Obituary of Joseph B. Bohlinger

Joseph B. Bohlinger of the Town of Poughkeepsie entered into rest on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was 86. Son of the late Ellsworth Bay Bohlinger and Martha Marie Leusing Bohlinger, he was born on December 9, 1928 in Rudco, New York. He married the former Amelia Perusse on February 18, 1961 at New Hackensack Reformed Church in Wappingers Falls; Mrs. Bohlinger survives at home. Mr. Bohlinger proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was also a life member of the American Legion Post 1302. He worked for many years as a foreman for the New York State Department of Transportation, until his retirement. In his spare time, Joseph loved restoring old cars; he was especially fond of pre-war models. He also enjoyed steam trains. Joseph valued nature and the wildlife in his own backyard. Most important was his family. He especially enjoyed watching his grandkids play football and baseball. In addition to his wife, Amelia, survivors include his sons, Joseph M. Bohlinger and his wife, Linda of Glenham, and Richard J. Bohlinger and his wife, Michele of LaGrange; sisters, Elizabeth Finn of Poughkeepsie, and Helen Osterhoudt of North Carolina; grandchildren, Joseph, Steven, Michael, Matthew and Robert Bohlinger, and Kaitlyn Krebs; and great-grandchildren, Elliot J. and Charlee Amelia Anne Bohlinger. Mr. Bohlinger was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Family will receive their friends on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 E. Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 4th at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Wappingers Rural Cemetery, Wappingers Falls. For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.