Mark D. Brigham
November 24, 1951—February 1, 2022
Fort Montgomery, New York
Mark D Brigham entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2022 after valiant three year battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. Son of Durward and Marion (Jensen) Brigham, he was born on November 24, 1951, in New London, Conn.
A 1973 graduate of West Point, he proudly served in the army for 21 years, reaching the rank of LT. Colonel. His journey in the army started with 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, followed by assignments in Ft Sill (Oklahoma), Fort Leavenworth (Kansas), Korea, Germany, and two tours teaching English at the United States Military Academy. After his discharge from the army, he was Director of Business Services for New York Catholic Charites. He always said that he enjoyed both jobs immensely and never considered work a burden.
From the time he was a young officer to his older years, he always found opportunities to serve the church. At St. Ann’s in Fayetteville, NC he helped build the church hall each Saturday morning. At Sacred Heart, he taught 5th grade religious education, RCIA classes, and was lector and Eucharistic minister. He was also an active member of the Rotary Club where he arranged guest speakers each month.
Mark is survived by his wife of 48 years MaryAnn, his beloved son Dominic, and daughter in Law Marilyn and his delightful grandson Andrew, his brothers Jace, and Craig (Wife Beth). His brother Steve (Wife Cindy) predeceased him in October 2021.
He had cousins, nieces, friends who loved him but especially his cousins Debbie and Paul Baker who assisted him tremendously in these final years when he was sick. His absence has left a large hole in our hearts. Go forth gentle kind man into your just reward.
Funeral Services will be at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928 at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, February 11, 2022, followed by interment at West Point Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Memorial contributions can be made to Covenant house (https://ny.covenanthouse.org/ 460 W 41st St, New York, NY 10036) or Midnight Run Inc (https://midnightrun.org 97 Main St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522).
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, (845) 446-2868 www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com
John R. Lackhan
January 16, 1946—January 30, 2022
Highland Falls, New York
John R. Lackhan passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at his residence in Highland Falls surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old. Son of the late Balmick and Sylvia Madoo Lackhan, he was born on January 16, 1946, in Longdenville, Trinidad and Tobago.
He drove for West Point Tours for over 30 years where he established relationships with countless members of the Highland Falls community. John was known for his vibrant smile, his pride in driving Raider Athletics teams as well as his love of classic cars & eagles.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving children: Johnny Lackhan and his wife, Tammy of Suprise, AZ; Sharon Cochran and her husband, John of Pheonix, AZ; Josh Lackhan, of Highland Falls, NY; Sean Lackhan of Highland Falls, NY; Jevina Lackhan of Beacon, NY; and their loving mother, Patricia Lackhan also of Highland Falls, NY; siblings: Winston, Girlie, & Betty as well as extended family of brothers & sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and his beloved grandchildren: Dillon, Courtney, Taylor, Cody, Ashlynn, Kaitlyn, Sara Faith, Christian, Daniel and Serenity. He was predeceased by his companion, Shirley Sabel.
A burial of cremains at Eagle Valley Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Cremation took place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice of Rockland, https://unitedhospiceinc.org//giving/donate
Arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, (845) 446-2868 www.wfhoganfuneralhome.com