Marilyn C. Ewasick Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marilyn C. Ewasick of Hudson NY passed away peacefully with her family close by her side on Tuesday February 20, 2018 at Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent NY. Marilyn June was born the first day of Summer June 21, 1930 at Hudson Hospital to Milton E. and Lillian Ploss Coons of Livingston NY. She attended local schools, graduating in 1948 from Red Hook Central High School, Red Hook NY. She moved to Hudson NY to attend the Columbia Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, graduating with the Class of 1951. As a newly licensed Registered Nurse, she began her career in Nursing as Supervisor of Central Supply, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, dividing her time to work on the medical floors up until she left to start a family with Stephen Ewasick, whom she married on April 16, 1955. Once her children were grown, she returned to CMH as a Medical Historian. While her Husband and Children were always her first priority, Marilyn had many interests and was involved in many community activities. Starting with the love of her church, where she was an active member for 65 years at the First Reformed Church, Hudson NY, serving many years as Sunday school teacher, secretary of the Women’s Guild, the Communion Committee, and Greeters Group. Let’s not forget the fun she had at the annual Mother-Daughter banquets providing entertainment in the play, and Christmas Pageants, sewing costumes, and singing with the kids. With three daughters, Marilyn became active as a volunteering Troop Leader with the Girl Scouts of America Troop 50 and was also neighborhood chairman. Marilyn loved to collect angel figurines and was member of the A.C.C.A. She loved day trips and was a member of The Trippers Club for eleven years, ten of which she was secretary. She also loved to travel with her husband Steve, with the Greenport Seniors group. Marilyn enjoyed bowling in the Nurses Alumni League at Hendrick Hudson Lanes, and joined in on other events with the Nurses Alumni. She participated in the Nurses Health Study, Harvard Medical School, for 30 years. And participated in collecting cancelled stamps for Stamps for Literature. Marilyn loved to garden, read romance novels and chat on the phone with her friends. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Stephen Ewasick; their four children Stephen Ewasick Jr. (Yvonne), Cheryl Ewasick, Nancy DeLamater (John Carpentier), Mary Murphy (Joseph); four grandchildren, Stephen J. Ewasick, Lauren N. DeLamater (Jeff Cady), Brett T. DeLamater (Jayne Reau) and Christine L. Ewasick (Thomas Reamon). Her Brother-in-law Joseph Cesternino as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sister, Elizabeth Cesternino. Marilyn will be missed by her family and friends for her sense of humor, sweet-natured disposition, love of life, and the best apple pies. Thanks to the Staff at Whittier, because of their kindness and care of Marilyn in her last months, her quality of life was greatly enhanced. Funeral services will be held Friday February 23rd at Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home at Noon. Visitation will precede the funeral from 10:00 to 12:00. Interment will be at the Livingston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marilyn’s name to the First Reformed Church,52 Green St. Hudson, NY 12534.

Marilyn C. Ewasick

June 21, 1930 - February 20, 2018

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Marilyn C. Ewasick

June 21, 1930 - February 20, 2018

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