Budd Viertel, much loved husband of Frances Granata Viertel, passed away at his home in Hyde Park on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 after a long and valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old. Budd graduated from Yorktown High School in 1977, received his Associates Degree from Westchester Community College in 1979 and proudly served his country in the United States Army with the Military Police at West Point Military Academy from 1979 – 1982. He then served as a police officer with the Cold Spring Police Department and finished his police career with the Town of Kent Police Department. Budd's hobbies included NASCAR racing and RC Car Racing. He also enjoyed building model cars which he entered in competitions and was written up several times in car model magazines. He delighted in camping at the Rip Van Winkle Campground with his wife and friends, cuddling with his cat Smudge and decorating for the holidays which culminated with a giant reindeer display on his front lawn at Christmas time. Along with his wife, Budd is survived by his father Julien Elfenbein, his three sons, Travis, Thomas and David and his five grandchildren, Eleanor, Fiona, Catherine, Rory and Hudson. He is also survived by his sister Reed Elfenbein, Brother-in-Law, David Stier, and his three Sisters-in-Law, Irene Slattery, Lorraine Guarnera and Theresa Alletto. Budd was a good man and will be missed by many. Calling hours will be from 11 AM to 1 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY. A memorial service will take place at 12:30 PM during the calling hours. Budd's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com