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'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Region Dies 'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Region Dies
'More Involved Than Most': Former Mayor Of Town In Region Dies A woman from Northern Westchester who dedicated much of her life to public service has died.  Former mayor Patricia M. Fox Reilly of Mount Kisco died on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the age of 91, according to her obituary.  Born in 1931 to former mayor J. Edward Fox, Reilly was raised to understand the importance of volunteering in one's community, and knew that she would one day serve her town much like her father, her obituary said.  "In Pat’s words- she was hatched, matched, and knew she would be dispatched from the big little Village, and wanted to do everything i…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley Dies
Former Police Officer, Army Veteran From Hudson Valley 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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by Ben Crnic
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'Most Difficult News': Police Department In Region Mourns Death Of Officer 'Most Difficult News': Police Department In Region Mourns Death Of Officer
'Most Difficult News': Police Department In Region Mourns Death Of Officer A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own.  Gregory Jones, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department, died on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the age of 48, according to his obituary.  A native of Orange County, Jones was born and raised in Middletown and earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill before beginning his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, his obituary said.  Jones later transferred to the Peekskill Police Department, where he stayed for…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Region Dies Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Region Dies
Beloved Restaurant Owner Who Paved Path For Mexican Immigrants In Region Dies A man who helped pave the way for immigrants to do business in Westchester County has died after a battle with cancer.  Aureliano Loza of Yonkers died on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the age of 74, according to his obituary page.  Loza, originally from Piaxtla, Mexico, was the owner of the Loma Bonita Restaurant in Yonkers, according to a report by Exilio.  Known for a lifetime of hard work, Loza, also known as "El Pollo," immigrated to New York in 1970 and worked for a decade in a variety of New York restaurants before deciding to start his own in Yonkers, according to th…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Infectious Smile': Man From Region Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle 'Infectious Smile': Man From Region Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle
'Infectious Smile': Man From Region Dies At 54 After 5-Year ALS Battle A man who grew up in Northern Westchester known for his intellectual curiosity and love of his family has died after a battle with ALS.  Doug DeSalvo, who grew up in Peekskill and Chappaqua, died on Friday, Nov. 11 at the age of 54, according to his obituary.  Born in Tarrytown in 1968, DeSalvo attended Horace Greenley High School in Chappaqua before transferring to the Frederick Gunn School in Washington, Connecticut., his obituary said. DeSalvo then earned his Bachelor's Degree at Radford University in Virginia before relocating to North Carolina in 2010, where he met his wife,…

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by Ben Crnic
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Popular Educator From Region Dies At Age 68 Popular Educator From Region Dies At Age 68
Popular Educator From Region 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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by Ben Crnic
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Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39 Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39
Musician, Writer From Area With Knack For Winning Scratch-Off Lotto Tickets Dies At Age 39 A longtime Hudson Valley resident who died at the age of 39 is being remembered as a talented writer and musician. Brian John Brogan, a lifelong resident of the Dutchess County area, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to his obituary. Brogan was born in the Bronx and grew up in Poughkeepsie. He studied English at SUNY Potsdam and spent his career as a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, his obituary said.  "Brian was a talented musician and writer, someone who could truly express himself musically in his own unique and ori…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Former HS Principal In Region 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies Former HS Principal In Region 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies
Former HS Principal In Region 'Known For His Unconditional Kindness' Dies A beloved educator and coach from Northern Westchester known for making a lasting impression on his students has died.  Joseph Troy of Somers died on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the age of 83, according to his obituary.  Born in 1939 in New York City, Troy graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Barrytown in 1957 and earned his bachelor's degree in Biology at Catholic University in 1962 as well as his master’s degree in Education and Doctoral Studies from New York University, his obituary said.  Troy then continued his career in education at Pleasantville Hi…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Always Helped People Out': Retired NYSP Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness 'Always Helped People Out': Retired NYSP Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness
'Always Helped People Out': Retired Nysp Sergeant From Region Dies From 9/11-Related Illness Just two months after joining the New York City Police Department in the summer of 2001, Ivan Morales was among countless first responders who descended on the mangled debris and rubble of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, working tirelessly to find survivors and recover the remains of those who died. Twenty-one years later, Morales, a resident of Catskill in Greene County, died at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at the age of 42 after a “courageous” battle with an illness stemming from his assignment at the site, his obituary said. Moral…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Nurse From Region Who Sat With Dying COVID-19 Patients Dies At Age 65 Nurse From Region Who Sat With Dying COVID-19 Patients Dies At Age 65
Nurse From Region Who Sat With Dying Covid-19 Patients Dies At Age 65 Andrea Granata served on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, comforting dying patients when their own families could not. Now, loved ones are mourning the loss of the Westchester County native, who died Friday, Sept. 2 at the age of 65, according to her obituary. Granata was born in New Rochelle on May 7, 1957 to parents Dr. Anthony and Teresa Granata, her memorial said. She would later serve the state of New York as a head travel nurse throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and was one of the “brave” and “kind” medical professionals who sat with patients at the end of their lives when the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Lived With 'Fervor, Tenacity': 43-Year-Old Legal Consultant From Region Dies Of Cancer Lived With 'Fervor, Tenacity': 43-Year-Old Legal Consultant From Region Dies Of Cancer
Lived With 'Fervor, Tenacity': 43-Year-Old Legal Consultant From Region Dies Of Cancer A 43-year-old woman from Westchester County who worked as a legal consultant and was a lover of traveling and the outdoors has died after an eight-year battle with cancer.  Scarsdale resident Rosanna Kelly died on Saturday, Oct. 29 from pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, her obituary said.  Born in 1979 in the Dominican Republic, Kelly later moved to New York City and graduated from Mary Bertram High School before earning her law degree from Syracuse Law School in 2005, according to her obituary. Kelly worked as a legal consultant but then moved on to specialize in …

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by Ben Crnic
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Woman From Region Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Woman From Region Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life'
Woman From Region Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Loved ones and former classmates are mourning the loss of a Westchester County woman following her death at the age of 38. Larissa Acocella, of Pelham Manor and Manhattan, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, following a “long illness which she fought courageously,” according to her obituary. Acocella was a 2002 graduate of Pelham Memorial High School and later attended Fordham University in New York City. After college, she took a job with JP Morgan Chase, where she was most recently an executive director on the company’s Consumer and Community Banking Strategy team, her memorial said. When not at wo…

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by Michael Mashburn