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First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered'

First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered'

First Female Mayor Of Tarrytown Dies: 'She Will Long Be Remembered' A woman who made her mark on history by becoming the first female mayor of a village in Westchester is being remembered for her consistent dedication to her community and her always-present kindness. Eileen (Downing) Pilla, who was the first female mayor of Tarrytown from 1987 to 1999, died on Monday, Dec. 18 at the age of 91, according to her obituary. Born in Tarrytown in 1931, Pilla attended Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, where she began her lifelong tendency to involve herself in countless activities. After graduating, she went on to attend the Washington Sch…

12/28/2023