All Obituaries

Lola Mae Carrington was born on November 18, 1929 to Jonas and Lola Jackson – Carrington in Orange New Jersey. During Lola’s formative years – Lola attended elementary school in Springfield New Jersey until she moved to Harlem New York. There she attended and graduated from the Textile High School in 1947. Later, Lola worked at the New York Telephone Company – as a long-distance operator for six (6) years. During this time Lola met and then fell in love -- with the...

Joseph (Papa Joe) DeCrenza 78, a lifelong resident of Ossining, NY passed away surrounded by family on May 23, 2018. Joseph was born on Feb. 29, 1940 to the late Anthony and Rose (nee Lamberti) DeCrenza in Ossining, NY. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife Anne (nee Scozzafava) DeCrenza of 54 years. Joseph worked for the Teamsters 456 for 30 years and the Mt. Pleasant School District for 15 years. He proudly served his country in the US Army National Guard. Joseph joined the ranks of...

Raymond L. Woods 92, of Ossining, NY passed away on May 17, 2018. Raymond was born on June 15, 1925 to the late Raymond and Irene (nee Barry) Woods in Ossining, NY. Raymond is pre-deceased by his devoted wife Bernice in 2013. Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Raymond also joined the ranks of the Ossining Fire Dept. and became a member of the Holla Hose Company. Raymond is survived by his loving daughters Patricia (Raymond) Lips of Ossining, NY,...

Anna Ricci 91, most recently of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. and Del Ray Beach, FL and formerly of Bronx, N.Y. died on May 16, 2018. She was born on August 28, 1926 to the late Joseph and Elena (nee Incurvati) D’Alessandro in Anversa, Italy. She was a retired Dress Maker. Anna was predeceased by her devoted husband, Frank E. Ricci in 2018 and by her sister, Antoinette Cupaiolo. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Laura) Ricci of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. and Anna Maria (Mark...

George John Neubauer of Briarcliff Manor, NY entered into heaven on May 1, 2018 at the age of 81. He was born in the Bronx, NY to the late Maria and Max Neubauer on June 23, 1936. His knowledge of Engineering lead him to the City of New York for 35 years. He was the Deputy Administrative Superintendent of the Bronx Highway Operations, Department of Transportation. His passion for antique cars made him a lifelong member of the Automobile Club of America. He loved spending time with his...

Josephine A. Rappe 85, of Ossining, N.Y. died on April 30, 2018. She was born on March 14, 1933 to the late Michael and Catherine (nee Ginty) Davey in County Sligo, Ireland. Josephine was a retired Guidance Counselor with the NYC Schools. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Thomas D. Rappe in 2004 and also predeceased by three sisters, Mary, Kathleen and Betty. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Thomas (Janet) Rappe of Boynton Beach, FL., Michael (Margaret) Rappe of...

Melvyn L. (Mel) Kress, of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018.  He was born at Ossining Hospital on May 28, 1930 to Celia and Harold Kress.  Mel was a graduate of Ossining High School, Class of 1948.  He married Toby Venner on March 22, 1959.  He was a printer for the NY Daily News. In retirement, he was a crossing guard for the Ossining School District.  Mel was a 69-year active member of Cataract Hose Company No 2, Ossining Fire...

Florence Cesario (Genovese), 96, originally of Mount Vernon, NY died peacefully in her sleep at Bethel Nursing Home, Croton-on-Hudson, NY on April 23, 2018.   She was predeceased by her husband, Marco.  They were married 68 years. Florence, was born October 11, 1921, and attended Mount Vernon schools, graduating from Edison High School.    She met her husband, Marco, at the Mount Vernon Indoor Skating rink and married on June 27, 1943. While living in Mount...

Louis W. Di Loreto of Ossining, NY died on April 23, 2018. He was 91 years old. Louis was born in Ossining on April 30 1926 to Guerino  and Anna Di Loreto.  Louis was an US Army veteran serving his country during WWII. He owned and operated Lou’s Texaco in Ossining. He is survived by his sons Louis Jr.(Mary) and Robert (Ivy), daughters, Maureen Moran, Carolyn (Michael)Girvalo and Linda (Pat) Cartalemi, sister, Agatha”Gig” Griffen, 16 grandchildren, 19 great...