Obituary of Harry James Roth

Harry James Roth Pine Bush, NY Harry James Roth, of Pine Bush, NY passed away peacefully at the Orange Regional Medical Center on Wednesday April 12, 2017 with his family at his side. He was 81. Harry was a former resident of Dobbs Ferry, NY and was born on September 20, 1935 in Hastings-on-Hudson, to the late Robert Roth and Veronica Murphy. Harry married his beloved wife Elaine Susan Delmerico on May 4, 1958. After her passing Harry moved to Orange County in 1997 to live closer to his children and grandchildren. Harry is survived by his four children Holly Bacon and her husband Bill of Montgomery, Kelley Calise and her husband Mike of Pearl River, Brian Roth and his wife Beth of Newburgh, and Dennis Roth and his wife Linda of Dobbs Ferry. Harry, better known as “Pop Roth,” was the proud grandfather to seven grandsons: Billy and Kyle Bacon, Carl and Max Calise, Aidan, Nolan and Finn Roth. His grandsons were the light of his life. He happily spent his time watching his older grandsons play hockey and lacrosse before his illness. Harry also enjoyed spending time with his five younger grandsons after retirement. He worked for many years as a Banker in Dobbs Ferry, NY and Citizens Bank in Newburgh. Harry was well known in his community for being a kind, and humble man, with a big heart. Harry was a Veteran of the United States Army, and a 50 year member of the Livingston Hose Co. of the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 17, at the Church of Infant Saviour Church, 22 Holland Avenue, Pine Bush, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following the mass. Burial of ashes will take place in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY next to his wife at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties 800 Stony Brook Ct. Newburgh, NY 12550. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com