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'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…

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Christopher Torre, Longtime Westchester Resident, Dies At 45 Christopher Torre, Longtime Westchester Resident, Dies At 45
Christopher Torre, Longtime Westchester Resident, Dies At 45 Christopher Carl Torre, a longtime resident of both Westchester and Dutchess, died on Friday, June 1. He was 45. Torre, who lived in Dobbs Ferry and Pawling, was born on Aug. 16, 1972. Chris was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed playing the drums. He is survived by his beloved daughter Taylorann Rachel Torre, his mother Lola Torre, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father Frank A. Torre. Friends and family will be received on Monday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave., Dobbs Ferry. Mass of the Resurrection wi…

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