Frank Carey (1952-2024)
Frank Allan Carey, 71, a longtime Beacon resident, died Nov. 6 in Kingston.
He was born in Beacon on Nov. 30, 1952, the son of Charles and Evelyn (Eigmie) Carey. Frank served in the U.S. Army as a police officer from 1972 to 1974 and 1976 to 1980 and was awarded a National Defense Service Medal.
Frank worked until his retirement as a salesman at Wiedy’s Furniture Store in Kingston.
He is survived by his brothers, Chester Carey and Edward Carey, and his nephew, Paul Carey. His siblings Stephen Carey, Charles Carey, Kenneth Carey, Alice Carey and Evelyn O’Dell died earlier.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 12 at St. John the Evangelist in Beacon, followed by interment with military honors at St. Joachim Cemetery.
Fred HolmesÂ
Fred Holmes, 77, of Beacon, died Nov. 7.
Fred, the son of Fred and Lillian Holmes, was born and raised in the Bronx and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. He dedicated his adult life to helping veterans and people suffering from addiction.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane Holmes, and his son, Joshua Raukohl and Jonathan Raukohl (Nicole), and his grandchildren, Jax, Jase and Jordan. He is also survived by his close friends, Christine Lifgren and Gerri Ramos.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Fishkill Baptist Church.
Maria Perrette (1955-2024)
Maria L. Perrette, 69, died Nov. 16.
She was born in 1955 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Frank and Marie Perrette, along with her siblings Elena Loera and Steven Perrette. She lived for the last 25 years in Beacon, where she was a selfless caretaker. Whether it was offering a listening ear, cooking a warm meal or simply sharing a laugh, Maria’s home was a haven of unconditional love and comfort, her family said.
Maria loved the Yankees and rarely missed a game this year; that she saw them go to the World Series brought joy to her heart. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, where the smell of freshly baked cookies and holiday treats filled the air and brought smiles to everyone lucky enough to taste them.
Maria was the rock on which generations were built, her wisdom and kindness shaping the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her family said. She was more than a matriarch — she was a best friend, a confidant and a shining example of what it means to love unconditionally.
Maria is survived by her daughter, Staci Perrette; grandchildren, Davonte Gibson, Shakerra Gibson and Naije Perrette; and great-grandchildren, Namiri Perrette, Sorayaa Cumba and Naijour Perrette.
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