WAPPINGERS FALLS – Dennis James Villa, 73, an area resident for over 70 years, died on January 28, 2022 at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in the Bronx on October 2, 1948, Dennis was the son of the late James and Gemma (DeFrancesch) Villa. He proudly served in Vietnam with the US Navy. Dennis was employed as a commercial contractor until his retirement. He was a parishioner at St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction. Dennis enjoyed attending various VA functions in support of his comrades. Most of all, he was devoted to his family.

He is survived by his fiancée, Gail Tanner at home; his daughters, Melinda Geidel of Hopewell Junction and Denise Villa of Hopewell Junction; his "adopted" daughter, Carol Smith of Wappingers Falls; his grandchildren, Lauren Boniello and Autumn McCloskey; his brother, Chris Villa and his wife Marie of Hopewell Junction; his nieces and nephews, Kim, Kevin, Kelly, Vicki, Brian, and Jason; Gail's children, Devin Tanner, Jennifer Tanner, and Amy Sampayo; and Gail's grandchildren, Sebastian Petschko and Gwendoline Sampayo; and countless friends. He was also predeceased by his wife, Linda Villa.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 2 – 5 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at Tompkins Cemetery in Putnam Valley.

Donations may be made in Dennis' memory to Dutchess County SPCA. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.