John Joseph Boyle, Jr.
August 14, 1959—June 25, 2022
Salisbury Mills, NY
John “Jack” J. Boyle, Jr., of Salisbury Mills, NY entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, NY. He was 62 years old.
The son of the late John J. Boyle, Sr. and Joan (Larrigan) Boyle, Jack was born on August 14, 1959 in Williston Park, NY.
Jack was a Captain with the FDNY-EMS at the Metro Tech Center in Brooklyn, NY. He also was an EMS instructor for VEEB in Nassau County, NY, Rockland and Dutchess Community Colleges and Beekman Fire Department.
Jack was an active member of the Grace Community Church Greet Team, and the Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corp where he served as Chief for many years. He was also an Exempt Fireman with Williston Park Fire Department, where he was an active member for several years before moving to Cornwall. Jacks’ passion was fishing and spending time with his service dog Katie who never left his side. We would also like to thank the team that cared for Jack both at Fidelis Kidney Care in Cornwall and the St. Lukes 2 North staff.
A family statement reads: “Jack was a dedicated volunteer in our community. His passion for EMS and teaching has been passed on to his children. He was a great friend, father and grandfather. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor. He will be missed greatly by all whose life he has touched.”
Jack is survived by his loving wife: Kristen C. Sebesta-Boyle at home; his daughter: Jennifer Warren; his son: Sean Boyle (Kait); his sister: Joan Kuzcka (Arthur); his sister-in-law’s: Paula Howard ( Donny), Patricia Bates (Kenneth), and Carmen (Bobby); brother-in-law’s: James Sebesta (Karin) and Paul Sebesta (Linda); his granddaughter: Tori; his grandson: Connor; his cherished roommate and friend: T.J. Mead; his beloved dogs: Katie, Bella, Paris and Zeppelin; several nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as countless friends. He is predeceased by his sister: Kathy.
Based on new CDC guidelines adopted by NYS, fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks or be socially distanced, but unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks and be socially distanced in the funeral home.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. A Chapel Service will take place at 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions in Jack’s name may be made to Motts Military Museum, 5075 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport, Ohio 43125-9336. In the notes, please comment “In memory of Jack Boyle, 9/11 fund”. This is where Jacks helmet from 9/11 is on display and where Jack donated much of his time.
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
Grace C. Monahan
November 10, 1927—September 10, 2021
Cornwall, New York
Grace C. Monahan, affectionately known as Grandma Coo Coo, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, and the angels welcomed her home. Daughter of the late Albert and Grace Downsbrough Maher, Grace was born on November 10, 1927, in Newburgh, NY. She was 93 years old.
Grace married Thomas Monahan, in Sacred Heart Church in Highland Falls, NY, on June 10, 1951, and they raised their three children there until they moved to Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY in 1967. Grace had a rewarding secretarial career and retired from the Department of Engineers at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. Grace and Tom spent many happy retirement years living in Daytona Beach, FL.
After Tom’s passing, Grace moved back to Cornwall, NY in 1996.
Grace loved to laugh, enjoyed all music, Hallmark movies, photos, picnics, “good mail,” Debbie Macomber books, and a hot cup of tea. We were inspired by her strong faith in God. She belonged to St. Marianne Cope Parish, was a member of the Red Hatters in Cornwall, NY and the Highland Falls Ladies Lunch Bunch. Her cheerfulness and kindness made the world a better place.
Grace leaves behind a legacy who loved her dearly: her children: Thomas Monahan, Jr., of Cornwall, NY; John and Peg Monahan, of North Augusta, SC; and Mary O’Mara of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY; grandchildren: Kelly and Neil Ovenell, Casey O’Mara and James Arrabito, Katie Monahan, John Thomas Monahan and fiance, Bunny Doris; great-grandchildren: Mabel Grace Arrabito, James John Arrabito, and Sloane Harper Ovenell; sister: Peggy Rafferty of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-law: Dolores Monahan of Valrico, FL; as well as, many nieces and nephews, who all brought great joy to her heart. Also, her best friend/caregiver: dog, Carly.
Grace was predeceased by her loving husband, Thomas Monahan, Sr.; her siblings: Eleanor and Salvatore DiCesare, Shirley and George Haggard, Albert and Joyce Maher, Stephen Maher, Mary Jane and Joseph Kukurender; brother-in-law: William Rafferty; son- in-law: John O’Mara; niece: Katherine Haggard; and nephews: Edward and James Rafferty.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, at Sacred Heart Church, Highland Falls, NY.
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls, NY. www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com