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Elizabeth Flaherty
1935 - 2023
Elizabeth Flaherty
1935 - 2023
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1935
DIED
2023
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Born in Hudson, NY on January 17, 1935, she was one of eight children born to Stephen and Katherine (Ofsansky) Kuzmiak. She grew up on her family's dairy farm in Ghent, NY.
Elizabeth was married to the late James W. Flaherty.
Elizabeth is survived by her sons Jim Flaherty and his wife Karen of Hewitt, NJ and John Flaherty of Hopatcong, NJ; brothers William Kuzmiak of Ghent, NY and Nicholas Kuzmiak of Middletown, NY; four grandchildren: Christian Cochran and her husband Caleb of Virginia Beach, VA, James Flaherty and his wife Kelly of Hewitt, NJ, Joseph Ford of Hewitt, NJ, Jessica Ford of Elmwood Park, NJ; four great-grandchildren: Connor, Channing, Charlie and Campbell Cochran. She was predeceased by her husband James and daughter Mary Flaherty Ford.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Church in Ghent, NY followed by interment in St. James' Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Elizabeth's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or online at stjudes.org
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Elaine McHugh
February 15, 2023
Betty and I have been forever friends for more than 35 yrs, having met at a Bible Study in her home. She never failed to share her faith in Jesus with everyone she met. Although I moved to So. Carolina 12 yrs ago, we spoke by phone almost every week. She was always willing to help in any way and was the most giving soul I have ever known. A mighty prayer warrior, I know she is with her Lord now, hearing Him say to her the words " Well done, my good and faithful servant". As we ended our conversations I'd say, " I love you, Bets" and she'd say "I love you back". I miss our calls already and I know we'll meet again, but for now my heart looks towards heaven with love for my dear friend.
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