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Beloved Longtime Firefighter, Veteran From Northern Westchester Dies: Served Up Until Death Beloved Longtime Firefighter, Veteran From Northern Westchester Dies: Served Up Until Death
Beloved Longtime Firefighter, Veteran From Northern Westchester Dies: Served Up Until Death A Northern Westchester community is mourning the loss of a decorated firefighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong public servant who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Somers resident Walter McDonald died on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the age of 90, according to his obituary.  Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 1934, McDonald dedicated much of his life to serving others. His storied career began in 1957 when he was appointed as a firefighter for the Mount Vernon Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 32 years.  A leader both in skill and s…

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Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
Longtime Nypd 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 Police Officer In Westchester County Dies Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies
Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies A beloved husband and father from the Hudson Valley who was both a US Army veteran and a former police officer in Westchester County has died.  Putnam County resident Richard Kennedy of Carmel died on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 72, according to his obituary.  Born in 1949 in New York City, Kennedy served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and then served as a police officer in Port Chester until he retired in 1977, his obituary said.  A lover of the outdoors, Kennedy could often be found hunting and loved spending time with friends at his "Hunting Cabin," according to his…

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'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31 'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31
'His Sense Of Humor Could Light Up A Room': Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Dies At Age 31 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who died at the age of 31 is being remembered for his ability to make others laugh. Dutchess County native Timothy Flynn, of Hopewell Junction, died Monday, July 25, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not listed. Born in Carmel to parents Dennis and Anna, Flynn grew up in Hopewell Junction and enjoyed spending his free time outdoors, his memorial said. He could often be found hiking, fishing, biking, and taking long walks in the woods, appreciating nature. Flynn worked as a mechanic for Lamothermic Corp., based in Brewster, his obituary said.…

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Westchester Native Meghan McDonnell Dies At 31 Westchester Native Meghan McDonnell Dies At 31
Westchester Native Meghan McDonnell Dies At 31 Westchester native Meghan McDonnell of Carmel died on Tuesday, July 24, with loved ones by her side. She was 31. Born on May 23, 1987 in Yonkers, she is survived by her parents, Janet and John Budnick, as well as her younger siblings, John III and Leanne. Meghan shared an abundance of love with her tightly knit extended family and boyfriend, Charles Douglas.  Meghan expressed a tremendous amount of love and adoration for all animals especially her own fur babies, Spike and Savannah (Savvy the savage kitty) Meghan will always be remembered for her spontaneous, loving, kindhearted and thoug…

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