John Leo Clark, a lifelong local area resident, passed away peacefully at The Pines at Poughkeepsie on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was 77.

Son of the late Aloysius and Dorothy (Oates) Clark, he was born in Poughkeepsie on July 20, 1947. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School, Wappingers Falls, in 1965 and also attended Dutchess Community College. 1967, he enlisted in the US Army and later was honorably discharged from service.

Following his time in the Army, John began working for the New York State Department of Transportation, where his career spanned a total of 35 years. He retired in 2003.

He was a member of the Rombout Fire Company, which he joined in 1971 and held several leadership roles including President, Captain, Chief, and Fire Commissioner.

John's hobbies included woodworking, camping, and traveling.

He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Clark of Bellmawr, NJ; his daughter, Rachel Paskey & her husband Charles of Fishkill; his grandchildren: Susan Paskey, Leah Paskey, Keira Paskey, Zachary Clark, Joseph "Joey" Clark, Daniel "Danny" Clark, and Robert "Bobby" Clark; great-grandchild, Malachai; his sister, Trudy Clark; his brother, Michael Clark & his wife Karen; his sister-in-law, Virginia Clark; as well as his nephew and nieces, James Clark, Mari Huber, and Jennifer Sinclair & her husband Tom.

In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by his brother, James Clark.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. immediately following the visitation.

For online tributes, visit www.mchoulfuneralhome.com