Vincent S. Sickles, 92, of Rosendale

Vincent S. Sickles, 92, of Rosendale, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Wingate at Ulster in Highland, N.Y.

He was born March 28, 1927, in Kingston, a son of the late Clay and M. Lillian (Purvis) Sickles.

Vincent retired from the Rondout Valley School District as a foreman of buildings and grounds. Vincent served in World War II in the U.S. Navy as a seaman first class. He also played in a Navy dance band. He was an active member of the United Reformed Church of Rosendale, where he served as a choir director and Sunday school director for many years and also on the consistory. He was a member of AARP Chapter 3975, serving as first vice president and then president. He played in the small band called “Happy Trails,” visiting many of the local nursing homes.

Surviving are his children, Carol Welch, Vincene Pennacchio and her husband Bob, Vincent G. and his wife Karen; and his sibling, Edith Anderson. Grandchildren and greatgrandchildren also survive.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marion; daughter, Darlene Linda, and his siblings, Webster, George, Clay Sickles and Werberta Nickerson.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at the United Reformed Church, 11 Church St., Bloomington, N.Y. 12411. The Rev. Nickolas Miles will officiate. Interment with military honors by American Legion Post 1219 will be in Rosendale Plains Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial donations to the United Reformed Church, P.O. Box 206, Bloomington, N.Y. 12411. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome. com)