All Obituaries

Antoinette M. Martinelli of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully on Monday May 25, 2020. She was 78 years of age. Antoinette was born in Corato, Bari, Italy on June 22, 1941, daughter of the late Rosaria Leo and Umberto Martinelli. Antoinette worked at Maryknoll Brothers Mail Department and Readers Digest for many years. She had a great love for her outdoor gardening and keeping her home beautiful both inside and outside. Miss Martinelli is survived by her close friend Vincent Malavarca from...

It is with great sadness the family and her long-time partner Cris wishes to announce the passing of Renate S. Valentine. She spent her final days at home with her daughters Marianne Joslyn, Kathleen Valentine, Corina Valentine and hospice. Renate was called to heaven on May 22, 2020, she was 76 years young. Renate was born in Germany to Otto and Marie Freckmann. Renate moved to the States 1963 to fulfill her dreams. She was a long-time resident of Ossining, NY. Renate is a past president of...

Michael Variano 45, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020. He was born on April 21, 1975 to his parents Joseph and Anne in Sleepy Hollow, NY.  Michael’s greatest joy in life was being a father to his two children, Matthew and Nicholas, whom he coached in both football and lacrosse. Michael was a graduate of Ossining High School.  He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Iona College followed by a Master’s degree from Mercy College. ...

John Eagleson, 1941–2020   On May 14, 2020, at the age of 78, we lost a truly great man, John Eagleson. John was born in Philadelphia, the first child of Jack and Mary Rose Eagleson.  He grew up in Oreland, PA, with his five sisters and one brother. In his early life, John took a keen interest in work, selling vegetables door-to-door as a boy and later, as an adolescent, helping his father build a family summer home on Lake Wallenpaupack. Upon graduating from...

William J. DeAngelis passed away of natural causes on April 30,2020. Born to John and Margaret DeAngelis on June 7,1945 in Ossining, NY. He was a long-time parishioner of St. Theresa’s Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Billy was a lifetime member of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department, serving 56 years in the Engine company. He worked in shipping and receiving for many years before retireing in 2008 from Scarborough Manor, Ossining N.Y. He is survived by his sister, Nancy...

George DiGrandi was born on February 27, 1939, he was 81 years old. He was predeceased by his mother, Theresa DiGrandi and father, Mario DiGrandi. He leaves behind two brothers, Robert DiGrandi of Las Vegas, Sal DiGrandi (Annette) of Yorktown, a sister Jean Marie DiGrandi of Ossining and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. When George was a baby, he was predicted to only live to 15, he defied the odds and made it to 81 years old. George is best known for having a great...

Mary M. (Rotella) Trapasso 92, of Ossining, NY passed away on April 16, 2020. Mary was born on Aug. 3, 1927 to the late Candido and Mary (nee Rotella) Sanchez in Ossining, NY. Mary was predeceased by her devoted husband Samuel Trapasso in 2015. Mary is survived by her loving daughter Sandra Thomas of Briarcliff Manor, NY, her cherished grandson Joseph Thomas of Ossining, NY, and her sister Elizabeth Lupetin of Ossining, NY. Mary was predeceased by her Baby Boy Anthony in 1952. A private...

“Oh who will walk a mile with me Along life’s merry way?” – Henry van Dyke A quote captured from Mary’s Our Lady of the Elms College 1950s yearbook. The comments provided in her profile:                          …Tireless Editor-in-Chief of Elmata… Inexhaustible supply of side remarks… That quizzical raise of the eyebrow… …Ready wit paralleled by deep...

Carlos E. Alarcon, 82, a long time Ossining resident, died Wednesday April 8, 2020, at Hudson Valley Hospital. He is survived by his 3 children, Carlos R (Roseanna) Alarcon, Luis A (Luisa) Alarcon, Marjorie (David) Smith. 7 grandchildren, Enrico, Tristan and Emilio Alarcon, Jaya Smith, Daniela, Flor and Wesley Alarcon. He was pre deceased by his ex wife Maria Bernis-Rojas. All services will be private.  LEACH & THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 45 S. Highland Ave. Ossining, New York...

On April 7, 2020 Marion Elizabeth Picarelli died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Marion was born in Tarrytown, NY on July 30, 1936 to John and Mary Centofanti. She graduated from Washington Irving High School after achieving many honors, including playing first trumpet in the band and becoming captain of her cheerleading squad. However, her greatest achievement, and he would agree, is meeting and then marrying her high school sweetheart, Bob Picarelli, in...