Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Judith A. Reggio
July 21, 1943-May 27, 2019
Cornwall
Judith A. Reggio, a 38 year resident of Cornwall, passed away with her children at her side at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital on May 27. She was 75 years old.
She was born in the Bronx on July 21, 1943 to Frank and Mary Koge and grew up in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx. It was there that she met and married her husband Richard. She and Rich shared all the joys and sorrows of 39 years together and raised their family with love. She was a fiercely independent and strong woman with a fantastic sense of humor, an infectious laugh, a keen mind for conversation, and who cared for her family with unequaled love and generosity. Her most prized possession was a happy and strong family and she will be missed with unimaginable measure by everyone who knew her.
She is predeceased by her parents, brother William and beloved husband Richard. Survivors include her daughter, Catherine Reggio Ceriello (Shea); sons Christopher (Lauren) and Stephen (Christie) Reggio; and her grandchildren who brought her endless joy: Logan, Matthew, and Brett Reggio; Tristan, Caden and Luca Ceriello; and Mitchell and Brooks Reggio. She loved them more than they will ever know.
Friends may call at Brooks Funeral Home, 621 Gidney Avenue in Newburgh on Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Monday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 301 Ann Street in Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Attn: Memorials on behalf of Judith Reggio, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Inner City Children Scholarship Fund of the Archdiocese of New York, Donor Relations, 1011 First Avenue, New York, NY 10022 (https://www.innercityscholarshipfund.org/donate).