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Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless'
Longtime Westchester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' A longtime Westchester County firefighter from Connecticut who dedicated himself to serving others for seven decades is being remembered for his selflessness and bravery.  Fairfield County resident Richard Nickerson of Greenwich died on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the age of 92 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  A member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Putnam Engine & Hose Co. #2 for 70 years, Nickerson was known for his dedication to helping people.  Born in 1932, Nickerson went on to become the owner and operator of Nickerson P.C.…
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…
Director At Business In Westchester Dies At Age 57 Director At Business In Westchester Dies At Age 57
Director At Business In Westchester Dies At Age 57 A Navy veteran from the Hudson Valley who had a crucial role in a Northern Westchester business is being remembered for his kind heart.  Orange County resident Eugene “Gene” Guido of Highland Mills, died peacefully at the age of 57 while surrounded by family members on Friday, Feb. 16, according to his obituary.  Born in 1966 in the Bronx, Guido went on to serve in the US Navy and eventually became the director of pre-construction for Armonk-based Touchstone Builders.  Guido was also known as a loving husband to his wife, Rose, and an always-caring father to his ch…
Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant'
Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of its former assistant district attorney who is being remembered for his generosity and his dedication to serving the public.  Retired Westchester Assistant District Attorney Patrick Moore died at the age of 62 on Saturday, July 29 following a Swim Across America Event at the Larchmont Yacht Club, CBS News reported.  Moore died at an area hospital after suffering a medical event in the water, the outlet said.  As the county mourns Moore's sudden loss, the Westchester District Attorney's Office is remembering him as a "devoted and…
'Beautiful Soul' From Westchester Dies At Age 24: 'Touched Many Lives' 'Beautiful Soul' From Westchester Dies At Age 24: 'Touched Many Lives'
'Beautiful Soul' From Westchester Dies At Age 24: 'Touched Many Lives' A Westchester resident who died at the age of 24 is being remembered for his larger-than-life presence and sharp style.  Tyger Nicholas Winston, of Yonkers, died on Monday, May 15, according to his obituary.  Born in Houston, Texas in 1999, Winston spent his younger years there before moving to New York, where he graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains.  After graduating, he then attended Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Known for his fearlessness, Winston could often be seen sporting a sharp sense of style and always…
Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies
Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died.  Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary.  A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford.  During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick.  After tak…
Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21 Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21
Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21 Friends and loved ones are mourning the death of a former high school quarterback from the Hudson Valley. Rockland County native Jeffrey Abrams Jr. died Friday, Sept. 9, at the age of 21, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Nyack on Dec. 14, 2000, Abrams attended North Rockland High School in Thiells, where he was quarterback and captain of the Red Raiders football team, his memorial said. He graduated in 2019. A natural athlete, he was passionate about sports and working out, and was a huge Giants fan, his obituary said. He also loved video games, sneaker…
Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent
Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent A Hudson Valley woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last week is being remembered as a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dutchess County resident Katherine Woisin, of Wappinger, died at the age of 85 in a crash on Route 9D in Wappinger at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, authorities said.  Authorities said Woisin was driving onto Route 9D from Alpine Drive when her vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle. Her vehicle was then struck by a northbound vehicle. Earlier report - Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Wappinger Crash According to her obituary, Woisin w…
Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies
Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies William O’Shaughnessy, a broadcasting pioneer in New York, died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, May 28. He was 84. O'Shaughnessy was owner and president of Whitney Radio, which owns and operates WVOX in Westchester County. A 1999 New York Times profile described O'Shaughnessy as "a flamboyant figure, a tall man with bright silver hair and a penchant for London-made suits and Corvette convertibles." He was born April 7, 1938 to William Mac O’Shaughnessy of Elmira and Catherine Pauline Tucker of Waverly, according to his obituary. As president and editorial director, he presided for…
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Traveled Worldwide For Work Dies At 44 Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Traveled Worldwide For Work Dies At 44
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Traveled Worldwide For Work Dies At 44 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who traveled around the world for his job has died at the age of 44. Dutchess County resident Jeffrey Sullivan died suddenly at home on Friday, April 29, according to his obituary. Sullivan grew up in Poughkeepsie and eventually moved to Hopewell Junction. He attended Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie and Canterbury School in New Milford, and he later graduated from Marist College, his obituary said. "Jeff was employed as the Head of US Supply Chain for Unilever International in Englewood Cliffs, NJ where he was a dedicated employee for over 11 years an…
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County. William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services. An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…
Marianne Marra, Beloved Teacher In Westchester, Dies Marianne Marra, Beloved Teacher In Westchester, Dies
Marianne Marra, Beloved Teacher In Westchester, Dies Marianne Marinello Marra, a longtime Westchester County resident and teacher in the area, has died at the age of 78. According to her obituary, Marra, who was a resident of Irvington, died on Friday, Nov. 5. Marra served as director of the Therapeutic Nursery program at the Clearview School in Briarcliff. She also taught preschool in the Tarrytown Public School District. "A friend to everyone she met, Marianne always saw the best in others and believed in their potential," her obituary reads."If we could keep that very best piece of her alive, she would want us to always make so…
Joseph Ciruzzi Of Yonkers Dies Unexpectedly At 33 Joseph Ciruzzi Of Yonkers Dies Unexpectedly At 33
Joseph Ciruzzi Of Yonkers Dies Unexpectedly At 33 Joseph R. Ciruzzi, a resident of Yonkers and formerly of the Morris Park section of the Bronx, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 13. He was 33. He was born in the Bronx to Brian and Lucy on June 12, 1985.  In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sister, Kristen (Christopher) Tutelian. He was uncle and godfather to his niece, Aubrey Tutelian. The family will be present on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at F. Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., 732 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 1918 Paul…