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Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Business Owner From Westchester, Father Of Two
Thousands of dollars have been raised to support the family of Frank Pallett, a Hudson Valley business owner who died last week at the age of 51.
A GoFundMe created by Pallet's sister-in-law, Nicole Fejka, has raised more than $21,500 as of Monday, Aug. 16.
The goal is to raise $100,000 for Pallet's wife, Michelle, and the couple's two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-old Angelina.
Pallett, a Yonkers native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness, according to his obituary. He owned The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newbu…
Westchester Native Frank Pallett, Owner Of Theater, Fitness Complex In Area, Dies At Age 51
An entrepreneur who owned two popular Hudson Valley businesses, has died at the age of 51.
Frank Pallett died on Wednesday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness.
He was the owner of The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie and Maximum Fitness in Newburgh. He also had a radio show called "Live from The Chance."
Pallett was born in Yonkers. He was a graduate of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, and he later attended Dutchess Community College and Empire State College, his obituary said.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Clemens, his two daughters, 7-year-old Daniella and 2-year-ol…
The Chance Theater Complex In Poughkeepsie Is For Sale For $1.75 Million
Poughkeepsie's legendary Chance Theater and its corresponding restaurant and bar are on the market for $1.75 million
The Crannell Street site has operated as an entertainment venue since 1926, first as a vaudeville theater, then a stage for live music from 1970 onward. Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Metallica, Muddy Waters, Charles Mingus, Pete Seeger and Cyndi Lauper have all performed in the 17,000 square-foot building.
The listing includes not just the Chance Theater building, but The Loft upstairs, The Platinum Lounge and The Nuddy Bar and Grill, according to the site's listing.
The complex …
