Dutchess County War Memorial Ceremony
Highlights Slate of Local Memorial Days Events
Poughkeepsie… Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro and Veterans Services Director Adam Roche invite residents to participate in Dutchess County’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on Monday, May 30th, at 11 a.m. The Dutchess County War Memorial is located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
The event will gather local veterans from several eras and will include an invocation, benediction presentation of colors, and remarks and a wreath presentation by New York State Senator Sue Serino. The keynote speaker, Navy Commander John Mastriani of the USS Roosevelt, the adopted ship of Dutchess County, will offer remarks. Fellow sailors from the USS Roosevelt will be in attendance alongside residents to reflect on the sacrifice of these brave military heroes.
Memorial Day is a national holiday that honors the men and women who lost their life while serving in the military. They are remembered and honored for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
County Executive Molinaro said, “Memorial Day is a day of utmost importance. On this day we need to stop and recognize the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Participate in one of your local Memorial Day events as we come together to remember all those heroes we have lost, honor their memory, and thank them for all they have done to protect our freedom.”
County Executive Molinaro and Director Roche encourage Dutchess County residents to celebrate local veterans by participating in one or more of the numerous Memorial Day events planned across the county. The Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled a listing of events taking place on or around Memorial Day. The event listing follows below with contact information provided for additional inquiries.
2022 Memorial Day
Community Observances
(Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations.)
Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality:
Hopewell Junction:
Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 7:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: John Jay High School (at the flagpole)
Hosted by: John Jay students, staff, and American Legion Post 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273
Village of Tivoli:
Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Flag Placement
Location: Red Church Cemetery
Hosted by: Harris Smith Post #524
Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ (518) 537-4948
City of Poughkeepsie:
Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 3:00 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Soldier & Sailor Fountain, South Ave.
Hosted by: City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post # 37
Point of Contact: Jacquemae Perotta @ (845) 452-5960, perrotta305@aol.com
Pawling:
Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 11:15 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 22 Coulter Avenue, Pawling
Hosted by: Congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church & American Legion Hasler Kamp Post # 215, Honor Guard
Point of Contact: Liz Nevermann @ (914) 374-7589, beachwalker1972@yahoo.com
Town of Milan:
Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 12:00 P.M.
Parade
Location: Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle
Hosted by: Town of Milan Veterans’ Committee
Point of Contact: Al Lo Brutto @ (845) 758-5133 Ext. 2
Village of Rhinebeck:
Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck
Hosted by: Rhinebeck Reformed Church & Montgomery AL Post #429
Point of Contact: Pastor Louis Perez @ (845) 876-3727
Amenia:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Amenia Veterans Memorial Park
Hosted by: VFW Post # 5444
Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle @ (845) 489-7826, vdoyle@ameniany.gov
Beacon:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon
Hosted by: Beacon American Legion Post # 203
Point of Contact: Tony Lassiter @ (845) 489-7937
East Fishkill:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:45 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: East Fishkill Community Center and East Fishkill Memorial, Rt 82 and Beekman Road
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1758 and Town of East Fishkill
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273
Millbrook:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Franklin Ave and Tribute Garden Park
Hosted by: Millbrook VFW Post # 9008
Point of Contact: Jeff Moseman @ (845) 505-4336
Pleasant Valley:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Pleasant Valley Mill site, Main St.
Hosted by: Pleasant Valley/Millbrook American Legion Post # 739
Point of Contact: Ross Hartlip @ (914) 489-1164
Poughkeepsie:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Dutchess County War Memorial-corner of Raymond Ave. and Main St.
Hosted by: Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services
Speaker: Commander Mastriani – USS Roosevelt
Point of Contact: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services @ (845) 486-2060
Red Hook:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Red Hook High School to Memorial Square Park
Hosted by: Red Hook VFW Post # 7765
Point of Contact: William C. Moore @ (845) 758-8175, wmoore@hvc.rr.com
Rhinebeck:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:30 A.M.
Parade
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839
Rhinecliff:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Center of Town
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839, denles69@aol.com
Staatsburg:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Dinsmore Park on Old Post Road in the hamlet of Staatsburg
Hosted by: Community Volunteers
Point of Contact: Bob Linville @ (845) 551-9138
Town of Beekman:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.
Parade
Location: Town Hall and Fire House
Hosted by: Town of Beekman
Point of Contact: Laureen Abbatantuono @ (845) 724-5300 ext 221, townclerk@townofbeekmanny.us
Town of Hyde Park:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Parade & Ceremony
Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Hosted by: Hyde Park Recreation Dept. &
Hyde Park American Legion Post # 1303
Point of Contact: Teresa Gasparini (845) 229-8086, tgasparini@hydeparkny.us
Town of Pine Plains:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:30 A.M.
Parade & Ceremony
Location: Pine Plains Firehouse to Town Clock Memorial to Evergreen Cemetery
Hosted by: Shekomeko American Legion Post # 426 and Pine Plains VFW Post # 5519
Point of Contact: Marie Stewart @ (845) 546-7349 one.phoenix.rhysing@gmail.com
Town of Wappinger:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Brexel-Schlathaus Park, corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill Road
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ (845) 297-3670
Union Vale:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: On-The-Green, Verbank (Town of Union Vale)
Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
Point of Contact: Cindy Di Cintio @ (845) 677-9262
Village of Fishkill:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Church Street to Main Street and Broad Street
Hosted by: Village of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Julie Spann @ (845) 896-9215 or (914) 456-5120
Village of Tivoli:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Red Church on 9G
Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post # 524
Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ 518-537-4948
Village of Wappingers Falls:
Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Mesier Park, Village of Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 427 and VFW # 5913
Point of Contact: Raymond C. Chase Jr. @ (845) 297-2943
Other Upcoming Event
Veterans Camping Weekend
Friday, June 3rd- Sunday, June 5th, 2022
Location: Wilcox Park, Milan
Hosted by: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services and Dutchess County Parks Department
Point of contact: Susanne O’Neil (845)-298-4603
