Maria C. Hunkele

September 3, 1953 - June 26, 2020

Maria Hunkele, 66, passed away on June 26, 2020, with her husband of 39 years, Richard, by her side. She was born on September 3, 1953 in the Bronx, NY to Harding and Louise Carminucci. A graduate of Lehman College School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Maria went on to obtain her Master’s Degree in Accounting from LIU. Upon her marriage to Richard she moved to Somers where she lived for many years before moving to Claverack. Maria was known for her devout faith and her love for her family. She was an active member of St. Mary’s of Hudson Church. In addition to her husband Richard, she is survived by her son Richard Hunkele Jr., her brother Arthur Carminucci and his wife Antoinette, her sister Catherine DiGiovanni and her husband Ronald as well as her niece and nephews, Christina Carminucci, Arthur Carminucci and Ronald DiGiovanni. Funeral services are Tuesday June 30th at 5:00pm from the Bates & Anderson-Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Visitation prior to the funeral service will be from 2:00-5:00pm.