Obituary of Norbert Boben

Norbert "Butch" Boben, a 27-year local resident, formerly of Yonkers, NY, died January 2, 2010 at home. He was 69 years old. Mr. Boben was a Teamster for Local 456, where he was a past Shop Stewart. He also worked at Sun Up Enterprises and retired in 1997. He served his country in the United States Navy and was an honorary member of the Yonkers Yacht Club. Mr. Boben loved to restore cars and was previously involved in the Golden Gloves. He loved boating, collecting coins, woodworking, and anything that involved working with his hands. Born in Yonkers, NY, on April 18, 1940, he was the son of Andrew and Theresa Volchok Boben. He attended Saunders Trade School in Yonkers, NY. On October 22, 1961, he married Barbara B. Kelly at St. Anthony's Church in Yonkers, NY. Mrs. Boben survives him at home in Poughkeepsie, NY. In addition to his wife, Mr. Boben is survived by his daughter, Debbie Thorpe and her husband, Marty of Wappingers Falls, NY; son, Thomas Boben of Poughkeepsie, NY; grandchildren, Martin and Samantha Thorpe and Thomas Boben; sisters, Patricia Haigh and Theresa Sadowski and her husband, Ed; brother-in-law, Paul Kelly; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 3 pm-7 pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:30 pm during visitation at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. T