Dorothy Ormsby Argentieri,76, of 5495 Elm Valley Road, Alfred Station, died Monday, November 19, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hornell on August 14, 1936, she was the daughter of Rowland and Guinevere (Wilcox) Ormsby.
Dorothy grew up in the Alfred area and was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School. In 1958, she graduated from Alfred University with a degree in Psychology. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo in 1962.
She was married on November 28, 1959, to William “Chop” Argentieri. Together they resided in Hornell for many years and have lived in Alfred Station since 1997.
Her teaching career began in Pittsford, NY where she taught kindergarten. She also taught kindergarten in Canisteo and Hornell. For many years Dorothy was employed at SUNY Alfred, first as a reading specialist and later as Director of Human Resources. She retired in 2002.
Dorothy served as a volunteer and member of many organizations, including: the American Association of University Women; Planned Parenthood; Camp Fire Girls, where she also served as a group leader for her daughter; the Hornell Library Board; Sigma Chi Nu Sorority of Alfred University. She was a Life Member of Baker’s Bridge Historical Society. She was a “die-hard” New York Yankees fan and also an avid Buffalo Bills fan – having been a season ticket holder for many years. Dorothy was a phenomenal Bridge player, recognized as a Life Master by the American Contract Bridge League. She also enjoyed playing golf and tennis. She loved to travel, especially to visit her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Heinz Zydor and Robert Argentieri.
Surviving are her husband, William “Chop” Argentieri; 2 daughters, Judy Argentieri (Ben Watts) of Champaign, IL and Kate (Kevin) Nawracaj of Chicago, IL; a son, Matt, of Hornell; 4 sisters, Adele Zydor of New Jersey, Elizabeth Hall of Hornell, Alberta (Dick) Brown of Clarence Center and Eleanor (Bob) Rink of North Hornell; 2 brothers, Rowland (Ginny) Ormsby of La Grange, IN and William (Teddy) Ormsby of Hornell; her in-laws, Francis (Mary Ann) Argentieri, James (Phyllis) Argentieri, Mary Agnes (Don) Crosby and Ginny Argentieri, all of Hornell; 5 grandchildren, Olivia Watts, Samuel Watts, Ella Nawracaj, Ethan Nawracaj and Elise Nawracaj; many nieces and nephews.
At Dorothy’s request there will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held at United Presbyterian Church, 150 Main Street, Hornell, at 10:30am on Friday, November 23, 2012. Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to “Alfred University” and will be designated to the University’s Baccalaureate Scholarship Program in memory of Dorothy. Checks should be made payable to “Alfred University”, and sent to University Relations, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. Please include a note stating that your gift is in memory of Dorothy Ormsby Argentieri ’58. Gifts may also be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Very saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing…Please know that my family has all of you in our thoughts and prayers…God Bless you all! Eric
Kate and family- I am so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. May you all be surrounded with friends and family, and many good memories of Dorothy.
With love- Christine
Bill and family, Dorothy was a wonderful friend and colleague for all of the years that I worked at Alfred State. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of
you.
Love, Gloria
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I recall many family get togethers when we were young and living on the Greene farm at Tip Top.
Dorothy was a beautiful girl and became a beautiful woman. I know that she touched many people in her life and I am sure she will be remembered often by all that knew her.
Love,
Jim Greene
Dear Bill, Judy, Kate and Matt,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was an amazing beautiful woman with a wonderful sense of humor.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Rosie and I are so sad to hear of your loss. You have been friends with us for so long that we wish we could be there with you in your time of sorrow. We will keep both of you in our prayers.
Dear Mr. Argentieri,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.
Dear Bill and family,
All the years Dorothy worked at Alfred, we shared so many of our and our families’ good and bad times. She was a good friend. Dorothy was full of energy and life; and I know that in her new eternal home, she will have all the time she wants to play bridge, tennis, or golf–and even root for the Bills!
Our deepest sympathy to all of you!
Ginny & Ron Putnam
To The Family ,
So sorry to hear of Dorthy’s passing my prayers are with all at this time.
Mr. Argentieri, Judy,Matt, Katie and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your family! May you hold on to your sweet memories during this difficult time.
Dear Argentieri Family,
As a friend and law firm colleague of Judy’s back in the late 80’s, I had the pleasure of meeting Dorothy several times. Although I did not know her well, I know she was a wonderful woman both from the fine daughter she raised and the great stories Judy would tell us about her. It was evident that she was well-loved, and evident she will be missed. Our prayers are with you in your loss,
Tricia Jones Paoletta