Obituaries – August 26, 2022

Catherine Helena Gaynor

September 6, 1921—August 21, 2022

Salisbury Mills, NY

Catherine Helena Gaynor, of Salisbury Mills, NY entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2022 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Holmes, NY.  She was 100 years old.

The daughter of the late Paul J. Morich and Anna C. (Hanlon) Morich, Catherine was born on September 6, 1921 in Bronx, NY.  

Catherine was a retired Sales Associate for the Lloyd’s Department Store in Newburgh, NY.  She also worked for Highland Telephone Company, Miron Lumber & Hardware Store and Edgar’s Clothing Store over the course of her career.  

Catherine belonged to several dance troupes, including tap dancing.  She taught Religious Education at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, where she attended Mass regularly.  Mom was an animal lover, avid bird watcher and gardener.  She loved to restore old furniture.  But most of all, she was a support system for her children and a devoted wife.  She was an excellent cook and baker.  She was always a generous neighbor and also extremely patriotic.  She will be missed beyond words.

In addition to her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her loving husband: Charles H. Gaynor.  She is survived by her devoted son: Paul M. Burris at home and Dennis J. Burris of Wallkill, NY; her daughter: Anne K. Burris of Arizona; her 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.  Catherine was also predeceased by her sisters: Madeline Raymond and Lillian Gogarty; and by her brother: Joseph Wundrack.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 on Friday, August 26th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27th at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 340 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. will follow the Mass at St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY.

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com

Beverly J. Ruggiero

March 4, 1933—August 22, 2022

Beacon, NY, formerly Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Beverly J. Ruggiero, a former resident of Cornwall-on -Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2022 at Taconic Rehabilitation Center in Beacon, NY. She was 89 years old.

The daughter of the late Walter and Veronica (Mannix) Davis, Beverly was born March 4, 1933 in Poughkeepsie, NY.  

Beverly was a homemaker and loving Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her hobbies included sewing, crafting and she loved to go to the casino and play the slot machines.

Beverly was predeceased by her loving husband: Anthony P. Ruggiero.  She is survived by her daughter: Arlene J. Ruggiero Park and her husband Russell of New Windsor, NY; her son-in-law: Pat Faurot; her grandchildren: Charles Faurot and his wife Jessica and Jessica A. Faurot of Cornwall, NY, Erika Horne and her husband James of Montgomery, NY, Kyle Werthmann and his wife Michelle of Middletown, NY; and cherished great-grandchildren: Charles, Dylan, Amanda and Julianna.  In addition to her parents, Beverly was predeceased by her daughter: Julieann (Ruggiero) Faurot and now two remain of her family of 13 siblings. 

Visitation will be held at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY on Sunday, August 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  A Chapel Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  Inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 29th at St. Thomas Cemetery, Cornwall, NY.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hudson Valley SPCA , 940 Little Britain Road, New Windsor, NY12553

Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences, please go to www.Quigleybros.com