Elizabeth (Betty) Ann (Podraski) Moreno passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 103 years old. She was born on November 19, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew M. Podraskie and Mary E. Skvasik 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.
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 a later date.
A funeral/Memorial service will be celebrated at a later date at St Paul's Church, Lake Road, Congers, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to United Hospice of Rockland.
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