Harry Peter Elmendorf, 82, of Hyde Park

Harry Peter Elmendorf, 82, a lifelong area resident, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at home.

Born in Poughkeepsie on Jan. 31, 1936; he was the son of the late Harry and Madilyn Schultz Elmendorf. He attended Poughkeepsie High School.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the John Livingstone American Legion Post #1466 and the Vail-Wolff McKenna Frye VFW Post #170.

A member of Painters Local #155, Harry worked for many contractors until his retirement in 2001.

He was a communicant of St. Peter’s Church in Hyde Park.

An avid outdoorsman, Harry loved to hunt and fish, and was a member of the Crum Elbow Sportsmen’s Association and the Stone Church Fishing Club, both in Hyde Park.

Harry also belonged to the Poughkeepsie Elks BPOE #275.

He loved sports, especially golf and baseball, and was a devoted fan (and season ticket holder) of the Marist College Lady Red Foxes basketball team.

On June 30, 1956, he married the former Kathryn Patricia Aldrich. His wife, Patty, survives at home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Cheryl A. Swenson and husband, Mark, of Hyde Park; daughter, Caren M. DuPrey and husband, Alan, of Hyde Park; son, Craig S. Elmendorf of Stoneridge; three grandchildren, Mark R. Swenson, Jr., and wife, Devon Luty Swenson of Poughkeepsie, Jennifer L. Swenson, of Poughkeepsie, and Justin A. DuPrey of Hyde Park; and two great-grandchildren, Theodore and Elliott. He is also survived by his goddaughter, Doreen Baglieri of Highland; four sisters, Carol Kreth and husband, Ernie, of San Antonio, Texas, Barbara Piombino of Poughkeepsie, Marilyn Nevins and husband, Daniel, of Beacon, and Eileen Shaw and husband, Robert, of Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. Last, but certainly not least, he leaves behind his beloved dogs, Peaches and Peanut, who were his world.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Joseph Elmendorf in 2000, and sister-in-law, Sharyn Elmendorf, in 2005.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Sweet’s Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Patrick Curley at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.