Ernest D. Mabee, Sr., of Greenwood Lake, passed away on February 23, 2012 at Orange Regional Medical Center. He was 86 years old.
Born on January 28, 1927 in Warwick, he was the son of the late Ernest Victor and Asunta (Susan) Staffa Mabee.
He was married for 52 years to the late Doris (Donald) Mabee, who passed away in 2008.
Mr. Mabee served with the Merchant Marines from 1941-1955, was a member of the American Merchant Marine Veterans and formerly served as President, and was an active member of Greenwood Lake American Legion Arthur Finnegan Post. He was the Superintendent of Highways with the Village of Greenwood Lake, was a volunteer fireman and life member of Greenwood Lake Fire Department, having served as past Chief, and was a member of the Greenwood Lake Fire Department Bowling League.
A family statement reads: “He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, was an avid fisherman and loved the sea. He enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Ernie, going fishing, hunting, and watching him play basketball, baseball and softball. He enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, was a great boxing fan, and especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends.”
He is survived by his daughter, Caryl Ann Tiedemann and her husband John W. of Shohola, PA and a four legged grandson, Potter; a grandson, Ernest D. Mabee III of Greenwood Lake and his fiancé Krystle Paccione, and their two Labrador retrievers, Winnie and Remi; his sisters: Mary Mabee, Elizabeth (Libby) Mabee, and Wanda Pikul, all of Goshen. He was predeceased by a son, Ernest D. Mabee II, a sister, Gloria McCombs and a brother, Thomas V. Mabee.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 26th, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home, followed by interment in Warwick Cemetery.