Obituaries

Sep 1, 2018

John D. Cristello, of Elmsford, passed from this life, surrounded by his family, on September 1, 2018, at the age of 69. Born on May 5, 1949 to Joseph and Louise Cristello in White Plains, he was a lifelong area resident. John is survived by a daughter, Elaine of Mount Vernon, a son, Jay and daughter-in-law Julie of Melville,...

Sep 1, 2018

Anne Farina 95, of West Harrison and formerly of Yonkers and Hastings, N.Y. died on Sept.1, 2018 at her residence. She was born on May 20, 1923 to the late Gaetano and Antoinette (nee Petrucco) DiDomizio in Yonkers, N.Y. Anne was predeceased by her devoted husband, Fred Farina in 2009 and also predeceased by three brothers and four sisters....

Aug 31, 2018

Born in White Plains, NY on December 9, 1929 Departed on August 31, 2018 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday September 7, 2018 9:00am to 9:30amFuneral Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday September 7, 2018 9:30amBurial: Kensico CemeteryFriday September 7, 2018 Following Service

Mary Nellie Shelton, born December 9, 1929 to the late Cora...

Aug 29, 2018

Born on March 31, 1926 Departed on August 29, 2018 and resided in Elmsford, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelSaturday September 1, 2018 10:30am to 11:30amFuneral Service: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordSaturday September 1, 2018 12:00pmBurial: Mt. Calvary CemeterySaturday September 1, 2018 Following Service

Aug 27, 2018

James S. Zachensky 58, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died on August 27, 2018. He was born on November 14, 1959 to Simon and Anna (nee Kohler) Zachensky in Yonkers, N.Y. He worked for Verizon for 27 years retiring in 2015 as a Technician in NYC. He was a former member of the Thornwood Fire Department. James is survived by his...

Aug 26, 2018

Born in Kingston, Jamaica on March 29, 1945 Departed on August 26, 2018 and resided in South Salem, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday September 7, 2018 5:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSaturday September 8, 2018 10:00am to 11:00amBurial: Kensico CemeterySaturday September 8, 2018

Aug 26, 2018

John S. Cappelli 91, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on August 26, 2018. He was born on October 31, 1926 to the late Salvatore and Grace (nee Cavallo) Cappelli. John proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Cappelli of Thornwood, N.Y. and by his loving children, Lisa (Anthony) Barone, John (Kathy)...

Aug 25, 2018

Born in New York, NY on October 6, 1926 Departed on August 25, 2018 and resided in Yonkers, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelFriday August 31, 2018 3:00pm to 5:00pmFriday August 31, 2018 7:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Service: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordSaturday September 1, 2018 10:00amBurial: Gate of Heaven CemeterySaturday September 1, 2018 Following Service

Leonard Anthony...

Aug 24, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Donovan 98, of Bronx, N.Y. and most recently of Salem, N.Y. died on August 24, 2018. She was born on February 24, 1920 to the late James and Mary (nee McGrath) Shields in N.Y., N.Y. Mary was predeceased by her first husband, Vincent Armstrong in 1955 and by her second husband, James Donovan in 1978 and her...

Aug 23, 2018

Born in Delhi, India on September 4, 1931 Departed on August 23, 2018 and resided in New York, NYWake: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelFriday August 24, 2018 11:30am to 1:30pmCremation: Ferncliff CemeteryFriday August 24, 2018 2:00pm

Aug 23, 2018

Theodore “Teddy” L. Thomas, 78, a longtime resident of Elmsford, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Teddy was born in Yonkers, NY on May 6, 1940 to Dorothy Hagans and Theodore Thomas. He was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and spent the summers in Tuckahoe with his grandparents. His step-father, Levelle Anderson, played a major role in...

Aug 21, 2018

Rita M. Kopicki, 91, of Greenburgh, NY, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2018. Rita was born on September 29, 1926 to the late Vincent and Josephine [iulo]. Rita was predeceased by her devoted husband, Frank Kopicki in 1989 and also predeceased by her Sister, Camille Biancardi of Greenburgh. Rita was a graduate of NYU and was...

Aug 20, 2018

Born in Bronx, ny on December 17, 1955 Departed on August 20, 2018 and resided in Bronx, ny

Eric Bruce Batashoff "Ricky"

Smart, witty, loving, talented and emotional are just a few words that describe, Ricky.

Some of his passions included photography, listening to music and playing the keyboards.

He was also a...

Aug 18, 2018

Born in New York, NY on August 14, 1933 Departed on August 18, 2018 and resided in Nanuet, NYGraveside Service: Beth David CemeteryMonday August 20, 2018 11:00am

Aug 16, 2018

Born in Cutchogue, NY on July 12, 1934 Departed on August 16, 2018 and resided in Gainesville, VAVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday August 24, 2018 10:00am to 11:00amFuneral Ceremony: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday August 24, 2018 11:00amEntombment: Ferncliff CemeteryFriday August 24, 2018 Following Service

Aniela (Nellie) Rose Falcigno passed away on August 16th at the age of...

Aug 14, 2018

Born on May 11, 1967 Departed on August 14, 2018 and resided in Scarsdale, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsWednesday August 15, 2018 5:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Mass: St Bernard Catholic ChurchThursday August 16, 2018 10:00am

Aug 13, 2018

Born in Hempstead, NY on August 4, 1958 Departed on August 13, 2018 and resided in New Rochelle, NYMemorial Service: Grace Baptist ChurchSaturday August 18, 2018 1:00pm

Mrs. Mary "Richie" McElrath-Jones transitioned from her earthly labor to glorious rest on Monday, August 13, 2018. Mary believed in the power of family, friends and faith. A native of Hempstead, NY...

Aug 13, 2018

James Vetrano 96, of Yonkers, N.Y. died on August 13, 2018. He was born on August 19, 1921 to the late Michael and Marguerite (nee Mauriello) Vetrano in Newark, N.J. James served proudly in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was a former President of Local 305 Retail and Wholesale Department Store Union in Hastings, N.Y. and...

Aug 12, 2018

Born in Bronx, NY on March 23, 1938 Departed on August 12, 2018 and resided in Greenwich, CTFuneral Service: Congregation Kol AmiWednesday August 15, 2018 12:00pmBurial: Mount Pleasant CemeteryWednesday August 15, 2018 Following Service

Jerry Rhine of Greenwich, Connecticut passed peacefully on August 12, 2018 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Port and his...

Aug 12, 2018

Maria Rita Panzarella 64, of Bronx, N.Y. died on August 12, 2018. She was born on Oct. 29, 1953 to the late Rosario and Paolina Panzarella in Corleone, Sicily. She was a Hairdresser in the Westchester Area. Maria is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Lisa Ruiz) Gecaj of Pleasantville, N.Y., Christopher (Kim) Gecaj of Mohegan Lake, N.Y. and...