Reginald Anthony Correa
November 7, 1928—May 1, 2021
Reginald (Reggie) Anthony Correa passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 92 on May 1, 2021, at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 7, 1928, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to Antone and Mary Correa (nee Silva), Reggie was a loving big brother to Elaine Northrup (nee Correa), wife of Charles Northrup.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army for thirty years at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point in New York. Attaining the rank of Master Sergeant, Reggie was a longstanding member of the USMA Band, the Army’s oldest and most prestigious active-duty band. An accomplished musician, he played both the clarinet and alto saxophone. He later went on to spend decades in civil service.
Loving husband to Joan Correa (nee Blewett) for 60 years before her passing in 2011, Reggie was a caring and hardworking father to Mary Katherine, Sharon, Toni and Jeannette (who predeceased him in 2015). He later became a doting grandfather to Soraya, Shannon, Betania, Adriane, Sara, Tiffany, Jennifer and Alicia, and great-grandfather to Liliana, Bruce, Gabriella, Isaac, Annabella, Caleb and Micah.
Reggie Correa lived long and well, loving beautiful music, the grandeur of nature, happy laughter, delicious food and, above all, his family. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Philip J. Kennedy, Jr.
June 2, 1943—May 1, 2021
Highland Falls, NY
Philip J. Kennedy, Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 77 years old.
Son of the late Philip J. Kennedy, Sr. & Elizabeth Mae Soltis Kennedy, he was born on June 2, 1943 in West Point, New York. He was the widower of Jane F. McDowell Kennedy.
Philip was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Boiler Plant Operator at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Survivors include his sons: Michael P. Kennedy of Freedom, Pennsylvania and Matthew J. Kennedy of Highland Falls, New York; daughters: Mary J. Ledford of Milford, Pennsylvania and Jeanette E. Conner of Ellenville, New York; brother: Patrick Kennedy of Colorado; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, John Kennedy.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Peacedale Cemetery in Highland Falls, New York.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls. (845) 446-2868 or www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com.