Elizabeth T. "Betty" Stalker

Elizabeth T. “Betty” Stalker “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Gandhi Elizabeth “Betty” Theresa Stalker passed away peacefully at home in Hudson on June 9th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. All who knew her are invited to a service at Sacco Funeral Home on Wednesday June 12th. Viewing will take place from 11AM – 1PM, with a service to follow at 1PM. She will be interred at Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson directly after the service. All family and friends are then invited to White Stone Café in Ghent to celebrate her life and the love she’s had for all. Betty was a life-long Hudson resident of 83 years. Born to George and Philomena “Tootsie” (Salvatore) Kosa on May 13th, 1941 and has a younger brother named George “Beechie” Kosa. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Academy before transferring to the Hudson City School District. She was an avid ice skater and swimmer in her early years, placing top in many competitions. Following school, she worked at Ford Orange Paper Company in Castleton for many years. A career change saw her take charge as a Quality Control Manager at COARC, where she worked until she retired. In 1960, Betty met her lifelong best friend and partner, Thomas V. “Tom” Stalker. A year later and they were married, with two children quickly following. Thomas E. “Little Tom” Stalker was the eldest, and Theresa (Stalker) Tutt. Betty and Tom were married for 61 years, until Tom’s sudden death in October 2022. It is nearly impossible to speak of Betty’s life and not mention her husband Tom. From the very beginning they were inseparable, sharing hobbies and interests such as boating and motorcycles. It didn’t matter what they were doing: hosting a party for their biker friends, driving to Florida to take part in the annual Harley Biker week, or being avid Abate Members and taking part in the annual Toys for Tots runs. As long as it involved their bikes, they were willing and able. Yet even with the open road calling their names, Betty and Tom were dependable and hardworking. They labored together to clear acres of land, build a house from the ground up, and run a small farm all while holding full-time jobs and raising two children. Betty was predeceased by her father George in 1991, her son Little Tom in 1996, her mother Tootsie in 2002, and most recently her husband Tom in 2022. Yet her memory lives on in those she’s survived by: her loving daughter Theresa (Stalker) Tutt, son-in-law Donald M. Tutt, and granddaughter Cristy L. Tutt who cared for her unconditionally and was by her side as she transitioned from this world to the next. She is also survived by her loving brother Beechie, sister-in-law Jackie Kosa, and many other family members including multiple brother- and sister-in-laws, cousins and friends. Betty was a wonderful soul, and one final comfort for the family is knowing she will be welcomed with open arms not just by her, but her son Tommy. After all, it’s important to remember that dying is just the beginning, not the end. As previously mentioned, services will be at the Sacco Funeral Home this Wednesday 6/12/24. Viewing will take place 11am - 1pm. Religious service will take place 1pm - 1:30pm Burial will immediately follow. All friends and family of Betty Stalker are invited to the White Stone Cafe immediately following the burial.

Elizabeth T. "Betty" Stalker

May 13, 1941 - June 9, 2024