Christa I. Tomaine
- May 26
- 2 min read
1936 - 2026
OBITUARY:
Christa I. Tomaine, a life-long Poughkeepsie resident, passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026; at the age of 89. She was born in the Town of Poughkeepsie, NY on December 19, 1936, daughter of the late Frederick and Sadie I. (Nash) Plog. Christa attended Poughkeepsie City Schools and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School with high honors.
Later in life she achieved her realtor’s license, and worked as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Realty in Fishkill, until she retired.
On August 2, 1992 at the Pirate Canoe Club in Poughkeepsie, NY, she married the late Louis Tomaine, who predeceased her after 22-years of marriage on March 15, 2014.
Christa enjoyed many things such as arts & crafts, especially painting. She loved attending the Poughkeepsie Senior Club, and going on trips, especially to Wildwood and Atlantic City, she loved the casinos. Christa loved being social, often referred to as a ‘social-butterfly’; she also enjoyed baking, especially cakes; often for family events and weddings, she was the cake-maker.
Christa is survived by her two daughters and two sons: Shari Desser, Tricia Pynne, Kevin Tomaine and David Tomaine. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Holly (Tony) Simmons, Emily Tomaine, Beth Tomaine, Tommy Tomaine, Syndney Tomaine and John Tomaine; and her four great-grandchildren Tony Jr., Frances, James and Anges. She is also survived by her nephews, Gerry Tomaine, and Kevin (Maura) Kennedy and their family.
Along with her parents and husband, Christa was recently predeceased by her son John S. Fimbel on March 11, 2026. She was also predeceased by her sister Vera Kennedy and a nephew Raymond Tomaine.
Her Family will gather with Friends to honor and celebrate her Life at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church; date to be announced later at the family’s convenience. Interment will be private at the family’s discretion. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.
To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com
CELEBRATION OF LIFE:
TBD at a later date.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
55 Wilbur Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
PRIVATE INTERMENT:
at the convenience of her family at a later date.
We remember Chris as a person who enjoyed life, always had a smile and was always ready for another road trip. We are grateful for her dedication and commitment in taking care of my brother through several years of illness. May she rest in peace.