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Elizabeth Yungman Obituary
Formerly of Florida, NY
Elizabeth Pearl "Betty" Yungman of Huguenot, NY, formerly of Florida, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, August 23, 2008. She was 81.
The daughter of the late John Riley and Catherine Gailie Riley, Betty was born July 31, 1927 in Florida, NY.
Betty was the former owner of the "Spartan Spot" and a longtime Secretary for the New York State Police, Troop F. After retiring, she worked at Remee Products. Betty was also a past member of the S.S. Seward Alumni Committee. She was the beloved wife of Walter A. Yungman, whom she married on October 25, 1947 in Warwick, NY.
Betty is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter, at home; daughter, Karen Kosior and husband, Robert; son, Kevin and fiancée, Terri Gentile; granddaughters, Kimberly Jordan and husband, Jeff and Kristy Kosior. She is also survived by extended family: Tara, Christina, and Gina Marie; brother-in-law, Chapin Weed, and several nieces and nephews.
Betty was an avid Yankees fan, loved her annual winter trips to the State of Florida and will be greatly missed by her family and her much loved dog, Lola.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 25, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, at St. Joseph's Church, Florida, NY. Interment will be in the Warwick Cemetery, Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn., 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4027 or to The Record's People for People Fund, Inc., 48 Mill St., Middletown, NY 10940.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home. To send condolences or for directions please visit www.purtafuneralhome.com or call 845-651-7711.
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Mary Frassetto
August 31, 2008
Dear Wally and family,
We will always remember Betty as she was when we met you and your family almost 40 years ago. We have so many fun memories of the times we spent together, even just recently when you both visited us at our cousin's home in Mahwah with Lola. You have always been our cherished friends. We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at losing a great gal, your beloved Betty.
With all our love,
Mary and Tony Frassetto and
Joya, Donald and Anthony Tubbs
Paulette Zubikowski
August 26, 2008
Dear "Papa Wally, Karen, Kevin and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a very warm, caring lady, who always kept us laughing, and took everyone under her wing to help. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Sincerely Paulette & Pete Zubikowski and family
Sonya Frey
August 25, 2008
Dear Wally, Karen, Kevin and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was one of the most loving people I have even known. She always made people laugh. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Bob, Sonya Frey
and Family
Dumitru Rocker
August 25, 2008
Dear Wally and family---We wish to express our condolances, remembering the fun times we all had together---especially that Betty so much enjoyed listening to Rocky! She did enjoy a good laugh.
The Rockers--Marilyn & Rocky
Linda Harris
August 25, 2008
Wally, Karen, Kevin and family - I was so sorry to read about BY. She and I had so much fun at Troop "F". She was one of a kind! The world was a better place with her in it.
Petie
Walter Seely
August 24, 2008
Ace, Karen, Kevin and all- I was sorry to learn of your loss of Bets. I am recalling the many nice times we all had together many years ago. God Bless.
Maryann Pierson
August 24, 2008
Wally and family, my thoughts are with you as well as memories of Betty and her love of life and laughter.Maryann Pierson fmr Troop F
Stephen & Marilyn Doty
August 24, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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