Obituaries

Jul 19, 2020

PLEASANT VALLEY - Frank J. Pawelski, Jr., 53, formerly of Mahopac, died on July 19, 2020 following a courageous battle with ALS. Born in Carmel on February 25, 1967, he was the son of Frank J. and Elizabeth "Betty" Pawelski. Frank was a self-employed general contractor for many years, and there wasn't anything he couldn't build or fix. He was...

Jul 18, 2020

Poughkeepsie - Neal Aniello Mancuso, born and raised in the Bronx, currently residing in Poughkeepsie, NY died on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home. He was 68. Neal was born on November 10, 1951 to Nick and Pat (Silva) Mancuso. His mother, Pat, survives in New Jersey. Neal was predeceased by his father, Nick, in 2011. Neal was a loving...

Jul 18, 2020

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Venerando "Randy" Velilla III, 37, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at home in Wappingers Falls. Randy was born in Fayetteville, NC on April 7, 1983. For many years, he worked as a painter for Picasso Painting & Contracting in Wappingers Falls. He is survived by his mother, Darlene (Istvan) Joyce; his father, Venerando Velilla,...

Jul 18, 2020

CARMEL – Daniel Robert Bates, 64, a resident of Carmel since 2012, died on July 18, 2020 with his wife by his side at Putnam Hospital Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He previously lived in Mahopac. He was born in Mount Kisco on October 31, 1955. He was Head Mechanic at Stronghold Industries (formerly Craig Zottola, Inc.) in...

Jul 17, 2020

Angela Venditti (Bauco) was born March 17, 1930 in Ripi, Italy Provincia di Frosinone. She passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020 at Salem Hills Nursing Home in Purdys, New York. She was 90 years old. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Arcangelo Michael Venditti and by her loving parents Antonia Bauco (Imperioli) and Luigi Bauco. Angela...

Jul 17, 2020

Evelyn "Evie" Grace Tully, a lifelong local area resident, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Filosa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Danbury, CT. She was 92. Daughter of the late William and Grace (Seaman) Cooper, Evelyn was born in Fishkill on November 18, 1927. Evie had many different positions throughout her life, but she is most remembered...

Jul 15, 2020

EAST FISHKILL – John Thomas Higgins, 78, an area resident for 43 years and formerly of Lexington, KY, died on July 15, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn on February 27, 1942, he was the son of John Joseph and Mary (Healy) Higgins. John proudly served our country in the US Air Force. He was employed as...

Jul 14, 2020

MARLBORO – Tammy Lynn Laird, 49, a lifelong area resident, died peacefully on July 14, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born in Poughkeepsie on February 14, 1971, she was the daughter of Charles and Betty (Lyons) Tierney. Tammy was employed as a Special Education Teacher for the West...

Jul 12, 2020

EAST FISHKILL – David A. Tedaldi, 96, died peacefully on July 12, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on June 30, 1924 in New York City, he was the son of John and Mary (Mazzocchi) Tedaldi. David proudly served our country in the US Army during World War II. He was employed as a Floor Engineer with Circle Flooring...

Jul 11, 2020

Jul 10, 2020

Poughkeepsie - John B. O’Reilly of Poughkeepsie and formerly of Yorktown Heights, NY passed away on July 10, 2020. He was 53. John was born on February 23, 1967 in Mount Kisco, NY, the son of the late Vincent and Rosaleen (Brennan) O’Reilly. John is survived by his beloved sons, Liam and Jason; his wife, Dawn; his sisters, Jane O’Reilly...

Jul 8, 2020

Lorenzo Bravo passed away on the morning of July 8, 2020. Lorenzo was protective by nature. He loved sports, especially his Miami Dolphins. Lorenzo's infectious smile will always be remembered. He was a strong and caring soul who would do anything for anyone. His passions in life were playing semi-pro football, weight training, his specialty cooking and making people laugh....

Jul 7, 2020

On July 7, 2020, Kevin M. DePaolo of Ballston Spa completed his journey here on Earth. We mourn his passing for selfish reasons but are very much relieved that his pain and suffering are over. He showed great courage, strength and dignity giving all that he had and more, with his beloved fiancee, Kathleen, by his side every step of...

Jul 7, 2020

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Richard C. Bowers, 78, an area resident since 2015, died on July 7, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He previously lived in Miami, FL and Chicago, IL. Born in Cushing, Iowa on January 23, 1942, Richard was the son of the late Wayne and Wilma (McCleery) Bowers. He graduated from the...

Jul 7, 2020

Helen P. Keenan, 76, of Wappingers Falls, New York, passed away after a brief illness at Mid Hudson Regional Hospital on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was surrounded by her family. Helen was born in the Bronx, New York on January 25, 1944 to the late Daniel Cahill and Mary Devaney. On February 29, 1964, she married Peter Keenan at...

Jul 6, 2020

Jul 4, 2020

Sharon Louise Idema, a resident of Fishkill for nearly 50 years, passed away at home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was 74. Daughter of the late Marvin and Jean (Forrence) Pritchard, she was born in Newburgh on November 6, 1945. Sharon attended the Krissler Business Institute in Poughkeepsie and soon after began her career with I.B.M., where she worked...

Jul 4, 2020

BEACON – Marlene G. Cole, a lifelong local area resident, died at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was 70. Daughter of the late Edward and Georgia (Aldrich) Lucas, she was born in Beacon on October 18, 1949. Marlene worked as a teacher aide for the Beacon City School District for many years, retiring in...

Jul 4, 2020

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – John A. "Jack" McMahon, 83, an area resident since 2006, died on July 4, 2020 at home. He previously lived in Bronxville. Born in Queens on April 5, 1937, Jack was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Lall) McMahon. He was the President of Alphanumeric, Inc. in Hicksville, Long Island for over 15 years. He...

Jul 3, 2020