Sven E. Nygard

Rhinebeck - Sven E. Nygard, 80, passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2011 at the Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, New York. Born September 14, 1930 in Overmark, Finland, he was the son of the late Emil and Irene (Norrgard) Nygard.

On Novemeber 3, 1956 in Korsnas, Finland, he married Elvi Ekstrom Nygard. She survives him at home.

Sven and Elvi immigrated to the United States from Finland in 1957.

Mr. Nygard, along with a business partner, owned and operated a construction company building private residences. Later, they owned and operated Nord Computer Flooring in North White Plains, NY.

He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Nordic Glee Club and the American Union of Swedish Singers.

Sven liked to travel, hunt, golf and throw parties. He was always available to help others and was most often found in his workshop building something.

Mr. Nygard is survived by his wife Elvi Nygard of Rhinebeck; a daughter, Tina Bevacqua and her husband Neil of Lagrangeville; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Emily Bevacqua of Lagrangeville; and a nephew, Johan Antus and his wife Karen of Ridgewood, NJ. He is also survived by many friends and other family members in Finland, Sweden and the United States.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Britt Nygard, on Feb. 14, 1998.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 from 4 to 7 PM at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. A Memorial Service will begin at 6:30 PM; Rev. Mark Frickey of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Ancram, NY will officiate.

Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements under the direction of the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck. Rhinebeck.

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