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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.…
'He Was A Self-Starter': Teen Killed In Hit-Run Westchester Crash Remembered As Hard Worker
A popular Westchester teen who was killed by an alleged hit-and-run driver is being remembered as a self-started and hard worker.
Christopher Jack “CJ” Hackett, age 16, of Yonkers, died on Thursday, Aug. 4, after being struck while riding his scooter on McLean Avenue in Yonkers on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Born in White Plains, and raised in Yonkers, CJ was about to begin his junior year at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, said his obituary.
When it came to academics and good grades Christopher excelled, his obituary said.
He was a self-starter. When his homework was c…
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33
A Westchester County medical worker has died at the age of 33.
Bryan DuBois, of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to his obituary.
DuBois was a registered psychiatric nurse at Westchester Medical Center and a graduate of Cochran School of Nursing.
"Bryan was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and a big heart filled with generosity," his obituary reads. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Bryan lived life to the fullest enjoying bodybuilding, drawing, music, and enjoying the beach with friends."
He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey DuBois and…
Patrick Federice, Child-Care Counselor In Westchester, Dies At 37
A childcare counselor in Westchester, Patrick Christopher Federice, of Pelham, died Monday, Aug. 26, at age 37.
Born Feb. 24, 1982, in New Rochelle Hospital to William and Margaret, Federice was one of four children.
He was raised in Pelham where he attended Hutchinson School before graduating from Pelham Memorial High School in 2000.
Federice obtained an associate's degree in business from Westchester Community College and continued his education at Concordia College.
After graduating college, he worked as a childcare counselor for St. Christopher's in Dobbs Ferry where…
Isabella Mia Gavilanes Of Pelham Dies At 13
Isabella Mia Gavilanes, affectionately known as Bella, died after a long Illness on Friday, May 24. She was 13.
Born August 22, 2005, in the Bronx to Edinson Gavilanes and Fernanda Navarro, she was a seventh-grade student at the Bronx Studio for Writers and Artists.
Bella loved unicorns, she loved to draw, was very artistic, loved watching wrestling and YouTube, and listening to Taylor Swift, according to her obituary, which said she "will always be remembered for her smile."
She is survived by her parents, siblings Linda, Paola, Darlene, Gennisis and Kiara; maternal grandparents, Hector N…
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Services Scheduled For Christopher Guida, 25, Of Pleasantville
Services are planned for Saturday, Jan. 6 for Christopher Guida, 25, of Pleasantville, who died on Monday, Jan. 1.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham.
For information regarding services, call (914) 738-1060. To sign the guestbook or send condolences, click here.
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