Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 26/Sep/2023
97.124.236.117
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Antonelli passed away on September 23,
2023, suddenly at the age of 89 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She
is survived by her daughter, Angela Demaris, and son-in-law
Gary Demaris, their children Olivia, Nicholas, Sofia; her
son James "Jim" Antonelli, and daughter-in-law Michelle
Antonelli their son James; her brother and sister-in-law
Ross and Janice LoBiondo; nephew Vincent LoBiondo, his
children Matthew wife Priscilla, Vincent, Steven and
Angelina; nephew Anthony LoBiondo and his wife Juliana their
children Michael, Christian, and his wife Ana, and their
daughter Amelia; she is also survived by many cousins in
Long Island and New Jersey. Betty was predeceased by her
parents, Vincent and Angela LoBiondo, and her husband
Nicholas Antonelli, and her son, Nicky Antonelli. Betty was
born in Brooklyn, NY on September 4, 1934. Her family moved
to Newburgh in 1949. She has been a resident of Montgomery,
NY for approximately 10 years. Betty's husband, Nicholas
"Nick" Antonelli sadly passed in July of 2018. While this
was heartbreaking, Betty was still able to enjoy the rest of
her life. Her family watched her nourish old friendships and
even forge new ones. She was extremely active up until the
time she passed. Betty was a member of many clubs and
enjoyed many hobbies, including teaching ceramics for over
20 years. She was passionate about her family, her faith,
and attended Mass every Sunday without fail. Betty spent
most of her days crafting, painting, knitting and
crocheting. Almost every gift she gave to friends and family
contained a touch of Betty. During her lifetime, Betty
enjoyed; - She sung in the Choir of the Brooklyn Catholic
Church;
- Officer in Mid-Hudson Ceramic League;
- Taught adults, children, and boy scouts Ceramic Classes;
- Received two awards for Teacher of the Year in ceramics;
- Volunteered at St. Luke's Hospital Gift Shop;
- Participated in Montgomery Senior Crafters;
- Crocheted blankets for cancer patients in Orange Regional
Hospital;
- Took art lessons at Bethlehem Art Center with John Gould;
- Volunteered for Crafters at Myrtle Beach Catholic Church;
- Participated in Community Garden Club for 20+ years;
- Participated at Newburgh Rose Club and Volunteered at
Orange County Arboretum;
- Member of The Red Hats;
- Worked for Duggen, Crotty, & Dunn;
- Worked for the Newburgh Savings Bank as a Teller;
- Member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for 25+
years;
- And most of all- Betty's exact words "I sure enjoying
cruising!" Betty and her husband Nick traveled the world on
cruises for many years.
Betty had a signature look- perfection. No matter how many
years passed, Betty's style stood the test of time. She was
known her coordinating bright outfits, love of flowers, and
the color green. It is rare that you would catch Betty
without her red lipstick on. She was truly a sweet angel who
cared for her family and friends with all her heart. No
matter who she met, she always remembered them and asked
about them and made sure she kept up with everyone. The
Family would like to say a sincere thank you for anyone who
has had the pleasure of loving Betty; and to thank all of
her friends in the Red Hats Club, the Garden Club, and the
Montgomery/Walden Senior's (Crafters) clubs who have brought
her such joy these past few years.
The family will receive friends and neighbors at Brooks
Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, on Friday,
September 29 from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian burial for
Betty will be held at St. Mary's Church, 89 Union Street
Montgomery, on September 30 at 10am, followed by burial at
Cavalry Cemetery in New Windsor, NY.
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Antonelli passed away on September 23,
2023, suddenly at the age of 89 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She
is survived by her daughter, Angela Demaris, and son-in-law
Gary Demaris, their children Olivia, Nicholas, Sofia; her
son James "Jim" Antonelli, and daughter-in-law Michelle
Antonelli their son James; her brother and sister-in-law
Ross and Janice LoBiondo; nephew Vincent LoBiondo, his
children Matthew wife Priscilla, Vincent, Steven and
Angelina; nephew Anthony LoBiondo and his wife Juliana their
children Michael, Christian, and his wife Ana, and their
daughter Amelia; she is also survived by many cousins in
Long Island and New Jersey. Betty was predeceased by her
parents, Vincent and Angela LoBiondo, and her husband
Nicholas Antonelli, and her son, Nicky Antonelli. Betty was
born in Brooklyn, NY on September 4, 1934. Her family moved
to Newburgh in 1949. She has been a resident of Montgomery,
NY for approximately 10 years. Betty's husband, Nicholas
"Nick" Antonelli sadly passed in July of 2018. While this
was heartbreaking, Betty was still able to enjoy the rest of
her life. Her family watched her nourish old friendships and
even forge new ones. She was extremely active up until the
time she passed. Betty was a member of many clubs and
enjoyed many hobbies, including teaching ceramics for over
20 years. She was passionate about her family, her faith,
and attended Mass every Sunday without fail. Betty spent
most of her days crafting, painting, knitting and
crocheting. Almost every gift she gave to friends and family
contained a touch of Betty. During her lifetime, Betty
enjoyed; - She sung in the Choir of the Brooklyn Catholic
Church; 