All Obituaries

Antonio Giuseppe DeSanto 96, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on July 30, 2023. Antonio was born on June 14, 1927 in Pantanolungo, Italy. Reposing, Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Waterbury & Kelly Funeral Home from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday 10 AM at St. Theresa's Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Interment will be private.  WATERBURY & KELLY FUNERAL HOME 1300 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 914-941-0838

Lucy M. Petruzzi of Ossining, NY passed away on Saturday, July 29,2023. A lifelong resident of Ossining, she resided at SkyView Nursing home the past two years.  She was 94 years old. Lucy was born on October 27, 1928 to the late Angelo and Mary Palombo.  She was a graduate of Ossining High School where she proudly performed as drum majorette in the marching band.  After high school, she attended Miss Andrews Secretarial School in Ossining and was employed in various...

Shawn Anthony Melendez passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1995. Family and friends are invited to join the celebration of Shawn's life at the Leach & Thomas Funeral Home on Monday from 12-4 PM.    LEACH & THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 45 S. Highland Ave Ossining, New York 10562 914-941-0840

Maria Giovannina DiPaolo, 97, of Ossining, NY passed away on July 22, 2023. Giovannina was born on July 13, 1926, to Nicola and Maria (DeSantis) Ciro in Cansano, Italy.  As a young teenager, she met the love of her life, the late Lorenzo DiPaolo. He would soon be shipped out to war during WWII. Before leaving he asked for her hand in marriage and the promise to wait for his return. During the war, her town suffered a bombardment for which she survived, but tragically lost her beloved...

Diane Marie DeFusco 75, of Croton on Hudson, NY passed away on July 15, 2023. Diane was born on October 23, 1947 to the late Agostino and Lucille (nee Morin) Caterino Jr. in Tarrytown, NY. Diane loved her family, friends, animals and all things that sparkled. In her off time, she enjoyed spending time at the pool swimming. Diane is survived by her one daughter, her brother Michael (Nancy) Caterino of Oxford, CT, her sister Judy (Joseph) Lynch of Sparta, NJ, her two nieces, two nephews, and...

Catherine Winefred Klein was born on September 17th, 1964 in White Plains to Marguerite and Henry Klein. She has an older brother, Keith, who was her first friend and whom she treasured her entire life.  Catherine grew up in Hartsdale, NY where she attended Sacred Heart and Maria Regina High School, held her first job, made lifelong friends and memories, and always revisited later in life when she craved an authentic jelly doughnut or crumb cake. Catherine continued her education at...

COLLINS, JOHN “Jack”, 77, of Jupiter, Florida passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Laura (Verre) Collins and his four children, Ame Furey (Michael), Nicole Collins Hallinan, John David Collins (Almalina), and Laura Collins. He was a devoted grandfather to Caden, Jack, Mikey, Jake, Patrick, and Liliana. He is also survived by his...

Dominick Tarinelli , 92 of Ossining passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 in the comfort of his home, after a short illness. He was surrounded by his children and other family members. Dominick was born April 5, 1931 to John and Anna (Corazzino) Tarinelli. He was the youngest of eight children. He graduated Ossining High School, class of 1950 where he played football. Dominick was drafted into the Army, March 12, 1952. He served in the Infintry as a Corporale. He was stationed in Germany during...

Glenda Yobani Lucero Mendez of Ossining, NY passed away on June 26, 2023. Glenda was born on April 8, 1977 in Zaruma, Ecuador. Reposing, Leach & Thomas Funeral Home on Wednesday and Thursday from 4-9PM. Funeral Mass, St. Ann's Church, Ossining, NY on Friday at 10:30 AM. Interment will be held in Chilcaplaya, Ecuador.  LEACH & THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 45 S. Highland Ave Ossining, New York 10562 914-941-0840

Lillian Tucci (1937–2023) Born on Christmas Day, Lillian Tucci was always confounded by why she was named after an Easter flower.  The child of working-class immigrant parents, Lillian was a first-generation American hero and success story, graced with an unyielding will, boundless courage, unwavering determination, and, of course, a profoundly wry sense of humor.  She will be missed by all blessed to know and love her. On the very first day of classes as a freshman at...