Loretta Dougherty Realmuto, A Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 88

Loretta Dougherty Realmuto, 88, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 after a long illness at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation and Extended care in Highland, NY. She was born November 27, 1927 in Poughkeepsie, NY the daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Bell Dougherty. She lived in Poughkeepsie and Highland most of her life. On August 27, 1997 she married George A. Realmuto. Her husband predeceased her on December 31, 2008.
Loretta had a tremendous heart, was loved by all who knew her and will be terribly missed by all who loved her. Our lives have all been truly blessed by having her in them. Loretta is survived by her sisters: Lillian Prince, Evelyn Fasano, Shirley Constantino and her husband Don, Marion Passante, Geraldine Gersch, Sandra Dougherty, her brothers: William Dougherty, Raymond Dougherty and wife Mary Jane, George Dougherty and wife Mary, along with many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased also by her brother Thomas, her sisters Agnes, Mildred and Beverly. The family would like to send a special thank you to the 2nd floor staff at Hudson Valley Rehabilitation for taking such loving care of their sister Loretta.
Calling hours will take place today, Friday October 7th from 4pm-8pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528. A Funeral Home service will be held Saturday, October 8th, 10am at the funeral home followed by burial in Highland Cemetery, Highland, NY. For directions, online condolences, or to send the family a sympathy card, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com