Stephen Brindisi Darnell

Stephen Brindisi Darnell

AMENIA — Stephen Brindisi Darnell, 73, a lifelong area resident died peacefully at his home in Amenia, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
A Celebration of Steve’s Life will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Lantern Inn, 10 Main Street, Wassaic, New York.

Steve’s family and friends are invited to attend. Burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia will take place privately in the Spring of 2025. Rev. Robert K. Wilson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY 12501.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Steve’s memory please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com

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