Erna Freisinger

Ernestine “Erna” Freisinger, a resident of Warwick since 1942, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2014, at Schervier Pavilion, three days short of her 102nd birthday.

Born on July 4, 1912, in Vienna, Austria, she was the daughter of Rudulf and Anna (Janecka) Patleich.

She was the beloved widow of well-known Warwick physician, Dr. H. R. Freisinger.

Erna was a member of St. Stephen's parish and a member of the Warwick Art League, with a wonderful reputation for her numerous paintings gracing a number of homes and the cover of the telephone directory.

She leaves behind a son, Dr. Gerard Freisinger, of Warwick; two grandchildren: Particia Mullhaupt of Warwick and Suzanne Soule of Portland, Oregon; and five grandchildren.

The family would like to express their gratitude to her physicians, Drs. Cappelleri and Fiore, as well as the many nurses and goddaughter, Maureen Space, who cared for her over the years.

Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.

Funeral service will take place at 8 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to Schervier Pavilion, 22 Van Duzer Place, Warwick, NY 10990.

For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.