Christine Cooper- Arias "LOLA", 92, of Poughkeepsie NY, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on September 20, 2016. She was a devoted Catholic who was called to Heaven, as they were in need of an Angel.

Christine was employed as a cook at The Radisson Hotel and was currently a crossing guard for The City of Poughkeepsie; a position she loved and has held for over 30 years.

Christine was pre-deceased by her parents, her children; Leonard, Gary, Lindy, Thomas and Brian, and her great granddaughter Angel.

Christine leaves behind her loving grandchildren; Casey Parisella, Michelle Parisella, Thomas Parisella Jr., Frank Pratt, Erika Parisella and Charles Parisella, two beautiful great granddaughters, ten handsome great grandsons, and her daughter in-laws; Shari Sherow and Lisa Pratt.  The smallest left behind is her dog BEAN, who was a wonderful companion.

Inurnment will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 11am at St. Peter's Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 So. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. 845-452-1840. Service will be held at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences, please visit www.darrowfuneralhome.org