Lydia De Hay, 92, passed away on September 7, 2018. She was born on April 25, 1926 in Manhattan NY. She lived in Suffern, New York for over 20 years and moved to upstate New York several years ago. She is survived by her 4 children; Peter, Lydia, Christine and Deborah. Eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Over her lifetime she developed a mature and humble temperament that people were drawn to. Lydia was blessed to have the opportunity to match earning a living with what she was most compassionate about, helping people. Although, her official occupation was in the field of social services her occupation reached far beyond office walls and the hours of 9 to 5. Lydia shared her knowledge, wisdom and life experiences for the soul purpose of empowering people to be self reliant. Lydia's need to help others gave her great satisfaction and purpose in life.
As her grandchildren will testify to: Nana engaged with whomever without judgement or prejudice. She always saw the good in people.
Visitation to be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 from 4-8pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY, Thursday 10 am followed by Interment at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY
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