Michelle Fraleigh, age 51, made an unforgettable impact on the lives she touched before suddenly passing on July 14, 2023. She was born on November 3, 1971, in Yonkers, NY to the late John and Carol Perillo. The family moved to Fishkill where Michelle became a Fiskhill Frog before graduating from The Beacon Christian Academy in 1989. Michelle attended Dutchess Community College and then graduated from Marist College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Michelle was employed by Shoprite in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie before beginning her career at The Cardinal Hayes Home For Children in Millbrook, working up to the Director of QA. She met her future husband in 2000, and together they traveled and truly embraced experiences, enjoying life together. In Mexico on November 11, 2011, she married the love of her life Jeffrey Fraleigh who survives at home along with their pet daughter Luna. In addition, Michelle is survived by her longtime friend and trusted confidante Jason Siko as well as, In-Laws Brian Fraleigh, Sandra Tanner (Michael), Sue Rea (Joseph) all of Lagrange, and nieces and nephews Scott, Ryan (Carlene), Corey, Whitney, Jarett, Darien, Braden, Hayley and Louis. She is also survived by her Aunt Tzi of Florida, sister Carolann Vivirito, and nephew Zachary both of North Carolina.

Michelle made friends wherever she went, and her friends were like family to her. She loved holding parties and entertaining her friends with her uncanny humor and wit. She loved the beach (especially LBI), the tropical weather, and spending time out in the sunshine. She was a fan of Seinfeld and Jaws and had a special love for llamas, gnomes, and unicorns.

Michelle will be remembered for yelling her catchphrases "You're gonna need a bigger boat." and "That's what I'd like to know about it" Michelle was fierce, strong, and full of fire. She lived her life to the fullest and left an unforgettable mark on this world. She Will Be Missed.

No one gets out alive

Every day is do or die

The one thing you leave behind

Is how did you love? How did you love?`

(Shinedown)

Memorial calling hours will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 1 - 4 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533. A funeral service will begin at 4 pm.

In memory of Michelle, please consider making a donation to the Fraleigh Scholarship Fund, Arlington Education Foundation, 144 Todd Hill Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.