Maria C Tornatore - Lynch

Maria Catena Tornatore-Lynch, 45, of Glen Street in Kingston, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013 at home with her family by her side. For six years she battled brain cancer with quiet determination and courage. She was born January 15, 1968 in Kingston to Salvatore and Amalia (Dibella) Tornatore. Maria was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree. She went on to graduate school and earned a Master of Science degree in mathematics and subsequently taught math at M. Clifford Miller middle school. Maria was a dedicated mother who loved her two children dearly. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two children, Joseph Gregory Lynch and Anna Amalia Lynch, her sisters Gabriella Zafiropulos and Josphine Lynch, her brother Dr. Carlo Tornatore, her niece Sofia Zafiropulos and nephews Daniel Lynch, Colin Lynch, Christopher Lynch, James Zafiropulos and Luke Tornatore, an aunt and uncle and numerous cousins. Maria's family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to the wonderful and caring staff of Hospice of Ulster County, the embodiment of "cura personalis", the care of the whole person. They would also like to thank Fr. Frank and Fr. Rick of St. Joseph's Church for their kindness during her last days. Entrusted to the care of Paul Geary of the Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service where friends will be received on Saturday from 1 - 4 PM. The funeral procession will form on Monday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home and process to St. Joseph's Church for a funeral Mass at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Ulster County, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401. Light a candle in Maria's memory by visiting www.Keyserfuneralservice.com .