Obituaries

John Cannella

May 4, 2021

Born in Corleone, Italy on June 3, 1925 Departed on May 4, 2021 and resided in Myrtle Beach, SCFuneral Mass: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordMonday May 10, 2021 10:00am to 11:00amEntombment: Ferncliff CemeteryMonday May 10, 2021 11:30am to 12:00pm

Jean Wheaton Shaw

Apr 30, 2021

Born in Olean, NY on July 12, 1953 Departed on April 30, 2021 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsWednesday May 5, 2021 2:00pm to 4:00pmVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsWednesday May 5, 2021 7:00pm to 9:00pmMemorial Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsThursday May 6, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pm

Jean Wheaton Shaw of White Plains,...

Holly Gant Jones

Apr 30, 2021

Born in Richmond Hills, NY on May 28, 1961 Departed on April 30, 2021 and resided in Yonkers, NYGraveside: White Plains Rural CemeterySaturday May 8, 2021 12:00pm

Holly Elisabeth Gant was born on May 28, 1961 to Edward Mouzon Gant (Advertising Executive, Writer & Emmy Award nominee) and Jean Garnet (Holly) Gant (Educator & Personnel Executive). She spent her...

Theresa L. Cosentino

Apr 30, 2021

Theresa L. Cosentino (Terry), of Hawthorne, NY, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was 91 years old.

Terry was born to Anna Gentile and Vito Pichichero on June 20, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New Utrecht High School. After graduating, she took a job with...

Aktander Nilsen

Apr 28, 2021

Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 14, 1936 Departed on April 28, 2021Private Services:

All services are pending at this time. Please check back for updated information.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services, 2 Maple Avenue, White Plains NY 10601

Mary Ann Rainaldi

Apr 26, 2021

Born in Bronx, NY on September 4, 1923 Departed on April 26, 2021 and resided in Elmsford, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSunday May 2, 2021 3:00pm to 7:00pmFuneral Mass: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordMonday May 3, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pmBurial: Gate of Heaven CemeteryMonday May 3, 2021 12:30pm to 1:00pm

Joan Elaine Cameron

Apr 25, 2021

Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 13, 1929 Departed on April 25, 2021 and resided in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Lucille Tortora

Apr 24, 2021

Lucille Tortora, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2021.  She was 91 years old. She was born in Bronx, New York on January 28, 1930 to Eugene and Mary (Pesiri) Mele.  She graduated Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1947 and went to work at Devoe & Reynolds...

Kathleen Teresa Modica

Apr 24, 2021

Kathleen Teresa Modica passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on March 3, 1934 and raised in Sunnyside, Queens. At the age of 18, she entered the convent of the Dominican Sisters and served as a teacher.

In 1965, her path would shift when she met Frank Modica, a young Marianist priest. Their friendship grew...

Olita Mary Romito

Apr 22, 2021

Olita (Lee) Romito Born Olita Mary Corvi on October 6, 1928, in Tomaqua, PA. Family moved to NYC, then settled in the Bronx where she met her husband Matthew A. Romito and raised their four children. After raising her children, she returned to the workforce and started a thirty year career in the insurance field as a Head Seborgrator.  ...

Elia Panetta

Apr 21, 2021

Elia Panetta of Thornwood, New York went home to Jesus on April 21, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was 92. Born March 9, 1929 in Badajoz, Spain, Elia is the daughter of the late Antonio Calero Díaz and Maria Cortés Barrero. Elia received her teaching certificate from Escuela de Magisterio in Malaga, Spain. She worked as...

Andromachi Noula

Apr 20, 2021

Born in Athens, Greece on January 4, 1979 Departed on April 20, 2021 and resided in Dobbs Ferry, NYMass: The Greek Orthodox Church of Our SaviorFriday April 23, 2021 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior

The funeral mass will conclude the services for Annie. No memorial reception will follow. Following Annie's wishes, her body...

Marie M. (Castellaneta) Petrocelli

Apr 20, 2021

Marie Michelle Petrocelli (née Castellaneta), 70, loving wife, devoted mother, adored Gaga to two grandsons and one grandcat, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 20, 2021. She had spent the days leading to her passing surrounded by her family.

Marie was born on October 21, 1950, in New York City. She grew up in Astoria, Queens,...

Mary Anne Sausto

Apr 18, 2021

Born in Bronx, NY on March 28, 1932 Departed on April 18, 2021 and resided in Somers, NYMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Fatima ChurchSaturday May 1, 2021 11:15amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeterySaturday May 1, 2021

Rita DiNizo

Apr 18, 2021

Born in Colledimezzo, Italy on November 11, 1947 Departed on April 18, 2021 and resided in Raleigh, NCVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelMonday April 26, 2021 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordTuesday April 27, 2021 10:00amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeteryTuesday April 27, 2021

Rita DiNizo, was born in Colledimezzo, Italy on November 11,...

Anthony Joseph Lucido, Sr.

Apr 17, 2021

Anthony Joseph Lucido,Sr. 81, of White Plains, N.Y. passed away peacefully Saturday April 17, 2021 at White Plains Hospital Center. Born November 22, 1939 to Bartolo and Anna Lucido in White Plains, N.Y. Anthony proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1957-1961, before a 35+ year career as a union bricklayer.  A devoted husband (married Ethel McKinley...

Edith H. Sorensen

Apr 15, 2021

Edith Helen Sorensen, known to her friends simply as Helen, died on Thursday, April 15 at Westchester Medical Center, after a serious fall.  Helen was born in 1928 to Arthur P. Sorensen and Muriel Rosamund Sorensen.  Helen's only sibling, Dr. Arthur Peter Sorensen Jr. died on January 10th, 2004. Helen worked for many years in various clerical jobs for...

John D. Petri

Apr 15, 2021

Born in Elmsford, NY on March 27, 1942 Departed on April 15, 2021 and resided in Elmsford, NYGathering: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSaturday April 24, 2021 1:00pm to 3:00pmCelebration of Life Ceremony: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelSaturday April 24, 2021 3:00pmReception: Rini's Restaurant and Wine BarSaturday April 24, 2021 To Follow Service

John David Petri, 79 of Elmsford, NY...

Carmen Prezioso

Apr 13, 2021

Born in Monteleone di Puglia, Italy on October 3, 1929 Departed on April 13, 2021 and resided in West Harrison, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday April 30, 2021 5:00pm to 9:00pmMass of Christian Burial: St Anthony of Padua ChurchSaturday May 1, 2021 9:00am to 10:00amMausoleum Entombment: Ferncliff CemeterySaturday May 1, 2021

Carmen Prezioso of West Harrison, NY passed...

Vincent G. Perilli

Apr 13, 2021

Born in Montebello de Bertona, Italy on August 14, 1925 Departed on April 13, 2021 and resided in Ossining, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - McElroy ChapelFriday April 16, 2021 3:00pm to 7:00pmFuneral Mass: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordSaturday April 17, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pmBurial: Mt. Calvary CemeterySaturday April 17, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce...