Obituaries

Frederick J. Gill

Frederick J. Gill

May 7, 2025

Frederick J. Gill, a longtime resident of Thornwood, NY, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025; at the age of 94 years old. He was born on July 11, 1930, in New York, NY, son of the late Richard & Augusta 'Madeline' (nee Zobel) Gill.

On August 9, 1948, he enlisted proudly in the United States Army and served in the...

Helen Gill

Helen Gill

May 7, 2025

Helen Gill, 96, of Manchester Center, Vermont, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer.

Born in the Bronx on December 1, 1928, Helen was the daughter of Esther and Joseph Klein. She lived a vibrant and rewarding life, most notably as the proprietor of...

Richard J. Tierney

Richard J. Tierney

May 5, 2025

Richard Joseph Tierney of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 in Park Ridge, NJ. He was 83 years old. Richard was born in Mount Vernon, NY on August 25, 1941 to Michael and Isabelle (Cook) Tierney. He graduated from Mount St. Michael High School in Bronx, NY and Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

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Alessia Maria Melillo

Alessia Maria Melillo

May 5, 2025

Alessia was born on November 20, 2017, bringing immense joy and light into the lives of her family from the very beginning. Though small in size, she was a mighty fighter, facing life's challenges with incredible strength, courage, and an ever-present smile. Alessia was known for her sweet spirit, infectious giggle, and deep empathy-touching everyone she met with her kindness...

Lauren Sooja Kim

Lauren Sooja Kim

May 3, 2025

In lieu of flowers, the family of Lauren invites family and friends who wish to donate to send their contributions to their venmo: @memorialbench-LaurenKim. Donations will go towards planting trees around a bench in Central Park in memory of Lauren.

If you wish to express your condolences to the family, cards can be sent to Lauren's daughter, Anna Kim,...

Carmela Pollizzi

Carmela Pollizzi

May 1, 2025

Carmela Pollizzi, a long time resident of Brooklyn, New York, passed away very peacefully at her home on May 1st, 2025, in the loving care of her daughter, Angela, and devoted caretaker, Myrna.

Carmela was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 4th, 1929 to her parents Antonio and Catherine Iannone. Carmela was married to the late Pasquale Pollizzi on May...

Nurys Aponte Molina

Nurys Aponte Molina

May 1, 2025

Nurys Molina, 88, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Valhalla, NY.

Nurys is survived by Lisette Tabales - daughter, of Cold Spring, Myra Medina - daughter.

Nurys is preceded in death by Miguel Aponte - father, Rosa Molina - mother

The service for Memorial Nurys Molina will be held on May 16, from...

Francisco Peña

Francisco Peña

May 1, 2025

Francisco Peña, 97, a longtime resident of White Plains, NY, passed away at home in the company of his beloved family, on May 1, 2025.

Francisco, the first son of Francisco Peña Bayarri and Julia Novillas Iralde, was born in Peñiscola, Spain, a beautiful town by the Mediterranean Sea, on March 24, 1928. He worked as a fisherman in...

James Bonfiglio

James Bonfiglio

Apr 30, 2025

Vincent James "Jim" Bonfiglio, most recently residing in Westchester County, New York, passed peacefully with God's grace on April 30th, 2025 at the age of 99 ½ years old. Although he tried his best to be an honored centenarian, it was not God's plan. Prior to living the past four years in White Plains NY, Jim resided in a variety...

John Joseph Vasta

John Joseph Vasta

Apr 30, 2025

John Joseph Vasta, a life-long Pleasantville resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on August 15, 1943, in New York, NY, to the late James and Katie Vasta.

John will be lovingly remembered for his incredible ability to fix anything. Whether it was a broken appliance,...

Paula Petito

Paula Petito

Apr 29, 2025

Paula Petito, beloved daughter of Irving and Ida Kessler, wife of Dominic Petito, and mother of Janine and Robert Petito, passed away from complications of COVID early morning on April 29, 2025.

Paula faced much adversity with tremendous grace over the past few years and had successfully beaten two separate cancers. Her latest illness was unexpected and sudden, with devastating effect,...

Charles B. Wendel

Charles B. Wendel

Apr 28, 2025

Charles B. Wendel, a former resident of New York, NY, recently of Miami, FL, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025 at his home; at the age of 74. He was born on June 9, 1950 in New York, NY, son of the late Charles Gabler Wendel and Roberta A. (nee Wilde) Cutrupi.

Charles graduated from Xaverian High School and...

Kathleen Anne Grascia

Kathleen Anne Grascia

Apr 25, 2025

Kathleen Anne Grascia, 64, of Yonkers, NY, passed away on April 25, 2025.

Kathleen was born on February 22, 1961 in Yonkers, New York To Martin Kirschbaum and Barabara Hesselberg. She married John P. Grascia on September 15, 1990 and spent 34 years together raising a loving family that will cherish all her memories.

Kathleen was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom...

Joyce A. Longi

Joyce A. Longi

Apr 25, 2025

Joyce A. Longi, a longtime resident of Yonkers and Hawthorne, NY, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on April 25, 2025 at the age of 72. While she spent most of her life in New York, Joyce was born in Erie, PA on June 22, 1952 to the late James & Jeanne (Ball) Moss.

Along with her beloved...