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Beloved Northern Westchester High School Student Dies At Age 16
A 16-year-old Northern Westchester high school student is being remembered for her determination to keep working and learning throughout her courageous battle with cancer.
Brooke Audrey D’Aleo, a student at John Jay High School in Lewisboro, died on Thursday, June 27 at the age of 16 after a battle with leukemia, according to her obituary.
Born in 2007, D’Aleo began life as a joyful baby, "always smiling and giggling," her obituary said.
As the years went on, she grew into a role model for her younger sister and best friend, Paige, and became known for her selflessnes…
North Rockland HS Grad Tanya Alfonso, 43, Softball Standout, Coach
Tanya Alfonso died on Sunday, Jan. 7 with her family by her side. She was 43.Tanya was a North Rockland High School graduate and longtime resident of Haverstraw where she was born and raised.
Tanya spent many years playing softball in the various North Rockland leagues and she also coached Little League.
Tanya is survived by her mother Esperanza Rivera and her six siblings: Elizabeth, Jose, Quetcy, Frieda, Anita and Kelvin. She is predeceased by her father Jose "Nacho" Alfonso, who died Oct. 13, 2017.
Private memorial services were held on Saturday. A future celebration of Tanya…