Dorothy M. Drusik

Dorothy M. Drusik, 90 of Wappingers Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Terpening) Rogers. On July 29, 1956, she married her beloved husband Paul Drusik at St. Joachim's in Beacon, New York. They spent many happy years together until his death in 1998.

Dorothy and Paul built a home in Wappingers Falls and lived there together for many years, raising a family and making wonderful memories. Dorothy worked at the rectory office at St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill for over 20 years, greeting everyone with a smile and her always pleasant personality.

Dorothy was a warm and gentle person. She was known for giving the best hugs! She was a true animal lover and had many beloved pets over the years. She enjoyed cheering on her favorite football teams, the NY Giants and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dorothy is survived by her 3 children: Elizabeth "Betsy" Lewis and her husband William (Bill) and their children Crystal (Jason), Patrick, and Allison; Linda Pisacano; and John Drusik and his partner Camille and their children Michael (Jill), Nicholas (Teresa) Ashley (Bryan), Zackary (Nikki), Leann (Jonathan), as well as several great grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by her brother Major General Albert G. Rogers USAF Retired.

Having lived in their original house since it was built, Dorothy had seen many neighbors come and go over the years but valued the support of her close neighbors, including Mark and Cathy, Mike and Terry, Vinny and Linda, and Jim and Becky. A very special thank you to Mark.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 4pm-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:30am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill, NY followed by interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Please consider a donation in memory of Dorothy to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org