Obituary of Debbie Perez-McGinnis

Debbie Martinez-Perez of Ellenville, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City after a short illness. She was 60.

The daughter of Ramon A. Martinez and Maria C. Muniz Martinez, she was born June 20, 1963 in Monticello.

Debbie was a graduate of Monticello High School and went on to pursue a career in Health and Humanitarian services in a caregiver role at the Center for Discovery and New Hope as she had a passion for individuals with special needs.

She is survived by her parents: Ramon A. Martinez and Maria C. Muniz Martinez; her sons: Thierry A. Owens and Rene A. Perez; her 4 grandchildren, Thierry Jr., Jandell, Kami, and Gabe; her brother Ramon A. Martinez Jr.; and sister Melissa Carroll. She was predeceased by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 401 Broadway in Monticello. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 25 at 10:00am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Broadway and Liberty Street in Monticello with Fr. Bob Porpora officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Monticello.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Center for Discovery   https://thecenterfordiscovery.org/

Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello.  For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com