Obituaries
Charles Sclafani
May 7, 2024
Professor Carlo "Charles" Sclafani, the former long-time Chairperson of Modern Languages at SUNY/Westchester Community College (NY) who transformed Italian language instruction by having students "feel" the language passed away at his retirement hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 7, 2024. He was 83.
The beloved educator, who had moved to Florida after retiring from WCC in 2014,...
Alberto Spagnuolo
May 7, 2024
Alberto (Nonno) Spagnuolo was born June 11, 1922 in Pietradefusi, Avellino, Italy. He was the son of Angelo Spagnuolo and Angelina De Iesu. Alberto passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully during a nap; at his son’s home in Hawthorne, NY. He traveled on fluffy white clouds to heaven on May 7, 2024. Alberto was only 101 years of age. His entire...
Paul Robert Kalkut
May 7, 2024
Paul Robert Kalkut, a longtime Rye resident, died on May 7, 2024, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was 81 years old.
He was born on March 21, 1943, to Charlotte and Adolph Kalkut in New York, NY. He grew up in Washington Heights and Queens where he spent his time on his paper route, playing stick and stoop ball,...
German Jimenez
May 6, 2024
German Antonio Jimenez, 58, unexpectedly passed away on May 6, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1965 in Santiago, Chile, to Maria Barahona and German Jimenez.
German married Maria Jimenez on June 2, 1990 in Yonkers, NY. Together they built a beautiful life with their three children Arianna, Alexa, and Michael, starting in Yonkers then...
John R. Glassford
May 6, 2024
John 'Jack' Reynolds Glassford, 91, passed away peacefully Monday in his Elmsford home of 60 years. He was born in Dobbs Ferry on January 30, 1933 to John Royal and Helen Francis (Reynolds) Glassford; he shared his birthday with FDR and liked to tell anyone he met. He was the proud grandson of longtime Hastings mayor and Westchester County Sheriff,...
George Thomas Holbrook
May 5, 2024
George Thomas "Tom" Holbrook, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with his wife of 50 years, Beth, at his side. Tom bravely battled Parkinson's disease and its many complications for over 28 years. Tom loved applying math and science to solve meaningful problems. He was inquisitive and loved learning, experimenting, designing, and building. As a teenager, he designed and...
Lucille Carilli
May 3, 2024
Lucille left us suddenly on May 3, 2024.
It was the simple things that Lucille enjoyed. Summers in Highland Lakes, NJ with her family, visits to the Botanical Gardens, trips to local theater and visits to New York City to take in a play. She especially enjoyed her vegetable garden, planting enough to ensure that once the rabbits and...
Emil Margine
Apr 30, 2024
It is with joyful sadness that, Emil Margine, died Tuesday, the 30th of April at the age of 99. Emil resided at The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains, NY were he peacefully died in his sleep. Emil was 10 days shy of his 100th birthday.
Emil was born in Hazleton, PA on May 10, 1924 to William and Anna (Kalinich)...
Ann Marie Byrne (née Collins)
Apr 24, 2024
Ann Byrne, 93, of Hartsdale, NY sadly left us on Wednesday April 24, 2024 unexpectantly. She is preceded in death by her husband, James and her eldest son, James. She is survived by her sons Kevin (Julie) and Stephen (Cindy) and her beloved grandchildren, Mike, Mark, Jeff, Rebecca and Jessica. Ann was a happy-go-lucky lady who wore a smile wherever she...
Adele Faber
Apr 24, 2024
Adele Faber passed away on April 24th, 2024 at the age of 96.
Adele was born in the Bronx, NY in 1928. She was the youngest of three children. She grew up in a home where Yiddish was spoken and English was a second language. Adele found a love of reading at a young age. This puzzled her father, who...
Maria Underwood
Apr 23, 2024
Maria Underwood, 68, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on May 2, 1955, in Bronx, NY, to Joseph and Tina Underwood.
Maria's journey was marked by a dedication to excellence and a passion for life. She graduated from St. Barnabas High School and SUNY Purchase College, embarking on a fulfilling...
William Klingenstein
Apr 23, 2024
Bill died peacefully, at age 80, at home after a long illness.
Born and raised in New York City, the son of Dr. Percy and Carroll Klingenstein. After graduating from The University of Miami, he began his career on Wall Street. Served on the Boards of The New Jewish Home and The Purchase College Foundation at SUNY. He enjoyed tennis,...
John Sartori
Apr 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Sartori, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born in Italy on July 1, 1926, John dedicated his life to his family and his work. As a printing manager at Volk for nearly 50 years, and nearly 30 years at AAA Emergency Supply in White Plains, NY, John was known for...
Robert Spitalieri
Apr 22, 2024
Robert Spitalieri, a resident of Briarcliff Manor, passed away on April 22, 2024. He was 62.
Robert was born on July 14, 1961, in the Bronx to Mary Lou (Storch) and the late Vito Spitalieri. He was the owner of Frank & Joe’s Deli in Pleasantville, where he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and had been awarded as...
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