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Vita A. Stegenga

1952 - 2013

Vita A. Stegenga obituary, 1952-2013

BORN

1952

DIED

2013

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David T. Ferguson Funeral Home

20 North Street

Washingtonville, New York

Vita Stegenga Obituary

Vita A. Stegenga of Washingtonville, NY, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 15, 2013. She was 60. Vita was born in Gioia del Colle Bari, Italy on May 2, 1952 to Ulderico and Mildred (Giannone) Mazza. Vita was the beloved wife, mother, and Nonna. She was a member of the St. Ann's Society of Mt. Carmel Church, Poughkeepsie, NY, Ladies Auxiliary of Sailsbury Mills Fire Company, Red Hatters of Blooming Grove and a Catholic Daughter of St. Ann Mother of Mary. She was an Election Inspector, as well as, a founding member and secretary at Woodcock Auto Body. Vita volunteered at the Cornwall Hospital, and was a Catechist, Eucharistic Minister and Alter Server at St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville, NY. She is survived by her loving husband, John Stegenga of Washingtonville; her sons, Paul and his wife, Mary Beth Stegenga of Campbell Hall, NY and John, Jr. and his wife, Melissa Stegenga of Montgomery, NY; her daughter, Krystal Stegenga of Washingtonville; brothers: Biagio and his wife, Dottie Mazza of Kansas City, MO, Dominic and his wife, Karen Mazza of Fishkill, NY and Anthony and his wife, Susan Mazza of Montgomery, NY; sister, Maria and her husband, David Moore of Modena, NY; her adoring grandchildren: Emma, Daniel and Serafina, as well as, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Visitation will be held Monday, March 18th from 4 to 8 p.m. at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home in Washingtonville, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 19th at 11a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville. Burial will immediately follow at 12:15 p.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery, Washingtonville. In lieu of flowers, Vita's family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St. Suite 370B, Middletown, NY 10940 or visit www.cancer.org. Arrangements under the care of Thomas A. Murray of David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY 10992, 845-496-9106; for more information, directions or to leave condolences or a fond memory of Vita for her family, please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com .

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 15, 2013.

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Michael Colacicco

April 17, 2013

Biagio & Tony...
I just learned of Vita's passing....What a loss...She was a beautiful person !!
I'm SO sorry for your loss
Michael

April 10, 2013

John, Paul, Johnny, and Krystal, Our heartfelt condolences on Vita's passing. May God's grace and the love of family and friends help you in the difficult days ahead. My dear friend will be sorely missed. May your memories be treasured. Prayers, Marie and Billy.

March 20, 2013

John..our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve and Sue (Fiorito) Sisco

Barbara Hackett

March 20, 2013

Tony and family, I am so sorry to read of the passing of your sister. My sympathy to you and your entire family.

Jackie Tapp

March 20, 2013

Dear Tony and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this very difficult time.

Love, Jackie Tapp and family

Costanzo Feo

March 20, 2013

Anthony and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Costanzo, Ann and Feo family

JoAnn Colacicco-Morgan

March 19, 2013

Dear Biagio and Stegenga family...you are in my prayers. May her soul and all the souls of the dearly departed rest in peace.

Ron&Terri Russo

March 19, 2013

John.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss

Pat Whamond

March 19, 2013

Dear John, Krystal and family:
My sincere sympathy on the loss of Vita...you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

March 19, 2013

I am going to miss you, I will always love you and pray for you and your family. We had so many wonderful times with your parents and Jerry.
God bless to all
Anita Falanga

gerry & sheila glickman

March 18, 2013

dear john and family, we are so sorry for your loss. vita lived with great courage and grace. she was a testimony to the love of her family. you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Bracco

March 18, 2013

Dear John and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Vita. The video montage and music was beautiful. You will all be in our prayers.
The Bracco Family, Chester, NY

Jeanne Crescenzo & Family

March 18, 2013

Dear John and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers at this sad and difficult time! Vita loved life and fought so long to live it to the fullest! She always had a smile on her face! She is truly an amazing woman! Remember all the happy memories as she continues to live on in your hearts forever!

Mindy Clyne

March 18, 2013

John, Paul, Johnny, and Krystal and family...Simply put, there aren't too many people who show vitality in all its glory, like your wife, mom and nonna. All who knew her in life are carrying a part of her with them now. Hugs to you all,

Gil & Diane Kane

March 18, 2013

Dear John, Krystal, and family, Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Vita. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

March 18, 2013

Dear John and Family, Vita will always be remembered as a lady with great strength and courage. Our thoughts and prayers to you at this time.

Cathy & Wally Dwight

Marlene Sebesta

March 18, 2013

Dear John and Family
I was so sorry to hear of Vita's passing.
As one who has lost a loved one, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diane Scarazzini

March 18, 2013

I am very saddened on hearing about Vita's passing. Her kindness and generosity to others was unmatched. Beside being her friend, she stood as my son's Confirmation sponsor. We will always have that special memory and bond. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.. May she rest in peace and soar with the angels..

Toni DiPierro- Elia

March 18, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of an old friend, Vita. We were grade school classmates, and spent time,as friends, outside of school. My Gram lived on South Clover and Vita was on North Clover, above the barber shop. Although we hadn't seen each other in many years, I am saddened by her loss. My condolences to her family and know she is in all your hearts every single day.

Kelly Bourke Rysdyke

March 17, 2013

Dear Paul and MaryBeth, We are so sorry to hear about your Mom.This is the time I wish I could be there with family to help out. Just know we are thinking about you and praying for the whole family. Love Kelly and John

March 17, 2013

Dear Stegenga family,
My condolences and prayers go out to you at this time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
With sympathy
Ed Benitez

March 17, 2013

John
I was saddened to here of death Vita As one who has had the sad experience of losing a love one my thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this heart-rending time

Vicki Yost and Family

March 17, 2013

Dear Krystal and family, You are all in our most sincere prayers! May all the prayers sent your way uplift your spirits during these difficult days. God is with you and Vita! Love, Meaghan, Chuck and Tara Rossbach

Jody&Mark Steinklein

March 17, 2013

Dear Stegenga family,
Our condolences and prayers are sent to you at this time. May Vita's infectious smile and her kindness bring comfort of beautiful memories.
With sympathy.
The Steinklein Family

Linda & Audrey Kirkpatrick

March 17, 2013

John and family, Mom and I want to send our deepest condolences and we will keep you in our prays. God bless you all.

Lori Stevens

March 16, 2013

Dear John,
Our sincere sympathy on Vita's passing. May many happy memories help you through this difficult time. God's peace to you.
Sincerely,
Steve and Lori (Judson) Stevens

March 16, 2013

Dear John and family, So sad to hear of Vita's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings to you all. Love, Joe and Chris

Todd Schuster

March 16, 2013

To John, Paul, Crystal & family:Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Vita. She was a lovely person & I'll always remember saying hi to both of you at Bowling Time on Tuesday nights in the league that's named after your business. She will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace. God Bless.

Bob,Marion Cotter

March 16, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Vita passing. We send our love and condolences.

Keith, Julia, Viola Lomonico

March 16, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief

March 16, 2013

Dear John & Family, even though we haven't been neighbors for a few years now we have always kept Vita in our thoughts & prayers. Her strength & courage to fight this disease all this years as been an example to all of the of fighter she was. We respect & admire her & will always remember that beautiful smile throughout it all. With deepest condolences Pete & Yvonne Herbert.

Tom Murray and the Staff of Ferguson Funeral Home

March 15, 2013

Extending our sincerest condolences.

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