Obituaries

Nov 28, 2017

FISHKILL – Thomas E. Brooks, Sr., a Fishkill resident since 1954, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 92. Son of the late Lowell and Sarah (Noyack) Brooks, he was born in Ansonia, CT on February 27, 1925. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II....

Nov 28, 2017

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Angel Roberto Crespo, de 62 años, murió el 28 de noviembre de 2017 en su casa rodeado de su familia. Nacido en Ecuador el 15 de marzo de 1955, era hijo del difunto Manuel y María Crespo Pauta. Angel trabajó en la industria de la construcción. Le sobreviven su esposa de 48 años de matrimonio, Zoila (Lazo)...

Nov 28, 2017

EAST FISHKILL – James P. Whalen, 74, died on November 28, 2017 following a short illness. Born in Georgia on November 7, 1943, Jim was the son of James and Lorraine (Steubing) Whalen. He had been employed as a heavy equipment mechanic at H.O. Penn Company in Poughkeepsie. He was a life member of the Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club,...

Nov 27, 2017

Charles Lester Achord passed away on November 27, 2017 in Winchester, Kentucky. Born on January 15, 1930 in Georgia, Charlie, also known as the "Chief," was a loyal IBEW Local 501 member. He proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Julia Achord; his son, Charles Achord Jr. &...

Nov 27, 2017

Alba L. Escobar, 83, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2010 and previously of Panama City Beach, FL and the Bronx, died on Monday November 27, 2017 at Lutheran Care Center. Born on April 8, 1934 in Colombia, South American, Alba was the daughter of Carlos and Rosa (Puentes) Escobar. She had worked as a code interpreter for a special...

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 26, 2017

Michael Cabrera, Jr., 48, a lifelong area resident, died on November 26, 2017 at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Born in Beacon on February 26, 1969, he was the son of Michael Cabrera Sr. and Minerva Morales Cabrera of Beacon. Michael was a dedicated volunteer with the Chelsea Fire Company where he served on the Board of Trustees. He...

Nov 26, 2017

Rose A. Milone, 92, died on November 26, 2017. She had previously resided in Mahopac, New Rochelle, and Yonkers. Born in Manhattan on March 23, 1925, she was the daughter of Michael and Lucia Spano. Rose had worked for Bromley's in Yonkers. She enjoyed playing cards and Bingo, and spending her summers at their home in Shirley. Rose was predeceased...

Nov 26, 2017

Mark Joseph Leis, age 40, born on March 18, 1977 in Yonkers, NY, residing in Ballston Spa, NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 while at home. He graduated from Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, NY. Mark truly loved spending time with his family and friends, especially at family gatherings and barbecues. He had a true passion for everything...

Nov 25, 2017

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Donna Lee Gilman, 73, an area resident since 1961 and formerly of Randolph,VT, died suddenly on November 25, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Randolph, VT on August 13, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Laura Mae (Boudro) Tucker. Donna married her high school sweetheart, Glen Gilman, on October 28, 1960....

Nov 25, 2017

Otto A. Gaster, 83, a resident of Beacon since 2012 and previously of Spring Hill, FL, died on November 25, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born on November 11, 1934 in Germany, Otto was the son of Otto and Paulina (Moellenbeck) Gaster. In 1957 in Germany, Otto married Albina Widmer who predeceased him on August 17, 2012. Otto had...

Nov 25, 2017

Michael James Murphy, 28, a lifelong area resident, died on November 25, 2017 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Born on February 7, 1989 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Michael was the son of Timothy and Marlene (Rich) Murphy. Michael worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for EMStar in Poughkeepsie for 10 years. He worked part time for Town of Highlands Ambulance...

Nov 24, 2017

James Daniel Boniello, 58, passed away on November 24, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness. Jim was born in Peekskill, NY on April 6, 1959 to Joseph John Boniello, Sr. and Mary Boniello. Jim graduated from Peekskill High School in 1977 and from Sullivan County Community College in 1979, where he studied Hotel and Restaurant Management. He spent...

Nov 24, 2017

Sally LaMarca, 86, a resident of Fishkill since 2009 and formerly of Fresh Meadows, died on November 24, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn on August 8, 1931, she was the daughter of Louis and Sadie Milia. Sally graduated high school at 16 and went on to work for Metropolitan Life, FBI and Helmsley. She was a...

Nov 21, 2017

WAPPINGERS FALLS - Bonnie Louise Drew, 85, an area resident for more than 30 years, died on November 21, 2017 at the Pines of Poughkeepsie. Born in St. Regis Falls, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel Bailey. Bonnie has worked for many years as a sales clerk at Sears in Poughkeepsie. She spent her retirement years in the...

Nov 21, 2017

Benedict Caccavale, 88, a resident of Wappingers Falls and previously of the Bronx, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. Born on March 31, 1929 in the Bronx, Ben was the son of Carmine and Jennie Caccavale. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. Ben worked as...

Nov 21, 2017

Dr. Francis Anthony Tarantino, 64, of Bolivia, North Carolina, formerly of Hopewell Junction, New York passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born November 10, 1953 in the Bronx, New York to Doris and Anthony Tarantino, he attended Manhattan College and later graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Tarantino established his private practice in...

Nov 20, 2017

Alice Phyllis Rutigliano, a resident of Greenacres, FL, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at JFK Medical Center. Born on March 2, 1944 in New York City, Alice moved to Dutchess County, NY to raise her family. She lived in Hopewell Junction, NY for more than 30 years. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Phillip Ragusa;...

Nov 20, 2017

Ernest V. Malouf, Jr., 72, a lifelong resident of Beacon, died on Monday November 20, 2017 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. Born on January 11, 1945 in Beacon, Ernie was the son of Ernest V. and Evelyn (Ford) Malouf, Sr. Ernie served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967. Ernie enjoyed his career at Central Hudson...

Nov 20, 2017

Ann A. Miceli, 90, and area resident since 1952, died peacefully on November 20, 2017 at the home that her husband loving built for them back in 1954. Born in Brooklyn on August 30, 1927, she was the daughter of Vincent and Carmela Gulfo. On June 12, 1948 in Brooklyn, Ann married Peter Edward Miceli who predeceased her on March...