Obituary of Lillian Andrea Passalacqua

Lillian Passalacqua, passed peacefully in the early morning of August 22nd, 2024. She was the spectacular age of 95. The family is deeply saddened by her death and grateful she passed in peace.  Lillian was born on January 1st, 1929. She lived in New York and Florida for most of her life.

Lillian was a member of The Red Hat Purple Dress Society and Women's Auxiliary. She spent much of her free time painting ceramics, fishing, playing games, kicking butt at any trivia, and spending time with her family and friends. Lillian's excitement for life was infectious.

Lillian is survived by her brother, Richard Gerrity; two daughters Gina Baehr (spouse Roger Baehr) and Theresa Connors (spouse John Bullock); 7 grandkids, Eric Miller, Christopher Principato (spouse Michelle Kosteno Principato), Patrick Principato, Stephanie Van Deven (spouse Stephen Leibfreid), Jamie Crane (spouse Tim Crane), Rhiannon Tiger, and Charlie Van Deven (spouse Kelsey Van Deven); 4 great grandkids Johnathon Baggatta, Frank Campbell, Heleon Crane, and Selene Crane.  She is predeceased by her two sons James Principato (spouse Patricia Principato) and Lucien Lindo.

We will miss her more than words can say.

Family and friends will gather from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls, A funeral service will be held at 5:30 p.m. during the visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, 14 Abes Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.