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Retired Detective Who Served In Westchester For 25 Years Dies
A community in Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired police detective who served with dignity for decades. Keith Dooley of Little River, South Carolina, who served as a detective with the Port Chester Police Department for 25 years, died on Monday, Feb. 5 at the age of 71, according to his obituary. Born in 1952, Dooley graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains in 1970 and joined the Air Force before eventually beginning a career in law enforcement with Port Chester Police. He remained with the department for 25 years and was recogni…
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Beloved Northern Westchester Business Owner Dies At 69
A community is mourning the loss of a Hudson Valley woman who once owned two popular businesses in Northern Westchester and was known for her love of crafting. Putnam County resident Diane Callahan-Caro of Brewster died on Friday, Jan. 19 in Newark, New Jersey at the age of 69, according to her obituary. Born in Morristown, New Jersey in 1954, Callahan-Caro went on to graduate from Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak in 1972 before earning her bachelor's degree from Briarcliff College. Years later in 1978, she married John Caro in Peekskill and together, they live…
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Popular Realtor, Youth Sports Coach In Northern Westchester 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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Beloved Mom From Thornwood Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon'
A much-loved mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered as a selfless, delightful person who was always ready to spend her time helping others. Thornwood resident Christina Nassar died on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the age of 45, according to her obituary. Born in 1978, Nassar was raised in Yonkers before eventually marrying Kal Nassar in 2007 and moving with him to Thornwood. There, they welcomed their three children, Nicole, Christopher, and Joseph. Those who knew Nassar knew that she was a deeply caring mother who always went out of her way for others, especiall…
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Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100
Burt Erickson, 100 years young, formerly of Briarcliff Manor and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2023 at the Veteran’s Association Nursing Home in Montrose, where he received wonderful care. Burt was born on March 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Frances and Burton Erickson. He was the oldest of three children. He was predeceased in death by his sister Gertrude “Trudie” Hodges and his brother Jerome “Jerry” Erickson. Burt married the love of his life Rita Marie Jerome on Dec. 27, 1952. They were married 61 years until her death on April 17, 2014. Burt is survived by his dau…
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Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure'
A Hudson Valley resident who owned a business in Westchester is being remembered for his sense of adventure and his countless escapades into the great outdoors. Putnam County resident Steven Dorazio of Mahopac died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age of 62, according to his obituary. Born in Port Chester in 1960, Dorazio was raised in the village and eventually graduated from Port Chester High School in 1978. Although he later moved to Putnam County, he remained tied to his hometown by becoming the owner of Port Chester-based Dazco Heating and Air Conditioning Corp.&n…
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Beloved Gift Shop, Pharmacy Owner From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Wonderful Person'
A business owner who was well-known in Northern Westchester is being remembered for always coming to the aid of those in need. Ossining resident Dolores Frustace, also known as "Miss Dee," died on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the age of 80, according to her obituary. Over the years, Frustace became a fixture of her community by owning her gift shop, “The Village Emporium," located on Main Street. She also later co-owned the Hudson Pharmacy in downtown Ossining, her obituary said. Her loved ones remembered her as someone who was quick to help others. "Dee was a wonde…
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Police Officer From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 53
A Hudson Valley police officer is being remembered for his dedicated service to both his local community and his country. Putnam County resident Daniel Bruno of Mahopac died on Thursday, June 22 at the age of 53, according to his obituary. Born in 1969 in Mount Kisco, Bruno graduated from Somers High School before serving his country with the US Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged, he then began school at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry with the intent of becoming a veterinarian. However, Bruno soon found another calling and pivoted to becoming a police offic…
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Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room'
A parks and recreation employee who worked for a city in Westchester is being remembered for his ability to bring joy to others and his love of the water. Lifelong Yonkers resident John Patterson died on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 52 with his family by his side, according to his obituary. Born in 1971, Patterson attended schools in Yonkers and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1989. After this, he went on to attend the National Tractor Trailer School in Liverpool, New York, earning his CDL-A with all endorsements. After working numerous jobs, he eventually …
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'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Westchester Native Killed In Crash Remembered
A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul." New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police. She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro. After graduating hi…
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Former Fire Chief, Air Force Vet From Northern Westchester Dies
A former fire chief and lifelong Northern Westchester resident who dedicated much of his life to firefighting has died. Yorktown Heights resident Arthur Orneck, who served as the Chief of the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department between 1986 and 1987, died on Tuesday, April 4 at the age of 74, according to his obituary. Born in White Plains in 1948, Orneck lived his entire life in Yorktown Heights and worked as a professional firefighter for the Greenville Fire District in Scarsdale for 20 years before retiring in 2000. Additionally, he was also a 58-year…
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Longtime
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Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died. Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary. Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens. Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
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Former Detective Sergeant From Northern Westchester Dies: 'Always There To Help'
A former detective sergeant from Northern Westchester who was dedicated to helping people any way he could has died. Joseph Cindrich of Somers died on Thursday, March 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary. Born in 1953, Cindrich began his policing career with the Rye Police Department in 1978, serving there for two years before then joining the New Castle Police Department in 1980. There, he stayed for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1998. Cindrich spent most of his career as a Detective Sergeant, his obituary said. Friends and family remember …
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'Go-To-Guy': Patrol Officer Of Sheriff's Office In Hudson Valley Dies
A sheriff's office in the Hudson Valley has announced the death of one of its own. Special Patrol Officer Timothy J. Stewart of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office died on Monday, Jan. 30, leaving behind his wife and son, the Sheriff's Office announced. Stewart joined the Sheriff's Office after spending 29 years with the City of New York Police Department, which he retired from in 2019 as a detective. He then spent years stationed at the Putnam County Office Building, where he was known for giving a "welcoming hello" to the building's visitors, the Sheriff's Office sa…
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Owner Of Popular Westchester Pizzerias, Father Of 4 Dies Suddenly At Age 52
The owner of several popular Westchester County pizzerias who could often be found enthusiastically cheering on his children at their little league games has died. Eastchester resident Mike Provenzale died on Friday, Dec. 23 at the age of 52, according to his obituary. Born in Toronto, Canada in 1970 before his family eventually settled in Eastchester, Provenzale graduated from Eastchester High School in 1988. After graduating, Provenzale went on to begin several eateries across the county. After some hard work, he opened Scarsdale Pizza Station at 36 and then op…
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Popular Educator From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 68
A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died. Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary. Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said. Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary. Ventarola also later served as s…
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Greenburgh Elementary School Teacher Sr. Pastor Quincy Wright Left A Lasting Legacy
Long time Westchester County educator, Sr. Pastor, and retired Master Teacher Quincy Wright recently passed on September 30, 2022 after a long terminal illness. Sr. Pastor Quincy Wright taught fifth and sixth graders tirelessly for over 20 years at his alma mater RJ Bailey Elementary School in Greenburgh. His Home-going service was a celebration of life, and many traveled far and wide to pay respect to an “Effective Communicator” known for his practical and dynamic teaching style. The family wishes to thank everyone for their condolences and strong support during this time. You may…
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Longtime Business Owner From Westchester Dies At Age 64
A former corrections officer and business owner from the Hudson Valley died on Monday, Oct. 24. Westchester County native Steven E. Sassone, Sr., who was born in Yonkers, died at the age of 64, according to his obituary. A resident of Putnam County, Sassone, of Mahopac, attended Lincoln and Saunders high schools in Yonkers, and also owned the Sassone Service Center in the city in addition to owning and operating Sassone Towing, his obituary said. Sassone also worked as a corrections officer for the Westchester County Department of Corrections, and was a pa…
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Briarcliff Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48
A Northern Westchester native who was a standout athlete in both high school and college has died. Alison Relyea, who grew up in Briarcliff and graduated in 1992 from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, was 48 years old, according to her obituary. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Evelyn’s House hospice facility in Creve Coeur, Missouri. For the past 11 years, she lived in Chesterfield, Missouri, her obituary said. She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1996 and the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she received her BSN degree, in 1998. Throughout her younger years…
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Westchester Man Known For 'One-Of
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ind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34
A Westchester County man who died at the age of 34 is being remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. Michael Patrick Gainor died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to his obituary. Gainor was born and raised in New Rochelle, and he also had ties to Westerly, Rhode Island, his obituary said. After graduating from New Rochelle HighSchool, he joined Samson Management, where he worked for the rest of his life. "Michael was known for his genuine good nature and one-of-a-kind sense of humor," his obituary reads. He is survived by his parents, Michael Gainor and Nina Shawn Gainor;…
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Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
A Westchester County resident known for his love of sports and adventurous spirit has died at the age of 44. John Theodore Grandefeld, of Eastchester, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary. He was born in New Rochelle and spent summers in his childhood at the Larchmont Shore Club. "John was a free spirit and an avid athlete," his obituary reads. "During high school he played soccer, hockey and tennis and always took advantage of all life’s experiences. He loved traveling, hiking, fishing, camping - which was his favorite - and on occasion gold mining in Alaska.…
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Hudson Valley Man Remembered As 'Ace Lefty' For High School Baseball Team Dies At Age 46
A Hudson Valley resident who was known as a skilled baseball player and a loving member of his family has died at the age of 46. Dutchess County resident Michael John Dorozynski, of Pine Plains, died at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, according to his obituary. Dorozynski was born in Poughkeepsie. "Michael graduated from Stissing Mt Jr/Sr High School where he was an 'Ace' lefty pitcher for the Bombers," his obituary reads. According to his obituary, he had a love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter. Dorozynski is also remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle. …
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Westchester Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41
A Westchester County resident who was known as a devoted father, husband, and friend has died at the age of 41. Enda Corcoran, of Mamaroneck, died on Friday, Sept. 9, according to his obituary. He was born to Marie Brophy and the late John Corcoran in Tullamore, Ireland, and eventually found his way to Riverdale, New York, his obituary said. "Not the quiet type, Enda became a fixture in the Irish community," his obituary reads. "Whether it was his quick banter, amazing dancing skills, or his ability to fix anything regarding a car, Enda is not one to be forgotten." He is survived b…
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Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Westchester, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
A woman who grew up in Westchester County and spent decades working in marketing has died at the age of 48. Carolyn Anne Beal, of Barrington, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from cancer and its complications, according to her obituary. She grew up in Valhalla with her brothers David and Robert and graduated from Westlake High School. Her parents were Robert and Barbara Kirk. She went on to attend Boston College, where she met some of her closest friends, her obituary said. Beal is survived by her 14-year-old son Alexander and her 11-year-old son Nicholas, whom sh…
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Northern Westchester Native Praised As 'Hard-Working' Registered Nurse Dies At Age 42
A Hudson Valley woman who died at the age of 42 is being remembered as a hard-working registered nurse. Dutchess County resident Jennifer Lynn Pinto, of Wappingers Falls, died at her home on Friday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary. She was born in Mount Kisco and graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls. She also graduated with a degree in nursing from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, her obituary said. "She worked as registered nurse at Wingate at Ulster in Highland," her obituary reads. "She was a hard worker and enjoyed reading." Pint…
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Beloved Teacher In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 79
A longtime Northern Westchester resident and retired teacher has died at the age of 79. Elaine Kelleher, a 50-year resident of Katonah, died at her home while surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 13, following a brief illness, according to her obituary. She was born in Jersey City and studied at St. Dominic’s High School and Seton Hall University, her obituary said. She went on to work as a teacher for 30 years and retired from her role at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in 2005. "When she retired from teaching she turned to the raising of her 5 grandchildren and she is lov…
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Business Owner In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 47
The owner of a Hudson Valley business died at the age of 47. Dutchess County resident Muneer Tony Nesheiwat died at Vassar Medical Center in Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, Aug. 9, according to his obituary. He was a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie and the owner of Auto City in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said. Nesheiwat was also a member of St. James Church. He is survived by his spouse, Nisrein Albqaeen; children Joseph, Angelina, Ariana, and Jason Nesheiwat; brother and sister-in-law Mike and Wafa Nesheiwat; brother Monte Nesheiwat; brother and sister-in-law Adel and Nehaya Ne…
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Man Found Dead In Cove Worked With NYC Opera, Became Chef
A man whose body was found in a Long Island cove has been identified as a former employee of the New York City Opera and a chef who had a lifelong passion for music. Keith Viagas, of Sag Harbor, died on Saturday, Aug. 6, from drowning near his home in Sag Harbor Cove. He was age 63. Viagas grew up in Franklin Square, attending both John Street School and H. Frank Carey High School, where he appeared in musicals, according to his obituary. His late father, Anthony Viagas, was a jazz musician, and Viagas lived in a home filled with music. "At one point Keith would be pl…
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Beloved Westchester Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games
A Westchester woman is being remembered as a devoted mother of six and loving wife. Mary Jane D’Arrigo, age 95, of Irvington, died peacefully while vacationing in Boca Raton, Florida, according to her obituary. D’Arrigo spent her earliest years in Flushing before moving at age 7 to Orange County and a farm in Walden, her obituary said. She began studying at Cornell University when she was 16 years old, and after graduation, she moved to New York City and taught women's groups about nutrition and how to cook fresh vegetables. "It was here that she met and married Steve D’Arrigo, a fresh pr…
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Career Healthcare Worker From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 64
A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who spent his career working in healthcare has died at age 64. Dutchess County resident Gregg Ralph Felice, of Pawling, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, at his home in Pawling, according to his obituary. He was born in Mount Kisco and grew up in Cross River. During his time as a student at John Jay High School, he played football and baseball, his obituary said. Felice also attended Dean Junior College and earned an undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and a master's degree from Adelphi University, his obituary said. "He spent his career in …
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Popular Teacher In Byram Hills School District Dies At Age 52
A popular Northern Westchester third-grade teacher, Josephine “Josie” Calvaruso, has died at the age of 52. Calvaruso attended school in the Bronx and graduated from Fordham University with her bachelor’s in philosophy, her obituary said. Soon after, she received her master’s from Fordham in teaching. She was a teacher for 28 years, working first in the Bronx before later moving to work in Armonk at the Wampus Elementary School in the Byram Hills Central School District. "Josie was a beloved teacher to all students she taught," her obituary said. "She was so loved by col…
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