Nicholas J. Visbeck, 91, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.
Born May 26, 1930, in Paterson City , NJ, he was the son of John and Katherine Kalata Visbeck.
A longtime area resident, he worked as an engineer for IBM in Poughkeepsie for many years until his retirement.
Nick was an avid NY Yankees and Giants fan. He enjoyed traveling, especially taking trips to the casino, and spending time with his family.
On January 19, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, he married the former Elvira 'Vera' Spagnolia. She predeceased him on October 25, 2000.
Survivors include his son, Anthony Visbeck, and wife, Dora, of Hyde Park; two daughters-in-law, Rose Visbeck of Florida and Judy Visbeck of Newburgh; five grandchildren, Nicole (Scott) Green of Georgia, Nicholas (Jessica) Visbeck of Kingston, Michael (Stephanie Wexler) Visbeck of Maybrook, NY, Steven Visbeck of NYC, and Kayla (Christopher) Bengough of Pleasant Valley; one step-granddaughter, Kristen Kovar of Pleasant Valley; four great grandchildren, Christopher, Sadie, Caroline, and Michele; and several nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his longtime companion and friend, Viola Durante, of New Jersey.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Nicholas and Robert Visbeck; and two sisters, Claudia and Ann.
Calling hours will be from 1 to 4 PM, on Sunday, September 5th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park.
Graveside services and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie will be private and take place at the convenience of the family.
Nick's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 132 W 32nd Street, New York, New York 10001. (www.cancer.org)
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