Obituaries

Barbara Jean Mackey

Barbara Jean Mackey

Feb 25, 2021

Barbara Jean Mackey 68, Of Ossining Ny, was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend.  She retired this life on February 25, 2021 to enter her eternal peace and rest. Barbara Jean was born on January 4, 1953 in Prince Edward County Virginia to Lucille and Eddie Ford.  She moved to Ossining with her family and...

Danny Proctor

Danny Proctor

Feb 12, 2021

Dan Proctor, age 65, passed away in New York following a lengthy illness.  Dan grew up in Muncie, Indiana, attended Burris, and graduated from Ball State University.  The beloved son of Lela and the late Ken Proctor, Dan is survived by his daughter Morgan Proctor (Greg Olson), sons Kyle, and Lucas (and their mother Alison Proctor), his brother Gary...

Stephen T. Di Renno

Stephen T. Di Renno

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen T. Di Renno was called to Heaven at the age of 65 on Feb. 6, 2021. Born in Ossining New York to Rocco and Ann (Diglio) Di Renno, he was predeceased by his loving parents and his beloved son, Wm. Anthony Di Renno. In October 1981 Steve married Margaret (Margo) Tierney, together they shared 40 happy years raising...

Josephine Calabrese

Josephine Calabrese

Feb 3, 2021

Josephine Calabrese passed peacefully on February 3rd, 2021 at The New York States Veterans Home in Montrose, NY.  Josephine was born in Brooklyn in 1925 to Santina and Antonio Pisani. Josephine graduated in 1943 from A.B. Davis High School in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and married Frank Calabrese in 1950. Frank predeceased Josephine in 2016.  Josephine had many jobs over...

Bruce Morgan Matthews

Bruce Morgan Matthews

Jan 30, 2021

Bruce Morgan Matthews passed away on January 30, 2021, at The Club at Briarcliff Manor, following a good fight against Alzheimer's Disease and complications from Covid:19.

Bruce was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Walter and Dorothy (Williams) Matthews. He grew up and lived in Briarcliff Manor until he entered Bucknell University. Upon graduation in 1964,...

Enrique Caro

Enrique Caro

Jan 19, 2021

Enrique Caro was born on December 21, 1930 in Rincon, Puerto Rico and passed away on January 19, 2021 at the age of 90. He lived in Gt. Barrington, MA with his beloved wife Ida.  He raised his family of 7 children in Bronx, New York.  He had thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Enrique was a...

Edith Rose Beck Kates

Edith Rose Beck Kates

Jan 13, 2021

Edith Rose Beck Kates, 97, on 1/13/2021. Feminist, peace activist, lifelong Unitarian Universalist, child welfare advocate. A feisty, creative, fearless woman forever unafraid to stop and smell the flowers. Mother, grandma, and great- grandma intensely loved by her friends, family, and all who knew her. She is survived by her three children: Michael Kates, Betsy Kates, and Bill Kates,...

Robert M. Filippi

Robert M. Filippi

Jan 11, 2021

Robert Michael Filippi (Poppy), 91, formerly of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in East Harlem, NY to John Filippi, survived by his daughters Karen Camilli, Audrey Filippi, Barbara Kluender and Jacqueline Lema, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Lillian, sisters Eileen Ciullo and Dorothy...

Joseph Benke

Joseph Benke

Jan 5, 2021

On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, long time Ossining, New York resident, Joseph "Joe" Benke passed away from double pneumonia and complications from Covid-19.  Joe became a statistic that day, but he was so much more than that.  His family wants him to be remembered for the way he lived his life, not for the way he passed.

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Gloria F. Lehning

Gloria F. Lehning

Jan 4, 2021

Gloria F. Lehning 93, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on Jan. 4, 2021. Gloria was born on Jan. 12, 1927 to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee Swetz) Springer in Mt. Vernon, NY. Gloria was known as a loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. She had a strong passion for both her family and golf....

Rosemary Difonzo

Rosemary Difonzo

Jan 3, 2021

Rosemary DiFonzo 74, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. Rosemary was born on April 15, 1946 in the Bronx, NY. Reposing, Waterbury & Kelly Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8PM. Funeral Mass, St. Theresa's Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY on Saturday 10 AM. Entombment to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY.

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Jacqueline C. Carlson

Jacqueline C. Carlson

Jan 2, 2021

Jacqueline C. Carlson died peacefully on January 2, 2021.  She was born in Spring Lake, New Jersey on December 16, 1930 to James and Ethel Coburn, who were Salvation Army officers. Jacqueline's life was centered on the motto of the Salvation Army, taught to her by her parents. "Doing the Most Good," was a theme that transcended into her...

William F. Jaenike

William F. Jaenike

Jan 1, 2021

William F. Jaenike 83, of New York City and Ossining, NY passed away on Jan. 1, 2021. William was born on Oct. 3, 1937 to the late William and Marian (nee Halloran) Jaenike in NY, NY. William was predeceased by his devoted wife Elizabeth Jaenike in 2015. Professionally William began his career as an electrical engineer and culminated it...

Patricia "Pat" Nielsen

Patricia "Pat" Nielsen

Dec 25, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Nielsen 73 of Ossining passed away on December 25, 2020. Patricia was born on January 4, 1947 to the late John and Euphemia Cassidy in the Bronx, NY. Patricia is survived by: her loving husband of thirty-nine years, Bruce. Her two daughters, Jennifer and Heather, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and brother Robert. Patricia is predeceased by...

Shi'Na M. Mcclam

Shi'Na M. Mcclam

Dec 23, 2020

Shi'na Monique McClam was called home at the early age of 32 on Wednesday December 23, 2020.  She was born on September 11, 1988 in Sleepy Hollow New York to Tessie Cherry and the late Tyrone McClam.

Shi'na accepted Christ at a young age in her life and was baptized at The Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church,...

Ellen Polidoro

Ellen Polidoro

Dec 23, 2020

Ellen Polidoro 99, of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2020. Ellen was born on June 3, 1921 to the late Thomas and Isabella (nee Battista) Polidoro in North Tarrytown, NY. Ellen was predeceased by her four sisters and one brother. Ellen is survived by her niece Gloria (John) McGalagly of Milford, DE. Due...

Emilia Almeida

Emilia Almeida

Dec 11, 2020

Emilia (Ferreira) Almeida passed away on December 11, 2020 peacefully.  She was 92 years old and surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.  Emilia (also known as Millie and Grandma) was born on June 30, 1928 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Jose and Emilia Ferreira (Alexandre). She was predeceased by her husband David (Poppy),...

Carmela "Millie" Gullotta

Carmela "Millie" Gullotta

Dec 11, 2020

Carmela "Millie" Gullotta (nee Di Leo), 89, passed away on December 11, 2020.  Millie was born in Ossining, NY on November 15, 1931, to Albina (Picciano) and Vincent Di Leo.  She attended Ossining schools and graduated from Ossining High School in 1949.  On October 12, 1963, she married the love of her life, Anthony "Tony" Gullotta; they spent many...

Florence "Flo" Decrenza

Florence "Flo" Decrenza

Dec 9, 2020

Florence "Flo" DeCrenza 84, passed away on December 9, 2020 of natural causes. She was born on May 25, 1936 to the late Anthony and Rose (Lamberti) DeCrenza. She was a lifelong resident of Ossining, NY. Florence volunteered at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne, NY for many years.

Florence is survived by her sister Lucy Tomasulo. She...

Anne Marie (Herlihy)  Jones

Anne Marie (Herlihy) Jones

Nov 27, 2020

Anne Marie Herlihy Jones died on Friday November 27th after a brief illness.  Anne was born on July 14, 1935 to William and Catherine Herlihy of North Tarrytown.  She attended local schools, then was married to Dexter Jones of North Tarrytown until his death in 2015.  Anne worked as a secretary at Pace University in Pleasantville until her retirement. ...

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