Obituary, Joseph del RIO

 

Joseph del RIO, 85, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home in Poughquag, NY.
Formerly of Woodside, Queens, he has been a resident of Poughquag for over 43 years.  Born in Spain on July 5, 1931, he was the son of Jose and Regina (Ferandez) del RIO.  He married Maria Diaz in Queens on May 31, 1962; she survives at home.
Mr. del RIO was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Army, and was a self-employed electrician working all over the New York City area.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, James and his companion, Susan, of Doylestown, PA, Peter of Cooper Landing, Alaska, and Joseph P. del RIO and his wife Allison of Pleasant Valley; and five grandchildren, Thomas, Christina, Jack, James Jr, and Lauren.
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10 AM at St. Denis Church, 325 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction, NY; burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Horn & Thomes, Inc. Funeral Home, 83 East Main Street, Pawling, NY.  To leave an on line condolence, please visit www.hornandthomesfuneralhome.com.

Author: Harlem Valley News