Christine di Grandi Jones, 72, of Staatsburg, NY died at her home on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Born March 13, 1949, in Beverly, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary di Grandi. She is a graduate of FDR High School in Hyde Park and received her Bachelor's Degree from Marist College and a Master's in counseling from Iona College. A prominent leader and local real estate broker for almost 50 years, Christine operated Christine Jones Realty in Hyde Park and served as an adjunct professor at Marist College and Dutchess Community College. She was a longstanding member of the Dutchess County Association of Realtors and the New York State Association of Realtors where she chaired numerous committees and served as its President in 2016 and 2017. In 2006, she was named Realtor of The Year. In addition, she recently served as NYSAR Regional Vice President, NYSAR Professional Standards Chair, and Vice Chair of the NYSAR Fair Housing Committee and held her fellow realtors to a high ethical standard. Christine's expertise, initiative and enthusiasm have earned her the admiration and respect of the entire Realtor community. Christine was very involved in the Hyde Park Community at large. Among her many endeavors, she served as a past President of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Hyde Park School Board Building Team, the Hyde Park Historical Society, and a Dutchess Outreach volunteer. An active member of the Regina Coeli Parish, Christine was a Eucharistic Minister, a Community Event Volunteer, Couples Counselor, Sunday Lecter, Faith Formation Advocate, and a Pre-Cana Counselor. Among the many qualities for which Christine was highly regarded was her irrepressible joy for life and sense of humor. She had the ability to make people laugh and put them at ease with a light-hearted comment or witty quip. These moments will be remembered and missed by friends and family. Christine is survived by her daughters, Trisha Freiermuth of Chatham, NY and Deanna Jones of Rochester, NY; grandchildren, Bettina Jones, and Ian and Siena Freiermuth; sisters, Diana di Grandi, Patricia Hohmann, and Francine di Grandi of Hyde Park, NY and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, Mace di Grandi Jones and her brother, Ronald di Grandi. In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and her ashes will be buried with her son, Mace. Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 7 Pm, Tuesday, December 21st at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Morris at 10 AM, Wednesday, December 22nd at Regina Coeli Church, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To livestream the mass, please click www.reginacoelihydepark.com and follow the streaming mass link. Burial will follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society ( www.cancer.org ) or to Regina Coeli Church, 2 Harvey Street, Hyde Park, NY 12538. ( www.reginacoelihydepark.com ) To livestream her funeral mass, send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Christine's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .