Obituary of Herbert William Avery

Herbert William Avery a retired building contractor and lifelong resident of Monticello passed away Saturday, September 29, 2007 in the comfort of his home with his family. After a year long battle with cancer, at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Herbert Eugene and Lucy Nelson Avery, born June 6, 1925 in Monticello. Herbie was a graduate of Monticello High School, class of 1943. He served his country during World War II as a 2nd Lt. Navigator with the Army Air Corps, serving his missions on a B24 Bomber out of England. Following the war and for the rest of his working life, Herb, along with his father and brothers, known as the H.E. Avery and sons was a home builder highly respected for their fine workmanship and integrity. In his day he was an outstanding athlete especially in basketball, softball and bowling. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Palma Brochu Avery. His son: Bruce N. Avery of Monticello; and his daughters: Bonnie J. Avery of Spokane, Washington and Sue Ellen and her husband Howard Goldsmith and grandchildren Mathew and Allie Goldsmith all of Monticello. Two sisters: Helen Witherel of Catskill, NY and Evelyn Teed and her husband Lew of Pittston, PA; A sister-in-law: Barbara Wells Brochu of Monticello; along with several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by two brothers: Eugene (Huck) and Philip; a sister: Vera Avery and a brother-in-law: James P. Brochu. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home, 401 Broadway, Monticello. Funeral services will be Wednesday October 3, 2007 at 11:00am at the Funeral home with the Rev. Robert Hoag officiating. Burial will follow at the Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church, 15 John Street, Monticello, NY 12701 or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.