Richmondville- Jeannette Elaine Hviid (Armao), 76, of Mud Lake Road, Richmondville died Friday, June 23, 2023 in Cooperstown, NY following the long term effects of spina bifida complicated by dementia.
Born on May 9, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Arne Hviid and Dorothy Reussman Hviid. She attended High School in Bayshore, Long Island, but moved and graduated from Richmondville Central School in 1965. She lived in Schoharie County her entire adult life.
Jeannette worked several retail jobs and ended her working career as an isurance agent with the Donna Lavigne Agency and later with Hughson and Benson.
She was a member of First Summit Baptist Church in Charlotteville.
Jeannette enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, and singing.
She is survived by her 5 children, Kirsten (Steven) Brown of St. Albans, VT, Sigrid (Roger) Gural of Summit, NY, Steven (Karen) Armao, Jr. of Worcester, NY, Peter (Heidi) Armao of Worcester, NY, Michael (Lisa) Armao of Worcester, NY; brother, Warren Roy Melby; 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 2:00pm at First Summit Baptist Church, 385 Baptist Church Road, Charlotteville, NY 12036.
Contributions in memory of Jeannette Hviid may be made to the charity of one's choice.