Obituary of Debra V Cordaro

Debra V. Cordaro, 83 of Wappingers Falls, NY passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Belle Reve Senior Living, Milford, PA. The daughter of the late Francis and Irene (Roadcap) Hannigan, she was born February 5, 1941 in Kansas City, MO. Debra was married to William Cordaro on July 13, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY.

In Debra’s younger years, she was a Flight Attendant for TWA. She loved traveling. She then worked in Customer Service at TWA. Two weeks after Debra and William met, he asked her to marry him! They married six months later. Once married, she was a homemaker and a great cook! Debra loved all animals, but especially loved birds and dogs. The family had many beagles throughout the years. She adored them tremendously! As her children grew, she became a Literacy Volunteer in the City of Poughkeepsie. She volunteered with them for many years and took her role very seriously. Debra loved musicals and music. She knew the words to almost every show tune that existed! She enjoyed visiting with their neighbors often.

Debra leaves behind her beloved husband, William Cordaro of Wappingers Falls, NY; son, William M. Cordaro and his wife, Lizzy Rios, of Orlando, FL; daughter, Tracy Shaw of Poughkeepsie, NY; daughter, Kerri Thompson and her husband, Michael Thompson, of Saint Cloud, FL; and six grandchildren. Debra was predeceased by her son-in-law, Jason Shaw.

Services and cremation will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in Debra’s memory may be made to the Beagle Freedom Project http://www.bfp.org.

Arrangements by Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).