Obituaries

May 31, 2019

Robert F. Mavageri, 71, a resident of Fishkill, died on May 31, 2019 at New Paltz Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 16, 1948, in the Bronx, Robert was the son of the late Leo and Martha (Sperle) Mavageri. A 1971 graduate of Curry College, Robert retired in 2017 after working as a psychiatric technician for 23 years at Silver Hill...

May 31, 2019

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Gina Marie Brien, 63, an area resident since 1982, died on May 31, 2019 at New York Presbyterian – Hudson Valley Hospital Center, following a courageous seven-year battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. Born on October 30, 1955 in the Bronx, Gina was the daughter of Dolores "Tiki" (Conforti) Masiello and the late Michael Masiello. Gina has been employed...

May 30, 2019

Sonia R Raymond, age 60, died May 30th 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Born December 8, 1958, in Kingston, Jamaica; she was the eldest of seven children. She attended Calabar All Age School with successful completion to pursue a career in nursing. While working at The Walkers Home for Children Sonia decided to change path...

May 29, 2019

COLD SPRING – Deborah Ellen Bozsik, 23, a lifelong area resident, died on May 29, 2019 at home. Dustie was born on November 14, 1995 in Peekskill. Dustie enjoyed animals, but especially loved her family and spending time with her 22 nieces and nephews. She is survived by her father, Frank Bozsik; her 11 siblings and their spouses, Charles Bozsik,...

May 29, 2019

Mary Lou Theresa O'Neill, 78, a resident of Tampa, FL, died on May 29, 2019. Born on February 20, 1941 in Manhattan, Mary Lou was the daughter of Michael and Ruth (Merck) Kavanagh. On April 29, 1961 in Manhattan, Mary Lou married Brendan J. O'Neill who predeceased her on September 30, 1994. Mary Lou worked as a pediatric nurse. She...

May 27, 2019

Marie McCaffrey Muyot, of Fishkill, NY, entered peacefully into Eternal Rest on May 25, 2019 at her home. Marie was born in Beacon, NY on February 2, 1933, to John and Mary McCaffrey. She is pre-deceased by her siblings Michael, Janie and her beloved brother James ("Jimmy") McCaffrey. Marie was the first in her family to obtain a college degree....

May 27, 2019

Beacon – Michael Paul Patora, 41, died on May 27, 2019 at his home. Born on December 24, 1977 in the Bronx, Michael was the beloved son of Patricia Patora and beloved brother of Lisa Herrera of Fishkill. Michael will be remembered for his carefree spirit and the joy he brought to others with the funny things he said and...

May 27, 2019

Nicholas (Nick) John Perrelle, sometimes known as "Coach", a Fishkill resident since 1990 and formerly of Peekskill, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Tuckahoe. He was 91. Son of the late Nicholas and Jennifer (Calipietro) Perrelle, he was born in Saratoga Springs on October 27, 1927. In 1946, Nick enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country...

May 26, 2019

George E. Tracy, III, 85, an area resident for 59 years and previously of Peekskill, died on May 26, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1934 in Peekskill, George was the son of George E. Tracy II and Sara Frances (Lent) Tracy Mullen. He proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1954 –...

May 26, 2019

May 25, 2019

Peter D. Phillips, a lifelong local area resident, passed away at home on Saturday, May 25, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72. Son of the late Douglas and Esther "Tippy" (Williams) Phillips, he was born in Beacon on February 7, 1947. Pete was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School and SUNY Plattsburgh. He retired...

May 25, 2019

We mourn the passing of Ronald F. Lafko, 76, who passed peacefully into eternal life at home on May 25, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. The son of Fred J. Lafko and Barbara (Howroyd) Lafko, Ron was a lifelong resident of Dutchess County. On September 28, 1963 he was married to Linda Truman, who predeceased him in 2003 after...

May 25, 2019

William R. Kendall, 69, a lifelong area resident, died on May 25, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Beacon on May 27, 1949, William was the son of the late Joseph and Tillie (Fredrick) Kendall. He had a 30 year-long career with Metro North Railroad, where he was employed as an iron worker and bridge inspector up...

May 25, 2019

EAST FISHKILL – Raymond Azzaro, 68, an area resident since 1992 and formerly of Patterson, died on May 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous 9 month battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Born on May 27, 1950 in North Tarrytown, he was the son of the late Anthony and Natalie Dolores (Calabrano) Azzaro....

May 25, 2019

LAGRANGE - Guillermo A. Sanchez, 88, an area resident for 18 months and formerly of Yonkers, died on May 25, 2019 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Ecuador on August 8, 1930, he was the son of Guillermo and Teodora (Mejia) Sanchez. Guillermo was employed as a Machine Operator for Pitney Bowes in Stamford, CT. He was a parishioner...

May 24, 2019

Donald Robert Irwin, a Wappingers Falls resident, passed away on May 24, 2019. He was 88. Donald was born on November 4, 1930 in Mt. Kisco, NY to the late Howard and Helen (Moulton) Irwin. He obtained an Associate degree in Agriculture from Cobleskill University and a certificate in Artificial Insemination from Cornell University. Donald worked for the NYS Department...

May 24, 2019

Deputy Chief John Markley Webster, 75 of Fishkill, NY formerly of Plymouth, MA passed away suddenly on Friday, May 24, 2019. He was affectionately known as Big Papa. John was the beloved husband to Jessie Marie (Dern) for 51 years. He was the cherished father of Jane Marie and her husband, John Christopher Norris; Francis Thomas; and Eryn Kelly. He...

May 24, 2019

FISHKILL – Dana R. Townsend, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Wingate at Dutchess Health Care Facility in Fishkill. He was 86. Son of the late Paul W. and Elizabeth (Roberts) Townsend, he was born in Patterson on May 29, 1932. In 1951, Dana enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as...

May 24, 2019

LaVerne Roy, 84, a resident of LaGrangeville for over 50 years and previously of Highland and Poughkeepsie, died on May 24, 2019 at Renaissance Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born on March 7, 1935 in Marlboro, LaVerne was the daughter of Victor and Ruth (Patton) Turturro. She was predeceased by her husband, William K. Roy on July 5, 1987. LaVerne worked as...

May 24, 2019