Yonkers, NY — Rudy Evangelista, 86, died July 16, 2020.

He was born April 19, 1934, and labored as a union representative for many years and got into the horse business as an owner with first Norman and then Jeffrey Dauplaise.

Many years ago Norman knew the Standardbred Owners Association of New York was looking for a field representative of its own and recommended as a perfect fit his owner who was a local resident. Mr. Evangelista not only did the job but exceeded the original expectations the SOA of NY had for him.

Mr. Evangelista, along with Mike Santa Maria, Al Pinsi, Vincent Aurrigema and John Brennan, served the SOA of NY’s members admirably.

Mr. Evangelista moved away from Yonkers and settled into a well deserved retirement in Toms River N.J.

His wife, Jeanette, preceded him in death in 2015.

Due to Covid restrictions a funeral will take place Wednesday (July 29) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Toms River, N.J.