Obituaries – June 4, 2021

Scott E. Hunt

January 30, 1946 – May 27, 2021

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY

Born in Susanville, California in 1946, Scott Edwin Hunt was the younger of two children of Roy and Myra Hunt; sister Claudia. Scott grew up in the Sierra Nevada’s near his grandparents’ cattle ranch. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Scott fell in love with Mother Nature and all of her grandeur. His years on the ranch would be forever ingrained in his soul.

Scott’s parents instilled in him a strong work ethic for academics, work, and sports. He inherited his father’s love of baseball, which he played throughout college, and his mother’s love of family, which founded the credo that he passed on throughout his days: “love of family is the essence of life.”

Scott graduated high school in Arcata, CA, with academic honors and letters in two varsity sports. At UC Davis he enlisted in ROTC and continued to play baseball. After graduating in 1968 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Scott was ready to serve his country only to be honorably discharged due to an injury. 

He started his 30 year engineering career at General Electric, and by 1969 he was relocated to Schenectady, NY, where he arrived in a record-breaking blizzard.

At his rugby team’s party in 1970, he spotted Carole Clark from across the room. They began dating and, due to Scott’s love of history, their first date was at Saratoga Battlefield. They married on August 18th, 1973 in Lake George, New York.

In 1978, Scott and Carole bought their first and only home in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, where they raised their four children and remained for 43 years. Scott was a committed family man and provider. He was a coach of his kids’ youth teams, and remained coaching for 20 years, becoming an inspirational mentor among the youth in his community.

Scott and Carole were active in their local Methodist Church. Scott loved giving sermons as a Lay Speaker, and for 9 years he ran the athletic program at Camp Quinipet on Shelter Is., NY.

Scott received his Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. From St. Regis Paper Company to Champion International, Scott held several engineering management positions. He developed Process Control systems and presented them at industry conferences. In 1984, he was promoted to director at corporate headquarters in Stamford, CT. 

After retirement, Scott found new gratification by teaching AP math and coaching soccer at Storm King School for 12 years.

Five grandchildren arrived within three-year’s time and Scott reveled in their playfulness. He loved fly-fishing, hiking, and being out in his rowing shell on Lake George.

Nothing was dearer to Scott than his family. He is survived by his wife Carole of almost 48 years and their children Kevin (wife Ann), Lanie (husband Russ), Kyle (wife Ashley), Darren, and five grandchildren: Tessa, Braydon, Molly, Hudson, and Caleb. As the patriarch, he enjoyed family gatherings, a good tequila, and sharing laughs. 

Scott died on May 27th, peacefully in his own home, with his wife by his side. His family will miss him dearly and will cherish his memory. 

Visitation Hours will be held on Friday, June 4th from 4 pm-6 pm at the Quigley Sullivan Funeral Home, 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 5th at 1 pm at the Cornwall United Methodist Church, 198 Main Street, Cornwall, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Scott Hunt may be given to Gateway Mountain Center (sierraexperience.org), Lake George Association (lakegeorgeassociation.org) or Hudson Highlands Nature Museum (hhnm.org) 

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com

Dorothy I. (Snyder) Lawrence

November 8, 1921—May 29, 2021

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY

Dorothy I. Snyder Lawrence passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Montgomery Nursing Home after a short illness. She was 99 years old. Dorothy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Bennewitz Snyder was born November 8, 1921 in Union City, NJ and spent her early years in West New York, NJ and Oakland, NJ. She started her education in a one room schoolhouse in Oakland, NJ. It was an experience she always liked to remember. When she was in 7th grade, the family moved to Cornwall- on-Hudson. NY, where she lived the rest of her life.

Dorothy was a Secretary in the Cornwall School System for many years. From there she worked at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY as an Administrative Assistant in the Cadet Extracurricular Activities Division until retirement. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Dorothy enjoyed volunteering. She was a volunteer in The Cornwall Ambulance Corps, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Storm King Engine Co. #2, and The Cornwall Hospital for many years. As a member of the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, she was an Elder, taught Sunday school, sang in the Choir, was Secretary in the church office and helped out as needed. When she wasn’t serving her community, Dorothy loved cooking, gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading and vacationing at her “home away from home”, Rockport, MA annually with husband Clint.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband: Clinton S. Lawrence; her brother: Howard I. Snyder; her daughter: Loretta Gross; and granddaughter: Barbara Gross. Survivors include her son John M. Lawrence and his wife Dorothy of New Windsor, NY; and one grandson.  

There will be no visitation. Burial will be private in Willow Dell Cemetery, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at The Cornwall Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Cornwall Presbyterian Church, 222 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson. NY 12520.

Arrangements by Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.  To send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com.  Please check this website for future date of Memorial Service.

Shirleyann Theresa Rossi

June 5, 1935—May 17, 2021

Cornwall, NY

Shirleyann Theresa Rossi was born to the late Beatrice Herrick Olivero and John Olivero at West Point, NY on June 5,1935 and departed this earthly life on May 17, 2021, at home.

The oldest of five children – John Olivero, Jr. (deceased), Rosalie Minetos (deceased), Rudolph James Olivero (deceased) and Debra Olivero.

 She graduated from Ladycliff Academy, Highland Falls in June 1953 and married Achilles “Kelly” Rossi that December 1953.  They had two daughters – Martha and Michele. 

A Brownie and Cadet Girl Scout leader, as a young housewife, she also did charitible work for her church, Sacred Heart of Jesus in Highland Falls and as a volunteer at the Cornwall Hospital. 

When her children entered grade school, she returned to study also, achieving a cosmetology license and eventually establishing two Beauty Salons – The House of Venus in New Windsor and the Fireside Beauty Salon in Cornwall, NY, which she owned until her health forced her to step back.  Regrouping and taking courses at Orange County Community College and Mount St Mary’s in Newburgh, Shirley began a career at the US Military Academy at West Point, NY in the Finance Office.  She retired as the Chief of the Accounts Maintenance Section.  Typically, while at West Point, she took on other responsibilities establishing the Federal Women’s Program, at that time a collateral duty.  She presented this Program at Federal conferences and by the time of her retirement it was a full time position, part of the Equal Opportunity Office.  In later, years, while assisting a home move, her daughters found a syllabus from a conference in Washington, DC where Maya Angelou was also a presenter and Shirley shared wonderful anecdotes about her. 

Among many honors and recognitions, she recieved at West Point, was the USMA Equal Employment Opportunity Award given by the Superintendant at a Cadet Parade Review in Sept 1978.

Shirley’s other talents were many.  Throughout the years she was active in motorcycling and camping with her husband, “Kelly”.  They toured from Canada to Key West on their motorcycle.  They belonged to several motorcycle organizations, such as Spokes and Sprockets (charter members), a club for professional couples who ride, The Retreads, a national touring group for those over 55, as well as MC safety and identity clubs ie: American Motorcycle Assoc. and others.

She had been a past member of Zonta International; Ladies Auxillary of the American Legion New windsor Post 1796; President of the Woman’s Auxillary of the Italian American Social Club of West Haverstraw; sat on the Advisory Board of the Orange County Office of the Aging; and was actively involved in running the Senior Games for many years.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband Kelly, children Martha and Michele, sisters-in-law Rosalie Rossi and Pamela Olivero (Rudolph James), sister Debra Olivero, Aunt Theresa Martinisi (Reziero George), god children Anthony Martinisi (Cara), Sharisse Vargas (Federico) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial was held on Tuesday May 25, 2021. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Hudson Valley funeral Home, Inc. 845-562-4411