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Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Westchester County Dies Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Westchester County Dies
Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Westchester County Dies A man who helped pave the way for immigrants to do business in Westchester County has died after a battle with cancer.  Aureliano Loza of Yonkers died on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the age of 74, according to his obituary page.  Loza, originally from Piaxtla, Mexico, was the owner of the Loma Bonita Restaurant in Yonkers, according to a report by Exilio.  Known for a lifetime of hard work, Loza, also known as "El Pollo," immigrated to New York in 1970 and worked for a decade in a variety of New York restaurants before deciding to start his own in Yonkers, according to th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Westchester Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games Beloved Westchester Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games
Beloved Westchester Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games A Westchester woman is being remembered as a devoted mother of six and loving wife. Mary Jane D’Arrigo, age 95, of Irvington, died peacefully while vacationing in Boca Raton, Florida, according to her obituary. D’Arrigo spent her earliest years in Flushing before moving at age 7 to Orange County and a farm in Walden, her obituary said. She began studying at Cornell University when she was 16 years old, and after graduation, she moved to New York City and taught women's groups about nutrition and how to cook fresh vegetables. "It was here that she met and married Steve D’Arrigo, a fresh pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48 Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48
Customers, Co-Workers 'Became Family' To Late Westchester Woman, Age 48 A 48-year-old Westchester County woman who died unexpectedly is being remembered for the lasting impact she made on others. Melissa Scheurich, of New Rochelle, died on Friday, July 8, according to her obituary. Scheurich was born in the Bronx and grew up in Yonkers, and was a graduate of Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale and Iona College in New Rochelle. "Melissa was a people person and enjoyed many careers where she interacted with people," her obituary reads. "She was passionate about making people feel like they mattered."  Most recently, Scheurich worked as a barten…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 A beloved mother and teacher who was a lifelong Westchester resident has died at age 41. Valerie Cirillo Bunch, who lived in Tarrytown, was raised in Irvington. She worked as a preschool teacher, nanny for many families, and as a postpartum doula.  She died on Tuesday, March 30. She is survived by her husband for 11 years, Sean David Bunch; her children Cole, Donte, and Giselle; sisters Melissa Cirillo and Samantha (Randoln) Hidalgo; nieces and nephews Ashley, Mia, Dorian, Milo, and Ryder; and her father-in-law Donald R Bunch. "Her children were her purpose and making them…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Lifelong Westchester Resident, 91, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Lifelong Westchester Resident, 91, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver
Lifelong Westchester Resident, 91, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver A 91-year-old man who lived his entire life on the same block in Westchester was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a roadway at night. Rocco DePaolo was killed in Dobbs Ferry around 9:25 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, while crossing the intersection of Broadway (Route 9) and Maple Street, said the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police. DePaolo, who graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School in 1945, was inside a crosswalk when the dark-colored vehicle hit him, police said. The vehicle, which was later found, fled in a southerly direction, police said. DePaolo was transported by …

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by Kathy Reakes
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10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer 10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer A 10-year-old Westchester boy has died following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Raymond “Ray Ray” Sanchez of Ardsley died Sunday, Sept. 1 after fighting the disease for 16 months.  Those who knew him say that he was a true fighter who was “destined for greatness,” inspiring members of the community throughout his battle and never giving up on overcoming hardship. Ray Ray is survived by his parents, Nicole and Raymond Sanchez; his twin brother, Robert Sanchez; his grandparents, Robert and Rene Baulieu (also known as Poppy & Nanny); his grandparents, Yvonne (also known as m…

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by Valerie Musson
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Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40 Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40
Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40 A well-known musician from Westchester who grew up on Long Island, Robert  L. Lopez, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 22, at age 40. He was born on Aug. 22, 1979, in Port Jefferson. He was a New Rochelle resident and was "a dedicated and loyal employee for the local Shoprite," the obituary said. Lopez was a passionate Yankees fan and had a love for music. He composed his own lyrics, enjoyed singing his songs and playing his guitar. He performed regularly at clubs in New York City. "He was always known as someone with a sensitive heart, meeting challenges, and dedicated to his …

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by Donna Christopher