Margaret T. Rivenburg

Margaret T. Rivenburg, age 95 years, passed away on June 18, 2021, at Ten Broeck Commons, Lake Katrine, N.Y. She was born on February 9, 1926, in the Bronx, N.Y. and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kroepfl) Koska. The family moved to Middleburgh running a dairy farm and boarding house. After high school, Margaret was employed as an executive secretary at Commercial Decal on 5th Avenue in N.Y.C. On her return to Middleburgh, she was employed at Empire Insurance and also in true Rosie The Riveter tradition during WWII she worked at the Army Depot Fiscal Dept. in Schenectady, N.Y. In 1952 while out dancing she met her future husband, Linsen “Bucky” Rivenburg. They married in 1953 embarking on many entrepreneurial ventures while raising their five children. Margaret and Linsen’s last venture was the South Cairo Bait and Tackle Shop from 1977 to Bucky’s death in 1999. In addition to her parents, and her husband Linsen in 1999, Margaret was predeceased by her sister, Mary Koska Keith; and her stepson Mickey Rivenburg. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Dawn (Patrick) Gann; her son Andrew Rivenburg; her four daughters, Marlina (Hank) Eberle, Teresa Rose, Kathleen Robbins and Barbara (John) Klassen. She is also survived by her greatest joy her grandchildren Taylor (Collin) Zirpoli, Richard Robbins, Ryan (Emily) Rose, Kyle Rose and his finace’ Amanda Zanussi, Danielle Touponse, Nicholas DeBonis (Allyse Hellmich), Lauren DeBonis and her fiance’ Billy Rose; and her great granddaughter Sophia DeBonis, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. While raising her children, Margaret welcomed her children’s friends, and the house was always filled with lots of energy and much craziness. Everyone was welcome and given her attention, her love and occasional discipline. She gave her love freely and in return she was greatly loved and will be remembered fondly by so many lives she touched. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 11:30 A.M. at the family plot of The St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Catskill, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross Street, Cairo, N.Y. 12413. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ten Broeck Commons Resident Council, One Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, N.Y. 12449, or to a charity of one’s choice. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the entire staff at Ten Broeck Commons for their loving care, especially the Esopus Unit. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Margaret T. Rivenburg

February 9, 1926 - June 18, 2021