Saugerties --- Kerry J. Winters, Sr. died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at HealthAlliance of Hudson Valley Broadway Campus in Kingston. He was 51 years old.
He was born February 2, 1965 at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He graduated from Saugerties High School in 1983, where he was a highly decorated wrestler and football player. On June 20, 1987, he married Michele "Mitchy" Ferraro at St. Joseph's Parish in Glasco, NY.
Employed by the Ulster County Sherriff's Department since 1986, he was a sergeant with the Corrections Division and served on the CERT team and dive team. He was an avid fan of the New York Giants and the UFC. His passion for these sports was legendary in the family and his knowledge was unmatched. He enjoyed cars and motorcycles, particularly his own Harley Davidson. He especially enjoyed traveling to Key West with his wife. He was happiest when spending time with his wife and sons in his back yard, floating around his pool. He consistently said that those were the days he lived for.
In addition to his wife, Mitchy at home, he is survived by two sons, Kerry J. Winters, Jr. and Kyle J. Winters; his mother and father-in-law Barbara and Joseph Ferraro of Glasco; his brother-in-law Joseph "Chip" Ferraro III and his wife Galia; his aunt by marriage Mary Ann Riccardi; his mother Kathryn Winters of Germantown; and his sister Tracy Halterman and her husband John also of Germantown. He is predeceased by his father Harold Winters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Thursday at St. Joseph's RC Church in Glasco; interment will follow at St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery, Barclay Heights. Friends may call Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Buono's Funeral Service, Inc., 100 Main Street, Saugerties. Emergency responders and friends may also call Wednesday, September 28 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM at the Lazy Swan Village, 1754 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties, NY.