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Florence Black Obituary
The daughter of the late John and Marietta DeMarco Peters, she was born on February 3, 1930 in Newburgh. She was a retired sewing machine operator for Ames Hand Bag Co. in Newburgh.
A family statement reads: "Our mother dedicated her life to her six children. She was a single mother that easily adapted to the role of a father. Her determination and strong will was the pillar of her family. Her sense of humor and personality are what she will be remembered for the most. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed."
She is survived by: her children: David Black and his wife, Kathleen, of the Town of Newburgh, Steven Black and his wife, Phyllis, of the Town of Newburgh, Colleen Diaz of the Town of New Windsor, Michael Black and his wife, Charlene, of the Town of Newburgh and Kathleen Iannuzzi and her husband, Victor, of Middletown; four sisters: Antonette Cafferalla, Gloria Leo, Marie Murphy, and Helen Johnson - all of Newburgh; as well as several nieces, nephews, 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by one son, Ronald D. Black, one sister Anna Peters, and two brothers, John and Stephen Peters.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 26th from 6-9 p.m. at the Hudson Valley Funeral Home Inc. 239 Quassaick Ave. (Rt. 94) New Windsor.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27th at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Newburgh with Father John Vondras officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Anthony V. Cracolici of the Hudson Valley Funeral Home Inc. 845-562-4411
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Joann Fayo-Perry
November 27, 2007
To Chubby's family and friends...so sorry to hear this sad news......our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time..
I will always remember and cherish the times when everyone was together next door...Tons of fun and laughter for sure...Now those were the days...
Peace be with you ...sincerely , Joann and family
Cabrina (DeCerbo) Whitam
November 26, 2007
Colleen
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could get up there to be with you, but right now I can't. I remember your mom from when we were small. I wish only the best for you and your family and you are in my thoughts and prayers
Genevieve Peters-Zachary
November 26, 2007
Hello Family,
After Colleen called me, I sat and thought about so many things and was so sad for the loss of Aunt Chubby. Then I began to smile when I started to think of all the great times we had at Aunt Gloria and Uncle Charlies' house over the years growing up. All the Holiday's and parties and best of all the great cook's all my Aunt's were. I feel sad that my children and grandchildren will never know what it was like growing up in such a large and loving family, but I know because of my family and how I was raised, I have been able to hand down some great memories to them. Good, bad, or indifferent, we had some great times growing up with The Peters' sisters and brothers. Those memories will live on forever in my heart and mind. We have all inherited Aunt Chubby, Aunt Anna, Uncle Johnny and my dad, Peppy's great sense of humor and their straight forward tell it like it is attutide and most of all their love and devotion for their families. To this day, I hear my mom say to me, "oh my God, you sound just like your Aunt's" hey, it's genetic. Please know that my heart goes out to all my cousins. Hang on to those good memories and remember, after all is said and done WE ARE ALL FAMILY!!
Peg (Beretta) Marshall
November 26, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gregory MacDonald
November 26, 2007
Steve and your Family,
I am extremly sorry to hear this news. Sorry for you loss.
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