Astrid V. Mellen, 90, formerly of New City, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019. Her husband Chester Mellen, her parents Amanda and Rudolph Roos, sister Marion, daughters Donna and Sandra, son Chester and daughter-in-law Jayne predeceased her. She is survived by her sister Grace, brother Eric, daughters Christine (Kenneth) Torrey and Barbara (Thomas) Speerin, son Ronald Mellen, 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Astrid’s sense of humor made her home a happy place, and those around her quickly felt welcomed and loved. In addition to her cherished family and friends she had a passion for sewing and crafts. She and her husband Chet enjoyed hand making items that they sold at craft fairs around the region. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in New City.
Visitation will be held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service, 321 S. Main Street, New City, NY on Friday, March 29th from 4-8pm. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 323 S. Main Street, New City followed by interment at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nyack.
Donations can be made in Astrid’s memory to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 323 S. Main Street, New City 10956.
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