Kabby Lee Cacossa

September 17, 1943 ~ July 29, 2026

Kabby Lee Cacossa passed away peacefully in her home on July 29,2026. She was born on September 17, 1943, in Newburgh, New York to Betty Jane Martin and Jerry D Cacossa.

She graduated from Montefiore Hospital School of Practical Nursing in 1965 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was very proud of her nursing career. Her last place of employment was Park Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, and she felt that this was her home away from home. She had worked at several other area facilities during her career. She enjoyed the residents and many of her friends she met over the years.

In the 1970’s she joined Joel Cook, who formed The National Human Rights Commission for POW/MIA’s in Walden, NY and was extremely proud she was able to go to Washington, DC in 1975 and marched in Lafayette Park across from the White House. Her other passions were Sons of Italy which represented her Italian Heritage.

She loved books regarding History, Biographies, Circle the Word Books, Politics and Classical music. She loved collecting lighthouses. Her Beethoven met more than anything to her and grateful to Mike and his family for having him be a part of their lives.

She loved traveling to Myrtle Beach and Dewey Beach with her traveling buddy “Aunt Norma” Falanga and Robin Gillette. She also loved sailing in Mystic, CT.

Her motto in life was “Live, Love, be happy, give to others, and always be the buster”.

Survived by J. Darryl Cacossa and his wife Annette, daughter Bridgette. Niece, Bonnie Umberto and her husband Edward and daughters Nicole and Sydney. Her “Golden Child” Colleen and her children Thomas, Meghan, Michael, Jim and Patrick. Beloved friend, Darla and her family. Long time friends, Betty Ann and Sam, Renee, and their children, Rose, Marie Barnett, Mike D, Moses and Alice and their children, Jesmin and her son and countless other friends who helped over the years. She was so thankful and grateful to everyone who helped her. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 7th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Brooks Funeral Home located at 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY.

A Mass of the Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lake at 12:30pm on Friday, August 7th located at 433 S. Plank Rd, Newburgh, NY

A burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery located at 5468 Route 9W, Newburgh, NY