Obituaries

Jan 28, 2022

John "Johnny O" O'Connor, 57, longtime resident of Lagrangeville, passed away on January 28, 2022. Born August 3, 1964, to William L. O'Connor (deceased) and Margaret Ann O'Connor, he was raised in Yonkers, NY, where he lived until 2000. A carpenter by trade, John was a member of Local 279 for more than 35 years. John had a true love...

Jan 28, 2022

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Dennis James Villa, 73, an area resident for over 70 years, died on January 28, 2022 at the Renaissance Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in the Bronx on October 2, 1948, Dennis was the son of the late James and Gemma (DeFrancesch) Villa. He proudly served in Vietnam with the US Navy. Dennis was employed as a...

Jan 28, 2022

It is with heavy hearts, that the family of Hannelore O. Moritz announces her passing on January 28, 2022. Hanna spent her last days, at home, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Born December 4, 1934, in Mannheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Louise Haak. On December 22, 1956, in Perth, Australia, she...

Jan 28, 2022

Virginia Dickerson, age 93, passed away on January 28, 2022 at the Pines at Poughkeepsie. She was born in Hamden, CT on September 1, 1928 to the late Clarence and Eleanor (Curry) French. In July of 1947, Virginia married her husband Herbert, who predeceased her in May of 2013. Her brother Larry French also predeceased her. During her working life,...

Jan 28, 2022

Ralph Whitehead, 61, of Myrtle Beach and previously of Fishkill, died on January 28, 2022. Ralph enjoyed golf, vintage motorcycles, art sculpting, and had a fine eye for detail. He also enjoyed soccer, formula one Racing, music and loved his garden. Ralph was the loving husband of Dina and father of Tristen and Branden. He valued his time with his...

Jan 27, 2022

Jan 27, 2022

Christopher Charles Derr, 33, a resident of East Fishkill and previously of the Bronx, died at home on January 27, 2022. Born on December 21, 1988 in the Bronx, Christopher was the son of Robert Donald Derr, Sr. and Jane Ann (Lenahan) Derr. Christopher was a waiter at Outback Steakhouse for many years and enjoyed playing softball. He was also...

Jan 27, 2022

John Joseph Devine, a resident of Fishkill since 1972 and formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was 91. Son of the late Thomas and Katherine (Kilduff) Devine, he was born in the Bronx on March 24, 1930. In 1949, John enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served...

Jan 26, 2022

Wappingers Falls – Ernest William Wessel, age 75, passed away on January 26, 2022 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1946 in New Rochelle, NY to George and Margaret (Williams) Wessel. Ernest worked as a butcher for Grand Union before his retirement. In his spare time, he loved traveling, fishing, playing cards and darts, working on...

Jan 26, 2022

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Joseph R. Bosan, Jr., 67, an area resident since 1986, died on January 26, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in Yonkers. Born in the Bronx on December 22, 1954, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Emily (Kubinec) Bosan. He recently retired as Operations Manager from General Reinsurance Corporation in Stamford,...

Jan 26, 2022

Louis Joseph Torregrossa, Jr., age 66, passed away on January 26, 2022. He was born on October 3, 1955 at St. Albans Naval Hospital in Queens. Louis had a fondness for music and especially enjoyed when his mom would dance for him. He had great fun with his caring friends and staff at Life Spire ICF. Louis is survived by...

Jan 25, 2022

Melissa Lee Armstrong, a lifelong Newburgh resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 44. She was born in Newburgh on March 26, 1977 and attended local schools. Melissa attended Best Temple Church where she was a choir member. On occasion, she enjoyed visiting The Cathedral at House of Refuge....

Jan 24, 2022

Catherine Marie Tambone, 93, an area resident since 1991 and formerly of Eastchester, NY, passed away on January 24, 2022, after a brief illness. Born on January 1, 1929 in Villa San Giovanni, in the province of Reggio Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of Leonardo and Natalina (Calabro) Scaramuzzino. Catherine had been employed as a personal banker for Bank...

Jan 24, 2022

Fishkill- Daisy "Terry" Geigel a resident of Fishkill, NY passed away on January 24, 2022. She was 70. Daisy was born in Manhattan, NY on January 30, 1951, the daughter of George and Gladys (Rodriquez) Geigel. Daisy, known to most by Terry had a knack for decorating, upholstery, and her amazing arts and crafts skills. She had a great sense...

Jan 23, 2022

LAGRANGEVILLE – Ralph Gastin, 55, an area resident since 1980, died on January 23, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center after a brief illness. He previously lived in the Bronx. Ralph was born on July 5, 1966 in the Bronx. He was the owner and operator of Countywide Contracting in LaGrange for over 25 years and Mid-Hudson Distributing for 6...

Jan 23, 2022

James V. Beyer, 78, passed away on January 23rd, 2022. He was born in the Bronx on August 18th, 1943, to William and Bernadette Beyer. On October 23rd, 1960, he married the love of his life, Dianne Beyer, at United Presbyterian Church in the Bronx. James (Jim) was the owner and operator of Jim Beyer Plumbing and Heating, Inc for...

Jan 22, 2022

Martha C. Koleda, 92, a resident of Stormville and previously of Yorktown Heights, died on January 22, 2022 at home. Martha was born on July 15, 1929 in Remagen, Germany. On August 17, 1947 in Germany, Martha married the love of her life, Alec Koleda who predeceased her in 2003. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. Martha is survived by her...

Jan 22, 2022

BEEKMAN – Raymond Anthony Perrone, Jr., 74, died on January 22, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. An area resident for 35 years, he formerly resided in Yorktown. Ray took pride in his many nicknames including Chip and Batman. Born in Yonkers on May 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond Perrone and Theresa Bonamici....

Jan 21, 2022

Joseph A. Benenati, 84, a 60-year Dutchess County, NY resident, died on January 21, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. Born on June 2, 1937 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of Angelo and Josephine Monte Benenati. He grew up in Queens, NY, attended Power Memorial High School and St. John's University. He enjoyed playing basketball and handball. Joe...

Jan 20, 2022

YONKERS - Frederick P. Gregory, 72, a lifelong resident of Westchester County, died on January 20, 2022 at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers. Born in New Rochelle on October 15, 1949, he was the son of the late Frederick and Margaret (DelTorto) Gregory. He proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Shangri-La during the Vietnam War. Fred...