Kathleen Capozzoli

Kathleen "Kathy" T. Capozzoli, of Livingston Manor, NY, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY at the age of 66.

Kathy was born on May 18, 1959, in Callicoon, NY, to Robert Hillriegel and Shirley Swendsen.

Kathy began her successful career with the Teamsters Union Local #445 in Newburgh, NY, dedicating many years to long commutes. When given the opportunity to work closer to home, she accepted a fulfilling position as Office Manager in the Accounting Department with the renowned and prestigious Sullivan Renaissance. She was proud to dedicate her time to this foundation for many years and recently retired as Fiscal Director in November 2023 to make time to travel, spend time with her family and friends, and find the sunshine.

Kathy is survived by the longtime love of her life, Lucido (Lou) Capozzoli; her father, Robert (Arlene) Hillriegel; her daughters, Michelle (David) Waychoff and Kristin (Marco) La Notte; her sons, Aaron (Fallon) Simmons and Shane Simmons; her stepson, Anthony (Stephanie) Capozzoli; and her stepdaughter, Krysten Capozzoli. She is also survived by her sisters, Terri (and the late Tim) Pellam and Kristi (Mike) Jouben; her stepbrother, Lee (and the late Rose) Hubbert; and her stepsisters, Lori Lackey-Husted, Peggy Marchese, and Kim (and the late Scott) Hendrickson.

She leaves behind the absolute pride and joy of her existence-her grandchildren-Kaleb, Katie, Kendall, Gabriel, Xander, Jaidon, Braydon, Carson, Elijah, Adalyn, Landon, Alexander, and Kensley-and her great-grandchildren, Lily and Greyson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and amazing friends who were more like family.

She was predeceased by her brother, Robert (Bobby) Hillriegel; her sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Frank (Bob) Hook; her mother and stepfather, Shirley and Theodore (Ted) Bagailuk; and her beautiful grandson, Brian Patrick Shockley.

Please join us in celebrating Kathy's life with visitation on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY. A funeral service will begin at 5:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor Bud Laconey. A dinner reception will follow hosted by the family, at the Hurleyville Fire Department, Main Street Hurleyville, New York, where Kathy proudly served with the board of commissioners during the construction of the new firehouse in the late 1990's and served many years on the Ladies Auxiliary.

A graveside service for immediate family will be held the following day, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Hortonville Cemetery, County Road 121, Hortonville, NY, with Father Ed Bader officiating.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Kathy's wish to create healthier communities for future generations, please consider donating to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sullivan County or Sullivan 180.

Arrangements are under the care of Colonial-Bryant Funeral Home. For further information, call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com.