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Dorothy A. \u201cDotty\u201d Argay \u2013 (80) \u2013 of 14 Elm St., Canisteo, NY died Thursday evening (October 13, 2022) at St. James Hospital, following an extended illness.\u00a0 She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all.<\/p>\n
Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 4, 1942, she was the daughter of Frank & Mildred (Murphy) Fogarty.<\/p>\n
Dotty\u2019s early years were spent in Brooklyn, NY and her grade-school years in Levittown, NY.\u00a0 She lived in Lake Ronkonma, NY during her teen-age years and was a graduate of Sachem High School in Lake Ronkonma.\u00a0 While living in Lake Ronkonma, she was a communicant of St. Joseph\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n
She resided in Hornell for about three years before moving to Canisteo nearly 50 years ago.\u00a0 She treasured living in Canisteo and considered it her \u201cLittle Piece of Paradise.\u201d\u00a0 For over 30 years, Dotty owned & operated Dot\u2019s Day Care in Canisteo.\u00a0 She genuinely adored children and influenced the lives of countless children and parents.\u00a0 She also influenced the lives of young girls while serving as a Girl Scout Leader.<\/p>\n
Dotty was a communicant of St. Joachim\u2019s Church of Canisteo where she taught Religious Education and served on the parish council.\u00a0 She was also a member of the St. Joachim Church Altar & Rosary Society and a member of the \u201ccleaning crew.\u201d<\/p>\n
She had been a member of the Canisteo American Legion Auxiliary for 30 plus years where she served as an officer.\u00a0 She was an avid reader and loved working in her flower garden.\u00a0 She also enjoyed spending Friday evenings playing \u201cMichigan Rummy\u201d with her Friday Night Ladies Card Club.<\/p>\n
Among all things, Dotty cherished the time that she spent with her husband\u00a0&\u00a0children camping, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren which brought her great joy & happiness.<\/p>\n
She was married on December 9, 1972 to William S. \u201cBill\u201d Argay who died May 22, 2018. \u00a0\u00a0She was also preceded in death by her sister, Denise Fogarty; brother-in-law, Wayne Powers and her beloved canine companion, \u201cShotz.\u201d<\/p>\n
Surviving are her five children: Dianne (John) Heckel of Canisteo, Maureen Cone of Daytona Beach, FL, Sharon (Paul) Pacholski of Ocala, FL, Christopher (Rosanna) Argay of Canisteo and Jennifer (Rob) Larkin of Garnerville, NY; 12 grandchildren, Willie Rideout and girlfriend Nicole Foster, Kristen (Ed) LaFleur, Jonathon (Melanie) Crider,\u00a0 Samantha (Pete) Lehman, Jeremy Crider, Michael Heckel and girlfriend Brittany Guie, T.J. (Cianna) Rideout, Lizzy Loop, Caden Argay,\u00a0 Brianna Larkin, Robert Larkin, & Alyvia Argay; 10 great-grandchildren, Eddie LaFleur, Evan Rideout , Carter Lehman, Kendall LaFleur, Jayke Crider , Jocelyn Rideout , Lucas Lehman, Morgan Lehman, Grayson Rideout, and Xavier Rideout; 3 sisters, Ellen Powers of Hornell, Maureen (Ron) Palmer of Canisteo and Fran (Dana) Lemme of Mt. Dora FL; 1 brother, Frank (Cindy) Fogarty of Sorrento, FL; several nieces & nephews.<\/p>\n
The family of Dorothy A. \u201cDotty\u201d Argay will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 Noon \u00a0– \u00a02:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.\u00a0 <\/strong>A Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 2:00 PM with Rev. Norma Roberts officiating.\u00a0 Final interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Canisteo, NY.\u00a0 Family & friends are also invited to attend a \u201cCelebration of Life\u201d to be held at the Canisteo Fire Hall (4:00 PM\u00a0 –\u00a0 6:00 PM) following the graveside service.<\/p>\n Dotty\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to the Bath VA Hospital, Hospice Unit, 76 Veterans Ave., Bath, NY 14810.\u00a0 Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.<\/p>\n