John W. aka Jack Catellier

Staatsburg, NY John William Catellier, aka Jack,79, formerly of Cambridge, died, May 1, 2012 peacefully at his home with his wife by his side.

Born Sunday, April 23, 1933 in Mechanicville, NY he was the son of the late Edward and Violet (Blowers) Catellier. Jack attended Cambridge Central School but left before graduation to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 2002 he was awarded his diploma.

He worked for Owlkill Farms, Martin Rogers Construction and the State of New York Department of Environmental Services. He was a member of Capt. Maxson Post # 631, American Legion for 55 years. He helped establish the Cambridge Little League and was a big supporter of all Cambridge athletics.

In 1987 he moved to Staatsburg where he resided with his wife of 23 years, Joyce Tubby Catellier.

He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, the Detroit Tigers and Jeff Gordan.

He is predeceased by his first wife, Donna Strout Catellier and brothers, Donald, Robert and Dale Catellier.

Along with his wife, he is survived by five children, Donald Catellier (Mary) of Vooheesville, Debra Catellier of Cambridge , Denice Duell (Kim) of Porter Corners, Douglas Catellier (Julie) of Clarksville, TN and Dean Catellier (Terri Putman) of Cambridge; two stepchildren, Joel (Mary) Morley of Newport Richie, FL and Jenny Iacomini (Angelo) of Pleasant Valley, NY; mother-in-law, Hope Tubby of Lake Katrine, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his very special canine companion Cassey.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4 to 7 PM at Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge. There will be an American Legion service at 6:45 PM.

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Staatsburg, NY John William Catellier, aka Jack,79, formerly of Cambridge, died, May 1, 2012 peacefully at his home with his wife by his side.

Born Sunday, April 23, 1933 in Mechanicville, NY he was the son of the late Edward and Violet (Blowers) Catellier. Jack attended Cambridge Central School but left before graduation to serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 2002 he was awarded his diploma.

He worked for Owlkill Farms, Martin Rogers Construction and the State of New York Department of Environmental Services. He was a member of Capt. Maxson Post # 631, American Legion for 55 years. He helped establish the Cambridge Little League and was a big supporter of all Cambridge athletics.

In 1987 he moved to Staatsburg where he resided with his wife of 23 years, Joyce Tubby Catellier.

He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, the Detroit Tigers and Jeff Gordan.

He is predeceased by his first wife, Donna Strout Catellier and brothers, Donald, Robert and Dale Catellier.

Along with his wife, he is survived by five children, Donald Catellier (Mary) of Vooheesville, Debra Catellier of Cambridge , Denice Duell (Kim) of Porter Corners, Douglas Catellier (Julie) of Clarksville, TN and Dean Catellier (Terri Putman) of Cambridge; two stepchildren, Joel (Mary) Morley of Newport Richie, FL and Jenny Iacomini (Angelo) of Pleasant Valley, NY; mother-in-law, Hope Tubby of Lake Katrine, NY; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his very special canine companion Cassey.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4 to 7 PM at Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, 73 West Main Street, Cambridge. There will be an American Legion service at 6:45 PM.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10AM with burial following at Woodlands Cemetery.

Friends are also welcomed Sunday, May 6th from 1 to 3pm at Joyce's home at 80 West Longmeadow Drive, Staatsburg, NY.

For those wishing to remember Jack in a special way the family suggests donations to Hospice, Inc., 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or the Cambridge Little League or Capt. Maxson American Legion Post # 631, Cambridge, NY 12816.