Newburgh Yacht Club

Boating on the Hudson since 1885

Blessing of the Fleet 2022

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Intermittent raindrops just cleared the shoreline giving us some pleasant weather to begin our blessing ceremony.

Past Commodore Greg Dombroski handled the opening remarks, the pledge of allegiance and introduction of our officers and directors. He was filling in for Commodore John Disciglio who was ill.

Greg welcomed Deacon Peter Haight telling him how happy we were to have him once again back with us doing the service.

The Deacon acknowledged the good wishes. He remarked about how much he enjoys coming here and the substantial number of years he’s been able to participate.

The Deacon did the Blessing Service leaving us with kind and wise words and wishes for a safe and enjoyable boating season.

A Spectacular Boat Parade

We had one of the largest turnouts of boats in recent years for the parade. Art Livesey, served as parade announcer and invited club members in the audience to come to the shore rail and cheer and clap as our members boats passed by the reviewing area.

Each boat by was blessed by the Deacon. Following the ceremony, the Deacon went to our marina and blessed the boats in our docking areas, as he does every year.

Thank you, the participants, in our Boat Parade

  • Jolly Molly Searay  290 David, Elizabeth & Nicholas Boswell
  • Summer School Silverton 31 Mike Cahill, Anna Cahill
  • Reel Estate 40 Ocean Yachts Chris and Gina Carfora
  • Best Of Tides Silverton 34C Dan and Michelle Galage
  • Casper Frank and Angela Galli
  • Raydiance 45 Sabre Brian and Diane Pine
  • Maverick 459 Meridian Rich and Joyce Pasiut
  • Sorella Jade 42 Maxum SCR Joe & Maryann Pillitteri
  • Alice Lily 35′ Silverton Steve & Peggie Rockafellow
  • Seaceilia Starcraft 20’ George and Deb Sidley
  • T.Y.M.E. Sea Ray 370 EC Jack St John
  • Redeckulous 31 Foot Maxum Cruiser Jessica Wuerz
  • and to Finns Up! a Silverton 33ft, Jake and Nan Maijala who were all set to be in the boat parade when one of their boat motors would not start.

Thanks to Fleet Captain Mike Cahill for his help in coordinating the boat parade.

Remembrances and Memorial

Deacon Peter Haight began this portion of our Blessing by talking about how important it is to take time like this event to remember those who are no longer with us. It could be someone you have loved, knew, worked with; or been a friend too. Doing this can help keep that person alive in your memory for years and years to come, said the Deacon.

He gave a blessing and read prayers for those we are remembering.

The names of those listed below were read aloud and a bell was tolled for each.

At the conclusion of the reading the names, family and friends threw a flower for each onto the Hudson.

Those we remembered during the 2022 Blessing of the Fleet.

  • Lindsey Corcoran Niece to Bob Corcoran
  • Doug Crispell Long time Boating member
  • Danielle Carmella Distefano Daughter of Jim Distefano
  • Shirley M. Dobias Mother to Linda Dombroski
  • Dr. Kevin Dugan Brother to Garry Dugan
  • Virgina Esposito Mother to Joe Esposito
  • William Wayne Eudy Past Commodore
  • Pauline Fitchben Grandmother to the Jankun children
  • Carol Giarrantano Mother to Matt Garrity
  • Regina Guarneri Mother to Michael Guarneri
  • Vincent Guerino Past Commodore
  • Janis Jones Sister to Marsha Corcoran
  • Elizabeth Pine Maher Mother to Brian Pine
  • James Malloy Brother to Cathy Nugent
  • Rose Paffenroth Aunt to Greg Dombroski
  • Carol Reynolds Wife of Harold Reynolds
  • Harry Roosje Father to Karen Jankun
  • Marguerite Saccoman Mother to Toni McCullom
  • Donna Sabo Wife of Joe Sabo
  • Mildred Smith Aunt to Marsha Corcoran
  • Don Stillwaggon Long time Boating/Social Member
  • George Winters Long time boating member
  • Bart Woodruff, Sr. Father to Bart Woodruff, Jr.
Memorial Point

DEDICATED TO MEMBERS

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

This is a little side bar story for our memorial service. It was 20 years ago during the Blessing of the Fleet that the plaque was presented on our Memorial Monument. The member whose name you see below authored the words. Back then he said he thought long and hard and hoped he made the right choice of what to say in just a few words.

We think he did. His name was read this year as a deceased member.

Let’s remember his contribution to our club’s history when we view the memorial.

Vincent Guerino

Past Commodore

It’s Brunch Time!

After all the boating and blessing it was time for some food.

Thank you to Director Jim Jankun and his wife Karen who arranged our delicious catered brunch, handled the reservations, and put together a wonderful team to serve the food and set up the clubhouse for the event. The food came from the T&M Deli to Go in Washingtonville.

Linda Dombroski with Deacon Peter Haight.

Thank you to Past Commodore Greg Dombroski and his wife Linda for always being there to give assistance and expertise to the many aspects of the Blessing of the Fleet to make it a success.

Thank you Jim and Karen Jankun for handling the reservations and arranging the catering, set-up and serving of the food and juices. Jessica Wuerz, Peggy O’Neill, Commodore John and Carolyn Disciglio’s daughter, Adrianna, and Mike Cahill were all part of the crew who helped with the set-up, serving and cleanup of the event.

Thank you to Tate Brenner (Art Livesey’s Grandson) and Linda Dombroski for their help in taking the photos for this post.

Thank you to Diane and Brian Pine for donating and installing the special bunting at our Memorial monument.

To member Tom Costa, owner of the North Plank Road Tavern Restaurant for his donation of the champagne for the mimosas served at the brunch.

Thank you to Past Commodore Bill Chesser for letting us use his public address system.

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