John H. Thela Copake, New York Obituary

John H. Thela

<p>John H. Thela, 94 of Route 23 in Craryville, NY passes away on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson, NY.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He was born on October 11, 1927 in Yonkers, NY to Charles and Carrie (Rudolph) Thela.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>John was a steel fabricator for over 50 years starting his career at Anthony Zito&rsquo;s Scrapyard in Yonkers. He had also worked at the Alexander Smith Carpet Factory while residing in Yonkers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>On July 17, 1949 in Craryville he married Dorothy (Stupplebeen) Thela. She pre deceased John in 2006.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>After his marriage to Dorothy they moved to Craryville in 1951 and he became employed by the Gifford Wood Company in their steel fabrication department until the plant closed in 1970. &nbsp;He then became employed at Greenport Steel in Hudson then known as Professional Metals in Hudson for 16 years until his retirement. After his retirement he continued to work part time at Ed Herrington, Inc. in Hillsdale for 14 years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>John was a life member of the Craryville Fire Co. and a member of the Columbia County Fire Police Assoc. He was a 60 year member and the longtime caretaker of the Craryville United Methodist Church.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He is survived by his three children, John E. Thela of Odessa, FL, Michele (Michael) Kimok of Latham, NY and Eric J. Thela of Craryville NY. He also leaves a grandson and 4 great grandchildren.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Besides his wife Dorothy he was also pre deceased by 11 siblings.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Private services will be held on Saturday March 26, 2022 at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home in Copake NY.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Interment will be in the Niver Cemetery, Craryville NY.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Memorial contributions mat be offered to the Community Rescue Squad, PO Box 327, Copake NY 12516.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To send an online condolence please visit <a href="http://www.peckandpeck.net">www.peckandpeck.net</a></p>
October 11, 1927 - March 19, 202210/11/192703/19/2022
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Allison Neumann
April 13, 2022
John, Michele and Eric,
It was a pleasure working with your father at Herrington's. On behalf of the Herrington Family and everyone at Ed Herrington, Inc. I send you our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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Kathy & Tait Wheeler
April 7, 2022
John, Shelly & Eric,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sincere condolences.
Tait & Kathy Wheeler
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Terry Finazzo
March 31, 2022
John, Shelly & Eric,

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happyEskimo Proverb

So sorry to hear about your dad. He was one really nice man. I always enjoyed being around him. He was seriou... Continue Reading
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Skip Thela
March 25, 2022
John,Michelle and Eric, my heart was totally broken when I received the news of your dads passing. He was the last remaining brother of my dad. As I close my eyes I can still see his wonderful smile. He will be greatly missed. One thing I didnt know was that he was a lif... Continue Reading
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Mark & Betsy Edelman
March 24, 2022
John, Shelly & Eric,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Board of Fire Commissioners of the Craryville Fire District
March 24, 2022
Thank you for your Dads years of service with the Craryville Fire District
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Rich Webster
March 23, 2022
John,Michelle and Eric, it was always a pleasure going into Herringtons and having a nice conversation with your dad he would talk about all of you and update me on how John was doing in Florida.Enjoyed many talks with him.May he RIP/
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Hank yole
March 23, 2022
John,Michele,Eric , Sorry to here of Johns passing.He was a great neighbor for many years. Hank and Liz Yole,Alva,Fl.
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Linda Jablanski Murphy
March 23, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Johns passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Ed Herringtons Inc.
He always brightened up the day with kindness, wisdom and stories.
My sincere condolences to the entire family. R.I.P. John?
Linda Jablanski Murphy
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The staff at Peck and Peck Funeral Homes, Inc.-Copake Location
March 22, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to John. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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