Obituary of Loretta Pailile White

December 29, 2019

Loretta Pailile White
Born in Anahola, Kauai, Hawaii
May 8, 1933

Take a walk! Go for a swim! Dance the hula! Sing a song!

These are words Loretta lived by - always on the move, a social being, a remarkable woman…

Loretta joined the US Air Force straight out of high school then went to college after that, very industrious, even at a young age. She left a small town to join the armed forces, then moved to the big city with her husband, Dan. She knew right away that New York was where she belonged. Loretta had 3 children - daughter Missy, son Julian, and son Dylan. Three children and a full-time job at TWA where she made life long friends - Loretta was busy, always busy.

Since moving to New York she has always had her finger on the pulse of the city - at any time she could be found at a restaurant with friends during restaurant week, at a gallery opening, at a new play or at the opera whenever possible.

Recently Loretta found a passion for Origami and had a tight group of friends who she spent time with as well as volunteering at the Museum of Natural History. Origami brought her joy and become a big part of her life. She would teach at the museum as well as try to tackle new pieces, she loved a challenge.

A member of multiple Senior Centers in the area, Loretta treasured the friendships she cultivated over the years, and I know her friends treasured her.

A Mother, a Grandmother, a Great-Grandmother, and an Aunty - there are no words to express how much Loretta will be missed. She lives on in her family - Daughter Missy, Son Julian, Grandchildren Leilani, Rocco and Vince and Great-Grandchildren Donovan and Ivana. She touched us all deeply and she will remain in our hearts forevermore.

The White Family

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