John P. Beynart

February 19, 1927 - March 29, 2019

John P. Beynart was born in Stottville, NY on February 19, 1927 to Lithuanian parents Justin and Helen. He graduated from Hudson High School in 1944 and later attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and The University of Rhode Island majoring in Manufacturing Management. John served in the United States Naval Reserve as an Electronic Technicians Mate 2C from 1945 to 1952 serving active duty during World War II (1945-46) and Korea (1950-52) on destroyers USS Hale DD642 and USS Everett F. Larson DDR 830. He was employed by Gifford-Wood Company, Raytheon Company, V & O Press, and Truxton Machinery, retiring in 1990. John was also President of the Hudson High School Alumni Association, member of the Hudson Council Knights of Columbus, Lions Club of Dighton, MA, Taunton, MA YMCA Industrial Management Club, Board of Visions member of Oswald D. Heck Development Center, Columbia County Community Services Board member and president, Columbia County Narcotics Guidance Council Director, American Legion Post #184, and President of Columbia County Mental retardation Realty Corporation. He was also a founding member of COARC, serving as President for 3 years and Board member for 30 years, also a member of NYSARC Board of Governors, once serving as regional Vice President. Once retired, John’s volunteer activities included instructing AARP 55 Alive defensive driving classes, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Adult Learning Institute, RIDE Program, Meals on Wheels delivery, Greenport Senior Citizens, and Greenport Historical Society. He also enjoyed traveling, swimming, and cards. John was a Communicant of Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Parish in Hudson, and served as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and Board member of St. Mary’s Academy, and Parish Council. In 1950, John married Arline (Kittle) Beynart. She predeceased in 2015. Together they had four children, Mark, Claudia (Krisniski), Teresa (Gladden), and Neil. Seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and close friend IIa M. Lane also survive. In addition to his wife Arline, John was also predeceased by a brother Robert, and sister Patricia DeCrosta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday April 5, at 10:00am from Holy Trinity St. Mary’s Parish, Hudson, NY. There are no visitation hours. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name are graciously accepted by COARC 930 Rte. 217 Mellenville, NY 12544. Please visit batesanderson.com to leave an online condolence.