Obituaries

James Bryant

James Bryant

Jun 16, 2020

Born in Tuskegee, AL on December 31, 1938 Departed on June 16, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsMonday June 22, 2020 11:00am to 1:00pmFuneral Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsMonday June 22, 2020 1:00pm to 2:00pmBurial: White Plains Rural CemeteryMonday June 22, 2020 To Follow Service

James "Toont" Bryant was born in Tuskegee,...

Grace Fosco

Grace Fosco

Jun 14, 2020

Grace Fosco 97, of Bronx, N.Y. died on June 14, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Nursing Home in Bronx, N.Y. She was born on June 13, 1923 to the late Michael and Vincenza (nee Musto) Moccia in Bronx, N.Y. She was a retired Sales Assoc. with Macy’s and Loehmann’s Department Stores in Bronx, N.Y.  Grace was predeceased by her beloved...

August  Leo Bianco  Sr.

August Leo Bianco Sr.

Jun 12, 2020

Born in White Plains, NY on November 7, 1928 Departed on June 12, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NY

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of August "Babe" Bianco on June 12, 2020, at the age of 91. Longtime resident of White Plains, NY. Long-term member of the Roma Athletic Club. Predeceased by his...

Jeffrey A. Balletta

Jeffrey A. Balletta

Jun 12, 2020

Jeffrey A. Balletta 59, of Seymour, CT and formerly of Bronx, N.Y. died unexpectedly on June 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 23, 1961 to Charles and Anne (nee Coviello) Balletta in NYC. Jeffrey was a Parts Mgr. for BMW of Darien, CT. He is survived by his beloved mother, Anne Balletta of Yorktown Hgts.,...

Edward  J. Parisen  III

Edward J. Parisen III

Jun 11, 2020

Born in New York, NY on December 7, 1955 Departed on June 11, 2020 and resided in Newton, CTVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday June 23, 2020 3:00pm to 5:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Wednesday June 17, 2020 10:00amEntombment: Ferncliff CemeteryWednesday June 24, 2020

Paul Mina

Paul Mina

Jun 10, 2020

Born in Queens, NY on May 10, 1925 Departed on June 10, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NY

Paul Mina of White Plains, New York died on June 10, 2020 of natural causes. He was 95 years old. Paul was born in the Corona Section of Queens New York on May 10, 1925 to Vincent and Mary (nee...

Erna Krueger

Erna Krueger

Jun 10, 2020

Erna Krueger, beloved Mother, Aunt and Oma, 87, of Rye Brook, N.Y. and formerly of Hawthorne, N.Y.  died peacefully on June 10, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 27, 1933 in Bessarabia, a German settlement, located in what is now Romania to Georg and Lidia Reiner.  Erna and her husband immigrated from Germany in 1957...

Douglas William Mullen

Douglas William Mullen

Jun 8, 2020

Douglas William Mullen 82, of Wappingers Falls, NY. died on June 8, 2020. He was born on Sept. 3, 1937 to the late William and Blanche (nee Appel) Mullen in Queens, NY. He was Mailroom Supervisor at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.  Mr. Mullen was a Vietnam War Air Force Veteran. Douglas is survived by his devoted wife,...

Christopher Andrade

Christopher Andrade

Jun 6, 2020

Born in Port Chester, NY on September 18, 1986 Departed on June 6, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NYVirtual Visitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday June 9, 2020 11:30am to 12:30pmBurial: Greenwood Union CemeteryTuesday June 9, 2020

Christopher Andrade, 33, died unexpectedly on June 6, 2020 at his home in Westchester New York. His Funeral service will be...

Barbara Ann DeMontravel

Barbara Ann DeMontravel

Jun 6, 2020

Barbara was born in Washington Heights, NYC on 9/9/36 to Mary and Michael Meehan.  She grew up there where she met and married her beloved husband Peter R. DeMontravel on 10/12/57.  They settled in the Bronx where they raised three children: Chris, Patricia (Alexander) and Peter J. (PJ).  Once the children entered school, Barbara went back to school and...

Nina L. (Horan)  Barr

Nina L. (Horan) Barr

Jun 6, 2020

Nina L. Barr 59, of Ossining, N.Y. peacefully passed away June 6th, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Born in Scarsdale, NY on January 18th, 1961 to Leo and Joan Horan. Nina graduated from the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School and received a degree in Fashion Merchandising from Berkley College.

She is...

Joseph A. Polese

Joseph A. Polese

Jun 5, 2020

Joseph Polese 90, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on June 5 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 4,1929 in Mount Vernon, N.Y. to Albert and Jenny Polese, he was married to the love of his life, Ann Drake Polese for 60 years. Joe was a Line Officer and Executive Board member of the...

Rughnath  "Runy" Sarda,  Jr.

Rughnath "Runy" Sarda, Jr.

Jun 2, 2020

Born in Manila, Philippines on July 20, 1933 Departed on June 2, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NYPublic Funeral Broadcast: Ballard Durand - White PlainsMonday June 8, 2020 9:00am to 10:00am Funeral Service Broadcast Monday, June 8 at 9:00 am

Rughnath M. Sarda, Jr. ("Runy") was born in Manila, Philippines on July 20, 1933, the eldest...

Andrea Tagliafierro

Andrea Tagliafierro

Jun 2, 2020

Andrea Tagliafierro 83, of West Harrison, N.Y. and most recently of Bedford Hills, N.Y. died on June 2, 2020. He was born on Nov. 17, 1936 to the late Antonio and Angelina (nee Macchiarola) Tagliafierro in Tramonti, Italy. He was Owner-Operator of Paesano’s Café in White Plains, N.Y.  Andrea is survived by his devoted wife, Teresa (nee Savino) Tagliafierro...

Mary T. Callagy

Mary T. Callagy

Jun 1, 2020

Mary T. Callagy 92, of White Plains, N. Y. died on June 1, 2020 in her home and is resting in peace with God.  She was born on January 23, 1928 to the late Nicholas and Teresa Barbera in Brooklyn, N. Y.  She married her late husband Leonard S. Callagy (Lawrence, MA) on November 11, 1956.  She was predeceased...

Maria  C. Rosas

Maria C. Rosas

May 30, 2020

Born on August 5, 1937 Departed on May 30, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NY

Maria C. Rosas, aged 82, died in her home on May 30, 2020, surrounded by her family. After a courageous 10-year battle with CREST Syndrome, an Auto Immune Disease, she is finally at Blissful Peace.

She was born August 5, 1937...

Carmine Rocco

Carmine Rocco

May 30, 2020

Carmine Rocco 96, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died on May 30, 2020. He was born on Nov. 19, 1923 to the late Peter and Frances (nee Pondecorvo) Rocco in Eastchester, N.Y. Carmine proudly served in the US Army during WWII. He was a retired Electrical Engineer with NBC in NYC. Carmine was also a longtime member of The American Legion...

Eric  Lynn Balzer

Eric Lynn Balzer

May 28, 2020

Born in Bronx, NY on June 7, 1954 Departed on May 28, 2020 and resided in Scarsdale, NYPrivate Services: Ballard Durand - White Plains

Eric Lynn Balzer, a man of extraordinary sweetness, vibrancy, heart and soul, died suddenly and unexpectedly in sleep at his home on May 28, 2020. His sudden death, in the prime of his life, has...

Deron Strange

Deron Strange

May 28, 2020

Born in Port Chester, NY on June 14, 1984 Departed on May 28, 2020 and resided in White Plains, NYPrivate Services: Funeral Service Broadcast Wednesday, June 3, 11:00 am

Joan A. Cerqua

Joan A. Cerqua

May 25, 2020

Joan Cerqua 83, of Thornwood, N.Y.  loving sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on May 25th, 2020. Joan was born in the The Bronx in 1936 to Fanny and John Bisatura. She then moved to Westchester County to raise her family. She enjoyed a 30 year career at Sears where she made some dear friends. Sundays ...