Thomas M. Avery
April 16, 1961 – September 13, 2020
Highland Falls
Thomas M. Avery, resident of Highland Falls, passed away on September 13, 2020 at the age of 59. He was born in Cornwall, to William and Dorothy Avery.
Tom is survived by his two sisters, Carol Spar of Naples, Fla.; and Diane Avery of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; his wife Annette of Highland Falls: his children Lauren Avery and Bryce Avery; and nephews Gabe, Zach and Eli.
He is predeceased by his one brother, Bill.
Tom enjoyed fishing, welding, woodworking, being a mechanic, and he loved his family.
A Catholic mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main St., Highland Falls, N.Y. on Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls, NY. www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com
Willie R. Parker, Jr.
December 23, 1958 – September 14, 2020
Highland Falls
Willie Ristol Parker, Jr. entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2020. He was born on December 23, 1958 in Spring Valley, to his late parents, Willie Ristol Parker Sr. and Anita Bethea.
‘Ristol’ as he was known to his family spent his early years in Lumberton, NC with his maternal grandparents, the late Willie and Wilhelmina Bethea until he was of school age and moved back to Spring Valley with his mother, Anita. Willie was educated in Spring Valley and worked for many years at a car wash in Spring Valley. After the demise of his mother, Anita he relocated to Highland Falls, to be near his favorite cousin, the late Carolyn Hunter.
Willie was a jack of all trades. Everyone that met him loved him. Willie was a good, happy go lucky guy who will truly be missed by all that knew him.
He leaves to mourn his loss: one brother, Elwood Price of San Diego, Calif.; one uncle, Quintin Bethea of Greensboro, NC; two aunts, Fannie Jacobs of Jamaica, NY and Doris McQueen of Augusta, Ga.; one special cousin-in-law, Willie Hunter; special friends Nick Podias and Kevin S. Schoepfer; and many cousins, friends and associates.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Eagle Valley Cemetery, Highland Falls. Professional service entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Home, 259 Walsh Ave., New Windsor.