| Judy Ann Darcy Judy Ann Darcy, 53, entered into eternal rest on November 6, 2003 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Judy Gilligan was born on November 24, 1949 in Kingston, PA to Philip and Margaret (Suarez) Gilligan. On August 25, 1972 she married Richard A. Darcy in Fishkill, NY. They reinstated their vows on December 22, 1985 in the presence of their children, sisters, and brothers at St. John the Evangelist Church, Beacon by Fr. Martin J. Connolly. Judy and her family resided in Beacon, NY, West Haven, CT and Winston-Salem, NC before moving to Fishkill in 1981.
Judy was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Church until 1986. Currently she was an active member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary Mother of the Church, Fishkill. Judy was also active with Dutchess County Meals on Wheels, Fishkill Little League, Fishkill Cub Scouts, and the Pro Life Movement.
She was employed at the Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries in Garrison, NY as a cook and housekeeper until the onset of her illness.
She is survived by her husband, Richard, a daughter Meghann Lee and son Richard Lawrence all at home; a son, David Michael and wife, Renee of Elgin, IL; a daughter, Laurie Ann and son-in-law, Thomas Peluso of Lagrangeville; a son, Philip James and wife, Jennifer of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Ashley and Alyson Coffrin and Thomas "Pickles" Peluso of Lagrangeville; grandchildren, David and Breanna Darcy of Elgin, IL; sisters, Maureen Darcy of Beacon and Patricia Moranski of Fishkill; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins; foster brothers, Randy and Scott Wilson; and a foster sisters, Eileen Wilson. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Sharon Matthews of Port St. Lucie, FL; and an infant sister, Kathleen. She is also survived by her beloved labrador, her "baby," April.
Judy will be lovingly remembered for her love of her family and God and for her quick wit.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Sunday, November 9, 2003 at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Willow Street, Beacon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Monday, November 10, 2003 at Saint Mary Mother of the Church, Jackson Street, Fishkill.
Interment will follow in Saint Joachim's Cemetery, Washington Avenue, Beacon.
Memorial donations on Judy's behalf may be made to Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY 10524
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Peter T. and William J. Halvey, Halvey Funeral Home, Beacon. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit our website, www.halveyfh.com.
"God saw you were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be,
so he put his arms around you
and whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best."
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