Peter Vincent Stagg (1931-2023)
Peter V. Stagg died on March 29, 2023, at age 92, as he wished,peacefully at home in the Town of Newburgh, surrounded by family. Born in1931 at home in Wallington, NJ, to Peter and Mary (Lishnak) Stagg, Peterwas a graduate of Lodi High School in Lodi, NJ. He worked for The FordMotor Company in Mahwah, NJ, until the plant closed in 1980. He wasmarried for 62 years to Gale (Champury) Stagg, who survives him. He wasa lifelong reader and had a significant interest in and knowledge ofgeography and history, particularly the U.S. Civil War and World War II. Heloved his three children and their spouses (Nancy Stagg and CharlesBethel of San Diego, CA, Kevin and Kathleen Stagg of Stratford, CT, andPeter and Kim Stagg of Wallkill, NY), and he adored his granddaughter,Amanda Stagg of Wallkill, NY, all of whom survive him. He is also survivedby his sister, Alice Van Eenennaam of Passaic, NJ, as well as numerousnieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceasedby his parents, brothers William and Joseph Stagg, sister Mary Lane andniece, Mary Ann Halkard. Peter was also predeceased by his brother-in-law, Pfc Wilfred Lane, U.S. Army, who died in Italy in 1943 defending ourfreedom.The family wishes to thank Dr. Reed, St. Luke's Hospital, and Hospice ofOrange & Sullivan Counties for their care of Peter, whose care allowed himto remain at home as he desired. The family also wishes to thank all thewonderful family, friends, and neighbors who helped over the past fewyears, we are truly grateful to you all.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 15 from 12 - 1 PM at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, with a service at 1:00 PM.