Sullivan County Democrat
Callicoon, NY
April 21, 2009
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Melvin C. Stoesser, Ret. Construction Supervisor, 88, Melvin C. Stoesser
of Cat Hollow in the Town of Colchester, NY, a retired construction
supervisor with Walsh Construction and a lifelong area resident, died
Sunday, April 12, 2009 at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, as the
result of an accident three weeks earlier in front of his home. He was
88. The son of the late Floyd and Catherine Soules Stoesser, he was born
December 2, 1920 in the Town of Fremont, NY.  Mel had worked on several
construction projects for the New York City reservoir system including
the Pepacton Reservoir.  Survivors include his wife, June D. Vosburgh
Stoesser, at home; one sister, Eveline Lane of Cortland, NY; and two
daughters. He was predeceased by a son, Bruce, and by three sisters,
Pearl, Mildred, and Helen.  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Thursday, April 23, 2009 in the Paige Cemetery, Downsville, NY. The
Rev. R.L. Donohue will officiate. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Downsville Fire
Department, Main Street, Downsville, NY 13755 or to the Roscoe-Rockland
Fire Co., Union St., Roscoe, NY 12776. Funeral arrangements have
been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave., Roscoe,
NY. www.Harris-FH.com or 607-498-4929 or 845-439-5200.