Marietta A, Rice

Walker Valley

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Marietta A, Rice, of Walker Valley, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was 85.

Daughter of the late Samuel H. and Agnes M. (Kane) Post, she was born on April 28, 1936 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY.

A lifelong area resident, she was a retired nurses aide with St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.

Survivors include a son, Pastor Gary (Nancy) Fitzpatrick; a daughter, Pastor Tammy L. Duke of the Town of Newburgh; two brothers, Joseph Post of New Paltz and Ralph Post of Plattekill; two sisters, Irene Stanford of New Windsor, and Catherine Brewuer of the Town of Newburgh; eleven grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marietta was predeceased by her husband, Howard Rice, a son, Edward Fitzpatrick, a daughter, Jean A. Cornellier; five brothers and two sisters.

Private cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 2 to 4  pm at Northwinds Church of God, 4 Scofield Street, Walden.

Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.