Wesley Wayne Waite, 51, of Copake, NY suddenly passed away on September 21, 2016. He was born in Sharon, CT on November 16, 1964 to John and Georgianna Waite. He attended Taconic Hills High School and lived most of his life in Columbia County. He spent many years working in the carpentry/construction field and he is also a certified plumber. He is a "jack of all trades" and is described by his family as "Mr. Fix-It." Wesley is survived by many family and friends who love him dearly. He is survived by his children Christopher, Crystal, and Phillip; his fiancé April Slater; his father John S. Waite, Jr.; his mother Georgianna Waite; his brothers John S. Waite III, Loren "Beaver" Waite and his partner Zelesther Cay, Daryl Waite and his fiancé Rene Miles Callahan; and his nephew Jonathan C. Waite. He is predeceased by his sister, Staci Ann "Tigger" Waite. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at the Hillsdale Firehouse, 9387 NY Route 22, Hillsdale, NY 12529, on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, guests may bring a covered dish or refreshments to share and donations can be made at that time. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com