Fidelis A. Ryder

Fidelis A. Ryder (Siss), a resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on January 30, 2024. She was 97 years old. Fidelis was born on July 18, 1926 in Cortlandt Manor, NY to the late Edward E. and Fidelis (Hosey) Avery. She attended Ossining High School where she met the Love of Her Life William Ryder. They Married August 20, 1950. They lived in Ossining with their three children until they moved to Hudson Street in Croton-on-Hudson in 1959 and had two more children. In 1974 they moved to 3 Cleveland Drive where they resided for 45 years. In 2019, they sold their home and moved into assisted living at Springvale Inn on the outskirts of Croton. In 2023, They Moved to Taconic Nursing and Rehab in Fishkill where they remained together.

Fidelis (Siss) was a stay at home Mother that enjoyed helping her children learn and grow. She enjoyed watching the Yankees and rarely missed a game. She always welcomed friends and family when they would drop by.

She is survived by Children Fidelis (Pete) Valdakis, Joan (Ray Allen) Ryder, Christopher (Sharon) Ryder, William (Kim) Ryder and Frederick (Kathy) Ryder. She is also survived by Brothers John Avery, Robert (Nancy) Toub, David (Isabelle) Toub and Thomas (Andrea) Toub. She is also survived by Nieces and Nephews, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and one Great, Great Grandchild.

She was predeceased by Sisters Rita Conklin, Joan Trathen and Brother Herbert Toub.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, February 5th from 4-8pm at Edward F Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 6th at 12:00 pm. Interment to follow at Bethel Cemetery, Old Post Road South, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.