Virginia M. Holtman
Updated: Aug 11
1935 - 2026
OBITUARY:
Virginia M. Holtman, a long-time Poughkeepsie resident, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born on April 11, 1935, in Flushing, Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late James and Miriam (Lanigan) Dullahan.
On August 16, 1956, Virginia married the love of her life, Louis S. Holtman, at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Church in Flushing. She was predeceased by her husband after sharing 56 wonderful years of marriage.
Virginia began her career as a secretary with IBM in Manhattan before dedicating herself to raising her family as a homemaker after settling in Poughkeepsie.
Family was the center of Virginia's life. She is survived by her three loving sons: Daniel Holtman of Poughkeepsie, Stephen (Susanne) Holtman of Hopewell Junction, and Michael (Jill) Holtman of Red Hook. She also leaves behind five cherished grandchildren: Emily (Ryan) Kirman, Brian, Michael, Sarah, and Laura, as well as her first great-grandchild, who is expected soon.
In addition to her beloved husband, Virginia was predeceased by her son, James Holtman, her brother, Thomas Dullahan; and her infant brother, James Dullahan.
A faithful communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wappingers Falls, Virginia will also be fondly remembered by her dear friend, Lorraine Carbone, and by the many friends she made through the Poughkeepsie Senior Center.
Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, at St. Mary's Church, 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls. Private interment will take place at a later date at Calverton National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Horizons Resources, 123 West Road, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. To offer an online condolence or share a cherished memory of Virginia, please visit www.DelehantyFuneral.com
VISITATION:
Tuesday, August 11 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:
Wednesday, August 12 10:00 AM St. Mary R.C. Church 11 Clinton Street, Wappingers Falls, NY
PRIVATE INTERMENT:
Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton LI, NY
MEMORIAL DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial donations to be made to the:
New Horizon Resources
123 West Road, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Ginny was beautiful inside and out. She was such a special person who made the world a better place simply through her kindness. I feel so privileged to have known her. May she rest peacefully in the loving arms of our Savior. I will miss you, Ginny. ❤️
What a joy it was to live next door to Ginny and Lou for 25+ years.
We are keeping you all in our prayers...and forever in our hearts.
Love,
Chris and Holly
Ginny was such a lovely person, kind and thoughtful, sweet and caring…our greatest generation without a doubt. The photo you chose for us to remember her is perfect.
You will be missed our dear friend, Love, Mary and Jeff