Joan T. Villetto, age 85, of Cold Spring, died on Monday, April 13, 2015, at the New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor. Born in Peekskill on May 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Clair (Kall) Crawford.

Villetto, a longtime area resident coming from Verplanck, New York, was a homemaker. She was an avid bingo player and a parishioner of Our Lady of Loretto Church in Cold Spring.

Survivors include two sons, John C. (Janice) Villetto and William P. (Maire McVicker) Villetto, all of Cold Spring. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.

Predeceasing her were two sons, Richard and Dennis Villetto, and two grandchildren, William P. Villetto Jr. and Theresa Ruth Villetto.

Private cremation services have taken place. A graveside service will take place at the Cold Spring Cemetery, Peekskill Road, Cold Spring at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 9. The Rev. Robert Warren will officiate.

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