POUGHKEEPSIE – Dolores M. Casella, 87, an area resident since 1966, died on October 25, 2022 at home.

Born in Paulsboro, NJ on September 16, 1935, Dolores was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Rutolo) Rapagna. She retired from the Hudson Valley River State Psychiatric Hospital after 20 years of service, and had previously been employed by IBM.

Dolores is survived by her sons and their wives, Alfred and Toni Casella of Wappingers Falls and Michael and Brenda Casella of Cary, NC; her grandchildren, Daniel and his wife Brittany, Amanda and her fiancé Richie, Mikey, Jenna, and Logan; her great-grandchildren, Mila and Dani; her sister, Carolyn Shirk; and her nephews, John and Jeff Shirk.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was also predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Alfred R. Casella, in 1989; and her daughter, Theresa Pells, in 2003.

Dolores had been a snowbird since 1990 spending time at her home in Briny Breezes, FL during the winter months. She also liked going to the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, as well as bowling and gardening. More than anything, she loved the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her Stephanie Lane ladies.

Calling hours will be held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction on Sunday, October 30th from 2 – 5 pm with a funeral service at 5 pm.

Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association. Please visit her Dolores' Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.