Obituary of Manuel Morey IV

Manuel "Tony" Morey, IV Manuel "Tony" Morey, IV of the Town of Fishkill died Friday, January 19, 2007 at home with his family. He was 13. Son of the late Manuel A. and Tina Koehler Morey, he was born on July 10, 1993 in Poughkeepsie. He was most recently a student at VanWyck Junior High School in Wappingers Falls. Tony was always a happy-go-lucky kid. He loved life and quality time with his family. He loved football and loved being a member of a winning team at VanWyck Junior High. He also was a member of the wrestling team. He will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his grandparents, Arlene and Rafael Cortez of Walden, Manuel "Tony" Morey, Jr. of Wappingers Falls and Donald Koehler of Illinois; great-grandparents, Manuel Morey, Sr. and Martha F. Miller; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Fishkill Baptist Church, 107 Route 82, Fishkill, New York 12524, with Pastor Bob Eckler and Rev. Sandra Mantz officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Straub Funeral Home, 55 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. In lieu of flowers contributions in Tony's memory may be made to the Morey and Cortez families, care of Straub Funeral Home, PO Box 131, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.straubfuneralhome.com.