POUGHKEEPSIE – Deirdre E. Brey, 86, an area resident for six years and formerly of Staten Island, died on January 11, 2021 at the Lutheran Care Center.

Born in Brooklyn on October 31, 1934, she was the daughter of S. Joseph and Edna (Demon) Gagliano. Deirdre enjoyed knitting, crocheting and sewing.

Deirdre was predeceased by her husband Robert L. Brey. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Kevin and Elaine Brey of Glenside, PA, Clare Albright Psy.D of Lake Forest, CA, Larry and Debra Brey of Colts Neck, NJ, Maria and Christopher Rigby of Wappingers Falls, James and Laura Brey of Flushing, NY; her grandchildren, David, Jared, Timothy, Daniel, Alexander, Emma, Elizabeth, Edward, Kelsey, Matthew and Lucas; and her great-grandchildren, Ella and Jack.

Private services were held for the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Feed the Children or to a charity of your choice.