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Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66 Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66
Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach From Mahopac Dies At Age 66 An award-winning Hudson Valley real estate broker who lived in Northern Westchester is being remembered for the impressive services he provided to his community as well as his dedication to coaching young athletes in several sports leagues.  Yorktown Heights resident and prominent real estate broker John Kincart died on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the age of 66 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary.  Kincart was known for his professional career in real estate, becoming the number-one agent for the firm Houlihan Lawrence in both the Yorktown School District since…

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Mahopac Woman Who Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Mahopac Woman Who Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Mahopac Woman Who Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced
Fallen Officer From Hudson Valley Was 37: Funeral Arrangements Announced Funeral arrangements for a police officer from Northern Westchester who died suddenly after fighting a two-day illness have been announced Earlier Report - Yorktown Police Officer Dies After Sudden Illness, Leaves Behind 2 Kids, Wife Lieutenant Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police Department, who died on Monday, Jan. 2 after fighting an illness for about 48 hours, was 37 years old when he died, according to his obituary page.  A resident of Shrub Oak, Sgroi had been promoted to Lieutenant in July 2022 and was described as an "outstanding" police officer by his departmen…

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Former Fire Chief In Hudson Valley Dies Former Fire Chief In Hudson Valley Dies
Former Fire Chief In Hudson Valley Dies Joseph Francis Cerrone, a former fire chief in Westchester and decorated Navy veteran, died at the age of 92. Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 27, 1929, Cerrone attended Hamilton Elementary School and was graduated from Edison Technical and Vocational High School in 1949. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Technology from Empire State College. Cerrone served two tours in the US Navy (1946-48 and 1950-52) and was awarded the World War II victory medal, Korean Service medal, and United Nations Korean Service medal. …

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Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges
Ex-Highway Superintendent In Area Faces Felony Grand Larceny Charges A longtime public official in Northern Westchester is facing felony charges for his role in an alleged scheme to steal thousands of dollars worth of products from Home Depot with an employee there, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office announced. Former four-term Yorktown Highway Superintendent and Yorktown Heights Fire Chief Eric DiBartolo is facing charges for allegedly operating a “scan and skip” scheme with Cortlandt Manor resident Tyrone Bass to steal nearly $15,000 in items from Home Depot at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam …

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Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile
Dutchess Man On Way To Work Killed In Crash Remembered For Warmth, Smile The Westchester native killed in a Taconic State Parkway crash in Dutchess County was remembered by friends and family for his “warmth that everyone could feel” prior to his death. Daniel Patrick O’Brien suffered severe trauma in the crash on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in East Fishkill which his vehicle was rear-ended. Original story - ID Released Of Motorist Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash The 50-year-old O’Brien, of Lagrangeville, was born in White Plains and “had a face that would light up the room, a warmth that everyone could feel,” his family said. O’Brien had been an IBEW Local 3 union …

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Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31 Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31
Issam Sammy Ishak Of Yorktown Heights Dies At 31 Issam Sammy Ishak, a resident of Yorktown Heights, died on Monday, May 13. He was 31. He was born Aug. 13, 1987 in Yonkers. He survived by his parents Ghassan and Rana Ishak, his brothers Naim (wife Danielle and their son Jonathan) Daniel and Christopher; fiancé Kristin (and brother Josef).  Sammy brightened up the room with his unforgettable smile and always lived life to the fullest and had no regrets, according to obituary, which added he loved making jokes and putting a smile on everyone's face. His passion was playing poker as he had inspirations to be a professional poker playe…

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Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games
Putnam Teen Killed By Gunshot Remembered For Love Of Outdoors, Video Games The 17-year-old who died after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound is being remembered for his love of the outdoors and video games. The announcement of the incident, which occurred on Friday, Feb. 1, was made on Thursday, Feb 7 by Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. At approximately 7:46 p.m. Feb. 1, sheriff's deputies responded to a radio run of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head of the teen at a home on Ridge Avenue in Putnam Valley after another teen called 911 to report that his friend had accidentally shot himself. Three friends of victim Elias Knapp were …

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Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29 Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29
Colin Rice Of Mohegan Lake, Gifted Musician, Writer, Dies At 29 Colin John Rice of Mohegan Lake,  a gifted musician and writer, died on Friday, May 4.  He is now at rest after years of struggle.  Colin was predeceased by his mother Janet. He is survived by his father John, his brother Owen and grandmother Margie. Colin is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Colin was a beautiful soul. Sadly, his life was cut short before his full potential was realized. Family and friends will honor the life of Colin on Tuesday, May 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Yorktown Funeral Home. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, May 9  at 11 a.m. at St.…

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