Obituaries

Apr 24, 2021

Lucille Tortora, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2021.  She was 91 years old. She was born in Bronx, New York on January 28, 1930 to Eugene and Mary (Pesiri) Mele.  She graduated Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1947 and went to work at Devoe & Reynolds...

Apr 24, 2021

Kathleen Teresa Modica passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1934 and raised in Sunnyside, Queens. At the age of 18, she entered the convent of the Dominican Sisters and served as a teacher.

In 1965, her path would shift when she met Frank Modica, a young Marianist priest. Their friendship grew...

Apr 22, 2021

Olita (Lee) Romito Born Olita Mary Corvi on October 6, 1928, in Tomaqua, PA. Family moved to NYC, then settled in the Bronx where she met her husband Matthew A. Romito and raised their four children. After raising her children, she returned to the workforce and started a thirty year career in the insurance field as a Head Seborgrator.  ...

Apr 21, 2021

Elia Panetta of Thornwood, New York went home to Jesus on April 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was 92. Born March 9, 1929 in Badajoz, Spain, Elia is the daughter of the late Antonio Calero Díaz and Maria Cortés Barrero. Elia received her teaching certificate from Escuela de Magisterio in Malaga, Spain. She worked as...

Apr 20, 2021

Born in Athens, Greece on January 4, 1979 Departed on April 20, 2021 and resided in Dobbs Ferry, NYMass: The Greek Orthodox Church of Our SaviorFriday April 23, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior

The funeral mass will conclude the services for Annie. No memorial reception will follow. Following Annie's wishes, her body...

Apr 20, 2021

Marie Michelle Petrocelli (née Castellaneta), 70, loving wife, devoted mother, adored Gaga to two grandsons and one grandcat, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2021. She had spent the days leading to her passing surrounded by her family.

Marie was born on October 21, 1950, in New York City. She grew up in Astoria, Queens,...

Apr 18, 2021

Born in Bronx, NY on March 28, 1932 Departed on April 18, 2021 and resided in Somers, NYMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Fatima ChurchSaturday May 1, 2021 11:15amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeterySaturday May 1, 2021

Apr 18, 2021

Born in Colledimezzo, Italy on November 11, 1947 Departed on April 18, 2021 and resided in Raleigh, NCVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelMonday April 26, 2021 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordTuesday April 27, 2021 10:00amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeteryTuesday April 27, 2021

Rita DiNizo, was born in Colledimezzo, Italy on November 11,...

Apr 17, 2021

Anthony Joseph Lucido,Sr. 81, of White Plains, N.Y. passed away peacefully Saturday April 17, 2021 at White Plains Hospital Center. Born November 22, 1939 to Bartolo and Anna Lucido in White Plains, N.Y. Anthony proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1957-1961, before a 35+ year career as a union bricklayer.  A devoted husband (married Ethel McKinley...

Apr 15, 2021

Edith Helen Sorensen, known to her friends simply as Helen, died on Thursday, April 15 at Westchester Medical Center, after a serious fall.  Helen was born in 1928 to Arthur P. Sorensen and Muriel Rosamund Sorensen.  Helen's only sibling, Dr. Arthur Peter Sorensen Jr. died on January 10th, 2004. Helen worked for many years in various clerical jobs for...

Apr 15, 2021

Born in Elmsford, NY on March 27, 1942 Departed on April 15, 2021 and resided in Elmsford, NYGathering: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSaturday April 24, 2021 1:00pm to 3:00pmCelebration of Life Ceremony: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSaturday April 24, 2021 3:00pmReception: Rini's Restaurant and Wine BarSaturday April 24, 2021 To Follow Service

John David Petri, 79 of Elmsford, NY...

Apr 13, 2021

Born in Monteleone di Puglia, Italy on October 3, 1929 Departed on April 13, 2021 and resided in West Harrison, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday April 30, 2021 5:00pm to 9:00pmMass of Christian Burial: St Anthony of Padua ChurchSaturday May 1, 2021 9:00am to 10:00amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeterySaturday May 1, 2021

Carmen Prezioso of West Harrison, NY passed...

Apr 13, 2021

Born in Montebello de Bertona, Italy on August 14, 1925 Departed on April 13, 2021 and resided in Ossining, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelFriday April 16, 2021 3:00pm to 7:00pmFuneral Mass: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordSaturday April 17, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pmBurial: Mt. Calvary CemeterySaturday April 17, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce...

Apr 13, 2021

Augusto (Gus) Roma 94, of Valhalla, N.Y. and most recently of Pleasantville, N.Y. died on April 13, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1926 to the late Vincenzo and Teresa ( nee Testani) Roma in Arnara, Italy. Gus was owner-operator of Roma Landscaping in Valhalla, N.Y. He was...

Apr 12, 2021

In loving memory of our beloved mom, sister, aunt and friend Grace, Efosa, Odiase AKA Odion. Aged 48 years of Bronx, NY who slept in the Lord on April 12th, 2021. She was born on October 25th, 1972 in Edo state, Nigeria. Grace was a compassionate and loving school nurse who was passionate about her role and safety of...

Apr 11, 2021

Maria Teresa Caparotta (nee Bomparola) 71, of Brooklyn, N.Y. died on April 11, 2021. She was born on November 18, 1949 in Santa Severina, Italy as the third of four children to the late Domenico Bomparola and Elisabetta LeRose. After being raised and educated in Italy, Maria Teresa and her late husband, Giuseppe Caparotta, left for the United States,...

Apr 10, 2021

Mabel Ann McGoey 81, of White Plains, N.Y. died on April 10, 2021. She was born on Feb.7, 1940 to the late Robert and Angelina (nee Brefere) Otto in White Plains, N.Y. She worked for AT&T in White Plains, N.Y. Mabel Ann was predeceased by the Love of Her Life, Edward J. McGoey in 2015 and also predeceased by...

Apr 7, 2021

Born in Tepetzingo, Mexico on October 18, 1965 Departed on April 7, 2021 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSunday April 18, 2021 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Apr 6, 2021

Born in New York, NY on April 5, 1942 Departed on April 6, 2021 and resided in White Plains, NY

Beloved mother of Lisa and Mark, died at the age of 78 on April 5, 2021 in her home in White Plains, New York. Fran is also survived by her son-in-law Christopher Sales; daughter-in-law Rachel Gustavson; four granddaughters, Chloe...

Apr 5, 2021

Born in New York, NY on November 10, 1958 Departed on April 5, 2021 and resided in Mamaroneck, NYMemorial Gathering: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSaturday April 10, 2021 3:00pm to 7:00pmMemorial Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSaturday April 10, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Joseph Salvatore Naclerio, 62, of Mamaroneck, New York, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021, surrounded...