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February 24, 1931 April 19, 2023
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Laya Dorothy Delillo


Laya Dorothy Delillo, a longtime resident and beloved Mom, Grandmom and Great-Grandmother , died peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 with her family by her side.

The daughter of Henry and Mary Befus Sherman, she was born in Warwick, NY on February 24, 1931, the youngest of 13!

She married Frank Delillo on November, 1956 in Middletown and together they raised 5 children.

Laya was also known by her middle name, Dorothy or Dottie. She was an organized person who enjoyed dancing, listening to music and baking for family and church friends. She was an avid Yankees fan and a dedicated member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her devoted children; Paul Delillo of Central Valley, Sharon Delillo of Middletown, Ranae Delillo of Bordentown, NJ, Tracy Delillo of Chester, NY and Charla Delillo of Plymouth, Ma and her partner Rob Cassidy.

She is also survived by her 8 cherished grandchildren; Raelynn, Corey, Sasha, Kara, Dane, Ryan, Kiley and Kristen and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1999, her 12 siblings and a grandson, Philip, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY.

A Funeral Service of Remembrance will be celebrated at St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rebekah Swanson officiating on April 22, 2023 at 11:00 am.

Burial will follow in the family plot in Wallkill Cemetery.

Donations in her name may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 391 Mount Hope Road, Middletown, NY 10940.

Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.




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Visitation

Friday

21

Apr

2:00 PM 4/21/2023 2:00:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home

130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940

Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave. Middletown 10940 NY
United States

Visitation

Friday

21

Apr

6:00 PM 4/21/2023 6:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 4/21/2023 8:00:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home

130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940

Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave. Middletown 10940 NY
United States

Service

Saturday

22

Apr

11:00 AM 4/22/2023 11:00:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4/22/2023 12:00:00 PM
St. John's Lutheran Church

391 Mount Hope Road
Middletown, NY 10940

St. John's Lutheran Church
391 Mount Hope Road Middletown 10940 NY
United States
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