Vincent J. Calyer
January 13, 1945-June 23, 2019
Broadalbin, N.Y.
Vincent J. Calyer, of Broadalbin, N.Y. entered into eternal rest on June 23, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 74 years old.
The son of the late Morris F. Calyer and Sadie (Clark) Calyer, Vincent was born on Jan. 13, 1945 in Cornwall.
A Cornwall High School graduate, Vincent attend Orange County Community College and served in the National Guard before joining the workforce. He is a former proprietor of The Canterbury Inn, where he served his many customers with a smile.
He was a member of the Storm King Golf Club for many years, as well as an avid walker, who could be seen on his route daily. In his retirement, he enjoyed the Great Sacandaga Lake and its inhabitants, and the warm weather of Stuart, Florida. He was fond of cards, animals, camaraderie, and his family. He was a man with a great sense of humor and a giant heart. He will be missed greatly.
In addition to his parents, Vincent J. Calyer was predeceased by his brothers, Clarke and Mark Calyer, and his son-in-law, Rick Newton. Vinny is survived by his loving wife and high-school sweetheart, Irene (Garthwaite) Calyer, his children, Irene (Baumkirchner) Newton, Michele (Baumkirchner) Sherman, Nick Baumkirchner and his wife Shelly, and Meredith (Calyer) Fagan and her husband Lou, and grandchildren, Brett, Madison, Sydney, Jack, Calyer, Graham, Brooke, and Gus, as well as nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
William “Bird” J. Vacek
July 12, 1954-June 23, 2019
Cornwall
William “Bird” J. Vacek, of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest at his home on June 23. He was 64 years old.
The son of the late William Joseph Vacek and Gabrielle H. (Byrnes) Vacek, Bird was born on July 12, 1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He was a retired Ferry Boat Captain for the United States Military Academy at West Point.
A devoted father to his daughter, Bird will be greatly missed.
Bird is survived by his wife Rebecca “Sue” R. (McIe) Vacek; his daughter: Melissa G. Vacek of Long Beach, and his brother: Richard Vacek of Cornwall, and his nephews and niece.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson St. Cornwall-on-Hudson.
A chapel service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery, in New Windsor.
Memorial contributions in Bird’s name may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.