Obituary of Dawne R. Lucchese

Dawne R. Lucchese Dawne R. Lucchese, a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie, entered into rest Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. She was 46. Daughter of Donald Brugger and the late Elizabeth Dakers Brugger, she was born July 21, 1960 in Mount Kisco, New York. Dawne enjoyed nature and the outdoors and had a deep interest in Native American culture. Most importantly, she was a mother who showed her love with the gourmet meals she prepared. She will be truly missed. In addition to her father, Donald Brugger of Brewster, she is survived by her children, Lauren Lucchese and Tony Lucchese both of Poughkeepsie and her beloved dog, Amber. Family will receive their friends on Friday, September 8, 2006 from 7-9 pm at Straub Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dawne's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. To send the family a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit our website at www.straubfuneralhome.com.