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Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44 Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
Hudson Valley 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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by Nicole Valinote
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'He Was A Self-Starter': Hudson Valley Teen Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As Hard Worker 'He Was A Self-Starter': Hudson Valley Teen Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As Hard Worker
'He Was A Self-Starter': Hudson Valley Teen Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered As Hard Worker A popular Westchester teen who was killed by an alleged hit-and-run driver is being remembered as a self-started and hard worker. Christopher Jack “CJ” Hackett, age 16, of Yonkers, died on Thursday, Aug. 4, after being struck while riding his scooter on McLean Avenue in Yonkers on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Born in White Plains, and raised in Yonkers, CJ was about to begin his junior year at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, said his obituary. When it came to academics and good grades Christopher excelled, his obituary said.  He was a self-starter. When his homework was c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Medical Worker In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 33 Medical Worker In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 33
Medical Worker In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 33 A Westchester County medical worker has died at the age of 33. Bryan DuBois, of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to his obituary. DuBois was a registered psychiatric nurse at Westchester Medical Center and a graduate of Cochran School of Nursing. "Bryan was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and a big heart filled with generosity," his obituary reads. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Bryan lived life to the fullest enjoying bodybuilding, drawing, music, and enjoying the beach with friends." He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey DuBois and…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician
Hudson Valley Girl Fatally Stabbed Was Political Activist, Avid Musician Funeral services have been scheduled for a New Rochelle High Student who was fatally stabbed on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue by another 16-year-old girl. Valaree Megan Schwab was a junior at New Rochelle High School taking advanced placement and honors classes. She was an outspoken political activist who rallied friends together to fight injustice. Valaree was also an avid musician.  She enjoyed playing her guitar and writing her own songs. Valaree loved attending concerts, exploring New York City and riding her bike around town. Just recently, she had earned her lea…

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by Daily Voice
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Services Scheduled For Christopher Guida, 25, Of Pleasantville Services Scheduled For Christopher Guida, 25, Of Pleasantville
Services Scheduled For Christopher Guida, 25, Of Pleasantville Services are planned for Saturday, Jan. 6 for Christopher Guida, 25, of Pleasantville, who died on Monday, Jan. 1.  Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham. For information regarding services, call (914) 738-1060. To sign the guestbook or send condolences, click here. 

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by Daily Voice