obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Annamma Thomas of Bardonia, New York, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of eighty-two.

Born on March 23, 1943, in Aluva, Kerala, India, she was the seventh of ten children to the late Mr. Accalloor Mathai Varkey and Mrs. Aleyamma Varkey.

She is survived by her three...

Aug 7, 2025

Lorraine B. Healy (née LaVoie) was born on December 23, 1932 in Lowell, MA and passed away on August 7, 2025 at the age of 92.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Cornelius T. Healy with whom she shared many cherished years.

Lorraine is survived by her loving children, Thomas (Beth), Deborah (James), Lorraine...

Aug 2, 2025

Ronald J. Graney, of Tappan, NY, passed away on August 2, 2025.  He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Jacqueline; his daughter, Colleen; and grandson, Jacob.  He is predeceased by his son Corey (2010).

Raised in Haworth, NJ, and Montgomery, NY, Ron settled in Tappan after serving in the United States Army.  He worked for Graney...

Jul 30, 2025

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Jul 24, 2025

Janet H. Herger, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, in Emerson, New Jersey. Born on April 21, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, Janet lived a full and vibrant life marked by deep family bonds, joyful pastimes, and a warm spirit that touched everyone she met. Janet was the daughter of Stanley Ward and Elizabeth Housman. She...

Jul 24, 2025

Katherine "Kathy" Notaro of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Westchester Medical Center. She was 75 years old.

Born in Queens, NY, on October 24, 1949, Kathy was the daughter of Oliver and Florence Jones. She grew up in Middle Village, NY, and graduated from Christ the King High School.

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Jul 24, 2025

Mr. Joel J. Rhodes was born on July 19, 1931, in Manhattan in New York City to Florence Stella and Martin Rhodes. He died on July 24, 2025, at age 94. He was the warmest and most loving husband to his beloved wife Rosemarie for over 70 years who he dedicated his life to serving and honoring especially when...

Jul 21, 2025

Joseph Derrico, 84, a long-time resident of Closter/Harrington Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in the Bronx, New York, in January of 1941 to his parents, John and Helen. Joseph exemplified a strong sense of duty and a sharp intellect from a young age. These qualities would define...

Jul 20, 2025

Anthony J. Zaccaro, 83, was born in NYC to Filomena ad Vincenzo Zaccaro.  Anthony is survived by his wife Gail, his daughter Hollie and his three beautiful grandchildren Logan, Owen and Delia and his dearest sister Rose Nicoletti. Visiting hours will be Thursday, July 24th 4-8 pm at Mortiz Funeral Home in Closter, NJ. Funeral Mass will be held...

Jul 19, 2025

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Jul 9, 2025

Rosita A. Clemente, fondly known as Rose, passed away on July 9, 2025, at her home in Orangeburg, NY surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was born on July 14, 1933, in Sta Maria Ilocus Sur, Philippines. She was the sixth of eight children of Daniel and Juana Agpalo. After graduating from North General Hospital School of...

Jul 4, 2025

Frances Romano Leonardo (Fran) passed away  peacefully with her family by her side on July 4, 2025 at the age of 96.

She was a devoted mother and loving wife to Santo for 60 years until his passing in 2008. They were inseparable. Wherever you saw one the other was not too far behind. A true love...

Jun 24, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Ruth Masucci, daughter of the late Robert Piatt and the late Helen Jennings, was born on July 5,1927 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Pat entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

In her 97 years of life, Pat positively impacted all those around her. She led her life...

Jun 21, 2025

Mary (Maureen) T. Fogarty, née Sheehy, passed peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her children.  Maureen died from complications with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at the age of 85.

Maureen was born in New York on February, 14, 1940.  She was the oldest child and only daughter of  Margaret Buckley Sheehy (Knocknagree, Co. Cork) and Bartholomew Sheehy...

Jun 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, the Fegan family announces the passing of our beloved family patriarch, Bernard "Brian" Fegan of Blauvelt, NY. Brian died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 19, 2025, at the age of 86.

Brian is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Julia (Oates) Fegan; his children Brian Fegan, Teresa...

Jun 16, 2025

Brian Patrick Murray passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born to John and Josephine Murray to join his two brothers, John and Hubert. Brian lived a rich life full of many adventures and friends. He was a long time member of Plumbers Local 24. He is survived by his former wife,...

Jun 7, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Gertrude (Mickey) Amato, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 7, 2025.  She was 91 years old.

A longtime resident of Blauvelt, Mom was the heart and soul of our family who devoted her life to her true love of 70 years, Edward and...

Jun 4, 2025

 Below are the YouTube live links to services. 

Sunday -  https://www.youtube.com/live/agX-uQSika4?si=1xDR8aZriRy57bPS 

Monday -  https://www.youtube.com/live/zk3006Sjku0?si=-rOYR91pQAW8gugn 

 Please take a moment to read about Fr. Alummoottil. 

  http://stmarysbronxny.org/fr-a-k-cherian/  

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May 30, 2025

Efstathia (Ester) Tsahalis passed away at home in Blauvelt, NY, surrounded by those she loved, on May 30, 2025 at the age of 91. Ester was a loving wife to the late Panagiotis (Peter) Tsahalis, a loving mother to her daughter Pauline Tampakis and her husband John, mother to her daughter Nicki Katsihtis and her husband Zachary, mother to...

May 27, 2025

Sheila Darken, 90, was the fourth and youngest child of Maurice and Mary Keane, who emigrated from Ireland.  She grew up in the Bronx with her parents and her siblings Al, Eileen and Theresa.  Sheila was an accomplished Irish dancer who was smart and spunky. She put herself through Hunter College, going to school at night after working all...