Frederick B. Harjes

Frederick B. Harjes, 64, of Rifton, NY, died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Kingston Hospital, Kingston, NY. He was born April 20, 1946 in Kingston, NY to Dorothy (Wood) Harjes of Pine Plains and the late Henry Harjes. He was the husband of Missy Volker Harjes; they wed on July, 16th 1967.




He was a graduate of Kingston High School, class of 1964. Mr. Harjes was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War.




He was a Communication Technician for Central Hudson Gas & Electric for 36 year retiring in 2004.


He was a life member and former Chief of the Rifton Fire Department, and was a member of the American Legion Post # 1219 Tilson. He loved to kayak, bike, scuba dive, ride motor cycles, travel and walk.




In addition to his wife and his mother he is survived by his children Kyle Harjes of Hurley and Wendy Jameson of New Paltz, NY, a brother; Robert Harjes of Hurley, NY and grand children Kevin Harjes, Carly Harjes and Lauren Jameson. He was the brother of the late Henry Harjes, Jr.




Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 216 Broadway, Port Ewen. Friends may call on Monday from 5 - 8 pm at the funeral home. The service will be held this on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. David M. Brechter, officiating.




Burial in Hurley Cemetery with full Firematic and Military Honors.




The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Red Cross, 41 O'Neil St. Kingston, NY 12401, Rifton Fire Department, PO Box 122 Rifton, NY 12471, or Town of Esopus Volunteer Ambulance Squad, PO Box 910 Port Ewen NY 12466.




Light a candle in memory of Fred at www.KeyserFuneralService.com .




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