Johanna DeLaura

Johanna DeLaura, 83, of West Hurley, NY, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on October 21, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Thomas Buglisi and Clara Manti Buglisi. Johanna worked at The Children’s Annex in Kingston, NY for many years and attended St. John’s Church in Woodstock, NY.

She is survived by her son Paul Morrissey and his wife Jeana of Payson, AZ, and daughter Claire McNiff and her husband Kevin of Kingston, and a brother Thomas Buglisi and wife Dorothy of West Hurley, NY. She is also survived by grandchildren Liam, Olivia, Christi, Emma, Nicholas, Thalia, Jonathan and Nickolette. Also survived by nieces Jennifer Buton and Claudine Buglisi as well as sister-in-law Linda Morrissey McComb. Johanna is preceded in death by her son Thomas Morrissey and grandson Alex Morrissey.

Johanna lived her life with love and kindness toward others. Her home was a haven to those who may have needed comfort, to simply be heard or maybe just a cup of coffee or a good meal. The common sentiment amongst those who mourn her passing is that Johanna was consistent in her love and acceptance of everyone who knew her. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was known for her unwavering love and dedication to her children and grandchildren. She was a champion of animals, as she had many throughout her life, often taking in strays or animals with special challenges and making them a part of her family. Johanna was a prism of love and light in the world. Her family will miss her, her friends will miss her, her pets will miss her, and the world will miss this beautiful, loving soul.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. A memorial service will take place at a later date. A tribute for Johanna can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for her family. For those who wish, contributions in Johanna’s memory may be made to Ulster County SPCA at www.UCSPCA.org