Kathleen Rae VanValkenburgh

Kathleen Rae Van Valkenburgh formerly Kathleen Rae Hanna, Greenport, NY died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday June 7, 2024 after a nearly 5 year battle with stage four cancer. Born in Hudson, NY on October 16, 1959, she was the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Drabick) Hanna. She graduated from Hudson High School and worked in administrative positions throughout her career and most recently was a Billing Supervisor for Clearwater Counseling in Hudson until retirement in December 2023. Kathy was very dedicated to her work and was known for her great organizational, customer service and communication skills. Kathy loved her family fiercely, especially her daughters Katie and Patricia. She loved her family's annual Bethany Beach trips, always staying until the sun was about to set. One of her favorite beach rituals was going out for seafood. She enjoyed many summer days relaxing at the family pool. Kathy would often stay up late talking with her daughters and sisters. Kathy enjoyed scratch-offs, even if she did not win. She was a pro at Wordle, her family called her many nights for the right word, and she always had it. Her dog, Bentley was by her side throughout her illness and brought her great comfort. He will miss her dearly. Kathy will be greatly missed by her loving family including her daughters: Katie Van Valkenburgh and partner Antonio Gowins, Patricia Hanna and husband Oswaldo Rosete-Garcia, her sisters: Nancy Portz, Mary Hanna (Laura Casal) and Patricia (Michael) Koskowski, her brothers: William Hanna Jr., Robert (Janice) Hanna, Edward (Maria) Hanna, John (Rene) Hanna, her nieces and nephew: Michael (Maddy) Portz, Josie (Jose) Pleitez, Abigail (Colin Rolfe) Hanna-Rolfe, Olivia Hanna, and Hannah Koskowski, as well as many dear cousins and friends. Kathleen was excited to become a grandmother in August, a piece of her spirit will live on through her granddaughter. Special thanks to St. Peters Community Hospice, especially Kathy's nurse Lydia who helped transition her throughout the last month of her life. Calling hours will be on Monday June 10 from 1-3PM at the Sacco Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson. Funeral services will follow at 3:30pm at Trinity UMC 555 Joslen Blvd Hudson, NY with Pastor Ken Coddington officiating.

Kathleen Rae VanValkenburgh

October 16, 1959 - June 7, 2024