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Faherty, Patrick (PJ), 57, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Au-gust 2, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan MacLean, and his sons,Thomas and Matthew; beloved mother, Maureen Faherty; sis-ter, Elaine Cella; brothersMartin, Sean, and Michael.He was predeceased by hisfather, Martin J. Faherty.After graduating from Pace University and Columbia Uni-versity, he taught English in Liberty, NY and then at NewHyde Park HS. Next he moved to Suffern HS where he spent 29 years as an administrator,the last seven of which asthe principal. PJ was alwaysinquisitive and committed tothe art of teaching, and loved his students and staff mem- bers. He touched the lives of many, will be dearly missed,and lovingly remembered.Deeply devoted to his fam-ily, Pat enjoyed spending time with his sons at many sportingevents such as Army homegames, and his fall Sundays were spent watching football with his friends and children.He coached his sons’ LittleLeague teams for a number of years, was a Cub Scout leader, and was frequently in-volved in Garrison School ac-tivities. His family spent their summers traveling throughout the United States and Europeor living on Cape Cod, whichPat loved dearly.Pat closely followed poli-tics and enjoyed a good debate.A cup of strong coffee and a newspaper provided the idealstart to a great day. Reading was also a passion of his, as he enjoyed an eclectic mix of genres. Other frequent hobbiesincluded yearly cleanups of the garage, browsing “dis-count” stores for treasures,and adding to his collection of sunglasses and sandals.Calling hours at the Clinton Funeral Home 21 Parrott St.Cold Spring, will be 7 - 9pm on Tuesday evening, August 4; and from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Wednesday, August 5. The funeral will be held at St. Philip’s Church in theHighlands (in Garrison) on Thursday August 6, 2009, at 10am. Burial will follow at the Cold Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Patrick “PJ” Faherty
Theodore J. Carlson, former senior partner of the law firm Gould & Wilkie, of 1 WallStreet, New York, and former Chairman of the Board of Central Hudson Gas & Elec-tric Corporation in Pough- keepsie, died peacefully on July 16, 2009, at the age of 90. Mr. Carlson’s life wasdistinguished by his serviceto others.Ted Carlson was born on January 4, 1919, in Hartford,Connecticut, the youngest of 8children. His parents, Johann and Hulda Carlson, served asofficers in the Swedish Salva-tion Army Corp in America.Inspired by the dedication of his widowed mother to the needs of the Montclair Corpin New Jersey, Mr. Carlson developed a lifelong devo-tion to the work of the Sal-vation Army. He served for many years as a member and chairman of the Greater NewYork Salvation Army Advi-sory Board.Mr. Carlson also served asa captain in the U.S. ArmyAir Force during World War II in France and Germany.After serving his country, Mr.Carlson attended Columbia University Law School and earned Juris Doctor and Master of Arts degrees. He was alsoChairman of the Board of TheKing’s College in Briarcliff, NY and the
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in Chappaqua, NY.Ted Carlson served the people of the Hudson Valleythrough his work at CentralHudson Gas & Electric Cor- poration, where he promoted responsible development of the region and focused on improving communities. Mr.Carlson authored
A Design for Freedom
, a social analysisof the public utility process. Under his leadership, CentralHudson achieved a landmark legal victory to protect com- mercial free speech in CentralHudson Gas & Electric Corp.v. Public Service Commission,an important case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1980.He was devoted to his loving wife, Jacqueline C. Carlson. In addition to his wife, Mr. Carl-son is survived by his children,including daughters StephanieImpellittiere, Victoria Nagel,and Antoinette Schleimer,and son Christopher Carlson.He is also survived by hissons- and daughter-in-law, nine grandchildren and his nieces and nephews.Donations may be made toThe Salvation Army of Greater New York , 120 W. 14th Street, NY 10011,or Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, P.O. Box470, 480 Pleasantville Road,Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510.
Theodore J. Carlson
Ethel Merritt McCaffreyStolzenberger, age 98, a long-time resident of Cold Spring, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July20, 2009.Mrs. Stolzenberger was a retired hospital administra-tor, having worked at Julia L.Butterfield Memorial Hospitalin Cold Spring from 1938to 1979. Mrs. Stolzenberger was noted in her youth to have played piano for thesilent movies. She was alsothe secretary for the Putnam County Coroner and served as the secretary for the Nel-sonville Village Board. She was a graduate of HaldaneHigh School. She was also a graduate of Eastman BusinessSchool and achieved a certifi-cate in hospital administration from Columbia University.Mrs. Stolzenberger greatlyenjoyed travel and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe.She had also visited Australia and China.She was a beloved mother,grandmother and great-grand- mother. She was the matriarchof the Merritt family and, in spite of her busy schedule,she always found time to as-sist her large family in anytime of need.Born May 11, 1911, in NewBreaman, Ohio, she was thedaughter of the late Warren Nelson and Alfreda (Broer- man) Merritt. She was prede-ceased by her first husband,John McCaffrey, and second husband, Joseph Edward Stolzenberger. She was also predeceased by her daughter,Patricia McCaffrey Perpetua in November 2008. She was thelast surviving of the Merritt children and was predeceased by her five siblings, Nelson Merritt, Helen DeMichael,Margaret Merritt, Mildred Mc-Cormick, and Mabel Merritt.She is survived by her grand-daughter and grandson-in-law,Patricia and Martin Marcusand great granddaughter, Mer- ritt Jenny Marcus of Mohegan Lake, NY. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews:Robert McCaffrey of Cold Spring, Edward and MaggieMcCormick of Wilmington, NC, Sally and Jim Cone of Naponock, NY, Janet DeMi-chael of Hancock, NY, Alan and Susan DeMichael of Bev-erly Hills, FL, Gloria and BobLowe of NC, Marilyn and Bob Way of FL, and Nelson Merritt Jr. of FL.A private graveside ser-vice was held on Wednesday,July 22, 2009, at Cold SpringCemetery. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Clinton Funeral Home, Cold Spring.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Stolzen- berger’s name to Superkids(an organization that providesdevelopmental therapy and caregiver training in orphan-ages), 6300 John Ryan Dr.,Fort Worth, Texas, 76132.
Ethel Merritt McCaffrey Stolzenberger
Catherine Couser, 90, of Westerville, Ohio, died at home with her family by her side on Thursday July 30,2009. She was born on De-cember 17, 1918, in Beacon, NY, to the late Harry and Mary (Gibson) Ireland.Catherine lived in Cold Spring until retiring from Fishkill National Bank. Af-ter retirement she moved toVenice, FL. She served asa staff sergeant in the U.S.Marine Corps during WWII and was a life member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Catherine was a lov-ing mother.She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Edward)Kallay and Regina (Robert)Britt; son, Thomas (Florinda)Couser; grandchildren, Eric(Kris) Wilt, Jason (Yvonne)Wilt, Jennifer Cunningham,and Tanya Couser; numer-ous step-grandchildren; and great-granddaughter, SydneyWilt.Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Thomas Couser,and daughter, Mary Couser.Cremation has taken placeat Catherine’s wishes and a memorial service will bescheduled for a later date in Cold Spring.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Catherine’s name to Heartland Hospice,6500 Busch Boulevard, Suite210, Columbus, OH 43229.
Catherine Couser
Penny Lavin, Associate Di- rector of One Light HealingTouch (OLHT), is offering a free energy healing workshopat the Desmond-Fish Libraryin Garrison from 7-8:30pm, on August 13. The workshop isfor anyone interested in per-sonal growth and healing and all healthcare practitioners.Participants will learn about the nature of energy and theexperiential evening includes meditation, visualization,and soundwork, which help release stress and facilitateopening one’s innate healingabilities.Penny Lavin has a private practice in Stormville, NY.For more information, and to register for the workshop,call 845-876-0239 or price- media@aol.com or visit
www.OneLightHealingTouch.com.
Visualization for Healing isTaught at Desmond-Fish
Born on June 30, 2009, at Hudson Valley Hospital, toMelissa and Ralph Falloon,of Cold Spring.Born on July 18, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital,to Donna and Richard Mar-tone, of Somers. Maternalgrandparents are Ron and Margaret Candillo, of Ma- hopac. Paternal grandparentsare Tony and Mary Martone,of Putnam Valley.
Lianna Sylvia MartoneDaniel Evan Morrison
Born on July 1, 2009, at Hudson Valley Hospital, toJoan and Cliff Morrison, of Garrison. Maternal grand- parents are Chop and Pat Bradford, of New Milford,CT. Paternal grandparents areAnthony and Marie Spieles,of Peekskill.
Annalyse Shirley Ortiz
Born on June 24, 2009, at Hudson Valley Hospital, toAnnmarie Rogonia and Man- uel Ortiz, Jr., of Buchanan.Maternal grandparents areLisa Rogonia and KennethRogonia, of Lake Peekskill.Paternal grandparents areEulalia Martinez and ManuelOrtiz, of the Bronx.
Alyssa Marie Grippo
Born on June 25, 2009,at Hudson Valley Hospital,to Jeanne Marie and Robert Grippo, of Putnam Valley.Maternal grandparents areEugene and Maria Burrone,of Putnam Valley. Paternalgrandparents are Donald and Florence Grippo, of Yonkers.
Dylan Thomas Falloon
ST. MARY’SEPISCOPAL CHURCHIN THE HIGHLANDS1 Chestnut Street,Cold SpringFr. Shane Scott-Hamblen, Rector845-265-2539Mr. Ron Greene, SeniorWarden, 265-3624www.stmaryscoldspring.dioceseny.orgSun. Masses:
8am (spoken);10:30am (sung); Sundayschool in Parish Hall dur-ing 10:30 mass
Thurs. Fri. & Sun.:
AA in parish hall, 8pm
FRANCISCAN FRIARSOF THE ATONEMENTRoute 9, Garrison845-424-3671graymoorcenter@atonementfriars.orgSunday Eucharist
- 11am,Pilgrim Hall.
Daily Mass
- Mon. - Sat.11:30am.
Mondays
- Holy Hour, 8pm.
Centering Prayer
- 8pm.Monthly Prayer Meeting 2nd Sunday of every month at 2pm. Recovery Inc. every
Wednesday
, 7:30pm.
Renewal Farmers’ Market:
Every Friday, 10-3, duringgrowing season.
ST. JOSEPH’S CHAPELA mission Chapel of OurLady of Loretto ChurchUpper Station Rd.,Garrison, 845-265-3718
Sunday Mass: 10:15am
OUR LADY OFLORETTO CATHOLICCHURCHFair Street, Cold Spring(845) 265-3718www.ourladyoflorettocs.comFr. Brian McSweeney,Pastor
Masses: Sat. 5:30pm, Sun.7:30am, 9, & 11:45am.,Weekdays: 8:15am, St. Jo-seph’s - Garrison, Sun.,10:15am. Holy Days: 8:15am & 7:30pm Mass, Holy DayVigil: 530pm Confessions: Sat., 4:30-5pm Bingo - Thursdays, doorsopen 6pm, first game begins7:15pm. $1,500 in TotalCash Prizes. Concessionsavailable.
ST. PHILIP’S CHURCHIN THE HIGHLANDS1101 Route 9D, Garrisonstphilips.highlands.comRev. Francis H. Geer, Rec.845-424-3571 - e-mail:stphilips@highlands.com
Summer schedule:8am - Holy Communion 10am - Main Service; child-care available for 10am ser-vice
GRACE UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH337 Peekskill HollowRoad, Putnam ValleyPastor Tony Mecca845-526-3788Sunday Service & SundaySchool
: 10 am.
Prayer Service w/ Com-munion
: Tues 7 pm. “Tues-days w/ Tony” - Discussion group, 9am.
ST. LUKE’S LUTHERANCHURCH65 Oscawana Lake Rd.,Putnam Valleywww.stlukesputnamvalley.org845-528-8858
mail@stlukesputnamvalley.org
Sunday Worship
- Service:9am, Coffee hour: 10:15am,Family Communion Serviceincluding Sunday School:10:30am
Thu.
- Prayer Service, 8pm
FIRST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OFPHILIPSTOWNAcademy & CherryStreetsCold Spring845-265-3220Rev. Leslie Mott, Pastor
www.presbychurchcoldspring.org
FPCP@verizon.net
Worship Service: 10am Chancel Choir Rehearsal:Wednesdays 7pm Office Hours: Tue, Wed &Thu, 8-12Food Pantry: Saturdays9-10am
UNITED METHODISTCHURCHES OF COLDSPRING & SOUTHHIGHLAND (Garrison)845-265-3365South Highland UMC,19 Snake Hill Rd.GarrisonCold Spring UMC,216 Main StreetPastor Margaret (Peggy)Laemmel
South Highland in Garrison worship service at 9:30am.Cold Spring worship serviceat 11am.
Sat. Sept. 12
- Bake Sale,Foodtown, 9:30am-noon
Sat. Oct. 10
- Bake Sale,Foodtown, 9:30am-noon
COLD SPRINGBAPTIST CHURCH(American BaptistChurches, USA)Paul Laurelli(Interim Pastor)245 Main St.,Cold Spring845-265-2022
Sunday Services, 10:30am
Wednesdays
: Prayer- Fel-lowship time, 7pm
TEMPLE ISRAEL140 Lake DriveLake PeekskillRabbi Jeff Cymet845-528-2305Shabbat Services
: Fridays8pm; Saturdays 9:15am.
PHILIPSTOWNREFORM SYNAGOGUEP.O. Box 94Cold Spring, NY 10516Unless otherwiseindicated, all servicestake place at St. Mary’sParish House, ColdSpring.
services/10:30am, leader tba
Sat. Aug. 15
- Shab- bat Morning Servic-es: discussion/9:30am,services/10:30am, led byRabbi Marcus Burstein
Fri. Sept. 18
, Rosh Hashanahevening services, 8pm
PHILIPSTOWNWORSHIP GROUPQuaker Meeting845-424-3525
Meeting for Worship – 2nd &4th Sundays of each month,10am, at 848 Old AlbanyPost Road (Whyatt StoneCottage), Garrison. Call for directions. Children of allages welcome.
REFORM TEMPLE OFPUTNAM VALLEY362 Church RoadPutnam ValleyRabbi Allen Darnov845-528-4774www.rtpv.orgShabbat Services:
Fridays,8pm; Young people’s ser-vice- third Friday of the month, 7pm. Hebrew School,ages 3+
HISTORIC TOMPKINSCORNERS UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH729 Peekskill HollowRoad, Putnam Valley845-528-5076www.tompkinschurchny.org
1st Sunday of the month worship: 2pm
FOURTH UNITARIANSOCIETY OFWESTCHESTER 1698 Strawberry RoadMohegan LakeRev. Dawn Sangrey914-528-7131www.fourthuu.org
Sunday Morning Worshipat 10:30am
CAPUCHIN YOUTH &FAMILY MINISTRIES781 Route 9D, Garrison845-424-3609www.cyfm.orgFri/Sun Aug. 28/30 -
G.I.F.T.(Growing in Faith Together),Catholic retreat for teenag-ers. Call or visit online. Reg.deadline Aug. 25
Fri/Sun Sept. 4/6
- Refreshand renew, retreat for CYFMalumni. Call or visit online.
Sun. Sept. 6
- Cap CorpsVolunteer CommissioningMass, join in welcoming the2009-2010 group of volun-teers, 2pm, CYFM Gym.
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