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'First To Lend Hand': Westchester Firefighter Mourned After Cancer Fight, Friends Fund Tribute
A Westchester firefighter and Army veteran who dedicated much of his life to serving others is being remembered for his courage, kindness, and community spirit following his death at 59 after a battle with cancer. Bronxville resident Anthony Torres, a longtime member of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, after a three-year battle with cancer, according to his obituary. Torres, who was formerly of Port Chester, served as the company treasurer and was a past first lieutenant during his 15 years with the…
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‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
Out of tragedy, Adriana Monsalve’s spirit of giving lives on. The 54-year-old Freeport mom, killed in a crash earlier this month, donated her organs to save the lives of as many as eight people, her loved ones said. Monsalve, a devoted wife, mother, and longtime member of Iglesia Renacer in Freeport, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Mill Road near Buffalo Street on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Daily Voice reported. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died of her injuries. In the days since, friends and family have shared how Monsalve’s final act embodied the …
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Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending Westchester Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party'
The family of a 28-year-old man who grew up attending school in Westchester before moving down south is remembering him for his vibrant energy after his unexpected death. Conway, South Carolina resident Nicholas Thomas Hold, 28, who grew up going to schools in Yonkers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to his obituary. Born on Staten Island in 1997, Hold grew up in Yonkers and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and High School, where he formed lifelong friendships, according to his family. In 2024, he moved to South Carolina, where he quickly made new frien…
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Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From NY Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community. Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced. Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…
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'Rare Star:' NYC Architect, Educator Erik Verboon Dies Unexpectedly
Erik Verboon, a New Jersey native, leading figure in architecture and engineering, and father of two, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to a GoFundMe created by his wife, Michelle Verboon. "He was the love of my life and the most devoted father to Arjen and Bram,” Michelle wrote on the fundraiser, which had raised $54,615 as of press time. “One of his greatest wishes was to give our children the best education and opportunities for their future. In his honor, I am creating this fund to help support their school tuition and future college expenses.” Erik Verboon. W…
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Cornell Freshman, Longtime Staff Member Die On Same Day, University Says
Cornell University is mourning the loss of a first-year student and a longtime staff member who both died on the same day. According to the university, 18-year-old Joselyn Guadalupe Garcia, a member of the Class of 2029, was found dead in her campus residence hall on Friday, Sept. 19. A Brooklyn native and graduate of Baruch College Campus High School, Garcia was a first-generation college student who planned to major in biological sciences and hoped to become a dentist. She had participated in Cornell’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program and was part of the inaugural “…
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Sergeant Killed In Taconic Parkway Crash In NY
Visitation and funeral plans have been announced for the 49-year-old New York State Police sergeant who died in a motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County earlier this week. Calling hours for Poughkeepsie native Sgt. Nigel Barnett, who died in a crash in East Fishkill on Tuesday, Sept. 16, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. at McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. at 895 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. The funeral service will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at The Gathering at Faith Assembly, located at 25 Golf Club Ln. in Poughkeepsie. Sgt. …
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Funeral Director, Past Fire Commissioner From Westchester Dies At 53: Leaves Behind 3 Kids
A Northern Westchester community is mourning a devoted father, firefighter, Navy veteran, and funeral director who died at the age of 53. Shawn O’Mara of Verplanck died on Saturday, Sept. 13, according to his obituary. Born in Peekskill in 1971, O’Mara dedicated his life to service in many forms. He joined the Navy after high school in 1991 and served as a medic during Desert Storm before being honorably discharged in 1994. Back home, he trained at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director, eventually run…
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Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident In Hudson Valley Was 'Friend To All'
A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month. Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign. “Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds. Salo jo…
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‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To NY Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash
A Long Island family is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old man whose life was cut short by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. Jerry Diaz Jr., of Nesconset, was riding on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook when he was struck by a pickup truck near New Moriches Road around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, as Daily Voice reported. He died at the scene. Suffolk County Police arrested the pickup driver, 25-year-old Mark Anthony Giordano of St. James, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In the days since, loved ones have flooded Diaz’ family with tributes and donations f…
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'Soul Who Brought Light': Father, 32, Killed In NY Crash, Help Now Coming To Family
As the family of a 32-year-old Sullivan County man who died in a tragic car crash last month in Orange County grapples with his loss, community members are coming together to help them pick up the pieces. Ryan Dennis Tucker, a resident of Burlingham in Sullivan County, was killed on Friday, Aug. 15 after crashing his 2016 Honda on Route 416 in Montgomery, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigators said Tucker had been traveling west at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate a turn at a yield sign onto Union Avenue. The car struck several trees off the road’s sho…
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William ‘Billy’ Ranieri, 63, Remembered For His Integrity, Wit, And Distinguished Legal Career
William “Billy” Ranieri, 63, of Bonita Springs, Florida, formerly of Eastchester, passed away after a long illness on Aug. 21, 2025. Bill was born in the Bronx, on December 12, 1961 and predeceased by his parents, Ed and Frances Ranieri. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Tina; his brother Jamie (Yvonne) and sister Joan; nephews Robert and Nicholas; nieces Rachel and Sarah Rose; and many loving relatives and friends. A distinguished and admired trial attorney in aviation insurance, Bill built an exceptional career at Shearman & Sterling and U.S. Aviation Group. He also grad…
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