Phyllis L. Grau

January 27, 1933 - May 13, 2016

Phyllis L. Grau, 83, of Claverack and formerly of Philmont and Winter Park Florida, died Friday May 13, 2016 at her home. Born in Greenport, NY on January 27, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Charles P. and Minnie (Coons) Murphy. Phyllis was employed with Olsten Health Care Services in Maitland FL. for many years. She was an EMT with the Village of Philmont and also trained rescue squad personnel. She will be greatly missed by her loving family including sons: Kevin and (Debora) Grau of Philmont, Dean and (Leeann) Grau of Claverack, daughters: Bonnie and (Larry) Ingham of Philmont, Vanessa and (Jack) Matteis of Greenport, Terry and (Robert) White of Casselberry, FL, one brother Donald and (Bonita) Murphy of Wallingford, CT, one sister Judith Ann Decker of Hudson as well as grandchildren: Kevin Charles, Eric Alan, Melissa Anne, Jeremy, Janelle, Jenna, Dakota Lee, Great-grandchildren: Hannah, Killian, Bentley, Mason, Grace, Alex, Letty, and Landyn. Phyllis was pre-deceased by her beloved husband George F. Grau on April 2, 2008, also pre-deceased by her brothers Michael and Charles and grandchildren: Brian and Aimee and great-grandchildren: Skylar and Michael Parker, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday May 17, from (4-7) PM at the Sacco-McDonald-Valenti Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson, NY. Funeral prayers will be Wednesday May 18, 11:00am at the funeral home with Pastor Ken Coddington officiating. Burial will be in Mellenville Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene, 47 Liberty Street, Catskill, NY 12414 To leave online condolences visit: www.saccomcdonaldvalenti.com