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Debra Kordiak Obituary
Debra A. Kordiak, of Monroe, NY, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 55 years old.
She was born January 29, 1953 in Tuxedo, NY to the late John and Frances (Smith) Kordiak. Later on in life Debra worked for AT&T and IBM as a technical trainer for many years. An avid Figure Skating fan, she traveled the world to watch her favorite sport. She was loved dearly by her nieces and nephews who shared her interest in science fiction, particularly Star Trek and Dr. Who. She will be greatly missed.
Debra is survived by her brothers; Robert Kordiak and wife, Debra of Calabash, NC, William Kordiak of Tuxedo, NY and Jeffrey Kordiak and wife, Elizabeth of Westminster, CO; her sister, Judy and husband, Richard Cocchiara of Washingtonville, NY; also survived by her nieces and nephews: Jacqueline Goodman and husband Phil, Kira Kordiak, Stephanie, Domenick and Daniel Cocchiara, Thomas John Kordiak, and great-niece, Nyella Goodman.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 9, from 4-8 p.m. at the Wanamaker & Carlough FH, 177 Rt. 59, Suffern, NY 10901.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on today, Friday, October 10, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with Msgr. F.X. Smith officiating in Tuxedo, NY with her burial to follow in the family plot at Ascension Cemetery in Monsey, NY.
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Helen Kovaly-Heater
October 13, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Deb. She was someone I was always fond of (from growing up), though I hadn't seen her in years and she will be remembered as I knew her then; a gentle, quite person who'd never hurt anyone. My condolences. Helen Kovaly-Heater
Wilma(Willy) Depuy
October 9, 2008
Dear Deb and Robert - please accept my condolences for your loss. I would love to be in touch with you - we go way back to Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council. Please note my contact info - Willy
Joan Strack Enters
October 9, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Debbie. I will always remember growing up next door to all of you and all the fun we had as children. I often wish we could go back to those good old days. Know that you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
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