Obituaries

Nov 8, 2026

EAST FISHKILL- John T. Lyons, a Hopewell Junction resident for over 18 years, died at home on November 8. He was 56 years old.

John was born to the late Peter & Rose Ann (Kersting) Lyons on August 28th, 1970 in the Bronx. He received his B.S. in Management and Finance from Binghamton University in 1994, and his MBA in...

Nov 7, 2026

PLEASANT VALLEY - Kyle Gregory Handy, 29, died suddenly on November 7, 2026 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. He was a lifelong area resident.

Kyle was born on December 13, 1996 in Carmel, New York. He was a hardworking member of Teamsters Local #456 and was currently employed by Byram Concrete in Brewster.

Kyle was ready for a new chapter in his career...

Nov 5, 2026

Anthony "Tony" Pistachio, a Fishkill resident since 2000, formerly of the Bronx and Yorktown Heights, passed away at home on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was 94.

Son of the late Geremia and Candida (Pariglioli) Pistachio, he was born in the Bronx on July 20, 1932. 

Tony was a proud US Army Veteran who was honorably discharged after serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired...

Nov 5, 2026

Brian J. Murphy, a resident of Millbrook for over 20 years and formerly of Hawthorne, passed away at home on November 5, 2026. He was 68 years old.

Brian was born on February 20, 1958, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late James and Doris (Mahoney) Murphy. He worked as a printer for many years and was a member...

Nov 5, 2026

Elizabeth Joyce, 86, born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 19, 1940, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2026. A brilliant educator, accomplished administrator, devoted mother, and loving grandmother, Elizabeth lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, and love.  Elizabeth began her distinguished career as a mathematics and calculus teacher before becoming Superintendent for Administration and Business at BOCES. Her passion for...

Nov 4, 2026

Jeffrey Peter Kidd, a Wappingers Falls resident since 1999, formerly of Scarsdale and Brewster, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was 55.

Son of the late George Andrew and Lynn (Nielsen) Kidd, he was born in Mount Kisco on December 15, 1970. Jeffrey graduated from Brewster High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in...

Nov 3, 2026

Jack Caputo passed away on November 3, 2026 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 66. Born in Palermo, Italy on March 8, 1960, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Ciulla) Caputo.

Jack worked for many years at Royal Carting. He was a loving father and grandfather who was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren...

Nov 3, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

William "Bill" Vaculik passed away at home on November 1, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Yonkers, NY on April 10, 1941, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Kmetz) Vaculik. In February 1984 he married his loving wife Barbara. Together they shared many years of love and laughter.Bill proudly served his country in the...

Oct 30, 2026

Vicki Lee Tucker, age 77, passed away on October 30, 2026 at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital , surrounded by her loving family. Born in Queens, NY on November 10, 1948, she was the oldest daughter of Rodman and Terra Lee (Davis) Herbert. Growing up, Vicki played the clarinet and was a member of the marching band. Throughout the years, she...

Oct 29, 2026

Vincent James Romanino passed away suddenly on October 29, 2026 in Lutz, Florida. He was born on October 16, 1981 in Carmel, NY to Thomas and Helen (Dueber) Romanino. On July 28, 2012, he married his best friend and beloved wife Jennifer (Clark) Romanino.

Vincent was a proud husband and father who loved to spend time with his family. He...

Oct 28, 2026

HOLMES, NY - John Joseph Kilkenny, a longtime resident of Holmes, New York, passed away peacefully at his sister's home in Tennessee at the age of 83.

Born on June 28, 1943, in Killeen, County Galway, Ireland, John was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Mullaney) Kilkenny. From an early age, he showed an extraordinary gift for innovation, engineering, and craftsmanship. At...

Oct 26, 2026

Richard Joseph Grillo, a former area resident, passed away at his home in Albany, NY, on October 26, 2026. He was 58 years old.

Born on May 24, 1968, in Mount Vernon, NY, Richard was the son of JoAnne Gawan and the late Richard A. Grillo.

Richard was a hardworking and dependable man who took pride in doing his best. He recently...

Oct 26, 2026

Selenia Delgado, a resident of Wappingers Falls since 1997, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 75 years old.

Born on September 14, 1951, in San German, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Filomena (Santiago) Acosta. Selenia married the love of her life, Reynaldo Delgado, on December 31,...

Oct 26, 2026

Kathleen Ann Silvestri, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan. She was 75.

Daughter of the late Truman F. and Marion Pearl (Jones) Taber, she was born in Poughkeepsie on April 10, 1951 and was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School.

Kathy will be...

Oct 26, 2026

Thomas H Smith, 90 of Poughkeepsie, NY died October 26, 2026. He wished his obituary to be a personal statement so here are his words.

On Easter Sunday of 1936, in a New York City hospital, my mother Charlotte and my father Henry brought me into this world to join them and a sister named Joan. Within a few years, we...

Oct 25, 2026

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Marianne Kathleen Peterman, 63, passed away on October 25, 2026 while vacationing with her husband on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean.

Born on August 24, 1963 in White Plains, NY, Marianne was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (McDermott) Durling. She lived in Hartsdale, NY before moving to Wappingers Falls, NY 32...

Oct 25, 2026

FISHKILL - Mario F. Guidotti, 77, an area resident for 6 years, passed away at home on October 25, 2026. He previously lived in the Bronx.

Born on September 23, 1949 in Miglionico, Matera, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Antonia (Ventura) Guidotti. He served in the Italian military before immigrating to the United States in...

Oct 25, 2026

James Michael Hogan ("Jim")

August 7, 1947 - October 25, 2026

James Michael Hogan, fondly known as "Jim", passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, at the age of 79, with his beloved wife by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud American veteran, Jim was defined above all by his unwavering love for his family, his...

Oct 24, 2026

In Loving Memory

Erika Kaye

March 21, 1939 - October 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on October 24, 2026, at the age of 87.

Born on March 21, 1939, she lived a remarkable life defined by independence, determination, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of...