Predeceased in death, by her husband John and her long-time partner and travel companion Dave Kelso.
Florence was a toll collector for the New York State Thruway Authority at the Spring Valley Barrier. She retired to a life of gambling, buffets and Vegas shows in Pahrump, NV. Sometimes she took a break from Pahrump to travel the world. From China to river cruises in Europe, including trips to eastern Europe and a New Year’s cruise across the International Date Line.
She is survived by family that loved her dearly. She had seven children, John (Mary Ellen) Bourdeau of New Jersey, Suzanne Tuttle of Nevada, Cindy (Jim) Munkelt of Maine and Texas, Gail (Ray) Rivera of Pennsylvania, Jeannette (Mark) Szupillo of New York, Robert (Barbara) Bourdeau of New York, and Michael (Rosann) Bourdeau of Connecticut.
She was also the proud grandmother of seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation January 31st
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
WANAMAKER & CARLOUGH FUNERAL HOME
177 Route 59
Suffern, New York 10901
Graveside Service
11:00 am
BRICK CHURCH CEMETERY
220 Brick Church Road
Spring Valley, New York 1097
Flowers are appreciated and donations may be made to the Florence Bourdeau Memorial fundraiser for St Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.facebook.com/donate/598189167628007/ or your local animal shelter.
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