Angie Witkowski
June 11, 1950 - March 29, 2026

Angie Witkowski of Sleepy Hollow, New York, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2026.

Born in Detroit, Mich., Angela (Angie) Witkowski was the third eldest of Vernon and Carol (Shea) Witkowski’s nine children. Throughout a nearly 50-year career in urban planning, Angie tirelessly dedicated her energy to sustainable economic development and residential quality of life.

Angie attended Catholic school from kindergarten through high school. She attended Eastern Michigan University (Bachelor of Arts in Sociology), University of Illinois Chicago (Master of Urban Planning and Policy), Wayne State University (Master of Business Administration) and University of Washington (Certificate, Commercial Real Estate).

Her career in urban planning led her to public service work for Sterling Heights, Detroit, Monroe and Wayne County (Mich.); Lynnwood (Wash.), Rhinebeck and Hastings-on-Hudson (N.Y.) and many cities, communities and neighborhoods through her planning consultancy AWHands (Housing and Neighborhood Development Services).

The lower Hudson River Valley region held a special place in her heart. In addition to maintaining lifelong, loving relationships throughout her professional and personal life, Angie will be remembered for being a passionate advocate for civil rights, social justice, and environmental protection. Her commitment to animal welfare was exemplified in how she cared for her dogs over the years. While living in Chicago and Detroit she loved running and participated in local race events.

Angie is survived by brothers and sisters Richard (Brigid), Vicki Harrington (Jim), Chris (Nancy), Julie Brewster (Mark), George (Kathleen), Kathy Jacobs (Jake), John (Jennifer) and Paul (Rena).  She was a devoted aunt to nieces and nephews Nicholas (Sophia) and David Witkowski, Jim (Andreea) and Chris (Ellen) Harrington, Christopher and Mark Witkowski, Adam (Hannah) and Rebecca (goddaughter) Brewster, Whit Jacobs, Valentina and Robert Witkowski, Taryn and Tate Towsley and many great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society(www.nationalmssociety.org), Covenant House New York (www.ny.covenanthouse.org) and SPCA Westchester www.spcawestchester.org).

Visitation at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on May 11, 2026 at The Church of the Holy Family 24505 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48375 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hudson Valley Writers Center at the Philipse Manor Train Station 300 Riverside Drive Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 on Saturday May 16, 2026 from 2PM to 4 PM.