Bruce A. Meldrom
Poughkeepsie – Bruce A. Meldrom, 74, of Poughkeepsie, NY, died Feb. 16 unexpectedly at home.
He was born August 16, 1947, in Poughkeepsie to Philip V. and Lila Shaffer Meldrom. He attended Red Hook schools and graduated from Red Hook High school in 1964. He served in the US Navy for 4 years.
On Dec. 4, 1971, he married the former Linda Tuttle, who survives at home. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Bruce was employed at the Poughkeepsie Journal for over 45 years, first in the composing room and later in the Ad Service Department for Display Advertising.
After retiring he worked at Enterprise Rent A Car, later worked for several years at Home Depot and he was currently employed at the Hyde Park Florist.
Bruce was an avid You Tube watcher, he would always say if you need to know something look on You Tube. He also enjoyed playing Texas Hold’em online for fun and loved going to Mohegan Sun a few times a year. He was a true lover of pets and enjoyed many years with our cats, Scooter, Joey, Sarah, Benny and our most recent cat, Jag.
In addition to his wife, Bruce is survived by his two daughters, Amy (Scott) Rajczi, Hyde Park, NY and Kathy (Bryan) Haase, Poughkeepsie, NY., his two older brothers, Philip (Kathy Tuttle), Rhinebeck, NY and James A. Meldrom, SanAntonio. TX. and his 4 grandchildren, Emma, Paul and Megan Rajczi and Samantha Haase. He was predeceased by his parents and his first granddaughter, Amanda Rajczi.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 2-4 PM at the Wm. G. Miller & Son FH, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. Services will be at 4PM in the Funeral Home. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Dutchess County SPCA,…
