Patricia A. Corbett

Town of Newburgh

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Patricia A. Corbett, a longtime Newburgh resident, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was 69.

Daughter of the late Herbert and Patricia L. (Paquette) Sorton, she was born September 4, 1951 in Holyoke, MA.

“Pat” as she was known to family and friends, was a retired Adjunct Professor with SUNY, New Paltz. She was a past member Board of Education, for the Newburgh Enlarged School District for the learning and disabled students. She was also very involved at SUNY, New Paltz Programs for the learning and disabled and taught English as a Second Language. Pat was involved as a Wildlife Animal Rehabilitator for the Town of Newburgh for many years.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, John D. Corbett; three daughters, Brandy DiViesti of the Town of Newburgh, Georgiana Corbett of Rotterdam, NY, and Michelle Harbeck of Rifton, NY; several brothers and sisters in law; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three grandchildren.

All Services and Cremation will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY.