WAPPINGERS FALLS – Paul Kok, 84, an area resident since 1966 and formerly of the Netherlands, died on April 14, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born in the Netherlands on August 2, 1939, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Rijkje (Schellevis) Kok. He graduated in Rotterdam with a master's degree in design, engineering, and precision instrument making. Paul was a long-time employee for IBM, East Fishkill where he helped develop many patents. He was a member of the Hopewell Reformed Church. He enjoyed working on clocks, cars and model trains.

On November 6, 1964, in the Netherlands, Paul married Leonora Jansen who survives at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Eveline Dehn, (X John); his son, Roland Koke and his wife Debbie; his grandchildren, Daniel and David Dehn and twins, Brooke and Connor Koke; his brothers, Cees Kok and Johan Kok; and several nieces and nephews including Koert Kok. He was predeceased by his sister, Rijkje van Erkelens.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 19th at 11:00 am at the Hopewell Reformed Church, 143 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hopewell Reformed Church in lieu of flowers.