Clarence H. Kelsey Jr.

WASSAIC — Clarence H. Kelsey Jr., 78, a 57-year resident of Wassaic died June 11, 2011, at Sharon Hospital. He was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Sanford, N.Y., the son of the late Grace (Zurba) and Clarence H. Kelsey Sr. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He married Patricia Norbet on Sept. 6, 1958, in Amenia. She survives at home. He was a past chief, fire commissioner and longtime member of the Wassaic Fire Company. Mr. Kelsey was a plumber and steamfitter at the Wassaic Developmental Center for 32 years, retiring in 1988. After his retirement, he worked for the Dutchess County Office for the Aging for 12 years as a driver for the South Amenia Friendship Center and delivered meals to the homebound. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Robert C. Kelsey of Trenton, N.C., Jeffrey P. Kelsey of Middleburgh, N.Y., and P. Scott Kelsey of Wassaic; a sister, Donna Jaromin of Wassaic; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Michael S. Kelsey; and two sisters, Charlotte Mitschow and Jacqueline Moore. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wassaic Fire Company, Firehouse Road, Wassaic, NY 12592. Hufcut Funeral Home in Dover Plains has charge of arrangements. To send the family an online condolence, go to www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.

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