Marianne Valente, a longtime resident of Hopewell Junction, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 76.

On April 19, 1947, in the Bronx, Marianne was born to the late Anton and Elizabeth (Worche) Cernik.

Marianne graduated with her master's degree from Western State Connecticut College and went on to become a beloved second grade teacher in Putnam Valley. On May 29, 1971, in Putnam Valley, Marianne married the love of her life, Rocco. He survives at home. Marianne is also survived by her daughter, Francine Perez and her husband, Luis; her daughter, Dawn Potthast and her husband, Thomas; her son, Dominic Valente and his wife, Therese; her daughter, Angela Guerra and her husband, Carlos; her grandchildren, Preston, Dominic, Danica, Donovan, Chase, Austin, Juliana, Karl, Nickolas, Lucus and Amelia.

Marianne was a dedicated parishioner at St. Mary Mother of the Church in Fishkill and for many years, was the Coordinator of Religious Education. In her free time, Marianne enjoyed reading a good book and carefully selecting and wrapping thoughtful gifts for all her loved ones. More than anything, Marianne loved being Gramma.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 3pm to 7pm at the Mchoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Mary Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill. Entombment will immediately follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 US Route 9, Fishkill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Marianne's name to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

Please visit Marianne's Book of Memories at www.McHoulFuneralHome.com