Maurice A. Fumasoli, 96, a longtime Hyde Park resident most recently of Millbrook, died on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.

Born August 13, 1927, in Manhattan, he was the son of Mario and Agnes Fumasoli.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1946 - 1948. His division was part of the occupation force in Okinawa, Japan after World War II. While there he was part of the unit that entertained the troops playing football and baseball.

Shortly after returning from the service, he obtained his high school degree from Pine Plains High School. He then landed a job with DeLaval. Maury then moved on to IBM, Poughkeepsie. He worked there for over thirty years until his retirement. Soon after Maury worked part-time at Molloy Pharmacy in Hyde Park.

Maury was also an avid athlete. He was inducted into the Dutchess County Hall of Fame for Fast Pitch Softball. He also enjoyed playing golf. His passion for sports led him to volunteer as a coach for local youth sports for many years.

Maury was an active part of the local community. He was a member of the Hyde Park Lions Club for over fifty years during which time he served as President. He also served several functions at Regina Coeli Church.

On September 6, 1952, in St. Christopher's Church, Red Hook, Maury married the former Helen Marie Bogdanffy. She predeceased him on June 11, 2011.

He is survived by his three children, John Fumasoli and wife, Anne, of Pound Ridge, NY, Susan Fumasoli - Toth and husband, John, of Arlington, VT and Mark Fumasoli and wife, Valerie, of Elizaville, NY; six grandchildren, Jessica Fumasoli-Caruso and husband, Anthony, Christian, Marina and Tianna Fumasoli, Michael Toth, and Meghan Coffey-Wishart and husband, Rob Wishart; great-grandchild, Maddie Caruso.

Survivors also include nephews, Stephen Bogdanffy, and Ronald and George Agner; and cousin, Claire Papitto.

In keeping with Maury's wishes, there are no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Morris at 11 AM, Saturday, April 6th, at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

Burial with Lion's Club services will follow in the family plot at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.

In lieu of flowers, Maury's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Hyde Park Lions Club, PO Box 58, Hyde Park, NY 12538, or Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

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 Maury's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.