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25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' 25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On'
25-Year-Old Registered Nurse From Westchester Dies: 'Smile, Laughter Will Live On' A 25-year-old registered nurse and cancer survivor from Westchester is being remembered by her friends and family for her laugh and smile.  Yonkers resident Eileen Deighan died on Tuesday, May 2 at the age of 25, according to her obituary.  After winning a fight against cancer, Deighan celebrated many accomplishments including becoming a pediatric registered nurse at Montefiore Hospital and a champion Irish dancer.  She had also joined a Gaelic football team, her obituary said.  Her loved ones will always remember her for her smile and laughter, which wi…
Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room'
Parks, Recreation Employee From Westchester Dies At 52: 'Would Light Up Room' A parks and recreation employee who worked for a city in Westchester is being remembered for his ability to bring joy to others and his love of the water.  Lifelong Yonkers resident John Patterson died on Saturday, April 29 at the age of 52 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in 1971, Patterson attended schools in Yonkers and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1989. After this, he went on to attend the National Tractor Trailer School in Liverpool, New York, earning his CDL-A with all endorsements.  After working numerous jobs, he eventually …
Renovations To Public Park In Northern Westchester Now Complete Renovations To Public Park In Northern Westchester Now Complete
Renovations To Public Park In Northern Westchester Now Complete A public park in Northern Westchester County will soon celebrate the completion of several renovations that improve access and facilities.  On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 3:30 p.m., Peekskill will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Hill Park to celebrate the renovation of the park, according to city officials. The ceremony will be held at the entrance of St. Mary’s Cemetery at 900 Fort Hill Rd. The improvements made as part of the state grant-funded project include:  Improvements to existing trails; The completion of new trails; Upgrades to the Decatur Avenue entrance;  N…
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery
It's A Bear Fact: More Sightings Reported, Including One Taking Stroll At A Cemetery They're here, there - everywhere. At least it seems that way. After all, in the span of just a few days, there have been more than a half dozen reported black bear sightings in the area. Including at a golf course. And now, even a cemetery. Police in Westchester responded on Friday, June 12 as a bear strolled through St. Mary's Cemetery in Rye Brook. (See first image above.) On Sunday morning, June 14, a Northern Westchester family observed a pair of bears on the front lawn. (See second images above.) On Thursday, June 11, a large black bear was spotted at the Maple Moor Golf Cour…
Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18 Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18
Sabrina Garieri Of Rye Brook, Warwick, Dies Days After Turning 18 Sabrina E. Garieri, of Rye Brook in Westchester and Warwick in Orange County, died just days after turning 18. She died on Sunday, Aug. 11.  Sabrina was born Aug. 7, 2001, to Vincent and Carmela (Cecere) Garieri. Originally from Rye Brook, she relocated with her family to Warwick and later to Mansfield, Massachusetts, and had just graduated from Mansfield High School.  Her family recalls her creative spirit, her love of music and dance, and her passion to help those in need said the obituary. Sabrina recently raised a significant amount of money to support the Breast Cancer Alli…
Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46 Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46
Susi Malen Of Harrison Dies At 46 Harrison resident Susi Leia Malen (nee Spano), a native of Port Chester, died on Saturday, Nov.10. She was 46.  Born on April 16, 1972 to the late Giuseppe and Celestina (nee Totino) Spano, she is survived by her mother, Celestina Spano, husband, Douglas Malen, children Sydney and Aaron Malen,  siblings Vito Spano (Grace), Joseph Spano (Theresa), Silvio Spano (Sandra), Carlo Spano (Martha), Marisa Letendre (Joseph), Graziella Flynn (William) and Albert Spano (Kristine) and sisters-in-law, Laurie and Jennifer Malen.  She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,…
Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer
Mamaroneck's Isabella Cilento, 8, Dies After Courageous Battle With Cancer Isabella Cilento of Mamaroneck died on Sunday, Sept. 30 after a courageous battle with cancer for more than one year.  She was 8 years old.  Isabella was born Oct. 13, 2009, the daughter of Francesco & Zvezda “Star” Cilento. She attended Central School, where she was loved by all her faculty and classmates. She is survived by her parents, her sister, Sabrina, her grandmother, Bozica Miok, and grandfather, Armando Cilento, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  To honor her life, family and friends will gather on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Fune…
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge
Theresa Fay Olesen, 104, Broadway Casting Director From Pound Ridge Theresa Fay Olesen, a resident of Pound Ridge for more than 50 years, died on March 26. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday. She was born in Troy, N.Y. on March 10, 1914, to James and Mary Tracey Fay.   Known as "Terry" to friends and family, she worked as a Broadway casting director for more than 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Robert, Ellen Nixon and Tracey Haller. She will be missed dearly by her five grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her husband, Oscar and her siblings Alice Westerfield, Patricia Fay, Walter Fay and Ned Fay.   A graveside service…