obituaries

Nov 10, 2022

Michael Kane, 70, of Blauvelt ,NY passed away on November 10, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Florence Kane, and his brother Joseph Kane (Dorothy).

Michael leaves behind his wife Melissa; sons Michael and Quinn; stepchildren, Griffin, Heather and Jeff; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaylee; and sister Debbie (Edward O'Leary). Loving uncle to Erin (Barry...

Nov 9, 2022

Marie T. Brady, 89, of Tappan, NY passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brady and loving aunt to: Vincent (Ramona), Morgan (Kristi), Donald, Philomena (John), Paul (Carole), Brendan (Theresa), Derry, Bernadette (Steve) and Sean (Katherine).

Marie grew up in the Bronx, attending St. Nicholas of Tolentine where she found lifelong...

Nov 9, 2022

Bryant Geoffrey Mellett, 36, of Dumont NJ died in his sleep Wednesday, November 9, 2022. Bryant attended and graduated (2007) from Norman A. Bleshman Regional Day School in Paramus and was currently attending Camp Acorn Mighty Oaks Day Hab program in Mahwah. Bryant lit up every room he entered with his infectious smile that could turn any frown upside...

Nov 8, 2022

90 of Norwood, NJ. Passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022.

She was a life long member of the Demarest Lady's Fire Auxiliary and the Demarest Drama group.

She was predeceased by husband Arthur W. Griffin, and son Arthur Griffin.

She is survived by Kenneth Griffin wife Judy, Lillian Bourke husband Glenn, James...

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph I. Craft Jr., 83, of Orangeburg, NY passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2022. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Pam and Michael Cinque; Jeffrey and Elizabeth Craft; his sister-in-law, Jutta Craft; grandnieces and nephew, Brittany, Alexa, Logan, and Mackenzie. Joseph worked for the Orangetown Highway Department for 29 years. He was a volunteer fireman for...

Nov 4, 2022

Peter McPhail, 79, passed away Friday, November 4th, 2022.  Born to Thomas and Margaret McPhail, Peter migrated from Ireland to the Bronx on May 7th, 1960.  He is survived by his brother James, and two sisters Margaret and Mary.  Visiting hours will be Tuesday, November 8th, 9:00-9-30 at the Moritz Funeral in Tappan. A Funeral Mass will...

Oct 29, 2022

Passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  Born to Thomas and Bridget Cassidy in the Bronx on February 17, 1933.  She met her husband Joseph Vovchik while he was a medic in the US Army and they were married on June 6, 1959, at Saint Joseph's Church in the Bronx. ...

Oct 27, 2022

John Flynn, 91, of Palisades, NY passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022.

A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, November 1st, 10am, at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Tappan, NY with burial to follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

Visiting hours will be Monday,...

Oct 7, 2022

Of Cresskill, NJ, formerly from Closter and New Milford died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 7, four days short of her 71 st birthday.  Donna is survived by her brothers, Tom (Kathy) from Lake Worth Fl, Maureen (Geoff) Millett of Dumont, NJ, Paul (Anna) of St Cloud, FL, and Jim (Lindsay) of Closter. NJ, along...

Oct 6, 2022

Laura Josephine Kopac, 58, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022 with her mother, cousins, dear friends, and throngs from The Arc Rockland by her side. Laura was born at Nyack Hospital on November 15, 1963 to devoted and dedicated parents Joseph and Margaret Kopac. A long-time resident of The Arc Rockland, Laura spent her days surrounded by a...

Oct 6, 2022

Christopher Joseph Capezzuto, Jr. passed away peacefully at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center on October 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born in the Jersey City, NJ, on December 31, 1955, to Grayce (née Imbelloni) and Christopher Capezzuto. Chris grew up in Fort Lee, NJ, where he proudly developed a lifelong passion for the Mets and...

Oct 2, 2022

Mrs. Joan Feroldi passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 after a brief illness.

A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, 10:30am at St. Catharine's Church

with burial to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to United Hospice would be greatly...

Oct 2, 2022

Isabel Cardarelli passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at age 89. Born to Francisco Miele and Angelina Miele, Isabel was one of four siblings all predeceased. Isabel is predeceased by her first husband Angelo Marino and survived by their two beloved children, son Michael (wife Claudia), daughter Denise, granddaughter Michelle (husband Brandon) and two great grandchildren, Braeden and Hailee....

Sep 27, 2022

Peter Orloff, a beloved family man with a wicked sense of humor who doted on his wife, children and grandchildren, died peacefully in his sleep on September 27 at his home in Orangeburg, NY. He was 85.

The retired stock trader, and US Navy sailor, who once held a seat on the American Stock exchange, was known...

Sep 11, 2022

Edgar Raul Perez Jr. (September 11, 2022) passed away peacefully at the early age of 42 after his long, courageous battle with cancer at his childhood home in Tappan, NY surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Gina, his precious son Dylan, his devoted parents Ray and Raul Perez, and his caring sister Melissa...

Sep 11, 2022

Jessie nee Lech Adamiak

May 19, 1926 to September 11, 2022

Jessie Adamiak was the lifelong devoted wife of the late Frank V. Adamiak.  She leaves behind three -`loving children: Mark, Rosemarie, and Frank; six grandchildren (Heather, Mark A, Peter, Jessica, William, and Kristin) and 5 great grandchildren (Stella, Liam, James, Samantha, and Brooke).

Sep 10, 2022

Athena Hatzis, 74, of Orangeburg NY, passed peacefully on September 10th surrounded by her family. She was born in Kastoria, Greece on February 20 th , 1948, the eldest daughter of Konstantinos and Kalliope Kletsidis.

Athena was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  After moving to...

Sep 3, 2022

Georgina (Jean) Arigo 8/1/1926-9/3/2022 Demarest NJ, Sarasota Fl. Jean was born in the Bronx NY and was predeceased by her beloved husband Anthony (Tex)1983, as well as her 13 siblings Jean was a caring and giving friend to all that knew her. She enjoyed cooking for big family dinners and was the life of the party. (Pictured at the...

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Flanagan, 94, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 with her family at her side.  She was a resident of Thorpe Village in Sparkill,  NY and was a parishioner of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 8th, 11:30am at the Our Lady of the...

Sep 2, 2022

Frederick Zlotkin

The American cellist Frederick Zlotkin, was born on March 10, 1947, in Los Angeles. He was the son of violinist and conductor Felix Slatkin and cellist Eleanor Aller.

Frederick began his cello studies with his grandfather, Gregory Aller, at the age of seven and continued lessons with...