Obituary of Frances Novogrodsky

Frances Novogrodsky a lifelong resident of Woodridge passed away peacefully on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Achieve Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Liberty, NY. She was 76. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Novogrodsky, born on January 11, 1935 in Woodridge, NY. She was one of twelve children she was noted for her beauty and was a child beauty pageant winner. She was a graduate of Fallsburg High School and was later employed as a Telephone Operator for the Woodridge Phone Company. Frances dearly enjoyed traditional family holidays as well as traveling to visit her many beloved siblings. She will be remembered as a loving, caring, and devoted Sister, Aunt, and great Aunt. Devotion was a trait she shared with her dear brother Joe, nephew Mike and his wife Dorothy, who lovingly cared for her in her last years. Frances was a lighthearted lady with a gentle spirit who always had a smile on her face, a joke to share, and most notably her own unique remarkable wit. Frances will be dearly missed by all who loved her and has now joined those of her beloved family in restful peace. She is survived by her loving Brother Joseph Novogrodsky of Woodridge, Sister Anne Baldi of Lady Lakes, FL. several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was predeceased by Sisters Tillie Novogrodsky, Mary Elchyshen, Rose Skipper, Helen Navor, Kay Nova, Pauline Goodell, and brothers Nick, John and William Novogrodsky. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home 396 State Route 52 Woodbourne, NY 12788 from 10-11:00 am. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Woodbourne, NY. Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home; for further info please call 845-434-7363 or visit our website at www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com