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Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
A Westchester County resident known for his love of sports and adventurous spirit has died at the age of 44.
John Theodore Grandefeld, of Eastchester, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary.
He was born in New Rochelle and spent summers in his childhood at the Larchmont Shore Club.
"John was a free spirit and an avid athlete," his obituary reads. "During high school he played soccer, hockey and tennis and always took advantage of all life’s experiences. He loved traveling, hiking, fishing, camping - which was his favorite - and on occasion gold mining in Alaska.…
Former Supervisor At Reader's Digest Dies At Age 63
A man who worked at Reader's Digest in Westchester County for decades has died at the age of 63.
Dutchess County resident Robert Riley-Brown, of Wappingers Falls, died at New York Presbyterian Milstein Heart Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary.
He was born in the Litchfield County town of Sharon, Connecticut.
According to his obituary, Riley-Brown worked as a supervisor at the Global Data Center at Reader's Digest in Pleasantville for 27 years, and he later worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said.
Riley-Brown had a love of the outdoors, off-roading, f…
Zach Chmelecki, Former HS Football, Lacrosse Player In Westchester, Dies At 23
Zachary Thomas Chmelecki, of Rye Neck, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26.
He was 23.
Zack was born Oct. 13, 1997, to Charles and Lisa (nee Zaccaria) Chmelecki.
A football and lacrosse player, he played for Iona Prep and later Rye Neck High School where he graduated in 2015.
Later in his life, he was passionate about surfing, fishing, and cooking.
"Zack was a presence; his smile brightened every room he entered," according to his obituary.
He leaves behind his mother, Lisa, and sister, Nicole, along with his grandmother, Rita Chmelecki. Zack's father, Charles, died in August 2020 at a…
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Drive Launched To Support Family After Death Of 20-Year-Old In Northern Westchester
A fundraising effort has been launched to help assist a family with funeral expenses after the loss of a 20-year-old man in Northern Westchester.
John Casterella of North Salem died suddenly at home on Thursday, Dec. 6.
A GoFundMe page has a goal of raising $5,000.
John was born on Jan. 16, 1998 to his parents, the late Robert Casterella, and Tina Curra In addition to his mother, he is survived by twin Anthony, another brother, Nicholas, sister Dana, sister-in-law Stephanie, brother-in-law Chris, half-brother of Marie and Robbie, aunt Tina, uncle John aunt Linda, nephew Noah, niece Davina,…
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David Niznik, Longtime Poughkeepsie Business Owner, Dies At 54
Longtime Poughkeepsie business owner David John Niznik, Jr., died peacefully at his home after a long battle with cancer on Jan. 4. He was 54.
David was born in Poughkeepsie on May 31, 1963 to David Sr. and Nancy Niznik. He ran Dave's Towing out of Poughkeepsie for 30 years before moving to South Carolina in 2006. He died in Conway, S.C
David loved fishing and car racing.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Shelley of S. Carolina, brothers, Paul Niznik, Lee Niznik Sr. and his wife Jennifer, nieces Stephanie and Kristen Niznik, nephew, Lee Jay Niznik Jr., and great niece Revenna Marie, all o…
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