Obituaries

Mary  Ellen Dwyer

Mary Ellen Dwyer

Oct 1, 2009

Born on November 22, 1918 Departed on October 1, 2009

Mary was born on November 22, 1918 and passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2009.

Mary was last known to be living in White Plains, New York.

Services: Wednesday October 7th, 2009 10:30 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Hawthrone, NY Visitation: Tuesday October 6th,...

John  Roger Menke

John Roger Menke

Sep 28, 2009

Born on April 16, 1919 Departed on September 28, 2009

John was born on April 16, 1919 and passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009.

John was last known to be living in White Plains, New York.

Services: Thursday, October 1, 2009 12pm at Congregation Kol Ami. Visitation: None.

Alexander Smallens,

Alexander Smallens,

Sep 28, 2009

Born on September 15, 1935 Departed on September 28, 2009

Alexander Smallens Jr., a retired broadcasting executive, died peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, September 28 at his home in White Plains, NY. Mr. Smallens battled Multiple Sclerosis for over forty years, but succumbed to Multiple Myeloma after a three year illness. He was 74. Mr....

Donato G. Colitto

Donato G. Colitto

Sep 26, 2009

Donato G. Colitto 73, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. He was born on July 4, 1936 to the late Michele and Michelina (nee Antonecchia) Colitto in Casalciprano, Compobosso, Italy. Donato was a carpenter with Local 608 and worked for Ess& Vee Acoustical Contractors Inc. in LIC, N.Y. He is survived by...

John J. Jacksen

John J. Jacksen

Sep 26, 2009

John J. Jacksen 70, of Nanuet, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009. He was born on July 6, 1939 to the late John and Margaret (nee Palumbo) Jacksen in the Bronx, N.Y. John was a self employed accountant in Nanuet, N.Y. He was a wonderful family man who always had a smile on his face. He will be remembered for his...

Josephine Calafiore

Josephine Calafiore

Sep 26, 2009

Josephine Calafiore 87, of Hawthorne, N.Y. and formerly of White Plains, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. She was born on Oct.7, 1921 to the late Pasquale and Maria(nee Sergi) Bova in Reggio, Calabria, Italy. Josephine was predeceased by her devoted husband Giovanni Calafiore in 1981, 1 son John Angelo Calafiore in 1995 and...

Donato G. Colitto

Donato G. Colitto

Sep 26, 2009

Donato G. Colitto 73, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. He was born on July 4, 1936 to the late Michele and Michelina (nee Antonecchia) Colitto in Casalciprano, Compobosso, Italy. Donato was a carpenter with Local 608 and worked for Ess& Vee Acoustical Contractors Inc. in LIC, N.Y. He is survived by...

Laine Fengarinas

Laine Fengarinas

Sep 26, 2009

Born in Estonia on Mar. 16, 1919 Departed on Sep. 26, 2009 and resided in Palm Harbor, FL.

Visitation: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Graveside Service: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cemetery: Kensico Cemetery

John J. Jacksen

John J. Jacksen

Sep 26, 2009

John J. Jacksen 70, of Nanuet, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009. He was born on July 6, 1939 to the late John and Margaret (nee Palumbo) Jacksen in the Bronx, N.Y. John was a self employed accountant in Nanuet, N.Y. He was a wonderful family man who always had a smile on his face. He will be remembered for his...

Josephine Calafiore

Josephine Calafiore

Sep 26, 2009

Josephine Calafiore 87, of Hawthorne, N.Y. and formerly of White Plains, N.Y. died on Sept.26, 2009 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. She was born on Oct.7, 1921 to the late Pasquale and Maria(nee Sergi) Bova in Reggio, Calabria, Italy. Josephine was predeceased by her devoted husband Giovanni Calafiore in 1981, 1 son John Angelo Calafiore in 1995 and...

Laine Fengarinas

Laine Fengarinas

Sep 26, 2009

Born in Estonia on Mar. 16, 1919 Departed on Sep. 26, 2009 and resided in Palm Harbor, FL.

Visitation: Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Graveside Service: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cemetery: Kensico Cemetery

Anthony J. Ciaffa

Anthony J. Ciaffa

Sep 25, 2009

Anthony J. Ciaffa 91, of Valhalla, N.Y. and formerly of the Woodlawn section of Bronx, N.Y. died on September 24, 2009. He was born on March 6, 1918 to the late Dominick and Petrina (nee Cuti) Ciaffa in Bronx, N.Y. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII from 1941-1945 in the 104th Calvary Horse Unit and Radio Operator...

Renee Richmond

Renee Richmond

Sep 25, 2009

Born on May 29, 1925 Departed on September 25, 2009

Renee was born on May 29, 1925 and passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009.

Renee was last known to be living in White Plains, New York.

Services: Graveside Service on Tuesday, October 29, 2009 at 11am Mount Hope Cemetery Visitation: none Cemetery: Mt. Hope...

Anthony J. Ciaffa

Anthony J. Ciaffa

Sep 25, 2009

Anthony J. Ciaffa 91, of Valhalla, N.Y. and formerly of the Woodlawn section of Bronx, N.Y. died on September 24, 2009. He was born on March 6, 1918 to the late Dominick and Petrina (nee Cuti) Ciaffa in Bronx, N.Y. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII from 1941-1945 in the 104th Calvary Horse Unit and Radio Operator...

Harold E. Harris

Harold E. Harris

Sep 22, 2009

Harold E. Harris 64, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died on September 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1945 to the late Harold and Dolores Harris in Schenectady , N.Y. Harold was a Financial Mgr. with TIAA-CREF Teachers Insurance in NYC. He was predeceased by his 2nd wife Jeanne Harris in 2007. Harold is survived by his...

Grace P. Reda

Grace P. Reda

Sep 22, 2009

Grace P. Reda 81, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on September 22, 2009 at White Plains Hospital Center. She was born on March 17, 1928 to the late Alfred and Elvira DeLuca in NYC. Grace loved to cook and crochet and was an avid gardener and reader. She is survived by her devoted husband Joseph Reda of Valhalla, N.Y. and her...

Harold E. Harris

Harold E. Harris

Sep 22, 2009

Harold E. Harris 64, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died on September 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1945 to the late Harold and Dolores Harris in Schenectady , N.Y. Harold was a Financial Mgr. with TIAA-CREF Teachers Insurance in NYC. He was predeceased by his 2nd wife Jeanne Harris in 2007. Harold is survived by his...

Grace P. Reda

Grace P. Reda

Sep 22, 2009

Grace P. Reda 81, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on September 22, 2009 at White Plains Hospital Center. She was born on March 17, 1928 to the late Alfred and Elvira DeLuca in NYC. Grace loved to cook and crochet and was an avid gardener and reader. She is survived by her devoted husband Joseph Reda of Valhalla, N.Y. and her...

Sophia Senkiewicz

Sophia Senkiewicz

Sep 20, 2009

Born in Ukraine on Dec. 27, 1915 Departed on Sep. 20, 2009 and resided in Alpharetta, GA.

Visitation: No Visitation

Service: Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Sophia Senkiewicz

Sophia Senkiewicz

Sep 20, 2009

Born in Ukraine on Dec. 27, 1915 Departed on Sep. 20, 2009 and resided in Alpharetta, GA.

Visitation: No Visitation

Service: Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Cemetery