Hyde Park – Laura Broas, 84, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022, at the Eleanor Nursing Facility. Born on May 31, 1937, in Yonkers she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spontini. Laura was an Assistant Chef at Vassar College for approximately fifteen years until her retirement. A former resident of Tivoli, she was once a Volunteer Firefighter. Laura liked cats, and while in the nursing home, she enjoyed watching movies, listening to oldies music, playing BINGO, and baking. On October 25, 1959, in St. Mary's Church, Poughkeepsie, she married Robert K. Broas Sr. Her husband predeceased her in 2011. Laura and her husband had two children, Robert K. Broas Jr. and Judith Ann Lockhead; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She had two brothers, Lewis and Joseph Spontini. There are no calling hours. Graveside services and burial will take place at 11 am, Friday, January 21st at Crum Elbow Cemetery, Hyde Park. The ashes of her husband and brother, Lewis, will be placed with her. Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Hyde Park. www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.