Jun 5, 2022

After a day of doing what he loved best, hiking, then discussing the virtues of craft beer with friends, George William Davitt of Briarcliff Manor left this earth unexpectedly on Sunday, June 5th, 2022. He is survived by his best friend and soulmate of more than twenty years Deborah Gargiulo, his beloved dog Dakota and his siblings Holly, Leo,...

May 25, 2022

Maria Carmin Villa 42, of Peekskill, NY passed away on May 25, 2022. Maria was born on March 19, 1980 in Giron, Ecuador. Reposing, Leach & Thomas Funeral Home on Thursday and Firday from 5-9 PM. Funeral Mass, St. Ann's Church on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Interment, St. Augustine Cemetery, Ossining, NY to follow.

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May 10, 2022

Margaret Theresa Birrittella 82, of Beacon, NY and formerly of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully at home with her daughters by her side on May 10, 2022. Margaret was born on Oct. 9, 1939 to the late Thomas and Helen Cavanagh . Margaret was raised in the Bronx, NY before eventually settling down in Ossining, NY. Margaret was predeceased...

Apr 27, 2022

Norman, Michael Gourdine Norman Michael Gourdine was born November 4, 1962, to Harry Norman and Lola Mae Gourdine of Ossining New York – both his parents and his sister Denise Gourdine Moultrie proceeded him in death. During Michael's formative years he attended all of the local schools – with Michael completing and graduating from Ossining High School 1980. Michael's...

Apr 25, 2022

William Cassese passed away peacefully on April 25, 2022 at the age of 82.  Son of the late Harry and Jane Cassese, he was born and raised in the Bronx, eventually moving to Nanuet, NY.  A lifelong Yankees and NY Giants fan, he loved to reminisce and share funny stories about growing up in the Bronx and New York...

Apr 23, 2022

Edward Patrick Nolan, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died on April 23rd in the company of his loving family at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. As his family grieves this week and reaches out to his wide circle of friends, colleagues and former classmates, the stories are different, but the sentiment is the same - "Ed was...

Apr 12, 2022

Innocenzio ("Nuchie") Valenti passed away on April 12th, 2022, eight days short of his 92nd birthday.  The son of Gaetano and Francis, Nuchie lived a life he never imagined possible.  He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 51 years, Jennie.  He is survived by his brother Vincent, daughter Michele, son Eric and his wife Tina and...

Apr 2, 2022

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, Michael J. Madden Jr., passed away unexpectantly from a heart attack at the age of 51, while gardening with his beloved dog Chelsea.

Michael was born on August 8, 1970, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Mike and Rosemary Madden. He received his BA in Political Science at Providence College and a JD at...

Mar 26, 2022

Antonietta Pasqualina Apollonio 89, of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022. Antonietta was born on August 11, 1932 to the late Francesco and Maria Giuseppa (nee Del Basso) Mastracchio in Guardiaregia, Italy. Antonietta was predeceased by her devoted husband Angelo Apollonio in 2019. She is survived by her loving children Maria (Winter) Pascale of Ossining, NY,...

Mar 22, 2022

Long-time resident of Ossining, (Gwendolyn) Aileen Hunt, aged 96, died in Briarcliff Manor on Tuesday, March 22 of natural causes.

Aileen is survived by her devoted husband, William Hunt.  She was deeply loved by her children, Barbara, Thomas (deceased), and Scott Hunt, as well as her four grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Prior to Aileen's...

Feb 27, 2022

Ann Piriz, daughter of  Luis and Antonietta Piriz was born on January 28, 1979, and grew up in Verplanck NY. Ann graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School, Class of 1997, and graduated from NYU, Class of 2002. Ann spent some time out west in California where she met her beloved husband William Kline. Ann and William welcomed their beautiful...

Feb 21, 2022

Manuel Berrios passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2022. Manuel (aka Willie) was born on July 24th, 1957. He was a sweet innocent soul dearly loved by his family. His favorite things were coloring, Superman, a good meal, family gatherings, classic movies and shows and his favorite singer Frankie Valli. He loved his family and family gatherings, often greeting...

Feb 19, 2022

Shawn T. Landers passed away suddenly of natural causes in his home on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Shawn was born in Manhattan and remained there in his early years. When he was 13 years of age the family moved to the Bronx. While in the Bronx the Landers family made many life-long friends; from friends and neighbors...

Feb 16, 2022

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Juliano, 71, of Campbell Hall, NY passed peacefully surrounded by family following a long illness on February 16, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY.

Born on March 3, 1950 to Frank and Kathryn Bologna, Betty was raised in Briarcliff Manor, NY and graduated from Briarcliff High School in 1969.  She was...

Feb 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful death of Eugene (Gene) Cadman, 71, on February 9 in Hyannis, MA, brought on by complications of lymphoma.

Gene was born in 1951 and raised in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He was an active child who excelled in sports and thought he could get somewhere faster if he...

Feb 3, 2022

Vaso Cynthia Xikes - September 29, 1931 - February 3, 2022

Cynthia was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada by Greek immigrants Ismini and John Nikolou. She was a graduate of the University of Toronto where she majored in Philosophy and minored in Greek and Latin classics. She studied and played classical piano all her life....

Jan 31, 2022

Giuseppe D'Addona 80, passed away on January 31, 2022. Giuseppe was born on March 12,

1941 to the late Domenico and Angelina D'Addona in Sassinoro, Italy. Giuseppe is survived by

his daughter Angela (Frank) Walsh, daughter-in-law Colleen (Joseph) D'Addona, and his

cherished grandchildren Danielle, Nicole, Amanda, and Joseph D'Addona as well as his...

Jan 29, 2022

John Patrick Massey, died peacefully January 29, 2022.  He was born September 3, 1941 in Rockaway, NY to the late John and Anne (Golden) Massey.  John is survived by his loving wife Anne, and three children John Peter Massey, (Whitney), Kristen Massey, and Kara Calandrello (Carmine). He is the proud grandfather to five grandsons, Jack, Carmine, Walker, Nico, and...

Jan 16, 2022

Philip C. Gioio 84, of Ossining, NY died peacefully on Jan. 16, 2022, he was born on Mar. 28, 1937 to the late Carl and Catherine (nee Frugis) Gioio. Philip worked as both a Stationary Engineer for Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, NY and a General Contractor. He was predeceased by his wife Lois M. Gioio in 2012. Philip...

Jan 15, 2022

Skylar David Thomas Jr. was born on May 14th, 1995 in Defiance Ohio, to Skylar David Thomas Sr. and Linda Michelle Thomas. God called him home on January 15, 2022.

Skylar Jr. attended Howard High School of Technology and majored in carpentry. Skylar Jr. worked at UPS and was a caring person who loved his two daughters...