PHS Class of 1970

Nancy Beth Gorman, a life long resident of Putnam Valley, passed away suddenly at Hudson Valley Hospital on February 7, 2004. She was 51 years old. Nancy was born July 26, 1952 to William and Lillian Feeney. She graduated from Peekskill High School. On July 14, 1973, she married James (Jay) Gorman. She has worked as a Keyboard Specialist with the Hudson Valley D.D.S.O. for over 15 years. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Jay, her devoted daughter Jill DeRenzo & her husband Tim, her caring parents, brothers Dennis (Theresa) Feeney, William, II (Deborah) Feeney, and Richard Feeney, brother-in-law Craig (Ann) Gorman and many dear nieces and nephews. Nancy is predeceased by her sister Rosemary and her husband Philip Spears and by her sister-in-law, Patrice Feeney. Nancy will always be remembered for her undaunting outlook on life, her willing nature and her love of children. Among her many interests, Nancy enjoyed cross-stitching, and participated in the Guiding Eyes for the Blind guide dog breeding program for many years by raising and caring for breeding dogs. As Nancy was a diabetic since age 9 and a kidney transplant recipient 18 years ago, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 432 Park Ave., South, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, and interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. For additional information or directions, call or visit www.HeritageFuneralHomeNY.com HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley 845-526-3000.