Poughkeepsie, NY
Henry J. "Hank" Lines,76, of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born on February 20, 1945, in Fishkill, he was the son of Henry and Nancy Redenti Lines.
After graduating high school, Hank enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1963 to 1966.
After returning home he went to work for Central Hudson and retired as an estimator.
Hank loved the outdoors. He was a member of the Casperkill Game Club, Rhinebeck, and a lifetime member of Neighbors Gun Club, Rhinebeck.
He married Helen Mae Liefer, affectionately known to close friends as "Cookie", on Friday, June 11, 1993.
In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by three daughters, Renee` (Dave) Curry, Rochester, MN; Tracy Lucia, Hudson, NY; Nancy Lines, Rochester, MN; stepchildren, Charlie (Linda) Fauci, Millbrook, NY; Darren (Caroline) Fauci, Durham, NC; Michele Fauci, Davenport, FL; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
Friends and relatives may call on Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Wed., September 1, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the graveside at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations to honor Henry may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at
www.stjude.org
.
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
.