AMENIA — Armand L. Lashway, 56, a 30-year resident of Amenia, died May 27, 2009, at Sharon Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Triacca, whom he married Aug. 9, 1988 in Stamfordville, N.Y. She survives at home.
He was born Oct. 16, 1952, in Plattsburgh, N.Y., the son of the late Lucius Lashway and Viola (LaDuke) Miller, who survives in Philmont, N.Y.
Mr. Lashway was a therapy aid at the Developmental Disabilities Service Office in Wassaic and later worked as a correction officer for the Division for Youth in Wingdale, N.Y., and also at Brookwood DFY in Hudson, N,Y. After 37 years of state service he retired in November 2007. Mr. Lashway was an advocate for Alcoholics Anonymous and helped many people.
In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by four daughters, Debbie Horton and her companion, William Parker Jr., of Amenia, Laurie Horton and her companion, Richard Hoag, of Wingdale, Gena Hayner and her husband, Robert, of Wingdale and Amanda Triacca and her companion, Jason Remmers, of Avondale, Ariz.; one sister, Arma Bradfield of Spokane, Wash.; one granddaughter, Kate Remmers; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the care of the Hufcut Funeral Home in Dover Plains. Funeral Services were held May 30, the Rev. Trudy Codd officiating. Burial followed at Amenia Island Cemetery in Amenia.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. To send the family an online condolence, go to hufcutfuneralhome.com.
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