Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home

Cornelius, Dodd & Connell, Inc. Funeral Home Independently Owned & Operated Since 1900

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Whether a grandparent has passed or the love of your life wants to pre-plan for the inevitable, arranging a funeral is never easy. For more than 100 years, Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Inc. Funeral Home in Middletown, NY, has given families the love and respect they deserve when dealing with the difficulties of losing a family member or loved one and planning to say goodbye one final time. When deali

ng with loss, you may feel the urge to want to do everything alone. With the leadership offered at this funeral home, you won’t have to. Their funeral director and other staff members are dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for the grieving. If you’re making pre-arrangements, they'll ensure that the wishes of you or your loved one are completely carried out. This funeral home also offers burial services for veterans, consisting of the folding and presentation of the flag and the playing of Taps. When you want to share the life of your loved one with the world, this funeral home also offers customized memorial services. From crafting beautiful obituaries to delivering eulogies, they'll encapsulate the very essence of who your loved one was as a person. As a family-owned and -operated business, they understand the importance of family; when you turn to them for graveside services, their top priority is ensuring you loved one's legacy is remembered. In addition to provide funeral planning and burials, they also offer cremation services. Their team always has your best interests at heart and will help you plan customized ash scattering ceremonies, earth burials, and other memorial services after cremation. Whether you’re saying goodbye to your best friend or preparing for your own farewell, Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Inc. Funeral Home will be there for you and yours. Contact them today by visiting them online, liking them on Facebook, or by calling (845) 343-2142.

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Nicole Denise JuddFebruary 27, 1984 ~ August 2, 2026 (age 42)Nicole Denise Judd, a lifelong area resident, entered into ...
08/06/2026

Nicole Denise Judd
February 27, 1984 ~ August 2, 2026 (age 42)

Nicole Denise Judd, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at the Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY. She was 42 years of age.

The daughter of Dawn Judd and the late Richard Judd, she was born on February 27, 1984 in Middletown, NY.

Nicole was employed as an Events Co-Ordinator with the Center for Reproductive Rights in New York City. She was previously employed by amfAR where she was responsible for worldwide events planning. Nicole was a graduate of Middletown High School in the Class of 2002 where she was a member of the cross-country team. She went on to graduate from Howard University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Nicole was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a former member of the First Baptist Church in Middletown. She also studied Ballet from age 4 to 18 at the Kennett School in Goshen.

Survivors include: her mother, Dawn M. Judd of Middletown; her brother, Nathaniel Judd and his wife Kimberly of Pine Bush; her half-brother, Richard Adam Judd and his partner Brenda Colon his children Derek, Josian, Samiah and Imani of Kentucky; her uncle R. David Spence of Albany; uncle Allen Judd and his children Janelle and Byron; her aunt Stephanie Spence and cousin Oliver; aunts, uncles, nieces nephews and a host of other family, friends and colleagues. Nicole was predeceased by her father Richard Judd, her half-sister Tanya Judd, her maternal grandparents Ralph and Virginia Spence and paternal grandparents Doris and Benjamin Judd.

A visitation for family & friends will be held from 2-5 PM Sunday, August 9th at Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, August 10th at the funeral home. Pastor Todd Young will officiate. Interment will be in the Wallkill Cemetery, 160 Midway Road, Middletown, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nicole’s memory to:

The Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) https://www.amfar.org/ways-to-support/

Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) https://secure.reproductiverights.org/a/memorial?source=23RRFR082202AAX

Steven Eric GoldmanApril 29, 1958 ~ July 19, 2026 (age 68)Steven Eric Goldman, a resident of Plano, TX and formerly of N...
07/23/2026

Steven Eric Goldman
April 29, 1958 ~ July 19, 2026 (age 68)

Steven Eric Goldman, a resident of Plano, TX and formerly of NY, NJ, CT, and FL, died Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the hospital in Plano, TX. He was 68 years of age.

The son of the late David Harold and Estelle Gilbert Goldman, he was born on April 29, 1958 in Port Jervis, NY.

Steven was a graduate of SUNY Cortland where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Business Management. He went on to be a CTO and CIO.

Survivors include: his wife of 36 years, Shelly F. Goldman of Plano, TX; his 3 daughters: Samantha Goldman-Moore and her husband Alex Moore of Naugatuck, CT, Sydney Goldman of Norwalk, CT and her significant other Shamus Holcumb, and Shauna Gentry and her husband Christopher Gentry of Marlborough, MA; his twin grandchildren Nate and Luna Gentry; his sister Adria Gross of Somerset, NJ; his nieces Sarah, Hilary and Lea and nephew Jordan. Steven was predeceased by his brother Gary A. Goldman.

Graveside services will be held 10 AM Friday July 24th at Temple Sinai Cemetery, Route 302, Circleville, NY. Rabbi David Sislen will officiate.

Scott S. ArcieroFebruary 4, 1964 ~ June 21, 202662 Years OldScott S. Arciero, a lifelong area resident, entered into res...
06/23/2026

Scott S. Arciero
February 4, 1964 ~ June 21, 2026
62 Years Old

Scott S. Arciero, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 62 years of age.

The son of the late Joseph T. & Ann Marie Arciero, he was born on February 4, 1964 in Goshen, NY.

Scott was employed as an estimator for Integrity Drywall LLC in Middletown. He was a 40 year member, Past Chief and Past President of the Mechanicstown Fire Department. He was Past President of the Fire Chiefs Association of Orange County, Past Financial Secretary of the Orange County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, member of the Orange County Hazmat Team and member of the Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Association.

Survivors include his wife Denise Arciero at home in Walden; his daughter Jessica Arciero at home in Walden; his son Christopher Arciero and his wife Elizabeth of Highland, NY; his son Ryan Arciero and his wife Brittany Johnson of Middletown; his grandchildren Liam & Travis Arciero; his brother Mark Arciero of Middletown; several nieces & nephews. Scott was predeceased by his parents and his brother Gregory R. Arciero.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 PM Thursday, June 25th at Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, June 26th at the funeral home. Pastor John Lashuay will officiate. Interment will be in the Wallkill Cemetery, 160 Midway Road, Middletown, NY.

The family asks the you consider memorial contributions to the Mechanicstown Fire Department, 22 Victory St., Middletown, NY 10940

Charles J. KotkinAugust 9, 1946 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 79)Charles J. Kotkin, a 44 year area resident, died Tuesday, June 2,...
06/03/2026

Charles J. Kotkin
August 9, 1946 ~ June 2, 2026 (age 79)

Charles J. Kotkin, a 44 year area resident, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill, NY. He was 79 years of age.

The son of the late Sidney & Lillian Kotkin, he was born on August 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY.

Charles retired as the owner & operator of K & R Candy Store in Brooklyn. He was a member of Temple Sinai in Middletown and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force where he served as a medic. Charles was a caring family man and lived for his family.

Survivors include: his wife of 49 years, Peggy Ann Kotkin at home in Middletown; his sons Todd E. Kotkin and Alexander M. Kotkin both of Middletown; several nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Sandy Moriarity & Iris Weiss.

Graveside services will he held 10 AM Friday, June 5th at Temple Sinai Cemetery, Route 302, Circleville, NY. Rabbi David Sislen will officiate.

Regarding memorial contributions, please reach out to son Todd for information on establishing a scholarship fund.

Arlene Lucille FoxOctober 31, 1943 ~ May 29, 2026 (age 82)Arline Lucille Fox entered into rest on Friday, May 29, 2026 w...
05/29/2026

Arlene Lucille Fox
October 31, 1943 ~ May 29, 2026 (age 82)

Arline Lucille Fox entered into rest on Friday, May 29, 2026 while in care at Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen, NY. She was 82 years of age.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Meyer, she was born October 31, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY.

Upon graduating high school Lucy, as her friends and family knew her, was working for Metropolitan Life, when she was set up on a date with Laurence Fox. It was at this time she met and married the love of her life and were married June 29,1963. They were married for over 61 years.

Lucy was always proud of the work she did over the years, but she was most known for being a leader in her Secretarial Union and always keeping the needs of her colleagues at heart. Most of all she was a leader in advocating for the rights for people with developmental disabilities and caring for her grandson Sean.

Survived by; her children Brian Fox and wife Dahlia Fox of Circleville, Daughter Nancy Fox (predeceased), Young Le and his wife, LiFA of the Bronx, Woa Le and his wife, Linh of Albany, Vinh Le and his wife, Hai, also of Albany

Brother in-law Marc Fox and wife Ronnie Fox of Oradell, NJ

Sister in-law Jeralyn Fox Scher-Sarnoff of Monroe Township, NJ.

Her grandchildren Joseph, Max, Sean, Newton, Vien, Khoa, Ivan, and Jeanluc.

And of course, her favorite grandpuppies, Ellie, Chloe, Sophie, and Hobbes.

Graveside Services will be held 11 AM Monday, June 1st at Temple Sinai Cemetery, Route 302, Circleville, NY. Rabbi David Sislen will officiate.

Memorial contributions in Lucy’s Memory may be made to Greystone Programs Inc., 700 South Drive, Suite 203, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 or Adapt of the Hudson Valley, 420 Schutt Road Ext., Middletown, NY 10940.

Robert R. FosterAugust 28, 1947 ~ May 26, 2026 (age 78) Robert R. Foster, a lifelong area resident, entered into eternal...
05/26/2026

Robert R. Foster
August 28, 1947 ~ May 26, 2026 (age 78)

Robert R. Foster, a lifelong area resident, entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle against cancer. He was 78 years old.

Born on August 28, 1947, he was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis and Russell Foster, as well as his wife Patricia. He is survived by his daughter, Christina, his grandsons, Sean and Nicholas, his great-granddaughter Riley as well as his brother, Brian and his sister, Joy.

An avid hunter and fisherman, he was always outside & finding one thing or another to work on. He used to say that he wasn't one to just sit around and never wanted to have his hands idle. He was always larger than life.

Cremation was private at the convenience of the family; no service will be held.

If anyone would like to make memorial contributions, they can be made to Animal Manner Sanctuary @ https://animalmanor.org/

Doris R. SugrueJanuary 8, 1926 ~ May 20, 2026 (age 100)Doris R. Sugrue, a 43 year area resident, entered into rest on We...
05/20/2026

Doris R. Sugrue
January 8, 1926 ~ May 20, 2026 (age 100)

Doris R. Sugrue, a 43 year area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her home in Middletown. She was 100 years of age.

The daughter of the late Henry & Florence Valiquette, she was born on January 8, 1926 in the Bronx, NY.

Doris retired from American Bank Note in Spring Valley, NY where she had served as an Examiner. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Middletown and was a member of the Graphic Arts International Union.

Survivors include: her children, Diana Stenson & her husband Richard of Yonkers, John J. Sugrue Jr. of Middletown, & Michael P. Sugrue & his wife Lilian of New Winsor; her grandchildren, Katherine P. Schmidt & her husband Paul, Karen M. Adam & her husband Edward, Scott Sugrue & his wife Trish, Cynthia Prone & her husband Daniel, & Holly Gillen; her great grandchildren, Stefanie Schmidt, Amie Schmidt, Daman Sugrue, Leland & Roman Gillen & Skylar Sugrue; her niece Debbie Mazzia. Doris was predeceased by her husband John J. Sugrue Sr. and her grandchildren Kelly Ann Sugrue & Christopher W. Sugrue.

A visitation for family & friends will be held from 7-9 PM Tuesday, May 26th at Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, 26 Grove St., Middletown, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 11 AM Wednesday, May 27th at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage St., Middletown, NY. Interment will be in the family plot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery following the Mass.

Thomas V. SabatanoJanuary 16, 1949 ~ May 17, 2026 (age 77)Thomas V. Sabatano, a lifelong area resident, entered into res...
05/19/2026

Thomas V. Sabatano
January 16, 1949 ~ May 17, 2026 (age 77)

Thomas V. Sabatano, a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the Northern Manor Geriatric Center in Nanuet, NY. He was 77 years of age.

The son of the late Thomas & Marian Doremus Sabatano, he was born on January 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY.

Tom was a graduate of Valley Central High School, New Paltz and Julliard. He was a professional drummer and a member of the Musicians Union in NYC. He formerly worked with his father in their service station in Walden.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah B. Sabatano at home in Walden; and two cousins.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Newburgh, NY.

George L. GivensOctober 10, 1943 ~ May 17, 2026 (age 82)George Lewis “Buster” Givens, age 82, passed away peacefully on ...
05/19/2026

George L. Givens
October 10, 1943 ~ May 17, 2026 (age 82)

George Lewis “Buster” Givens, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Middletown, New York, with his loving family by his side.

Born on October 10, 1943, in Covington, Virginia, George was raised by his late parents, Lonnie and Evelyn Givens. Growing up alongside his six siblings in a humble home, he learned early that while material wealth may have been limited, love, faith, and strength were abundant. Those values shaped the man he became and were lessons he proudly passed on to his children and grandchildren.

After moving to New York, George dedicated more than 25 years of service to the Town of Wallkill Department of Public Works. Following retirement, George and his beloved wife Carol returned to Virginia. During those years, he could often be found riding around town in either his sports car or his truck, or simply walking wherever he needed to go. He loved spending time hunting with his brother Bubby, fishing, and was always happiest when delivering food and checking in on the people he loved. As they grew older, George and Carol made the decision to return to New York so they could be close to their family and watch their great-grandchildren grow, a role that brought George tremendous pride and joy.

George is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Givens of Middletown, NY; his daughters, Lori Givens and her husband Tom of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, and Tammie Miller and her husband John of Middletown, NY; his grandsons, Tim Treacy Jr. and Tyler Treacy and his wife Carissa, all of Bloomingburg, NY; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Olivia Treacy and Maverick Treacy of Bloomingburg, NY.

He is also survived by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Pat and Lee Dixon of Meadow Bridge, WV; Brenda and Ronnie Howard of Covington, VA; and Mary Ann and Eddie Watson of Covington, VA; as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Susan Givens and Lonnie and Susan Givens, all of Covington, VA.

George was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Givens Webb of Covington, VA.

A memorial service will be held this summer in Covington, Virginia.

The family welcomes donations to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County.

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