EDITH AIDA HUMPHREYS

Edith Aida Humphreys, a longtime Mamaroneck resident, died peacefully at home on the evening of December 25, 2004 at age 84. Born on February 12, 1920 in the Bronx to John and Maria (Tomeo) Cobelli. Edith was raised and educated in Yonkers.

n January 8, 1949, she married the late Joseph W. Humphreys, Sr. at the Mamaroneck United Methodist Church, where she remained a member. Edith was a member of the ILGWU and worked as a seamstress in Mount Vernon for many years.

Cherished mother of Joseph Humpreys, Jr., Carol Humphreys, Rosemary Finch and the late Joanne Humphreys Lurken. Devoted grandmother to Maria Campanelli, Linda Cappello, Karen Trabucco, Laura Finch, Donna Klinkowize, Joanne and Mollie Lurken, Stephen Dakin, Katelyn and Daniel Humphreys. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Antoinette “Cele“ D'Aquanni and the late Daniel and Edward Cobelli and Lydia DeMarco.

Edith was a loving person with a warm smile, who dedicated her life to the happiness of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation Wednesday, December 29 from 5-9 pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 E. Boston Post Rd., Mamaroneck. Funeral Service Thursday, December 30 at 10 am, at Mamaroneck United Methodist Church, followed by interment at Kensico Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Mamaroneck United Methodist Church.

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