Roxanne Mamalis Baran
October 6, 1958 – April 2, 2019
Highland Falls
Roxanne Mamalis Baran, 60, a lifelong resident of Highland Falls, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 2 at home surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Roxie, as she was lovingly called by most everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her, was born the five of six daughters to the late Peter and Helen Mamalis. Roxanne retired from the Highland Falls School District after almost 35 years of service. During that time, she developed a bond with every student, teacher and parent that passed through her office. She always had a smile on her face, she could brighten even the darkest day with her glowing personality. She always had a kind word for everyone and genuinely treasured life.
Roxanne is survived by her devoted husband, Willie; her five sisters, Georgia and husband Marvin, Daphne and husband Edward, Karen and husband John, Victoria and husband John, Elaine and husband Frank, as well as her honorary sister Cindy Lytle. Roxanne leaves behind her nieces and nephews – Edward and wife Ana, Ali, Trevor, Stephanie B., Jonathon, Nicholas, Stephanie F., Brittany and Kim. She also leaves behind her treasured grandnieces Amilyah and Avarie and her grandnephew Mateo.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main St., Highland Falls. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 8 at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main Street, Highland Falls. Cremation will follow at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Roxanne’s memory can be made to the Roxanne Mamalis Baran (RMB) Scholarship, c/o Fran DeWitt, 4 Chestnut Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928.
Funeral arrangements by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 845-446-2868