Ruby Jean Ghosio

Ruby Jean Ghosio of Ramsey, New Jersey, formerly of Suffern, NY passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2015. Ruby was born on May 2, 1932 to Dorothy and Rueben Peterson in Suffern, NY. She graduated from Suffern High School. She subsequently became an early childhood educator for 46 years, and co owned Robin Hill Nursery School. She was an active member of Hudson Valley Chorale, and for many years a member of church choirs including Grace Church of Nyack and St. Johns of Ramsey. She was president of the Suffern Junior womans club, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the D.A.R. She was an avid piano player, enjoyed gardening, and a dedicated animal lover.She was a descendant of the Kuypers family, 1668 settlers of the present day Rockland County.She is survived by Charles Ghosio, her loving husband of 63 years, and predeceased by her son, Laine. She is also survived by her children, Lynda (Scott) Hammond, Christine (Ken) Cronin, and Mark (Margaret) Ghosio, 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Rubys name to the American Humane Society for her love of animals, or the Wounded Warriors Project for family members who have served.Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 4 to 8PM at Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, NY. The funeral service will be held Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11 AM at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 First Avenue, Nyack, NY with burial to follow at Airmont Lutheran Cemetery, Airmont, NY