Sheriff Anderson eulogized as “perhaps the most generous man to ever call Dutchess County home” (video)

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POUGHKEEPSIE – The funeral service for Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson was held Wednesday.  The 73-year-old Anderson passed away on September 29.

 

The service for the Pawling resident were arranged by the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home with the wake visitation taking place at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, the lengthy ceremonial procession carried Anderson’s casket from the funeral home back to the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center for a full service.  The procession included hundreds of law enforcement officers from departments throughout the tri-state area and included motorcycle units, K9 units, and four horses from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office.  Firefighters from the City of Poughkeepsie and Arlington Fire Departments hoisted a flag between two ladder trucks for the procession to pass under.

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As the hearse arrived on Market Street in Poughkeepsie, it was surrounded by members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office who marched next to their former leader until they arrived at the convention center.

two-hour service was held in the large hall with hundreds of family, friends, law enforcement, and government officials paying respects.

Acting Sheriff Kirk Imperati, the 14-year Undersheriff for Anderson, gave the opening remarks.  Speakers included State Senator Sue Serino, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, County Comptroller Robin Lois, County GOP Chairman Michael McCormack, and Eric Trump, representing the Trump family.

“More important than knowing everyone, he made everyone he interacted with feel important and special,” said Molinaro. He noting how much work Anderson had done over the years to feed and clothe those in need and help everyone in general. “He was perhaps the most generous man to ever call Dutchess County home.”

 

The service concluded with a eulogy by Imperati, who many are hoping is named to the Sheriff’s position by Governor Hochul.  After Imperati’s heartfelt words of admiration for his longtime leader, Imperati gave thanks to the many police agencies that were instrumental in helping to arrange the services.

 

After the service, the hearse carrying Anderson’s flag-draped casket was escorted to Anderson’s final resting place in Eastern Dutchess County.  He was escorted by a multitude of law enforcement vehicles.

Sheriff Anderson’s widow, Danielle, at the hearse carrying her husband’s body

 




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