Hubert G. Klose

September 23, 1929 - March 9, 2015

Hubert G. Klose, 85, of the Villages in Florida, formerly of Claverack, NY, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 in Florida, surrounded by his family. Born on September 23, 1929 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Martha (Vierhok) Klose. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Rudolph and Peter Klose. Hugh graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School and Fordham University-Business. He was a member of the NY State National Guard in the Bronx during the Korean War. He worked with Shearson Hammill as a stock broker in Garden City, Long Island, and Real Estate Broker with Robert Froehlick RE in Elmont, NY, before moving to Hudson in 1972. He was an Associate Broker with Hudson Michael Realty until 1976, co-owner of Century 21 Heartland Realty from 1976-1980, Owner Broker of Random Realty in Claverack, NY, from 1981-1990, and as Associate Broker with Red Apple Realty until he retired in 2002. Hugh was President of the Holy Names Society, St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hempstead, NY, and President of the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Klose; five children, Joseph W. Klose (Kate) of Los Alamos, New Mexico, Ellen M. Maher (John) of Summit, NJ, Margaret A. Thayer (Wendall) of Voorheesville, NY, Patricia J. McAneny (Michael) of Greenville, NY, and Jamie S. Harrigan (James) of Latham, NY, 14 grandchildren, and three nieces. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church in Hudson, NY, on April 20, 2015 at 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Tavares Hospice House, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL, 32778 or Christ Church, 431 Union St., Hudson, NY, 12534. DOC_20150327115911.jpg