Brenda J. Siruchek

Brenda Jean Siruchek, age 84 of Campbell Hall, NY returned to her heavenly home on October 13th, 2017. She was born on May 19th, 1933 in London, England to Thomas and Lily Usher. While living in London, she fell in love with Alfred Siruchek through love letters and photos, and then emigrated to the U.S. in 1957 to marry him. They were married for 59 years.

The two most important things in Brenda’s life were her faith and her family. She was an active member of St. Mary’s for over half a century and was a lector for decades. She was a member of Catholic Daughters, Nocturnal Adoration Society, and Word of Life community.

Brenda was a loving mother to Alison Range, Pine Bush, NY; Adam and Jennifer Siruchek, Middletown, NY; Hilary and Michael Scotto, Middletown, NY; Craig Siruchek, Jensen Beach, FL; and Jason and Jill Siruchek, Campbell Hall, NY. Loving Nana to her grandchildren and their spouses; Mary Range, Beth Broughal, Andrew Range, Peter Range, Emily Range, Gregory Range, Jessica North, Matthew Siruchek, Sharon McNamee, Erik Siruchek, Nicole Collignon, Alexandra Scotto, Paul Scotto, Isabella Scotto, John Scotto, Jack Siruchek, Devon Siruchek, Lily Siruchek, Sophia Siruchek, and Aubrey Siruchek. Brenda also adored her 13 great- grandchildren. Brenda leaves behind two sisters-in-law; Marie Usher, St. Petersburg, FL and Dolores Sirucek, West Palm, FL, nieces and nephews, and much-loved cousins across the pond in her beloved England.

Brenda was pre-deceased by her sister, Doreen Meyer, her brother, Frederick Usher, and her grandsons, Thomas Casey and Boog Siruchek.

She was so much to us-the Matriarch and our own personal Queen Mum. While we are grateful that she is no longer in pain, that logic is yet to hit our hearts. Because of dementia, we have been mourning the loss of our wife/mom/nana for some time. Losing her physical body is like starting the process all over again. In the days leading up to her death, she was constantly surrounded by family. In her final moments, she listened to the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

We will miss your love, silliness and your singing. Each and every one of us at one time or another, have been consoled by your holding us and humming “la-la”. Now you can look down on us without the struggle of trying to remember our names. We know that you are singing and dancing now, dressed to the nines as always. The plates are warmed, there is lots of butter and gravy, big band is playing and you are surrounded by all of your family that you have missed. We are truly blessed that you are ours.

Visitation hours will be held from 7-9p on Wednesday October 18th and from 2-4p and 7-9p on Thursday October 19th, 2017 at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday October 20th, 2017 at 10 am at St. Mary’s Church, Washingtonville, NY. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.