Poughkeepsie - Fannie Farese, 84, a three year resident of Poughkeepsie and previously of the Bronx, died Monday, October 15, 2007, at St Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Fannie was a self-employed seamstress, and attended the New Beginnings Missionary Christian Alliance Church in Poughkeepsie. Born on August 24, 1923, in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gussie Siragusa Vivo. Mrs. Farese was predeceased by her husband, Samuel Farese, in 1996. Fannie was very family oriented and is survived by a son, Vincent Farese and wife, Rosario, of Pleasant Valley; a daughter, Loretta Mueller and husband, Glen, of San Diego, CA; a sister, Lillian Dipolito of the Bronx; five grandchildren, Gretchen, Eric, Danielle, Nicholas, and Julia; and several nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at The New Beginnings Missionary Christian Alliance Church, 35 DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie. The celebration of Fannie's life will start at 10 am with a memorial video tribute followed by a service at 10:30. Pastor Michael Gerhardt will be officiating. Entombment in the family crypt in Rose Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum in Putnam Valley will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to The New Beginnings Missionary Christian Alliance Church, 35 DeGarmo Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. To send a condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.