Franklin P. Critelli Sr., 73, of New Windsor, died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at home after fighting a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Frank was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Petrolo) Critelli. He was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Class of 1964. He continued his education at Orange County Community College before joining the United States Navy where he served on the USS Randolph from 1967-1971, and retired from IBM where he was a Facilities Engineer.
Frank was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed holidays with his family and friends, especially Christmas Eve making his famous Zuppa DiPesci. He was an Honorary Lifetime Member of Black Rock Fish and Game Club, United Commercial Traveler’s Association, and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church.
Frank is survived by his wife, Rachelle (Cimorelli) Critelli of 47 years; son Franklin P. Critelli, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer (Seymour) Critelli of Cornwall; brother Anthony Critelli of California; mother-in-law Mary Anne Cimorelli of New Windsor; brother-in-law Thomas M. Cimorelli of Clermont FL; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Kathy (Cimorelli) and Charles Hunter, Sr. of New Windsor; nieces Carly (Cimorelli) and husband Robb Burchard of Winter Garden, FL and Kristen Hunter of New Windsor; nephew Charles Hunter, V of Moreau, NY; great nephews Andrew Burchard of Florida and Cayden Ruger of New Windsor; and good friend Nick Lynch, who was always there for Frank. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law Thomas A. Cimorelli. A special thanks to Frank’s caregivers, Sophie Ware and Pamela Mitchell, and to Dr. Syed Moin for his home visits and compassion.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, October 15. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.