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Dana Padgett, Jr.age 88 of Port Jervis, passed away Sunday June 19, 2011 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1923 in Andover, New Jersey, the son of the late Dana and Alice Brink Padgett. Dana retired from the Flo-Jean Restaurant in Port Jervis, where he worked for many years, along with his family. He was a member of the The Wickham Methodist Church, Port Jervis, and a former member of the Mahogomock Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Port Jervis Fire Dept. He married Annabelle Boyd Padgett, who survives at home. He is also survived by his 3 sons, Robert Padgett and his wife JoAnn of Port Jervis, Charles Padgett and his companion Carol Somarelli of Port Jervis, , Stanley Padgett and his wife Joyce of Montague, NJ, his sister, Martha Moore of Port Jervis, his brother, Jim Padgett of Wurtsboro, NY, his sister-in-law Grace Padgett of Sparrowbush, His daughter-in-law Faylene Padgett of Cuddebackville, 8 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, his adopted son- Bill Aschoff of Port Jervis, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his son, Kenneth "Sparky" Padgett.
Friends may call Wednesday June 22, from 2-4 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services will be held Thursday June 23 at 11 am at the Wickham Methodist Church, 32 Bruce St., Port Jervis, NY. Rev. Robin Martineau will officiate. Interment will take place at the Hainesville Cemetery, Hainesville, New Jersey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wickham Methodist Church, P.O. Box 104, Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com