Obituaries

Apr 17, 2014

Madeline Petruzzelli 90, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on April 17, 2014 at her residence. She was born on Sept.28, 1923 to the late Carmelo and Concetta (nee Parisi) Venticinque in Brooklyn, N.Y. Madeline was predeceased by her devoted husband, Saverio Petruzzelli in 1999 and by her three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her loving children, Phil (Leona)...

Apr 16, 2014

Mary Lou DeFate (nee Kaiser) died Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was born January 10, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, New York, daughter of the late Ben and Lillian (Quirk) Kaiser. Mary Lou graduated from Our Lady of Victory Grammar School and A.B. Davis High School. While a resident of Mt. Vernon, she was very active in school and church affairs...

Apr 16, 2014

Mary Lou DeFate (nee Kaiser) died Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was born January 10, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, New York, daughter of the late Ben and Lillian (Quirk) Kaiser. Mary Lou graduated from Our Lady of Victory Grammar School and A.B. Davis High School. While a resident of Mt. Vernon, she was very active in school and church affairs...

Apr 14, 2014

Josephine Teresa Paganico (nee Fossella) 91, formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y. passed away on April 14, 2014. She was born on March 17, 1923 to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Gallello) Fossella in New Rochelle, N.Y. Josephine was predeceased by her devoted husband, Anthony A. Paganico in 2007 and by her five brothers and one sister. She is survived...

Apr 14, 2014

Born on November 15, 1931 Departed on April 14, 2014

Albert J. Gottlieb, age 82, passed away on April 14 in White Plains, NY. Cherished husband of Anne for 37 years, loving father of David, Jeffrey and Adam Gottlieb, Carey Ramos and Amy Mesirow, and loving step-father of Jenni Ryan, Sue Tsokris, and Greg Nathan. Awesome Grandpa of Seth,...

Apr 14, 2014

Josephine Teresa Paganico (nee Fossella) 91, formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y. passed away on April 14, 2014. She was born on March 17, 1923 to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Gallello) Fossella in New Rochelle, N.Y. Josephine was predeceased by her devoted husband, Anthony A. Paganico in 2007 and by her five brothers and one sister. She is survived...

Apr 14, 2014

Born on February 2, 1932 Departed on April 14, 2014

George Kanof of White Plains, NY passed away April 14, 2014. He was 82. George was born on February 2, 1932 in New York, NY to Isidore and Esther Kanof. He was predeceased by his sister Libby Stein and later, by his dear sister Manya Gussack. George is survived...

Apr 13, 2014

John G. Gagnon 74, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on April 13, 2014. He was born on March 2, 1940 to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee O'Conner) Gagnon in Mt.Vernon, N.Y. John proudly served in the US National Guard during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Deputy Chief with the Hartsdale Fire District. John volunteered at Rosary Hill Home...

Apr 13, 2014

John G. Gagnon 74, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on April 13, 2014. He was born on March 2, 1940 to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee O'Conner) Gagnon in Mt.Vernon, N.Y. John proudly served in the US National Guard during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Deputy Chief with the Hartsdale Fire District. John volunteered at Rosary Hill Home...

Apr 12, 2014

Clifford Abrams 60, of North White Plains, N.Y. and formerly of Mt.Vernon, N.Y. died on April 12, 2014. He was born on Oct.4, 1953 to the late Rose Abrams in NYC. Cliff was a Licensed Funeral Director with Riverside Memorial Chapels in both NYC and Mt.Vernon, N.Y. He was an avid Yankee Fan. Cliff is survived by his devoted wife,...

Apr 12, 2014

Rosalie Crispo 93, of West Harrison, N.Y. died on April 12, 2014. She was born on Oct.9, 1920 to the late Joseph and Angelina (nee Carpanzano) Veltri in New Rochelle, N.Y. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Peter Crispo in 1974 and by her son, John Crispo in 1998 and by her daughter, Joann Crispo Surace in 1991and two...

Apr 12, 2014

Rosalie Crispo 93, of West Harrison, N.Y. died on April 12, 2014. She was born on Oct.9, 1920 to the late Joseph and Angelina (nee Carpanzano) Veltri in New Rochelle, N.Y. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Peter Crispo in 1974 and by her son, John Crispo in 1998 and by her daughter, Joann Crispo Surace in 1991and two...

Apr 12, 2014

Clifford Abrams 60, of North White Plains, N.Y. and formerly of Mt.Vernon, N.Y. died on April 12, 2014. He was born on Oct.4, 1953 to the late Rose Abrams in NYC. Cliff was a Licensed Funeral Director with Riverside Memorial Chapels in both NYC and Mt.Vernon, N.Y. He was an avid Yankee Fan. Cliff is survived by his devoted wife,...

Apr 12, 2014

Born on March 11, 1920 Departed on April 12, 2014

Giuseppe Martelli, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather died peacefully at the age of 94 after a brief illness at Phelps Memorial Hospital on April 12, 2014. He was born on March 11, 1920 in Lanciano, Prov Cheiti Italy and married his beloved late wife Endina Polidoro in January...

Apr 12, 2014

Born on February 18, 1923 Departed on April 12, 2014

Angelina M. Belmont of White Plains, NY died April 12, 2014, she was 91. Angelina was born February 18, 1923 in White Plains to John and Christina (nee Daubler) Belmont. She was predeceased by her parents and 13 siblings, Gabriel; Peter; Frank; Joseph; Rocco; Michael; Sam; John; and sisters,...

Apr 11, 2014

Costantino (Gus) Arturi 82, of West Harrison, N.Y. died on April 11, 2014. He was born on Oct.15, 1931 to the late Saverio and Rosa (nee Aloi) Arturi in Marcellinara, Calabria, Italy. Gus was a self employed General Contractor in West Harrison, N.Y. He was an avid bowler and golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He...

Apr 11, 2014

Costantino (Gus) Arturi 82, of West Harrison, N.Y. died on April 11, 2014. He was born on Oct.15, 1931 to the late Saverio and Rosa (nee Aloi) Arturi in Marcellinara, Calabria, Italy. Gus was a self employed General Contractor in West Harrison, N.Y. He was an avid bowler and golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He...

Apr 8, 2014

Ronald L. Bernhard 64, of White Plains, N.Y. lost his battle with cancer peacefully at Calvary Hospital on April 8, 2014. Ron retired after a 35 year career at TIAA CREF as an Investment Officer. Ron started his own consulting firm and began a new career as a volunteer. This included: Westchester Community College ESL Department, The Volunteer Center of...

Apr 8, 2014

Ronald L. Bernhard 64, of White Plains, N.Y. lost his battle with cancer peacefully at Calvary Hospital on April 8, 2014. Ron retired after a 35 year career at TIAA CREF as an Investment Officer. Ron started his own consulting firm and began a new career as a volunteer. This included: Westchester Community College ESL Department, The Volunteer Center of...

Apr 7, 2014

Born on April 19, 1928 Departed on April 7, 2014

On April 7, 2014, 12 days short of her 86th birthday, Emma Altagracia Rodriguez "Altagrace" Gouraige, the youngest and last surviving child of José Y. Rodriguez and Béatrice Ganot, joined her siblings Joséphine Rodriguez Charles, Stéphen Rodriguez, and Gumercindo ("Anton") Rodriguez, and her beloved husband of 57 years, Serge...