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MTA Friends planted 50 trees in memory of Dean Chapman
Saturday, December 16, 2023
50 trees were planted in memory of
Dean G. Chapman
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Pauline A Snyder posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2024
I'm just reading this today, Feb 18th. I had no idea that Dean had passed. My husband and I worked with his father for many many years. I remember Dean as a teenager. We send our condolences and we are very saddened to learn this.
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Connie Meredith posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Camille, dear cousin, I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can express how much sorrow I feel for you and your children.
May the good memories of Dean be with you forever. All my love,
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Richard McHugh lit a candle
Monday, December 18, 2023
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Prayers forvthe Chapman family.Dean was a true professional,and a community activist.
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Andrea Greggo posted a condolence
Monday, December 18, 2023
It has been such a long time since I’ve been a part of Riverview but I will forever hold the neighborhood and the Chapman family in my heart. I am so deeply sorry to hear of Dean’s passing.
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Galo S Rossado lit a candle
Monday, December 18, 2023
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12/18/2023
To: The Chapman Family
From: Galo Rossado (MTA – Retired coworker)
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. It was a pleasure
to have known Dean. Dean and I worked together for many years solving
application issues and while solving these issues we laughed, got frustrated and shared stories
in regards to our families. I will miss him and will cherish those memories.
Rest in Peace Amazing, AMIGO!
Galo
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Deborah Reeves-Duncan and family. planted a tree in memory of Dean Chapman
Monday, December 18, 2023
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Deborah Reeves-Duncan lit a candle
Monday, December 18, 2023
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Dean was an extraordinary person. He enjoyed life, nature, family and friends. He cherished the moments being surrounded by loved ones. His laugh and smile were contagious.
I have known you for all of my late teens to Adult life.
You will be missed and remembered always.
Your spirit will be with us all always.
Sleep well until we all meet again.
God bless and keeps us in perfect peace.
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MTA Friends lit a candle
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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MTA Friends;
Dean was a valued member of the MTA team. He was a high energy passionate worker who cared greatly for the projects and people he worked with. He always brought a smile to our faces and had a positive attitude at work. He was always sharing interesting facts and stories on all types of subjects like travel and history, including many things about the Hudson valley and surrounding areas that he loved to explore.
But Dean was more than just a coworker. He was a loving husband and father who spoke often about his family with great pride and affection. He will be missed by all of us at the MTA. We will especially miss his clear voice and hearty laugh, that is continuing to echo in our hearts and minds. He was a rare and precious gift, and we are grateful for the time we had with him.
Lata Aiyer
Carlos Castro
Udayana Ganepola
Steve Garton
Susan Hammer
Jeet Joglekar
Aleksandra Karapetyan
Lenny Kurzweil
Spencer Letizia
Kenny Ma
Mary Ann Maloney
Eileen Matulac
Daysy Otero
Galo Rossado
Ram Sashan
Mark Walendziuk
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John Terralavoro posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2023
I worked with Dean for years at IBM and we would see each other around Wappingers Falls from time to time. It was always a pleasure seeing Dean , we would talk and he would tell me what he was up to , he was such a wonderful man.To his family, Dean was very well liked and respected and he was a friend to many of us down in East Fishkill , he was witty and smart and also great to talk to about everything , he will be missed by all of us who worked with him at IBM in East Fishkill . My sincerest condolences
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Stephanie and Wesley Williams lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Extending deepest sympathy
For you in your loss.
And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace
May come to you.
What we have once enjoyed
we can never lose...
All that we love deeply
becomes a part of us.
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Dean Chapman
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Rest easy Dean. Our sympathies and prayers to your family. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Terry & Pat Kirkup lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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To the Chapman Family,
I've watched Dean and his siblings grow up from across the yard. My girls were cared for by Dean's Mom for years. I watched when Dean married and became a Dad. He played in the yard and took them Trick or Treating. I can close my eyes and see Dean running through all kinds of weather holding weights in each hand and running up Sheafe road and even running backwards sometime! I cannot imagine the pain that you alll are feeling at this difficult time. I hope all the wonderful memories of his life lived so well will bring you some kind of comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your "old" neighbors,
Pat & Terry Kirkup
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Edward Bakter posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Our condolences and prayers to Dean's Family for their loss. The news of his passing is a saddening and how precious our time on earth is. Rest in Peace Dean till we meet again. Ed Bakter & Keith Laffin
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Martin posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2023
First, I want to send my deepest condolences to Dean's family, peers at DCC, and his friends. I am a student at DCC and I was fortunate enough to be in 3 classes taught by Dean. We got to know each other well by talking about sports, family, and of course his political stance. Professor Chapman never made students feel like he was superior to them, but rather made you feel like a peer instead. Dean was a role model teacher who was always approachable, always listened, and always gave students the benefit of doubt when it came to late assignments, missed class, quizzes, and tests. Mr. Chapman loved his job, and his passion showed in every class that I was fortunate to have with him. I thoroughly enjoyed our talks after class regarding various topics that included family, sports, class material, and of course political views. Professor Chapman would often crack himself up with that warm smile and his famous giddy laughter. I also enjoyed his stories of the 1970's-80's, and 90's regarding technical advancements in the computer field as well as how good life was for most American's during those years, which he referred to "Good Old Days).
Dean was a fearless soul, never judged someone, and had a 24/7 open door policy. I talked with Dean a lot about my time in Mosul, Iraq as a Marine Corps and Army Veteran when the war first started in the aftermath of 9/11. He influenced me to become a teacher one day. Finally, on Wednesday December 6, 2023, and after completing our final exam, I never do this and I mean never, but Dean was sitting at his desk, and I stated that I am all done. I felt the need to shake his hand, so I stood up and extended my hand and he gave me the biggest grin and stood up and I said to him "It has been an absolute pleasure" in which he replied "No, the pleasure was all mine" with that famous Dean smile, you know, the one when his mustache raises high up and his eyes seem to close (lol).
In closing,
What does it mean when you go to college, have the same teacher for 3 different courses, only briefly know him, and yet you feel like he was a family member to you instead of a teacher? I think it means he was special. I think it means he made and left a huge mark & impact on not just his Peers and Students but made a beautiful impact on society and most of all his family.
Do not stand
By my grave, and weep.
I am not there,
I do not sleep—
I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle, autumn rain.
As you awake with morning’s hush,
I am the swift, up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight,
I am the day transcending night.
Do not stand
By my grave, and cry—
I am not there,
I did not die.
God Speed Dean. Thank you for that spark that made me want to follow in your footsteps one day!
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John Scarchilli lit a candle
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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My condolences to Dean’s family. We attended elementary school together and although we weren’t close friends, I remember him well all these years later
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Dave Patterson lit a candle
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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My condolences to Deans family. My heart ❤️ goes out to you.
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Barbara Kemp posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Camille I am very sad to hear about this . I am so sorry for your loss and your family I am praying for you and your family to get through this.. thinking of you
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Janna Chapman lit a candle
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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I have great memories of my uncle Dean. When he came to visit when I was little he would give me piggyback rides around the house and take me out to different events in the area. I even wanted him to do my hair even though I'm sure he didn't know how to. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to Kenneth and Deona. I will always be here for you both.
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Gregory Dunn posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
There was no one quite like Dean…he treated me like a brother. Every time I spent with him I loved. My first visit to NY City and Yankee Stadium were with Dean. He arranged everything, acted as our tour guide and made it so fun. Great food and lots of laughs in Little Italy and China Town in the middle of January. I am going to miss his laugh, quick wit and love of the US Constitution-he was a true friend and American…I will truly miss him, but only for a time…I look forward to seeing him and hearing his amazing laugh on the other side.
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Syed Muizz purchased flowers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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My condolences to the Chapman family Mr. Chapman was a great father and it was a pleasure going to school with his son.
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Syed Muizz planted a tree in memory of Dean Chapman
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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My condolences to the Chapman family Mr. Chapman was a great father and it was a pleasure going to school with his son. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Kaneen Reed posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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My dear sweet cousin, your smile and infectious laugh will be missed. May God keep your family in His heart ! Ka’Neen
A Memorial Tree was planted for Dean Chapman
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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