Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Area To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Area To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42
Former HS Sports Standout Who Returned To Area To Help Run Farm Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley man who moved home from Florida to run a farm with his family has died at the age of 42. Dutchess County resident Ryan Patrick Brennan, of Lagrangeville, died on Monday, Sept. 19, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, according to his obituary. When he was a child, he lived in Albany, New York; San Diego, California; Bethesda, Maryland; and Millbrook, New York, his obituary said.  "He graduated from Millbrook High School in 1998, having excelled in soccer and anything else he put his mind to," his obituary reads. "He enjoyed many hiking and canoe trips to national…
Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Area Dies Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Area Dies
Beloved Cook Manager At School District In Area Dies A retired cook manager who worked for a Hudson Valley school district for 25 years has died at the age of 68. Dutchess County resident Austine Helen Papo Dysard, of Fishkill, died at home on Saturday, Sept. 24, her obituary said. She was born in Beacon. "Austine retired from the Beacon City School District in 2016 where she was a cook manager after 25 years," her obituary reads.  According to her obituary, Dysard had a love of animals, especially Boxers, and was a "master crafter." She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dysard; her son, Thomas Dysard and his sons, Sean Mic…
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of 50-Year-Old Area Man Killed In Crash Support is pouring in for a popular Hudson Valley life coach who was killed during a vehicle crash. Erin T. Clancy died on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars and hit Erin's car head-on. Since his passing, family, friends, and strangers have donated to a GoFundMe account set up by family friend  Michelle Cummings to cover final expenses costs. "Erin was a devoted husband, a super devoted father, and extremely devoted to his community," Cummings said. Earlier report: 50-Year-Old From Stanford Killed In Crash Was Life…
Highway Department Worker In Region, 28, 'Loved Family, Friends More Than Anything' Highway Department Worker In Region, 28, 'Loved Family, Friends More Than Anything'
Highway Department Worker In Region, 28, 'Loved Family, Friends More Than Anything' A town employee in Northern Westchester who was struck and killed by a vehicle while on the job is being remembered for his love for family and friends. Jake Arcara, age 28, was killed in Yorktown around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the area of 477 London Road while working as a machine equipment operator for the Yorktown Highway Department. He loved his family and friends more than anything in the world, according to his obituary, which noted that he took his grandmother out for breakfast every Sunday morning. "He would honk his work truck horn twice every time he passed by his m…
Area Man Remembered As 'Ace Lefty' For High School Baseball Team Dies At Age 46 Area Man Remembered As 'Ace Lefty' For High School Baseball Team Dies At Age 46
Area Man Remembered As 'Ace Lefty' For High School Baseball Team Dies At Age 46 A Hudson Valley resident who was known as a skilled baseball player and a loving member of his family has died at the age of 46. Dutchess County resident Michael John Dorozynski, of Pine Plains, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, according to his obituary. Dorozynski was born in Poughkeepsie. "Michael graduated from Stissing Mt Jr/Sr High School where he was an 'Ace' lefty pitcher for the Bombers," his obituary reads. According to his obituary, he had a love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Dorozynski is also remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle. …
Aspiring Politician From Capital District Dies At Age 23 Aspiring Politician From Capital District Dies At Age 23
Aspiring Politician From Capital District Dies At Age 23 As a 22-year-old, Alejandro “Alex” Foppoli moved to South Carolina from New York and attempted to unseat a three-term incumbent in the state’s House of Representatives. Though he lost in the primary election, Foppoli’s family said he more than proved his political chops, earning the endorsements of several local and national political groups along the way. Now, less than a year later, that same Albany-area family is in mourning following Foppoli’s death Saturday, Sept. 3 at the age of 23, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his famil…
50-Year-Old From Area Killed In Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker 50-Year-Old From Area Killed In Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker
50-Year-Old From Area Killed In Crash Was Life Coach, Event Speaker A 50-year-old Hudson Valley man who was killed in a head-on crash when police say another vehicle attempted to pass two cars, was a popular life coach and event planner in the area. Dutchess County resident Erin T. Clancy, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. Troopers responded to Route 44 near Brown Road for a report of a head-on collision. Initial investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Murano, driven by Camay Pryce, age 33, of Poughkeepsie, was traveling eastbound when he passed two vehicles and struck…
Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life' Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life'
Former College Athlete From Region Who Died At Age 40 'Led An Active Life' A man who graduated from a Northern Westchester high school and was known as a talented athlete who competed at the collegiate level has died at the age of 40. George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III died peacefully in Ulster County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Kingston, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Ossining High School, where he received 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, and wrestling. "G.R. was a talented athlete who led an active life," his obituary reads. He continued wrestling at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. "Dur…
24-Year-Old From Hunter Dies In Crash Months After Sister Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver 24-Year-Old From Hunter Dies In Crash Months After Sister Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver
24-Year-Old From Hunter Dies In Crash Months After Sister Killed By Alleged Drunk Driver Just months after losing their daughter to a suspected drunk driver, a Capital District family is again in mourning, this time over the loss of their 24-year-old son. Greene County resident Luke Niosi, of Coxsackie, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the town of Hunter on Sunday, Aug. 28, according to police. Earlier Report: 24-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Hunter Investigators determined that Niosi had been riding a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle westbound on State Route 23A when he crossed the center line and struck a guardrail. Paramedics transported him to Columbia M…
Area Woman Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 Area Woman Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42
Area Woman Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42 A Hudson Valley woman who died at the age of 42 is being remembered as a hard-working registered nurse. Dutchess County resident Jennifer Lynn Pinto, of Wappingers Falls, died at her home on Friday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary. She was born in Mount Kisco and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls. She also graduated with a degree in nursing from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, her obituary said.  "She worked as registered nurse at Wingate at Ulster in Highland," her obituary reads. "She was a hard worker and enjoyed reading." Pint…
'Customers Loved Him': Plumber, Father Of 5 From Region Dies At Age 38 'Customers Loved Him': Plumber, Father Of 5 From Region Dies At Age 38
'Customers Loved Him': Plumber, Father Of 5 From Region Dies At Age 38 Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved Hudson Valley plumber and father of 5 who died unexpectedly. Putnam County resident Peter Brophy, of Lake Carmel, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the age of 38, according to his obituary. Born in Carmel on Nov. 16, 1983 to parents James and Kathleen, Brophy was known as a devoted father to his five children, reads his memorial. “He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, especially with his children,” his obituary said. “He loved to cook and he enjoyed cooking for family and friends.” Brophy worked as a lead service technician for Fo…
Deputy Police Chief In Region Dies At Age 52 Deputy Police Chief In Region Dies At Age 52
Deputy Police Chief In Region Dies At Age 52 Family, friends, and co-workers are mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley deputy police chief who died following a battle with cancer. Deputy Town of Newburgh Police Chief Robert DeSaye died on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Poughkeepsie. He was 52 years old. DeSaye, who served the department for 20 years, retired in June and was promoted to deputy chief before his retirement.  DeSaye had battled a rare form of cancer for more than a year.  Since his passing, condolences have poured in from across the area. The Town of Newburgh PBA said: “Another tremendous loss for our department. Rest I…