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15-Year-Old Fire Explorer From Hudson Valley Dies: 'His Absence Is Deeply Felt'
Rockland County is grieving the loss of Kenneth John Bermudez Jr., a brave 15-year-old boy who was known for his bright spirit, deep faith, and dedication to serving others.
Bermudez, a Stony Point resident known as "Kenny J." died on Sunday, Feb. 23, leaving behind his family, friends, and fellow members of the Rockland County Fire Explorer Post 44.
Described as the "sunshine" of his family, Kenny was the youngest of five siblings and had an extraordinary bond with his loved ones, according to his obituary.
He was known for his kindness, his love of video games, and his d…
Former Flight Attendant, Philanthropist Killed In NY Murder-Suicide Remembered As 'Sweet Soul'
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a former American Airlines flight attendant and dedicated philanthropist from New York whose generosity and commitment to service touched countless lives.
Eileen Clifford, 68, was shot to death by her husband, William, at the couple’s Islip home on Parsons Landing early Thursday, Feb. 20, Suffolk County Police said. Mr. Clifford, 73, then fatally shot himself, as Daily Voice reported.
Investigators had not revealed a motive for the shootings as of Friday, Feb. 21.
Colleagues and friends remembered Eileen Clifford as a beacon of warmth and compassion, kno…
Capitol Police Recruit Officer From Hudson Valley Mourned After Death In Crash At Age 22
Christopher Katz, a 22-year-old Capitol Police recruit officer and Army Reserve lieutenant from Northern Westchester, is being remembered as someone who spent his life protecting others following his death in a crash earlier this month.
Katz, a 22-year-old resident of Crompond, died on Saturday, Feb. 1, in a car crash near the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glen County, Georgia. Katz, a recruit officer for the United States Capitol Police, was leaving the base with fellow officers when the accident occurred, according to his obituary.
A graduate of Walter Pan…
Sudden Death Of NY/CT Hockey Coach Cliff Gillman Spreads Shock
The hockey community across Connecticut and New York is reeling following the sudden loss Cliff Gillman, a coach who loved ones say leaves an indelible mark on young players.
According to his obituary on the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home website, Gillman, 41, of Cheshire, "spent his final day doing what he loved with those who he loved most: playing with the children in the neighborhood, spending quality time with his family, coaching, and playing hockey."
Born in Queens, NY, Gillman was raised in Mahopac, NY, and attended Trinity-Pawling Prep School, in Dutchess County, having developed …
Longtime Tuxedo Ambulance Corps Captain Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light'
An Orange County community is mourning the loss of Lorraine Eiben, a longtime volunteer ambulance corps member and former captain who served her community for decades.
Eiben, a 60-year member of the Tuxedo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, died on Friday, Jan. 31, her son Edward Humenanski announced.
Eiben was a pillar of the TVAC for 60 years, serving with unwavering passion and commitment. Under her leadership, TVAC expanded and thrived, earning accolades that recognized both her contributions and the organization’s growth.
"Lorraine Eiben will be remembered not only…
Former Knicks Exec Chris Bernard Dies, 47
Chris Bernard, a Bergen County, NJ dad, former Adelphi University Hall of Fame basketball star and CEO who once worked in a VP role for the NY Knicks, has died. He was 47 years old.
As of Wednesday, Jan. 8, more than $220,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched to support Chris' wife, Amanda, and their three children, Roman, Jude, and Chloe, of Englewood. The campaign was launched by Dan Gladstone, a senior VP at the National Basketball Players Association.
Chris' death spread shock and sadness through the basketball community on a national level.
Tom Thibodeau on the passing of…
Hudson Valley Mom Lindsey Ingram Dies, Leaving Behind HS Sweetheart Husband, Daughter
Lindsey Renee Ingram of Newburgh died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 29, according to her obituary on the White, Venuto, and Morrill Funeral Home website. She was 35 years old.
According to her obituary, Lindsey was a graduate of NFA High School and St. Rose College. She found her greatest joy in life with her husband and high school sweetheart, Travis, and their daughter, Peyton Renee, whom she adored and cheered on as a proud sports mom.
A dedicated member of her local book club, Lindsey cherished the friendships formed through her shared love of stories, her obituary reads. Her joy fo…
Newburgh Mother, Twin Babies Die Following Emergency C-Section: Here's How To Help Father
A Hudson Valley family is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a devoted mother and her twin baby boys following complications during childbirth.
Tragedy struck the family just before Christmas when Julissa Padilla, a 28-year-old mother who managed a Newburgh apartment complex, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, following an emergency C-section. Her twin sons, Noah and Matteo, born prematurely at 25 weeks, also did not survive.
Padilla, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, had been admitted to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City for complications…
