Obituaries

Ulyesses Hilliard, Jr. (Peter)

Nov 25, 2024

Ulyesses Hilliard Jr. was born on June 17, 1945, in White Plains, NY to the late Ulyesses (Fats) Sr. and Marguerite Hilliard. Ulysses Jr., affectionately known as Peter, grew up in the Projects in White Plains, NY and attended White Plains public schools. His family later moved to Elmsford, NY.

On July 31, 1965 at the young age...

Larry Meegan

Nov 25, 2024

Larry Meegan was a kindhearted man that is loved, is missed and will always be cherished. Our "Papa" as he liked to be called by his grandchildren, was a devoted husband, father, son, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend.

Larry's story started on July 8, 1933, in County Louth, Ireland, the youngest child of Mary and Peter Meegan. He married the...

Lea Stern

Nov 25, 2024

Lea Stern died at home in White Plains, NY on November 25, 2024 at age 93. Daughter of Tillie and Benjamin Eisner, sister of Edith Patey (all three deceased), she grew up in New Jersey and Ohio, and earned her Master's Degree in English. She had many careers including as a teacher, a newspaper reporter and a real estate broker.

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Dr. Eric Jaffe

Nov 24, 2024

Dr. Eric Allen Jaffe of Rye, NY died on November 24, 2024.

He was born in New York on April 7, 1942 to Ruth Stern Jaffe and Robert Irving Jaffe. He lived in the Bronx until he was 8 years old and then moved with his parents and his sister, Ceceila, to Woodmere, NY. He graduated from Lawrence High...

Jo-Ann Cimaglia

Nov 23, 2024

Jo-Ann Cimaglia of North White Plains, NY and formerly of Yonkers, NY took our Lord's hand and entered into his kingdom on November 23, 2024.

Jo-Ann was born on June 17, 1939 to Joseph and Eleanor DiBucci. In her incredible life she was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, an aunt to which all her nieces and nephews...

Anthony Roma

Nov 22, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Roma passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, at the age of 95. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He lived a long and full life, surrounded by family and close friends, and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

After serving in the Army, he spent his life working for the City of New York. He...

Vincent Cirillo

Nov 22, 2024

Augustine Silvestro

Nov 21, 2024

Augustine David Silvestro, 75, of Cold Spring, NY, and formerly of Yonkers, NY passed away on November 21, 2024, after a very hard-fought courageous battle with a chronic illness, staying positive the whole way through. Born on October 2, 1949, to the late Michael and Luigia Silvestro, Augustine leaves behind a legacy filled with cherished memories of his wit, wisdom,...

Adele Cignarella

Nov 20, 2024

Adelaide Cignarella, known to her family and friends as Adele, was a Bronx native, born on January 15th, 1934. She was the daughter of Elizabeth (Forte) and Vincent Vetere, and the youngest of her two sisters, Margaret (Margie) and Marie.

Adele met her husband, Frank, at her sister Margie's wedding. The two married on October 16, 1955, celebrating in...

Arthur Offenberg

Nov 17, 2024

Beloved Pharmacist, Devoted Husband, Cherished Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather

Arthur, born February 7, 1932, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024. He was a graduate of James Monroe High School and went on to earn his degree in pharmacology from the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy.

Arthur proudly served his country in an Army M.A.S.H unit during the...

Ibelise James

Nov 16, 2024

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. –Psalm 73:26 

 Ibelise James, born on August 12, 1992, in White Plains, NY, passed away on November 16, 2024, at the age of 32. She is survived by her beloved children, Ellianna, Daneil, Olivia, and Elyse James, who were her pride and...

Concetta DePalma

Nov 13, 2024

Concetta Rose DePalma, born on October 12th, 1931, to the late Felice and Olympia Tranchese. She is survived by her daughters Lillian and Adriana (Steve). Her beloved grandchildren Andrew (Katelyn), Alexandra and Raffaele and her cherished Great-grandchildren Zach and Abby. Her brother Frank (Barbara) and sister Camille and her many nieces, nephews and god children.

Connie began her journey in...

Isabel Veluya Lanip

Nov 11, 2024

James Joseph Chin

Nov 10, 2024

James Chin, a cherished husband, devoted father, and respected civil engineer, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 Born on August 23, 1945, in the Bronx, New York, James was a proud graduate of Manhattan College. Over the course of his distinguished career, he contributed to the development and infrastructure...

Vincenzo Annunziata

Nov 8, 2024

Mary Hradek

Nov 5, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Hradek, who left us for a better place on November 5. Ellen is survived by her beloved daughter Jennifer Lauren Hradek (Steve), loving sister Beth Zicca, Anthony and Pam Briante (uncle and aunt), Rosita Briante (aunt), cousins too numerous to count, and her grand-dog Ginger. Family also...

Paula Jeck

Nov 3, 2024

Paula Jeck passed away on November 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, after a brief and courageous fight in the face of medical challenges. Born on July, 9, 1963, Paula was raised in Rhinebeck, NY and was a graduate of Rhinebeck, High School. After living and working in New York City for many years, Paula moved to Hastings-on-Hudson and...

Ersilia Pineiro

Nov 3, 2024

Ersila L. Piñeiro Feb 11, 1933- Oct 3, 2024

On the evening of November 3rd Ersilia L. Pineiro passed away after a brief but noble struggle.

In her final hours she was accompanied by her children and grand children.

Ersilia was born in the town of Betanzos in the province of A Coruña in Spain. She studied as a seamstress...

Barbara Ann Farraher

Nov 2, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Nicklis Farraher, who left us for a better place on November 2, 2024. Barbara is survived by her beloved daughters Nancy Farraher Houlihan (Steve), Joanne Farraher Salline (Calvin), Suzanne Farraher Roberts (Jerry), her loving grandchildren Michael (Becca), Kerry (Adam), Kirsten (Aleem), Colby (Paige), Trevor and Shane, her...

Ryan Bishop

Nov 2, 2024

Ryan James Bishop, 32, known for his dedication to his family and friends and positive attitude toward life, passed away unexpectedly at Westchester Medical Center on November 2, 2024.

Ryan was born on April 28, 1992 in Plattsburgh, New York, to parents Jamie Zielinski and Brian Bishop. He graduated from Peru High School in 2010. He studied at SUNY Plattsburgh and...