Marianne Kathleen Peterman

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Marianne Kathleen Peterman, 63, passed away on October 25, 2026 while vacationing with her husband on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean.

Born on August 24, 1963 in White Plains, NY, Marianne was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (McDermott) Durling. She lived in Hartsdale, NY before moving to Wappingers Falls, NY 32 years ago. A cosmetologist by trade, Marianne also worked for many years at Summer Trails Day Camp in Somers, NY.

Marianne will be remembered as a devoted mother and foster mother to many children. Her love of cooking and the joy she found in hosting family gatherings, and bringing loved ones together over delicious meals will never be forgotten. She liked crafting and listening to music. She loved to travel, especially to her favorite destination, St. Martin. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

On September 9, 1989 at Church of the Sacred Heart in Hartsdale, NY, Marianne married Richard Peterman who survives at home after 37 years of marriage. She is also survived by her children, Shane Peterman, Myles Peterman, Gianna Peterman and her fiancé Daniel Gilleo, and Elijah Peterman; her siblings, James Durling and his wife Renee, Deborah Durling Papanic, Elizabeth Grima and her husband Steve Jazzo, Charles Durling and his wife Denise, and Michael Durling; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends, especially Fran Jacobsen.

In addition to her parents, Marianne was also predeceased by her sisters-in-law, Cheryl Durling and Emma Young; and her niece, Lisa Grima.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 4 - 8 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, November 13 at 10am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill, NY.

Donations may be made in memory of Marianne to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research. (https://donate.brightfocus.org)

Please visit her tribute page at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.