Dorothy M. Comandi, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was 88.
Daughter of the late William and May (Downer) Powlis, she was born April 20, 1935 in Newburgh.
Dorothy was a retired teachers aide for the Newburgh Enlarged School District. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and attended beauty school before working as a teachers aide. Family was very important to her, especially the “apple of her eye”, her granddaughter, Victoria. Dorothy enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City, word search puzzles and she loved ladybugs. The family would like to thank the staff from 1 East at the Saphire Nursing at Meadow Hill for their kind attention to Dorothy.
Survivors include a son, James L. (Debra) Comandi of the Town of Newburgh; a daughter, Shelley (Kevin Coranas) Comandi; and her granddaughter, Victoria Comandi.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Kathryn Powlis.
Private cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory.
A Graveside Service will take place 1 pm, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St Mary’s Cemetery, Marlboro, Cemetery Road, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Dorothy’s can be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.