Donna Lee Hoyt

Donna Lee Hoyt, 53 of Highland Ave. in Philmont, NY passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY.

She was born on April 8, 1959 in Gt. Barrington, MA the daughter of William L. Hoyt and the late Ruthetta (Wadman) Hoyt.

Donna was a lover of cats but more importantly was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all.

Survivors include her father William L. Hoyt and his companion, Lucene Harrington of Hillsdale, NY; three sisters and their spouses, Ruth DiRuzzio - Byas and husband Bennett of Catskill, NY, Paula Riscavage and husband John of Philmont, NY and Clara Cordato and husband Jody of Taghkanic, NY. She also leaves five nephews, Robert DiRuzzio Jr., Gary Shook Jr. and Joseph, Anthony and Matthew Cordato. Also two step nieces, Theresa and Courtney Riscavage and her faithful feline friend "Fred".

Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 15, 2012 at 10 AM at the Peck and Peck Funeral Home, 8063 State Route 22 in Copake, NY.

Friends are invited and may call on Friday December 14, 2012 from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the West Copake Cemetery.

Memorial offerings may be made to the Columbia - Green Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Rd., Hudson, NY 12534.

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