Search by Name

Search by Name

CLAIRE REA Obituary

Claire Rea, of Nanuet, New York, died on April 15, 2004 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. Claire was born in Manhattan on February 16, 1928 to Michael and Lucy (Taratiano) Marrone. She was a mail order clerk for Prentice Hall in West Nyack, NY. Claire had been a resident of Nanuet for 45 years. Claire was a loving mother and grandmother. Claire is survived by her sons Stephen of New Jersey, Michael of Warwick, NY, and Christopher of One Thousand Oaks, CA; her sisters Lucille Lamonica of Bohemia, NY and Loretta Pierce of Nanuet, NY; and her grandchildren Natalie, Valerie, Justin and Kira. Claire was predeceased by her husband Louis in July 1999. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Nanuet, NY. Burial will follow in Ascension Cemetery, Monsey, NY. Visiting at Higgins Funeral Home, New City, NY on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME 321 S. Main St., New City (845) 634-6110

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Journal News on Apr. 17, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for CLAIRE REA

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in CLAIRE REA's name

Memorial Events
for CLAIRE REA

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support CLAIRE's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor CLAIRE REA's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more