Obituary
Carolyn Helen Cesare, born January 18, 1943 at Queens Memorial Hospital, New York, passed away April 19, 2018 in Putnam County, New York. She was the daughter of Christian Harold Nielsen (deceased) and Marie Nielsen (Bechtel). She is survived by her husband Julius Cesare, three sons, Mark Anthony, Michael Peter, Matthew David, daughters-in-law Jennifer, Maryna, and Patricia, grandchildren Steven, Nicolette, Christiana, Faith, Clea, Nijah, Angelina, and Tommy, and sister Diane Colburn and her daughter Krista Hogge.
A lady of many talents, she was a gifted seamstress, knitter, quilter, watercolor artist, gardener, and musician. She was employed as an engineer draftsman, engineer office manager, business owner (The Spinning Wheel), a radio advertising salesperson, and Avon representative. All this, while being a loving mother to three boys.
A faithful woman of God, she was a lifelong Lutheran and long time member at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brewster, New York. There she taught Sunday School, Confirmation, Cradle Roll, First Communion, and Vacation Bible School. She served on the Church Council, including Council President during the construction of a new Sanctuary and Sunday School area.
She loved music of all kinds from classic hymns, Broadway musicals, and rock and roll. She loved to entertain and to cook and to bake. Her home was always filled with the aroma of fresh cooked cookies and delicious food.
Funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brewster, New York on Monday April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at Beecher Funeral Home on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Events
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
BREWSTER, NY 10509
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BREWSTER, NY 10509