Update: Northern Westchester Man Missing For Months From Found Dead, Family Says

The family of a man who was found dead after going missing from Northern Westchester for several months is asking for help from community members for his funeral expenses.

Jose Fernando Palta was found dead on Saturday, March 16.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/The Town of Ossining, New York*

Ben Crnic

03/21/2024 1:00 p.m.

Jose Fernando Palta, who was missing from the Ossining area since Sunday night, Dec. 17, was found dead on Saturday, March 16, according to his cousin, Rosa Angelica.

Earlier Report - Alert Issued For Person Missing For Several Days In Ossining

In the days since Palta was found, Angelica has started a GoFundMe fundraising page to collect donations to go toward his funeral expenses.

The donations will also help pay to send Palta's body to Ecuador so his aunt can say goodbye to him and give him a Christian burial, Angelica wrote.

The fundraiser, which has a $5,000 goal, had not yet collected any donations as of Thursday, March 21.

Those interested in donating can do so by clicking here.

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