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Teacher From Westchester Dies At Age 54: 'Loved Her Students As Her Own' Teacher From Westchester Dies At Age 54: 'Loved Her Students As Her Own'
Teacher From Westchester Dies At Age 54: 'Loved Her Students As Her Own' A teacher who lived in Westchester her entire life is being remembered for her devotion to her students and her caring heart.  Lifelong Yonkers resident Darlene Fata died on Wednesday, May 31 at the age of 54 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in 1969, Fata earned her bachelor's degree from Mercy College and master's degree in Elementary Education from Long Island University before enjoying a 29-year career as a first-grade teacher at School 5 in Yonkers.  There, she was adored by colleagues and students alike and "loved her students as her own…

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'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 A woman who was greatly involved in serving the citizens of Westchester County has died after a brave fight against health complications.  Jeannie Palazola of Yonkers died on Friday, Nov. 18 at the age of 67, according to her obituary.  Born in 1955, Palazola was passionate about serving in government and politics and was a former Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Board of Elections, her obituary said.  Palazola also served as a leader of the 12th Ward election district in Yonkers, as well as a Vice Chair for the Westchester County Democratic Committee,…

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by Ben Crnic