Samuel F. “Fred” VanTassel, Sr.
Samuel F. “Fred” VanTassel, Sr., a Beacon resident, died Monday, August 18, 2008, at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh. He was 81.
Born in Nelsonville, he was the son of Samuel and Sarah Florence Daniels VanTassel. On October 7, 1950 in Cold Spring, he married the former Elizabeth Locke. Mrs. VanTassel survives at home in Beacon.
Mr. VanTassel was a machine operator for Chemprene, Beacon. He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving during World War II. He was a Life Member of Beacon Engine Fire Company and Carmen Ramputi Marine Corps League, Beacon. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was also a Mets and Giants fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children: Sam VanTassel and his wife, Yvonne, Wappingers Falls; John VanTassel and his wife, Christine, Beacon; Gary VanTassel and his wife, Joanne, Hopewell Junction; David VanTassel and his wife, Debbie, New Windsor; Debra Wilson, Satellite Beach, FL; Lisa MacNary and her husband, Dave, New Windsor; and Betty Warren and her husband, Eric, Beacon; nineteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. VanTassel was predeceased by his siblings, Rose VanTassel, Violet Flynn, Robert VanTassel, and Janet Mericle.
The family will receive their friends on Thursday, August 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Willow Street, Beacon. Beacon Engine Company will meet for services at 7 p.m.
A funeral service conducted by Pastor Victor Nelson will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Donations in memory of Mr. VanTassel may be made to St. Luke's Dialysis Unit, 70 DuBois Street, Newburgh, NY 12550-4851 or to Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1 Arquilla Drive, Beacon, NY 12508.
To send the family a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.halveyfh.com.
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