On Tuesday August 7, 2018, Veronica Dorothy ("Dot") Scivolette,89, was called by the Lord at Vassar Brother's Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronica was born on July 23,1929 in Poughkeepsie, New York to her late parents Henry J. Ogden and Emma Jane Meisner.
She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School and then worked at a local pocketbook factory. After a period of time, she met and married Joseph L. Scivolette, Sr. on December 12, 1948 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Her husband Joseph pre-deceased her in August 2013.
Veronica and Joseph have five children: Sandra (Donald) Meyer of Hyde Park; Joseph (J. Louis) Scivolette, Jr. of Poughkeepsie; Karen (Mark) Johnson of Poughkeepsie; Steven (Catherine) Scivolette of Poughkeepsie and Susan (Michael) McCormack of Pleasant Valley.
She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
She is pre-deceased by all of her siblings and all of her in-laws except her sister-in-law Jane Scivolette.
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friend, she will remain in our hearts forever. Although we lost the heart and soul of our family, what she taught us about family and unconditional love will remain always. We share the strength she showed us up to the very end.
The Family wishes to thank the staff of South Circle 6 Station A. They not only gave her comfort, but also extended supportive care to the family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital in Westchester County.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 218 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Wheelchair accessible entrance, located in the rear of funeral home on Vassar St.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 95 Mill St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.