Kay Verrilli Leaves Legacy Gift to Northern Dutchess Hospital

An ardent supporter of Northern Dutchess Hospital, the late Kay Verrilli lived a life devoted to family, friends and community. Born in Poughkeepsie in 1930 and raised in Red Hook, New York, Kay was lured back to the area after graduating from House in the Pines Junior College. An accomplished, competitive rider, Kay helped coach the Olympic Equestrian Team at Boulder Brook Riding Club in Scarsdale, NY. While raising her three children—Stewart, Matthew, and Colin—Kay held a variety of leadership positions in local government and non-profit organizations. She played a significant role in raising funds for Northern Dutchess Hospital, chairing the Friends of Northern Dutchess Hospital Mother’s Club and the annual dinner dance, among many other events. A strong advocate of protecting the quality of life so special to the Rhinebeck community, she recognized that access to quality healthcare was the common factor that brought so many together.

“Kay dedicated her life to her family and to the local community. Her family came first but she would devote her spare time to one of many community organizations including, NDH Mothers Club, Landsman Kill Trail Association, Rhinebeck Starr Library, The Museum of Rhinebeck History, Hudson River Heritage, Meals on Wheels, The Kingston Maritime Museum and Rhinebeck planning board. She was a caring person who set an example for her children and inspired her peers with her generosity, tireless dedication, perseverance, sense of humor and selfless community service.”
—Matthew, Colin, and Stewart Verrilli

Because Kay—who died at age 88 in January, 2019—cared so deeply for the Northern Dutchess Hospital and the community it serves, she arranged to leave a generous legacy gift for the Hospital’s greatest needs.

“I am truly grateful to Kay for her commitment beyond her lifetime and her selflessness that will help us to continue to provide quality healthcare to our region,” said Denise George, the Hospital’s president.