Obituary of George O'Dell

George "Digger" O'Dell, 75, passed away November 18, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1937 in Poughkeepsie, NY the son of Raymond and Helen Bowe O'Dell. George was a Roosevelt High School graduate and a life long resident of Hyde Park, NY. He was self-employed as a painter. George was an avid sports fan and loved every kind of sport, especially Coon Dog Races. He was a lifetime member at Crum Elbow Sportsman Club. He is survived by his companion Judith Freer of Hyde Park, NY; daughter Karen Esquilin of Poughkeepsie, NY; daughter and son-in-law Kelly & Dennis Lowe of Clarksville, Tenn.; step-children Ronald E. Freer (Connie) of Hyde Park, NY and Steven M. Freer (Fiance Letha) of New Jersey; grandchildren Chasity Plass, Lynda Esquilin, Elisha Cano, Deanna Esquilin, Jasmin Lowe, John Lowe, Joseph Lowe, Jade Lowe, Stephanie Ann Freer and Ellie Morgan Freer; sisters Edna Small (Henry) of Bradenton, FL. and Rose Marchittelli of LaGrange, NY and brother Raymond O'Dell Jr. (Kay) of Pleasant Valley, NY. He was predeceased by his son George E. O'Dell, Jr., his grandson Richard Plass, III and his sisters Doris Farrell and Jerry Lane. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 4:00-8:00pm at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 10:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery.