Steward Roy A.

Rhinebeck – Roy A. Steward, 91, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Northern Dutchess Hospital.

Mr. Steward was partners with Dave Grimes of Rhinebeck Plumbing and Heating. He had also worked as an Oil Technician with Stark Tator and was working with Wolcott Builders at the time of his retirement.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a life member of the Neighbors Gun Club.

Born November 4, 1920 in Sheeps Head Bay, Brooklyn, he was the son of Ronald A. and Georgiana (Neusse) Steward.

He was predeceased on November 19, 2008 by his wife of 63 years, Eda (Tompkins) Steward; his daughter Carol Fraleigh; and sister Henrietta Schmidt

Mr. Steward is survived by three sons, David Steward, Sr., and his wife Josephine of New Bern, NC; Rev. Roy Steward, and his wife Margaret of Altoona, PA; and Daniel Steward, and his wife Eva of Red Hook; a son-in-law Bruce Fraleigh of Rhinebeck; 9 Grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren

A memorial service will be Saturday, February 11th, 11 AM , at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Wurtemburg Rd., Rhinebeck. Interment will follow in the Wurtemburg Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the Rhinebeck Fire Dept.