Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc. was founded in 1950 by George W. Sweet (1915-1991). The family tradition was carried on by his son, G. Richard Sweet (1942-1997), and the funeral home is now in its third generation.Our funeral home is a family owned...
Funeral Homes in Wassaic, NY
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Facts about the city
Wassaic is a hamlet in the town of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, in the United States.Wassaic is located in southeast New York, surrounded by the East and West Mountains and along the Ten Mile River.The name of the hamlet comes from the Native American name Washaic, or \"land of difficult access\".Wassaic is home to The Wassaic Project, a non-profit arts and music organization and the Wassaic Artist Residency. They provide summer programming as well as run an artist in residence program.Wassaic's main employers in the 19th century were Gridley Iron Works and the Harlem Division of the New York Central Railroad. In 1861 Gail Borden opened a factory for producing a milk that would not need refrigeration. Long sold by Borden, it today marketed as Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Wassaic was also known for dairy sheep and grain farming.In the Revolutionary War, General George Washington marched through Wassaic on the way to Connecticut.Wassaic is the northernmost and final station of Metro-North Railroad's Harlem Line. The station, once located in the hamlet, has been moved to state highways 22 and 343 a mile north of it.
Wassaic Obituaries
It was reported by Salem Evening News on September 12th, 2012 that Dorothy L Zimmer (Bump) perished in Beverly, Massachusetts. Ms. Zimmer was 97 years old and was born in Wassaic, NY. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dorothy L's life.
History
The station is located on State Route 22. Wassaic, New York is a hamlet in the Town of Amenia, New York in the Dutchess County, New York.
Wassaic's main employers in the 1800s were Gridley Iron Works and the Harlem division of the New York Central Railroad. Today, it is known as Borden, Inc.
Wassaic was also known for dairy sheep and grain farming.
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