Obituary for Richard J. Cinque
Richard J. Cinque, a longtime resident of Bloomingburg and retired Con Ed employee, died after a long illness at ORMC on Friday, December 13 with his family at his side.
The son of the late Ralph and Marion Meringolo Cinque, Richie was born on November 27,1943 in Manhattan. He served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1964 and he is well known for his love of country and the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1266 in Sullivan County. On May 20, 1967, he married Barbara Bergen in the Bronx and moved to Bloomingburg in 1972 to raise their three daughters. Richie was a fun-loving man and often the “life of the party”. A generous and helpful person ,he could be relied on to help in any situation or event. A devout Christian, Richie was a Eucharistic Minister,a sacristan, a head usher and anytime volunteer at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Bloomingburg. His family was his priority but many others benefited from his willingness to help anytime there was a need.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara, at home, his daughters; Jennifer Cinque-Bodendorf (Michael) of Severn, Md., Denise Dorrler (Bill)of Berkley Hgts. N.J., and Janine Cinque of Long Island City, N.Y.;his six cherished grandchildren,:Grant, Mia Jean, Abigail, Anthony, Nathan, and Bill jr.He also leaves to mourn his sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Ralph Jr. and James.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Ave, Middletown from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 High St. Bloomingburg, N.Y. at 10 am with Rev. Fr. Paul Denault officiating. Burial in the family plot will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with Military Honors, 149 Cottage St. Middletown, N.Y. Donations in Richie’s name may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 High St., Bloomingburg, N.Y.12721 or The American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St. Wurtsboro, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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The son of the late Ralph and Marion Meringolo Cinque, Richie was born on November 27,1943 in Manhattan. He served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1964 and he is well known for his love of country and the Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1266 in Sullivan County. On May 20, 1967, he married Barbara Bergen in the Bronx and moved to Bloomingburg in 1972 to raise their three daughters. Richie was a fun-loving man and often the “life of the party”. A generous and helpful person ,he could be relied on to help in any situation or event. A devout Christian, Richie was a Eucharistic Minister,a sacristan, a head usher and anytime volunteer at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Bloomingburg. His family was his priority but many others benefited from his willingness to help anytime there was a need.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara, at home, his daughters; Jennifer Cinque-Bodendorf (Michael) of Severn, Md., Denise Dorrler (Bill)of Berkley Hgts. N.J., and Janine Cinque of Long Island City, N.Y.;his six cherished grandchildren,:Grant, Mia Jean, Abigail, Anthony, Nathan, and Bill jr.He also leaves to mourn his sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Ralph Jr. and James.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Ave, Middletown from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 High St. Bloomingburg, N.Y. at 10 am with Rev. Fr. Paul Denault officiating. Burial in the family plot will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with Military Honors, 149 Cottage St. Middletown, N.Y. Donations in Richie’s name may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 High St., Bloomingburg, N.Y.12721 or The American Legion Post 1266, 92 Pine St. Wurtsboro, N.Y. Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
18
Dec
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Wednesday
18
Dec
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Thursday
19
Dec
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
17 High Street
Bloomingburg, NY 12721
Graveside
Thursday
19
Dec
11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
St. Joseph's Cemetery
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY 10940
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