Deborah Rose Kotite

Beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Deborah was the fourth child of Albert and Antoinette Kotite. She was named after her grandmothers, Adeebah Kotite and Rose LoBianco. She spent many summers in Beaver Dam Lake as a child and most recently resided in New Windsor and New York City. Deborah was a distinguished graduate of Tufts University and Marymount School, where she was President of the student body. She was proficient in many languages.

Deborah was an exceptionally vibrant, kind and compassionate person, who always lent a helping hand to those less fortunate. She will be lovingly remembered for her volunteer service with the elderly and her generosity to the charities listed below. She was a talented chef, successful real estate broker and lover of nature and animals. Deborah was a free spirit, who loved to travel, meet people and explore new places. She was a dear friend to many and loved by all.

Deborah is survived by her three brothers, Edward, Sonny and Peter, her sister Toni, her long-time companion, Kevin MacDonald, and the Cascino family, all of whom will sorely miss her. May she rest in peace.

Viewing will take place at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY from 4-7 PM on Monday, October 5, 2020. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY 10950 at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Deborah will be laid to rest at Bethlehem Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any of the following charities: City Harvest, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Backpacks for Kids, World Wildlife Fund, Ocean Conservancy, Fresh Air Fund, Newburgh Habitat for Humanity, Central Park Conservancy or PBS Channel 13.