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Bette Farina Cariffe, a life-long area resident, entered into eternal rest on
Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The daughter of the late Anthony and Cecelia (Garzione)
Farina, Bette was born on June 17, 1925 in Newburgh. She was a graduate of
Newburgh Free Academy, a life member of Sacred Heart Church as well as a member
of the Telephone Company Pioneers. On June 1, 1947 Bette married her beloved
Jerry Cariffe in Sacred Heart Church in Newburgh. Together they shared 53
wonderful years prior to Jerry’s passing in 2001. Mom was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother & great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family. Her
perpetual quick wit lasted through her final days. For many years she gave of
her time volunteering at Sacred Heart Rectory and Cornwall Hospital. A special
thanks to her loving caregivers Amy Oneto and Marina and to her dedicated hair
stylist & friend Kathy Goyette. We are also grateful for the remarkable care
given by the staff at the Kaplan Family Hospice residence who made her last days
so peaceful. Bette is survived by her loving children, Cheryl Cariffe of
Newburgh, Susan Cariffe and her husband, Thomas Haff of Ferndale, and Lori
Cariffe Coombs and her husband, Robert, of Newburgh; grandchildren, Megan
Corsetti, Amanda Addeo, Taylor Coombs, Brandon Coombs and Ryan Haff;
great-grandchildren, Ava Corsetti, Jake Corsetti, Jerry Addeo and Gracie Addeo;
her sister, Genevieve Coughtry; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Hearns and several
nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Bette was
predeceased by her sister, Florence Parrella. Visitation will be held from 10
a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday, November 29, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave.
Newburgh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30pm at Sacred
Heart Church, 25 South Robinson Ave., Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary
Cemetery, New Windsor.
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