Maria Stephens, 97, a longtime Beacon resident, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Beacon. She was born in Rome, Italy on October 1, 1932, daughter of the late Ermanno Ailaud and Dora Nucci. Maria worked as a nurse for many years at the Castle Point VA Hospital in Wappingers Falls, until retiring. Maria is survived by her two sons, William (Elvira) Stephens and Claude Stephens; she is also survived by her 6 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren. Her Family will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 11:00AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 31 Willow Street, Beacon, NY 12508; followed by interment to the St. Joachim Cemetery, 325 Washington Avenue, Beacon. In light of the recent pandemic occurrence and due to restrictions; social distancing and mask-wearing must be observed inside the church and outside at the cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the LIBBY FUNERAL HOME, 55 Teller Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory of Maria, please visit: www.LibbyFuneralHome.com
Mass of Christian Burial
: November 4, 2020 11:00 am
St. Joachim-St. John the Evangelist (St. John the Evangelist Church)
31 Willow Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Burial
: November 4, 2020 12:30 pm
St. Joachim Cemetery
325 Washington Avenue
Beacon, NY 12508