OBITUARIES

Isaiah Charles Stratford, Sr, age 28 was born on August 22, 1995, at Vassar Brother’s Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY to Joseph Stratford, Sr and Carlissa Stratford. He sadly departed this earth untimely and went on to be with the Lord on July 19, 2024.

Isaiah was raised in Poughkeepsie, NY and he attended Arlington High School and Dutchess Community College where he studied health and fitness. Afterward, he went into the Navy for a short time, although realized the Navy was not where he wanted to be. Isaiah then went to China for 2 years where he taught the English language to students.

While in China his son was conceived and born, Isaiah Stratford, Jr whom he loved with his whole heart. Isaiah brought his son back to NY to live when he was just 7 weeks old. His son was the light of his life and he enjoyed playing games with him,
taking him to gaming stores, and adventurous outings. Isaiah Sr loved to always spend time with his son.

Isaiah Sr had a love for authentic/international and healthy foods. Isaiah Sr could always be found at the MMA gym or Determined Fitness as he was very
into bodybuilding and fitness and was always measuring his foods and going for runs.

Isaiah Sr enjoyed watching boxing, MMA, basketball, and football with his father, Joseph Stratford Sr and his brother, Joseph Stratford, Jr. Isaiah Sr loved to go on family vacations, especially to the ocean/beaches and building sandcastles with his son. Isaiah lived a quiet and humble life and has always been reserved in his character.

He leaves to mourn his parents, Joseph Stratford, Sr and Carlissa Stratford, his son, Isaiah Stratford, Jr, his brothers, Nicholas Fanelli, Ryan (Nicole) Floryan, Michael (Richelle) James, Christian (Tahirah) Parker, and Joseph Stratford, Jr. He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Bianca (Terrance) Stratford, Tanya (Niall) Stratford and Gabriella (Gabby) Stratford. He also leaves to mourn a host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins whom he loved and adored.

Isaiah Sr is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Juanita Floryan, maternal
grandfather, Charles Floryan, his paternal grandmother, Marilyn Stratford, his paternal
great grandmother, Mimi Horton, his paternal grandfather, William Hendricks, and his Aunt Melody Coleman-Stratford.