Staatsburg  Ethel V. Holder, affectionately known by her family and friends as Mimi or Sister passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2008 at the age of 86 with her family at her side. A Staatsburg resident for over fifteen years, she was a ten year winter resident of Roswell, GA, and previously of Yonkers. Her love and dedication to the five generations of her family was her greatest legacy in life. During World War II, she worked in the factories in Yonkers as a Rosie the Riveter, and then became a Hair Colorist at Fredericks Beauty Salon in Scarsdale until her retirement in 1980. Following her retirement, she became one of the worlds greatest care givers. She took care of everyone from her mother, father, aunts, sisters, and brothers down to the youngest great grandchildren when called upon. Ethel, with her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, was an avid player of scratch-offs, along with many other lottery games and the one arm bandits at any casino. You always felt the luck on your side when buying her tickets or bringing her to the casino. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Born on October 24, 1921 in Yonkers, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Kasmeyer Holder. She was a graduate of Yonkers City Schools. She is survived by her two devoted daughters Barbra Harrington of Staatsburg, and Shirley Filardi and her husband Francis of Roswell, GA; six grandchildren, Harry Harrington III of Staatsburg, Kimberly Cutler and her husband, Efrem, of Canton GA, Glen Harrington of Staatsburg, Teresa Lazzaroni of Roswell GA, Nancy Predatsch and her husband, Bruce, of Hopewell Junction, and Shirley Amitrano and husband, Robert, of Brentwood, Tenn., and former granddaughter-in-law, Brenda Harrington of Staatsburg; nine great-grandchildren Jennifer Brown and her husband, Michael, Harry Harrington IV, Jayson Harrington and his wife, Jessica Minh Harrington, Shannon Harrington, Jarrod Harrington, Deanna Lazzaroni, Daniel Lazzaroni, Craig Predatsch, and Nicholas Amitrano; and four great-great grand children, Michael, Donnalynn, and Matthew Brown, and Ava Mai Harrington. One of seven children, she is survived by her sister Annabelle Tascione and husband Salvatore of Yonkers; her brother, Gerald Holder and wife, Dorothy, of Clinton Corners; and many nieces and nephews, . In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by four siblings, Merriam Ryan, Frank Holder, Robert Holder, and Janet Holder. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 Pm, Friday, February 1, 2008 at Sweets Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Saturday, February 2nd at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Entombment will follow in the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family requests memorial donations are made to the charity of your choice. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.