Joanne "Jody" Burruby, 89, of Poughkeepsie, and formerly of Daytona Beach Shores, FL died on Monday, November 27, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Born December 21, 1933 in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin James Dorsky and Priscilla Raynes Dorsky.

Jody loved sitting on the beach, watching Florida State football, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On April 7th 1956 in Bangor Maine, she married Paul Burruby. Mr. Burruby predeceased her in 2001.

Later in life she enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles and was known for her love of using technology to keep up to date and in touch with her family.

Jody was a registered nurse who began her career at the Children's Home of Poughkeepsie before working for various doctors in New York and Florida

Jody is survived by her three children, Benjamin, and wife Adrienne, Jo and partner Margaret Pineiro and Jill; four grandchildren, Shannon Burruby, Zachary Burruby, Jacob Burruby, and Tucker Burruby and girlfriend Samantha; 4 great grandchildren: Sophia Burruby, Jack Murray, Presley Burruby, and Benjamin Murray.

She is also survived by her siblings, Priscilla Dorsky, Ronald Dorsky, Thomas Dorsky, and Donrick Dorsky and several nieces, nephews and her furry companions Jetty and Chewy.

Along with her husband she was also predeceased by her son William Burruby(2000), a brother Stephen Dorsky and sister Benita Davis.

The family would especially like to thank her niece Margo Bradley and husband Bill who were always close by to offer a helping hand, allowing her to live in Florida for as long as she could.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A memorial service will take place at 6:30 during the calling hours.

Jody's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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