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Former Chief Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed' Former Chief Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
Former Chief Of Fire Department In Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed' The beloved former chief of a Westchester County fire department is being remembered for serving his community for six decades.  Joseph Marsek, the former chief of the Ardsley Fire Department, died on Monday, Nov. 4 at the age of 81, according to his obituary.  According to the department, Marsek was a Life Member who served for 60 years.  "Joe was a mentor to all of us and loved by so many. He will be sorely missed," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Born in 1943, Marsek was a lifelong Ardsley resident who graduated from C…

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Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49 Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49
Project Architect In Westchester Dies Of COVID Pneumonia At Age 49 A project architect from Westchester County has died at the age of 49. Anthony Di Guglielmo died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 7, of "Covid Pneumonia" at White Plains Hospital, according to his obituary. He was born in the Bronx and later moved to West Harrison, graduating from Harrison High School. "Anthony enjoyed design and architecture from adolescence and pursued his passion in architecture at NYIT," his obituary reads. "He loved being a project architect. One could always find Anthony with house blueprints laid out, on AutoCAD and with a pencil in his pocket." He is survived by his paren…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Annelies Herzl, 95, Rye Resident, Holocaust Survivor, Mental Health Counselor, Optimist Annelies Herzl, 95, Rye Resident, Holocaust Survivor, Mental Health Counselor, Optimist
Annelies Herzl, 95, Rye Resident, Holocaust Survivor, Mental Health Counselor, Optimist Annelies Herzl died on Sunday, Dec. 22 after living with Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years.  Annelies was born in Neustadt an der Sale, Germany, on Nov 30, 1924 to Irma and Selig Lustig. Her loving husband, Henry, predeceased Annelies in 1991. She is survived by her children Roy Herzl of Mamaroneck (wife Allison) and Vicki Herzl Watkins of Alplaus (husband Gray) as well as her five grandchildren: Adam Herzl, Michelle Herzl, Lindsay Herzl Aronow (husband Bryan), Steve Watkins and Jenny Watkins. Annelies was a Holocaust survivor. Annelies and her family fled Germany in 1933 due to th…

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Westchester Native, Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90 Westchester Native, Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90
Westchester Native, Harrison High Class of '45, Korean Vet, John P. Witzel, 90 John P. Witzel of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 1. John was born in Manhattan on Dec. 6, 1928 and later moved to Harrison. He attended Harrison High School, graduating in the class of 1945, and continued on to Columbia University where he graduated in 1949.  John served overseas during the Korean War and, upon return home, he worked for the Bendix Corporation and later in the family business, Witzel Brothers Inc. John was musically gifted and played the piano, organ and accordion. John was predeceased by his parents, George M. Witzel and Lillian Beck…

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10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer 10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer
10-Year-Old Westchester Boy Dies After Courageous Battle With Brain Cancer A 10-year-old Westchester boy has died following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Raymond “Ray Ray” Sanchez of Ardsley died Sunday, Sept. 1 after fighting the disease for 16 months.  Those who knew him say that he was a true fighter who was “destined for greatness,” inspiring members of the community throughout his battle and never giving up on overcoming hardship. Ray Ray is survived by his parents, Nicole and Raymond Sanchez; his twin brother, Robert Sanchez; his grandparents, Robert and Rene Baulieu (also known as Poppy & Nanny); his grandparents, Yvonne (also known as m…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police Officer In Westchester Dies At 33 Police Officer In Westchester Dies At 33
Police Officer In Westchester Dies At 33 A 33-year-old police officer in Westchester died unexpectedly at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville. Thomas Goff, who had been with the Yonkers Police Department for the past three and half years, died on Saturday, March 30, according to an obituary by Whalen & Ball Funeral Home.  The Yonkers Police Department said on its Facebook page: "We lost a valued member of our department, he will be sorely missed." The statement went on to say: "The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department are greatly saddened by this unexpected and tragic event. We offer our heartfelt condolences t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Michael Bottiglieri Of Armonk Dies At 29 Michael Bottiglieri Of Armonk Dies At 29
Michael Bottiglieri Of Armonk Dies At 29 Michael Vincent Bottiglieri of Armonk lost his battle with depression and addiction on Saturday, Sept. 29. He was 29. He graduated Iona College with honors in 2016. He loved all sports, but his favorite was basketball. He was an avid Knicks fan.   Michael's greatest passion was his family. He loved holidays and birthdays. Michael leaves behind his wife, Jaci; parents, Maria and Bill; his siblings Billy (Samantha), Mickie (John) Ford, and his twin sister, Melissa (Silverio) Pacifico. He is also survived by his nephew and nieces, Milo and Lily Bottiglieri, and Madison Ford.  Family and fri…

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Services Scheduled For Couple Killed At Westchester Medical Center Services Scheduled For Couple Killed At Westchester Medical Center
Services Scheduled For Couple Killed At Westchester Medical Center Memorial services have been scheduled for the couple killed in a murder-suicide last week at the Westchester Medical Center. The two -- Richard DeLucia, 71, and his wife, Ann Macken DeLucia, 70 -- were residents of Yorktown. Family and friends are invited to Pleasant Manor Funeral Home, Inc. 575 Columbus Avenue in Thornwood on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for visitation.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the two at Holy Name of Jesus Church on Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. Committal will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale. Richard DeLucia shot his wife in her ho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Owner Of Westchester Restaurant Dies At 47 Popular Owner Of Westchester Restaurant Dies At 47
Popular Owner Of Westchester Restaurant Dies At 47 A popular restaurant owner in Westchester has died at age 47. Robert “Robbie” John Luiso of Harrison, who owned and operated the Copacabanna Brazilian Steakhouse in Port Chester, died suddenly on Friday, March 30. Born in Port Chester on Dec. 31, 1970, Luiso looked up to his father, who gave him his direction in life and was his shining star who he continuously admired.  Just like his father, Luiso started his business career owning a bakery and investing in real estate. He developed into a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur with a tireless work ethic. Well-renowned in the food serv…

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