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Carolyn Quirk Obituary
Hyde Park - Carolyn Mary Quirk, 89, a resident of Hyde Park since 1964 and formerly of Watkins Glen, NY died on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at the Hudson Valley Rehabilitation & Extended Care Center in Highland.
Born March 18, 1930 in Watkins Glen, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Roma Fraboni Franzese. A 1948 graduate of Watkins Glen High School, she was proud of being a drum majorette during her school years.
After raising a family, Mrs. Quirk worked as a bookkeeper for several local businesses, including the former Junior League Bargain Box in Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park Florist, and the former Banta's Steak & Stein.
An active communicant of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park, Carolyn could be often be found in the church's Adoration Chapel. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, and Mended Hearts Chapter 5.
On September 1, 1951 in St. Mary's of the Lake Church, Watkins Glen, she married William Frederick Quirk. Her husband predeceased her on April 12, 1995.
Survivors include her five children, Mark and Matthew Quirk, both of Hyde Park, Lynn Doyle and companion, Timothy Dalbo, of Staatsburg, Tammy Quirk of Wyoming, and Patricia Lysenko and husband, Dean, of Hyde Park; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Doris, Daniel Doyle, William (Loralie) Doyle, Jeremiah (Tori) Quirk, Justin Quirk, Samantha Hover, William Lysenko, and Dean Lysenko Jr.; great-grandchildren, Avery and Brennan Doris, Aidan and Conner Quirk, and Amyah Mima; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Albert Franzese; and sister, Nicolina Biagetti.
Calling hours will be 2-4, 7-9 pm,Wednesday June 12, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Thursday, June 13, at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park.
Carolyn's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey St., Hyde Park, NY 12538 (www.reginacoelihydepark.com), or, the Single Purpose Sober Club, 291 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.thesinglepurpose.org)
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Ramaglia
June 11, 2019
With our deepest sympathies to Matthew, Justin and the Quirk family. We want you all to know how sad we are for your great loss. She was an amazing mom and grandma. She will be missed. I'm happy i got to see her and talk with her when i did. She's a lovely, kind, gentle lady. Our condolences to all of you, from our family to yours...
Love Mary, Dave, Pops and our family
Priscilla & John Sumislaski
June 11, 2019
Heaven just gained the best kind of angel. She was one of the sweetest women I've ever known. Our prayers are with you all.
Ruth D' Ambrosio
June 11, 2019
I am truly sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My you have fond memories of her. Thoughts and prayers to you. I have always had wonderful memories of her.
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