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Former Town Supervisor In Orange County Dies At 84
A former town supervisor in the Hudson Valley has died following an illness.
Orange County resident Thomas F. Nosworthy Jr, of the town of Wallkill, died on Monday, Sept. 9, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown. He was 84.
The son of the late Thomas F. Nosworthy Sr. and Beatice Nosworthy, he was born on May 10, 1940, in New York City, according to his obituary.
Tom was a US Navy veteran who served active duty with NORAD in the Pacific during the Cold War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1181.
Following his time in the Navy, Tom worked for Bell Telephone, GTE, an…
Financial Planner In Rockland County Sharon Moran Dies At 54
Sharon Moran, a lifelong Allendale resident, died Monday, Aug. 26, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 54 years old.
Sharon's obituary remembered her as a dedicated mom to her girls, Brynne and Macie, and worked in financial planning for Fidelity Investments, in Nanuet, NY.
"Sharon had the unique ability of finding a diamond in the rough," her obituary says. "She loved to find hidden treasures and had a heart and an eye for seeing the best in everything."
She is survived by her husband, Mark Moran; their daughters, Brynne and Macie; her parents,…
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Westchester Native Killed In Crash Remembered
A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul."
New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police.
She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro.
After graduating hi…
Longtime Business Owner From Westchester Dies At Age 64
A former corrections officer and business owner from the Hudson Valley died on Monday, Oct. 24.
Westchester County native Steven E. Sassone, Sr., who was born in Yonkers, died at the age of 64, according to his obituary.
A resident of Putnam County, Sassone, of Mahopac, attended Lincoln and Saunders high schools in Yonkers, and also owned the Sassone Service Center in the city in addition to owning and operating Sassone Towing, his obituary said.
Sassone also worked as a corrections officer for the Westchester County Department of Corrections, and was a pa…
Northern Westchester Native Who Was All-America Collegiate Athlete Dies At Age 48
A Northern Westchester native who was a standout athlete in both high school and college has died.
Alison Relyea, who grew up in Briarcliff and graduated in 1992 from the Hackley School in Tarrytown, was 48 years old, according to her obituary.
She died on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Evelyn’s House hospice facility in Creve Coeur, Missouri. For the past 11 years, she lived in Chesterfield, Missouri, her obituary said.
She graduated from Gettysburg College in 1996 and the University of Maryland School of Nursing, where she received her BSN degree, in 1998.
Throughout her younger years…
Westchester Man Known As 'Free Spirit, Avid Athlete' Dies At Age 44
A Westchester County resident known for his love of sports and adventurous spirit has died at the age of 44.
John Theodore Grandefeld, of Eastchester, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary.
He was born in New Rochelle and spent summers in his childhood at the Larchmont Shore Club.
"John was a free spirit and an avid athlete," his obituary reads. "During high school he played soccer, hockey and tennis and always took advantage of all life’s experiences. He loved traveling, hiking, fishing, camping - which was his favorite - and on occasion gold mining in Alaska.…
Westchester Resident Known As 'Devoted Family Man, Friend' Dies At Age 41
A Westchester County resident who was known as a devoted father, husband, and friend has died at the age of 41.
Enda Corcoran, of Mamaroneck, died on Friday, Sept. 9, according to his obituary.
He was born to Marie Brophy and the late John Corcoran in Tullamore, Ireland, and eventually found his way to Riverdale, New York, his obituary said.
"Not the quiet type, Enda became a fixture in the Irish community," his obituary reads. "Whether it was his quick banter, amazing dancing skills, or his ability to fix anything regarding a car, Enda is not one to be forgotten."
He is survived b…
Marketing Director Who Grew Up In Westchester, Age 48, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
A woman who grew up in Westchester County and spent decades working in marketing has died at the age of 48.
Carolyn Anne Beal, of Barrington, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from cancer and its complications, according to her obituary.
She grew up in Valhalla with her brothers David and Robert and graduated from Westlake High School. Her parents were Robert and Barbara Kirk.
She went on to attend Boston College, where she met some of her closest friends, her obituary said.
Beal is survived by her 14-year-old son Alexander and her 11-year-old son Nicholas, whom sh…
Man Found Dead In Cove Worked With NYC Opera, Became Chef
A man whose body was found in a Long Island cove has been identified as a former employee of the New York City Opera and a chef who had a lifelong passion for music.
Keith Viagas, of Sag Harbor, died on Saturday, Aug. 6, from drowning near his home in Sag Harbor Cove. He was age 63.
Viagas grew up in Franklin Square, attending both John Street School and H. Frank Carey High School, where he appeared in musicals, according to his obituary.
His late father, Anthony Viagas, was a jazz musician, and Viagas lived in a home filled with music.
"At one point Keith would be pl…
