Clare Ann 'Cookie' Strother

Clare Ann "Cookie" Strother, 75, a resident of Hyde Park, passed away on November 19, 2020 at her home. She was born July 7, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Clarence Ambrose & Theresa Scalese Fagan. On April 26, 1997 in Brooklyn, NY, she married James "Pie" Strother, her childhood friend, who survives her at home. Cookie, as she was affectionately known, loved her family, especially enjoyed celebrating holidays with them and reminiscing about life on Albee Square. She was a devoted Wife, beloved Mom and loving Grandma and Gammy. Along with her husband, Pie, of 23 years, Cookie is survived by her 4 children: Darrylyn Bonaparte, Renee Scott, Steven Ingram, Vicki Ingram and partner Rich Fernandez; her adopted son Aaron Greene and stepdaughter Tracey Strother. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Elaine Haque and husband Zak, Anthony Mendez, Gianna, Richie & Iulani Fernandez, 2 great-grandchildren, Sophia Zayas and Violet Haque. Cookie is also survived by her niece, who was like a daughter to her, Melanie Nici, husband Tony, great niece and nephew, Jennifer and Gregg Nici; along with her many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved and touched deeply. Please join us in celebrating her life on Sunday, November 29th from 2-6pm at the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, NY. Immediately after the viewing, we will gather at St. Rocco's Society, 26 S. Chestnut St., Beacon, NY for food and drink to honor the life of Cookie. A funeral service will be held at 10am, Monday, November 30th at the funeral home and followed by interment to the St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens, NY. In light of the recent pandemic occurrence and due to restrictions; social distancing and mask-wearing must be observed inside the funeral home. To offer a message of condolences or share a fond memory of Cookie, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com

Visitation : November 29, 2020 2:00 pm - November 29, 2020 6:00 pm

Libby Funeral Home
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Service : November 29, 2020 4:30 pm

Libby Funeral Home
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Funeral Service : November 30, 2020 10:00 am

Libby Funeral Home
55 Teller Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508

Burial : November 30, 2020 1:30 pm

St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
718-894-4888