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In_The_Wind

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Sun Apr 15, 2018, 02:09 PM Apr 2018

Frank Skartados, a state lawmaker, has died.

https://patch.com/new-york/midhudsonvalley/hudson-valley-assemblyman-dies-pancreatic-cancer?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert

Hudson Valley Assemblyman Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer
BREAKING: Frank Skartados, a state lawmaker whose district included parts of Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties, has died.
By Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff | Apr 15, 2018 12:07 pm ET | Updated Apr 15, 2018 12:20 pm ET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Frank Skartados, a state lawmaker in New York whose district included parts of Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties, has died.

Skartados died on Sunday morning at a hospital in Newburgh. He was surrounded by friends and family.

The assemblyman had been hospitalized on March 24 for respiratory issues and pain associated with cancer. His condition had been discovered in January when he was diagnosed with metastasized stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Funeral arrangements are being made at DiDonato funeral home in Marlboro.





Frank Skartados represented Assembly District 104 in the New York Assembly, was a member of six committees, and was the primary sponsor of 1542 bills.


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Frank Skartados, a state lawmaker, has died. (Original Post) In_The_Wind Apr 2018 OP
Newburgh & the Hudson Valley lost a neighborly voice.... Historic NY Apr 2018 #1
We will miss him. In_The_Wind Apr 2018 #3
Rest in peace shenmue Apr 2018 #2

Historic NY

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1. Newburgh & the Hudson Valley lost a neighborly voice....
Sun Apr 15, 2018, 02:17 PM
Apr 2018

Last edited Mon Apr 16, 2018, 07:12 AM - Edit history (1)

Meanwhile the Mayor of Newburgh passed away on Sunday, along with a 30yr member of the police dept.

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