Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 08/Sep/2023
71.223.188.23
Janet M. Kucur Green of Poughkeepsie, formerly of Newburgh,
entered into rest on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was
81. Daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (McKeel) Kocur, she
was born on September 28, 1941 in Cornwall, NY. "Cookie" as
she was known to friends and family was a retired customer
service representative for Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
Middletown, NY among other medical billing companies. She
was a selfless caregiver to both her husband Bob and her
companion Harry when they needed her most. In most recent
years, she was a volunteer with Compassion & Choices
Organization and was extremely passionate about the
important work that she did with them. She was an active
member of the Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church where she
volunteered at their thrift shop (Second Hand Rose), and
later enjoyed "Monday get togethers" with fellow church
members. She also participated in the Friendship Circle and
Balancing exercise group. She had a love for all animals and
whole heartedly supported the Walden Humane Society.
Survivors include two sons, Robert (Dawn) Green of Wallkill
and David (Susan) Green of the Town of Newburgh; a daughter,
Carrie (Leonard) Shustack of Walden; and three
grandchildren, Randy and Travis Green and Olivia Clavie. In
addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband
Robert E. Green in 1994, her long-time companion, Harry J.
Haight in 2016, her stepfather, William Esterbrook, and a
sister, Jacqueline Kocur.
Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, September
11, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at White, Venuto and
Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road,
Newburgh, NY 12550. A Funeral Service will be 11:00 am,
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Funeral Home, with Rev.
Martha A, Epstein officiating. Burial will follow at
Gardnertown Cemetery, Newburgh, NY.
Donations in Janet's memory can be made to either Compassion
and Choices at www.compassionandchoices.org or the Walden
Humane Society at http://www.waldenhumane.org
Janet M. Kucur Green of Poughkeepsie, formerly of Newburgh,
entered into rest on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was
81. Daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (McKeel) Kocur, she
was born on September 28, 1941 in Cornwall, NY. "Cookie" as
she was known to friends and family was a retired customer
service representative for Blue Cross and Blue Shield,
Middletown, NY among other medical billing companies. She
was a selfless caregiver to both her husband Bob and her
companion Harry when they needed her most. In most recent
years, she was a volunteer with Compassion & Choices
Organization and was extremely passionate about the
important work that she did with them. She was an active
member of the Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church where she
volunteered at their thrift shop (Second Hand Rose), and
later enjoyed "Monday get togethers" with fellow church
members. She also participated in the Friendship Circle and
Balancing exercise group. She had a love for all animals and
whole heartedly supported the Walden Humane Society.