Elizabeth (Betty) Ann (Podraski) Moreno passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 103 years old. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew M. Podraskie and Mary E. Skavasik Podraskie. She married Joseph W. Moreno June 16, 1939.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her brother, Andrew Podraskie and wife, Jane, sister, Marie Chester and husband, Kenneth, and son-in-law John Burgio. Betty grew up in Rockland Lake and Nyack, New York and graduated from Nyack High School in 1937. She moved to Congers, New York upon her marriage. Betty was very involved in the community and served as Presidents of the Congers Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the Congers Elementary School Parent Teacher Association, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Haverstraw Elks Organization. She was very artistic and designed and painted posters and flyers for events for the various organizations.
Betty was active in St. Paul’s RC Church in Congers, was in the choir as soprano soloist. She sang for St. Paul’s Church and the Elk’s fund raiser concerts and shows, and was a member of The Rockland County Choral Society.
Betty enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, bingo, playing her organ, singing and playing Scrabble. She was employed as secretary/bookkeeper with Floral Electrical and then Carl R. Caccioppo Electrical Contractors until retirement.
Betty is survived by son William Moreno (Cynthia Donohue), daughter Suzanne Moreno Burgio, son Robert Moreno (Valerie), son Thomas Moreno (Emilia), grandchildren Donald Burgio (Mark Gustin), David Moreno (Michelle), Vincent Moreno (Jamie), Michael Moreno, Andrew Burgio (Jackie), Kristy Moreno, Luciano Moreno, and Faith Moreno, and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Higgins Funeral in Congers on June 5th, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm.
A mass will be celebrated at St Paul’s Church, Lake Road, Congers, New York on June 6th,2024 at 10am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to United Hospice of Rockland. The family would like to thank Hospice for the excellent care especially her aide Karold.
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