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Ex-US Marine From Hudson Valley Killed In Ukraine After Joining Fight Against Russia
A Hudson Valley man has been killed fighting alongside Ukraine this week, according to CNN.
Willy Joseph Cancel, age 22, formerly of Orange County, was killed while working with a private military contracting company when he was killed on Monday, April 25, CNN reported.
Cancel, a former US Marine, and a corrections officer in Tennessee, signed up to work for the company shortly after the war broke out a the end of February, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera confirmed to CNN.
"He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it to …
Former Standout Athlete In Westchester Who Played Three Sports In College Dies At Age 30
A former standout athlete in Westchester County has died at age 30.
Joshua Zumbado's funeral service was scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc. in Yonkers, according to Sinatra Family of Funeral Homes.
A visitation is set to be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at the same location.
He was born in 1991.
Salesian High School, located in New Rochelle, shared a tribute to Zumbado on Facebook, saying Zumbado graduated with the class of 2009.
According to a statement in the post from his former soccer coach, Daniel Romero, Zumbado was recently…
Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45
A Westchester County resident and former college football standout has died at the age of 45.
James “Dylan” Karczewski, of Larchmont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 9, according to his obituary.
Karczewski grew up in Michigan, where he gained recognition for his skills as a running back.
He went on to be a four-year letterman in the football program at Dartmouth College.
He is survived by his wife, Meaghan, and his two children, Cavan and Win, and his parents, James and Katie.
His wake was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral H…
