Brice P. McMasters, 79, of Cold Spring, died March 5.
He was born June 12, 1945, in Brooklyn, the son of Brice and Ruth (Hueglin) McMasters. On Dec. 31, 1969, at Trinity Methodist Church in Denver, he married Linda Jean Travis.
Brice served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967 and worked for many years as a supervisor for the Local 60 Laborer’s Union.
People in Cold Spring could find Brice on walks or drives in town with a friendly wave or by the river watching for eagles with his binoculars. He found immense fulfilment in his role as a grandfather, leaving a legacy of love for his grandchildren, his family said. He always brought a smile to their faces with his playful spirit and endless love.
Although his home remained in Cold Spring, Brice spent his last months in Poughkeepsie with his wife, daughter Lisa DiStefano (Michael) and grandchildren Madylin, Makayla and Brayden. Brice is also survived by his son Todd McMasters, his grandson Derek McMasters, and his siblings, Margot Lonabaugh (Lonnie), Elyse Hendricks (Billie) and Edward McMasters.
Services will be private under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill. Memorial donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice (hvhospice.org).
