Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Vincent J. Bellantoni, 62, died on November 15, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. An area resident for over 10 years, he previously lived in Cortlandt Manor. Born in Portchester on December 18, 1957, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent R. and Dorothy (Marlin) Bellantoni. He retired from IBM in Manhattan in 2010 as Project...

Nov 15, 2020

ASTORIA – Robert A. Regensburg, a resident of New York City and formerly of Wappingers Falls and Egg Harbor City, NJ, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was 66. Son of the late Albert H. Regensburg, Jr. and Stephanie S. (Zarycranski) Regensburg, he was born in Hammanton, NJ on November 29, 1953. Robert graduated from Roy C. Ketcham...

Nov 14, 2020

POUGHKEEPSIE – Frances M. Goulding, a local area resident since 1966 and formerly of White Plains and Brooklyn, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Community at Brookemeade in Rhinebeck with her family by her side. She was 95. She was born in Brooklyn on November 19, 1924 to the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Quaglia) Leonardis....

Nov 14, 2020

PLEASANT VALLEY – Michael Fedele, 92, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 14, 2020. An area resident since 2010, he previously lived in Mount Vernon. Born on October 1, 1928 in New York City, Michael was the son of the late Gaetano and Santa (Castracucco) Fedele. Michael retired as Supervisor from Russ Togs in...

Nov 12, 2020

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Bernice Lal, 96, died peacefully at home on November 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. A native New Yorker, she was born in Manhattan on July 12, 1924 and settled in Yorktown before raising a family. She spent 25 years in Florida with her daughter before returning to New York 4 years ago. Bernice is survived by...

Nov 12, 2020

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – James Stanley Polewaski, 77, passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on November 12, 2020. He was a 1961 graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School and was later honorably discharged from the US Army in 1967. James was a 1986 graduate of the Westchester County Corrections Academy and was employed by Westchester County Department of Corrections. James...

Nov 11, 2020

Nov 11, 2020

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Dean P. Mogan, 66, a lifelong area resident, died on November 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family after a 4-year battle with cancer. Born on November 23, 1953 in Beacon, he was the son of the late Roger and Kathryn (Fabysack) Mogan. He grew up in Fishkill, graduated from John Jay High School, and earned...

Nov 10, 2020

Joseph V. Healey, 84, a resident of Chestnut Ridge, NY and previously of Poughquag, died peacefully on November 10, 2020 at home. Born on December 20, 1935 in the Bronx, Joseph was the son of Francis E. and Theresa (Falcone) Healey of Stormville. He proudly served our country in the National Guard during the Korean War. He attended Mount Saint...

Nov 10, 2020

HYDE PARK – Wesley J. Green, 66, died on November 10, 2020 at his home. Born in Greensburg, IN on May 23, 1954, he was the son of Kenneth and Mary Ruth (Davis) Green. Wesley graduated from John Jay High School in 1972 where he exceled in baseball and basketball. He was employed at the Grand Union for 30 years,...

Nov 10, 2020

Shane Thomas Bartholomew, 37, a lifelong area resident, died on November 10, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Poughkeepsie on February 12, 1983, he was the son of Lori DeGelormo Bartholomew and the late Denis Bartholomew. Shane had been employed by Otis Elevator in Poughkeepsie. He enjoyed hunting, NASCAR racing and country music, but...

Nov 10, 2020

WINGDALE - Brian Scott Harden, 55, died suddenly at his home on November 10th, 2020. Born in Rhinebeck on November 20th, 1964, he was the son of Harold Eugene Harden Sr. and the late Geraldine Traver Baright Harden. Brian was employed as a District Manager for over a decade, ending his career at Walgreens. Brian lived his life for his...

Nov 9, 2020

On Nov 9th., Patrick Sheehy of Wappingers Falls, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Patrick immigrated to the United States in 1964. He and his future wife, Margaret Desmond, later returned to Ireland to share their wedding with both families. The years sped by. He was a member of the AOH, Division...

Nov 8, 2020

MARLBORO - Pareshkumar H. Patel, 44, died on November 8, 2020 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital following a long illness. Born in India on May 11, 1976, he was the son of Hasmukhbhai Patel and Pushpa Patel. Paresh was employed as an Information Technology Analyst at Orange Regional Medical Center. He enjoyed vacationing and spending time with his family, especially with...

Nov 8, 2020

LAGRANGEVILLE – Lucille Brookhouse, 83, an area resident for 23 years and formerly of the Bronx, died on November 8, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in New York City on October 1, 1937, she was the daughter of Peter and Frances Comparone. Lucille was a parishioner of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, and a member of the Tri-town Senior...

Nov 7, 2020

If you asked about Donald T. Grieger, the first thing you think of is one of his stories. He had many tales to tell which would bring a smile to your face. His jokes would always make you laugh. He was a dedicated, faithful, funny loving man. Donald was Born on Friday, January 13, 1939. He joined the heavens on...

Nov 7, 2020

Magda (Maggie) Coogan, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, entered into rest on Saturday November 7, 2020 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Magda was the daughter of the late Magdalena Flores Rivera. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Lawrence Coogan; her father Lorenzo Ruiz Claudio; her sister Iris Ruiz-Grech,...

Nov 7, 2020

EAST FISHKILL – Mary Frances Robustelli, 99, died peacefully at her home on November 7, 2020, just 4 weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Born in New York City on December 5, 1920, she was the daughter Adam and Mary (Lloyd) Morr. Mary was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the Southland Corp in the Bronx. She was a parishioner...

Nov 5, 2020

NEW WINDSOR – Karl B. Buck, Sr., 88, a resident of New Windsor since 2008, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Emerald Peek Nursing Center in Peekskill. He had previously resided in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hartsdale, NY, Fishkill, NY, and Laurelton, NY. Born in Little London, Jamaica on October 20, 1932, he was the son of the late...

Nov 5, 2020

Hopewell Junction – Stephen A. Burati, 79, an area resident for 50 years and formerly of Springfield, MA, died on November 5, 2020 at Wingate at Beacon. Born in Springfield, MA on March 24, 1941, he was the son of Raymond and Eleanor (Lawler) Burati. He graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, MA and received his bachelor's degree in...