Laura M DaSilva

New City, NY

Laura M. DaSilva, 49, passed away after her courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Laura was born on October 30, 1967, on Long Island, NY. She grew up in Monsey, NY with her parents, Karen and Howard Kaminsky, and her four younger sisters.

She married Celso DaSilva on October 31, 1998 and they celebrated almost 19 years of marriage. Laura enjoyed working as a Licensed Massage Therapist and ran her own business in Mahopac, NY.

Her passion for helping people led her to volunteer as an EMT with the East Fishkill Fire Department. She was also proud of her hard work earning her degree to become a licensed paramedic. Other joys included hiking, kayaking, traveling, sightseeing and visiting with family and friends, and attending her church.

Laura was predeceased by her mother, Karen (Kraft) Kaminsky and her Uncle John J. Kraft. She is survived by her husband, Celso; her father, Howard Kaminsky; her mother and father in-law, Jose and Ione DaSilva; her sisters, Barbara Pakosz, Jean Munson, Sura Page and Dawn Kaminsky; her nephews, Lynn Pomeroy IV, Brian Page JR. and Alex Page; her uncle and aunt, Robert and Karen Kraft and cousin Vanessa; her aunts, Debra Kraft, Barbara Kraft, and grand aunts, Brenda Gumbrecht and Lois Kohlhepp. Laura is also survived by her biological father Russell Munson of Millsboro, Delaware.

Family and friends are invited to participate in a Memorial service which will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, 321 South Main Street, New City, NY

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and especially to her Doctor, Ayca Gucalp, for the unparalled treatment, support and kindness she received under their care.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Laura’s name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Memorial Giving Pages: Ms. Dawn A Townsend - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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