Marie Rita Kraus

January 4, 2021

Marie Rita Kraus, 97, a lifelong resident of Westchester, passed away on January 4, 2021 in Yorktown Heights, NY. She was born on December 11, 1923 to Nicholas Belarge and Minnie Cristello. Marie was the second oldest of five children; Dominick, Nicholas Jr., Joseph, and Helene - all of them predeceased her. She worked as an Executive Assistant for 25 years at Ciba-Geigy. Marie enjoyed taking trips to the casino with friends, travelling, collecting crystal figurines, socializing with friends at the mall daily, and spending time with her nephews, Jeffrey and Stephen. She was an active member of the Yorktown Senior Center, and enjoyed driving others to events whenever needed. Marie was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend. To those who knew her, she was smart, funny, kind, thoughtful, helpful, and straightforward. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. She is survived by her nephews; Stephen Bingenheimer, Jeffrey Bingenheimer, Pierre Belarge, Andre Belarge, Joseph Belarge Jr., Michael Belarge, David Belarge, Alan Belarge, and Nicky Belarge. As well as her nieces; Maryann Belarge, Paula Higgins, Joanne Belarge, Linda Belarge, and Kathy Belarge. She is also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Visiting Friday 4-8pm Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, Dobbs Ferry.