Obituaries

Julia D. Ruffalo

Jul 6, 2016

Julia D. Ruffalo 93, of Pleasantville, N.Y. died on July 6, 2016. She was born on Feb.18, 1923 to the late Errico and Clothilde (nee Petrillo) DiMarzo in Mt.Vernon, N.Y. She retired in 1988 after a 24 year career with the Mt.Vernon Board of Education as secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and was also Past President of the Emblem...

Eileen L Whitney

Jul 5, 2016

Born on March 12, 1943 Departed on July 5, 2016

Eileen (Lucier) Whitney of Putnam Valley, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at the age of 73. She is survived by her loving husband, Victor, and daughter Vanessa Whitney. Her daughter Rebecca Donnelly predeceased her. Other survivors include two brothers, James and John Lucier, and a sister,...

Ilene R Rose

Jul 5, 2016

Born on January 17, 1944 Departed on July 5, 2016

Slobodan Novakovic

Jul 4, 2016

Born in Serbia on Apr. 9, 1943 Departed on Jul. 4, 2016 and resided in Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Service: Thursday, Jul. 7, 2016 12 pm

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Slobodan Novakovic

Jul 4, 2016

Born in Serbia on Apr. 9, 1943 Departed on Jul. 4, 2016 and resided in Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jul. 6, 2016 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Service: Thursday, Jul. 7, 2016 12 pm

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Howard Daniel Newhard

Jul 1, 2016

Born on February 1, 1927 Departed on July 1, 2016

Howard Daniel Newhard, Jr., beloved father and grandfather, died on July 1, 2016 at 89 years old, in New Rochelle, NY. He died of complications resulting from a torn aorta.

Howard was born on February 1, 1927, to Mary Kress Newhard and Howard Daniel Newhard, Sr. in...

Joseph A Pingitore

Jun 30, 2016

Born on April 2, 1955 Departed on June 30, 2016

Joseph A. Pingitore...61, was a Master Electrician, devoted son, brother, uncle, passionate pet owner, accomplished skier and an avid Yankee fan. Joe lived a life of tireless commitment to his family, profession and hobbies. He dedicated 40 years to his employer, Verde Electric located in Westchester County, NY. His...

Ann Florence Martins

Jun 29, 2016

Born on July 7, 1942 Departed on June 29, 2016

Ann Florence Martins, a West Harrison resident, passed away on June 29, 2016. She was born on July 7, 1942 to Katherine and Michael A. Colina. Ann is predeceased by her husband Tony Martins. She is survived by her three sons, Michael (Diana), Anthony (Loan), and Frankie (Jennifer). Ann...

J. Lew Schepps

Jun 28, 2016

Born on August 12, 1919 Departed on June 28, 2016

The family mourns the passing of Lew, 96, on June 28, 2016, following a prolonged illness. He was predeceased by his beloved wives Sonia and Suzanne and brother Aaron, and is survived by his loving partner Geraldine Kory; son Solomon, daughter-in-law Karen, grandson Daniel; daughter Francine, son-in-law David, granddaughters...

Mary Lolis

Jun 27, 2016

Born on October 18, 1921 Departed on June 27, 2016

Mary Lolis, born Maria Cornacchia October 18, 1921 in Monteleone di Puglia, Italy, to Leonarda (Ruggiero) and Leonardo Cornacchia, passed peacefully from this world June 27, 2016. She immigrated to the United States in 1926, settling first in Tuckahoe, but ultimately becoming a resident of White Plains for 63...

Suzanne Cote

Jun 26, 2016

Born on August 18, 1945 Departed on June 26, 2016

Suzanne Elyse Cote, 70, entered into eternal rest after a long illness on Sunday June 26, 2016 at White Plains Hospital, New York. Suzanne was born in Mount Vernon, New York on August 18, 1945 to Normand and Beatrice (Arsenault) Cote. Besides her parents she is predeceased by her...

Angelina Zappa

Jun 26, 2016

Angelina Zappa 89, formerly of Bronx, N.Y. and most recently of East Hanover, N.J. died on June 26, 2016. She was born on Jan.20, 1927 to the late John and Maria (nee Stamati) Dorsa in Civita, Italy. Angelina was predeceased by her devoted husband, John Zappa in 1985 and by her son, John D. Zappa in 2004. She is survived...

Angelina Zappa

Jun 26, 2016

Angelina Zappa 89, formerly of Bronx, N.Y. and most recently of East Hanover, N.J. died on June 26, 2016. She was born on Jan.20, 1927 to the late John and Maria (nee Stamati) Dorsa in Civita, Italy. Angelina was predeceased by her devoted husband, John Zappa in 1985 and by her son, John D. Zappa in 2004. She is survived...

Jack Salomone

Jun 25, 2016

Jack Salomone, a resident of Pleasantville, passed away on June 25th at the age of 94. He lived a long and fruitful life. As a first generation Italian he started working for the family business, Salomone & Co., at twelve years old doing bills and translating contracts for his father who spoke very little English. During the Second World War...

Jack Salomone

Jun 25, 2016

Jack Salomone, a resident of Pleasantville, passed away on June 25th at the age of 94. He lived a long and fruitful life. As a first generation Italian he started working for the family business, Salomone & Co., at twelve years old doing bills and translating contracts for his father who spoke very little English. During the Second World War...

Vincent A. D'Alessio

Jun 23, 2016

Born in N.Y., N.Y. on Sep. 27, 1925 Departed on Jun. 23, 2016 and resided in Valhalla, NY.

Visitation: Monday, Jun. 27, 2016 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & Monday, Jun. 27, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2016 10:00 am

Cemetery: Gate of...

Vincent A. D'Alessio

Jun 23, 2016

Born in N.Y., N.Y. on Sep. 27, 1925 Departed on Jun. 23, 2016 and resided in Valhalla, NY.

Visitation: Monday, Jun. 27, 2016 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & Monday, Jun. 27, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, Jun. 28, 2016 10:00 am

Cemetery: Gate of...

Stephen Schainman

Jun 23, 2016

Born on January 15, 1934 Departed on June 23, 2016

Stephen "Big Chief Steve" Schainman, former Director of Mohawk Day Camp and Day School in White Plains, NY for 51 years, passed away Thursday, June 23rd. For over half a century, tens of thousands of campers, staff and families benefited from Steve's wisdom, expertise and commitment to children. He...

Leonard S. Polizzotto

Jun 22, 2016

Born in N.Y., N.Y. on Aug. 27, 1942 Departed on Jun. 22, 2016 and resided in Scarsdale, NY.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Service: Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016 12:30 pm

Cemetery: Sharon Gardens Cemetery

Leonard S. Polizzotto

Jun 22, 2016

Born in N.Y., N.Y. on Aug. 27, 1942 Departed on Jun. 22, 2016 and resided in Scarsdale, NY.

Visitation: Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Service: Wednesday, Jun. 29, 2016 12:30 pm

Cemetery: Sharon Gardens Cemetery