Obituaries

PINE PLAINS — Reinaldo “Ray” Torres, 56, an 18-year resident of Pine Plains, passed away on Aug. 16, 2011, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

He was born in New York City on Jan. 3, 1955, the son of the late Elvira (Ortiz) and Reinaldo Torres.

In 1974, Ray began five years of active military service in the U.S. Navy during which he achieved the rank of hospital corpsman second class and earned a Good Conduct Award as well as a Humanitarian Service Medal. From 1979 to 1986, Ray served in the U.S. Navy Reserves.

FALLS VILLAGE — Robert Landon Belcher, 57, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Falls Village, passed away July 30, 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Ellen Belcher; his sons, Ryan and Cory Belcher; his parents, John Belcher of Torrington and Priscilla Belcher of Falls Village; his sister, Pamela Belcher of Atlanta, Ga.; and numerous close family and friends.

Bob loved being a dad.

He coached youth recreational and travel soccer.

He worked in the IT field for 35 years and began his IT career at Colonial Bank.

SALISBURY — A memorial service will be held for William “Bill” Frederick Pulver Sr. at St. John’s Church in Salisbury on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m.
Mr. Pulver died at home on June 8, 2011, at the age of 92. He was the husband of Adrienne “Adie” Thorn, who predeceased him in 2005.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. John’s Church, Salisbury, or the Salisbury Rotary Club Scholarship Fund. The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.

ANCRAMDALE — Frank R. Mastropolo, 94, died Aug. 8, 2011. He was born Aug. 11, 1918, in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Frank was a resident of Ancramdale for 60 years. He and his wife, Angelina, who predeceased him, were co-owners of the Arzano and Mastropolo Poultry Farm until the early 1980s.

He was a carpenter and woodworker by trade, and built their home and farm. Frank pursued his love of woodworking until the age of 90.