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Josephine Pompa Bochicchio, 82, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. — Josephine Pompa Bochicchio of Stamford died on Tuesday, May 17. She was 82.
Bochicchio is survived by her husband, Rocco Bochicchio; and her five children, Anthony, Joanne, Carol Anne, and her husband, Mike Duda, Daniel, and his wife, Karin, and Joseph.
She also is survived by her grandchildren, Brittany, Courtney and Katrina Duda, and Matthew Bochicchio.
Bochicchio was predeceased by her parents, Jennie (Guglielmo) and Anthony Pompa.
Relatives and friends may call from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyl…
Dr. Max E. Gahwyler, 92, Longtime Darien Resident
DARIEN, Conn. — Longtime Darien resident Dr. Max E. Gahwyler died on Friday, May 13. He was 92.
A native of Arosa, Switzerland, Gahwyler studied internal medicine in Lausanne and Geneva.
He moved to the U.S. after World War II and continued to work as a physician, as well as developing a long-term career at Pfizer and American Home, where he worked in antibiotic research and world-wide marketing.
He authored a series of three books, collectively known as "The Competitive Edge," which helped horse riders understand the fundamentals of equine physics and how to improve horse rider…
Joseph M. Konner, 84, Shelton Resident
SHELTON, Conn. — Longtime Shelton resident Joseph M. Konner died on Monday, May 16. He was 84.
Konner served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, then went to Sikorsky Aircraft, where he worked as a configuration manager in the Black Hawk program for more than 35 years, before retiring in 1992.
Together with his wife, Phyllis (Spooner) Konner, he was a founding member of St. Margaret Mary Church, where he was a member of the men’s league, served as an usher, and coached at the former St. Margaret Mary School.
Konner formerly served as the chairman of the the Shelton Board of Education…
Janet Marie Laurenzano, 37, Wappingers Falls Resident
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. — Wappingers Falls resident Janet Marie Laurenzano died Monday, May 16. She was 37.
A Yonkers native, Laurenzano grew up in Putnam Valley and graduated from Walter Panas High School before earning her BSN from Hartwick College in 2000.
After graduation, she worked as a registered nurse for Westchester Medical Center and most recently at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.
On May 29, 2004, at St. Columba Church, she married Anthony Laurenzano.
Laurenzano is survived by her husband, Anthony; her children, Briana, Anthony and Ashley; her mother, Linda Guardino Taffner; her …
Richard Gralicer, 86, Yonkers Resident
YONKERS, N.Y. — Yonkers resident Richard Gralicer died Sunday, May 15. He was 86.
A Schenectady native, Gralicer served with the U.S. Army with the "Wolfhounds," 25th and 27th Infantry divisions, stationed in Japan.
He was a practicing attorney for more than 60 years and was a senior partner at Gralicer & Kaiser, Esqs., with a concentration in representing persons who suffered serious personal injuries.
He was a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Westchester County Bar Association and the Yonkers Lawyers Association.
Graclier is survived by his wife, …
Anne D. Petry, 89, Sleepy Hollow Resident
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. — Sleepy Hollow resident Anne DeCarlo Petry died Monday, May 16. She was 89.
Petry graduated from Washington Irving High School in 1945 and worked for more than 20 years as a secretary for the village of Ossining.
Petry is survived by her children and their spouses, John and his wife Maureen Petry, Mary Petry and her husband George Gerlanc, and Beth and her husband Peter Basha; her grandchildren, Alex, Amanda, John and Emma; her great-grandson Owen; her sister Joan Sypher; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, Grover; her pa…
Peter M. Meagher, 56, Peekskill Resident
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — Peekskill resident Peter M. Meagher died Monday, May 16. He was 56.
Meagher was the owner of SPAR Mechanical Inc.
Meagher is survived by his wife, Patti Ann Meagher; his children, Ryan and Brendan Meagher; his sister Helen Morgan; and his brother Howard Meagher.
Meagher was predeceased by his parents, John and Anna Meagher; and his brothers John and Richard Meagher.
Visitation is Thursday, May 19, from 4-8 p.m. at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home in Peekskill.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at the Assumption Church on Friday, May 20, at 10 a.m.
Interme…
