It is with a heavy heart that I let you know that Frank Stone, KB2YUR,
passed away in the early afternoon of July 17th, 2007. As many of you
know, Frank was battling an illness for a long time. He fought it till
the end, even when the odds were against him. Many of his friends and
family visited Frank the night before, and while he was not physically
responsive, he knew we were all there.

For those who did not know Frank, he was the SEC for Eastern New York.
He was 100% dedicated to amateur radio, participating in many drills,
activations and public service events. He also organized the
communications for the recent Empire State Games in the Hudson Valley.

Frank was the type of person who was always there to lend a hand where
ever it was needed. He was extremely giving of his time and resources.
He built the first HF antenna I ever used.

Frank leaves behind his wife Sylvia, K2SLY. Those of you who knew the 2
of them know that Frank was a loving husband, and Sylvia loved him
beyond words. It has always been “Frank and Sylvia” and it always will
be. Their relationship should be an example to anyone who had the
pleasure of knowing him.

Frank may no longer be here physically. But if we have learned anything
from Frank, and try to follow his example of being not only a great ham
but a great person, than his spirit will always be with us.

73 and 88 to all
Jim – K2CSS

Frank Stone KB2YUR

For those members who didn’t know Bob he became a ham and a member of QSY at
our VE session 1/97. He was a sweet man who loved to rag chew with me on 97, worked along side of us helping the JC’s for years, always attend the 4H Fair and was always with us at our meetings when we met at the fire house in Kent Cliffs always bringing cheese cakes to our parties, he was a dear friend to many of us and will truly be missed.

Brenda/N2TTO

Bob Shisler KC2ARL

With great sorrow I pass along this email I received today from Joe’s wife Dee.  Joe loved QSY and our Field Days, he will truly be missed. – Brenda/N2TTO

‘Dear Brenda, My beloved husband Joe Pirrotta N2OZX passed away this afternoon after a valiant fight against cancer.

Joe Pirrotta N2OZX

“It is with deep regret that I report the passing of Cathy Luty, KC2BUW.  Cathy had been a licensed ham since 1997, holding a Technician-class license.  To all of us who knew her she was always friendly and always willing to participate in our activities.”

“May she rest in peace.”

Adam Nowik KC2DAA
EC/RO Dutchess County

Cathy Luty KC2BUW

“It saddens me deeply to let you all know that Ray Spagna W2VIP became a silent key this morning at 5:00 am.  Ray was responsible for getting both Charlie and I interested in the hobby in the early 90’s and was a member of both QSY and PEARL.  The family will be granting Ray’s final wish to not have a service and to have his ashes spread in his favorite hunting spot next week.  If you would like to send a card to his Mom please feel free to mail it to me and I will make sure that she gets it.”

73, Brenda Lee Spagna N2TTO

Ray Spagna W2VIP