Ruth Ann Cottone

Ruth Cottone Obituary

Wurtsboro, NY

Ruth Ann Cottone of Wurtsboro, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at O.R.M.C., Horton Campus in Middletown, surrounded by her loving family. She was 64 years old.

Ruth was born July 21, 1945 in Middletown to the late Maurice D. Shea and Nora Greig Shea.

She worked for over 30 years in the Radiology Dept. at Horton Hospital. She was a courageous and inspiring woman whose family and friends were most important in her life. She was so very proud of her Irish heritage. Ruth was an independent spirit who had a great sense of humor.

Survivors include her devoted husband, Ignatius Cotton, at home, whom she met and married on March 17, 1990 at St. Paul's R.C. Church in Bullville; daughter, Kelly Madsen and her husband, Richard of Westbrookville; two stepchildren, Angela Storrs and her husband, Chet of Carlsbad, CA and Vincent Cottone and his wife, Trudy of Ashville, NC; two brothers, Patrick Shea and his wife, Kathleen of Clearwater, FL and Kevin Shea and his companion, JoAnn Vance of Cape Coral, FL; two sisters, Ellen Krupunich and her husband, Richard of Middletown and Maureen Dart and her husband, Robert of Pine Bush; five grandchildren: Daniel, Brendan & Tara Madsen and Justin & Berlin Storrs; several nieces and nephews, and lastly, her precious dog, Jasmine.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown.

A Funeral Service of Remembrance will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the family plot in Wallkill Cemetery.

Donations in Ruth's name may be made to the Stanley Dunkelman Diabetes Treatment Center, 60 Prospect Ave., Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-6309 or www.applebee-mcphillips.com.

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Published by Times Herald-Record on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Cottone

8 Entries

Liz

November 16, 2009

I was very sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. I took care of her during her last days in the hospital, providing the nursing care during her hemodialysis treatments. She was always so sweet and funny and a pleasure to take care of. My best to your family.

Vickie Arnold Vachon/Parsons

November 13, 2009

Dear Iggy, Kelly and Family,

Aunt Ruth will be greatly missed. I'll always remember the St Patrick's Day cards we would send to each other every year no matter where I might be. We never got that last glass of wine but the ones we shared were always special. She was a wonderful lady with a heart of gold. I remember her and Dad always talking about the "out laws" that were more in-laws than anyone else. Know we feel your sorrow and hope you get through this knowing that she is watching over you and will bring the luck of the Irish to you all.

Debbie&Mark Smithem

November 12, 2009

Dear Kelly and Cottone Family,
As sadness casts its shadow today,
may the light of your fondest memories stay with you through each tomorrow.
With deep sympathy and understanding....
and the sincere hope that time will bring comfort and help to heal your sorrow.

Debbie & Mark Smithem

Terry Donovan

November 12, 2009

Dear Kelly and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth. She was amazing and always kept in touch with us here in Texas. When she was able to she always stopped by and visited us when we came to town and I remember her going out golfing with Mark after she had lost her foot. Our best to your family.

Ronda Arnold Matthews

November 12, 2009

Dear Kelly, Iggy, & Family,

So sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth's passing. We loved her so much.

I will always remember playing after Sunday School and her making us lunch, the cross that she gave me for my high school graduation that I was able to give to Ashlee when she graduated, and even the emails she sent me just recently with the silly jokes in them. Mostly, I will miss her big heart.

I wish that I could be there with you to lend you support, but know that we are with you in spirit.

Irish eyes are watching...

Love ya,

Betty Doutt (Plocharczyk)

November 12, 2009

Dear Kelly & Family,

Sorry to hear about your Mom. It's been years since I've seen either of you but your Mom will always be my Aunt Ruth. May our thoughts and prayer be with you.

Diana Duffy

November 12, 2009

Kelly and family,
I am so sorry to hear of mom's death. Sorry I can not be there to express this in person. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always have happy memories of Aunt Ruth.

November 12, 2009

Dear Iggy - Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this sad time.

Larry Byrne

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