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Antoinette Ercolano Obituary
Antoinette Ercolano, a 50-year resident of Newburgh and retired seamstress, entered into rest on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh Campus. She was 90.
Daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maddalena Sassi Tedeschi, she was born June 13, 1918 in Isernia, Italy. She was married to Pietro Ercolano who predeceased her in 1990.
Antoinette was a loving, devoted mother to her family and friends, whom she cherished. Her famous saying was "You have to have patience". Mom left us on her birthday, which also is the feast day of St. Anthony.
She is survived by her loving children, Peter Ercolano and his wife, Lori, Maria Gildersleeve and her husband, Bob, and Dora Corrado and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Michael Corrado, Jr., Joseph Corrado and his wife, Karen, Anthony Corrado and his wife, Donna, Diana LeBlanc and her husband, Michael, David Gildersleeve and his wife, Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Nicole, Kristen, Angela, Jessica, Joseph Jr., Brianna and Sarah.
Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 16, at Sacred Heart Church, Newburgh.
Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Mausoleum, Newburgh.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Antoinette's memory may be made to Sacred Heart School, 24 South Robinson Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550, or the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call (845) 561-8300.
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Leonardo (Lenny) Alongi
June 19, 2008
Pete: Your mom and dad, my god parents. Will always remain wonderful, wonderful, people and role models to me and ny family. They were extraordinary people. My entire life from birth till adulthood even, when I lived abroard in Europe they never once forgot a birthday wish to me. I feel blessed for having been touched by them. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of me and family
Mary Domkiw
June 16, 2008
Pete, please know that our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Each passing day will bring memories that will be treasures for you, Lori, Maria, Bob, Dora, Mike the grandchildren and the great grandchilden of your mom's loving journey on earth. Mary Domkiw NXP
michele dolder
June 15, 2008
dear pete & lori,
im so very sorry for your loss.
please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
our prayers are with you in this time of need.
love,
michele, les, karen & rob
Greg DaSilva
June 15, 2008
Dear Pete and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I too am first generation born here. What a wonderful generation our parents were that came over to the USA and proudly contributed so much and yet never let us forget our culture. My prayers are with you and your family.
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