Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

Michael Thomas Fitzgerald, 58, a resident of Fishkill since 2002 and formerly of Yonkers, died on November 27, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Yonkers on March 25, 1966, he was the son of James Fitzgerald and the late Carol (Divi) Fitzgerald. Michael proudly served our country in the US Army and was...

Nov 27, 2024

Karen Elaine Simmons, 82, of Fishkill, New York, entered into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

She was born on March 23, 1942 in Queens, New York to Joseph and Gertrude (Kettner) Simonovics shortly before the family changed its surname. Karen grew up in Gardiner, New...

Nov 26, 2024

Barney Vetrovsky, 73, originally from Clove Valley in Dutchess County, NY passed away on November 26, 2024, in Jackson Heights, NY. He was born on December 8, 1950 in Stamford, NY.

Barney worked as a Placement Counselor for Project Renewal until the early 2000s.

A devoted Yankees fan, Barney loved watching...

Nov 26, 2024

Nabamalika Gandhi, a resident of Fishkill, NY since 2020 and formerly of Wappingers Falls, NY and India, passed away tragically on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was 43.

She was born in Kolkata, India on October 20, 1981 and emigrated to the United States in 2019. In 2023, she graduated from the Paralegal Program at Marist College...

Nov 25, 2024

FISHKILL - Louise M. Carielli, 94, passed away at the Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fishkill, NY on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Daughter of the late John and Margaret Locasale, she was born in the Bronx on February 16, 1930. She graduated from Columbus High School.

On May 5, 1951, she married Paul Carielli...

Nov 24, 2024

Ralph J. Molinari passed away on November 24, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born on August 19, 1937 in the Bronx to the late John and Josephine (Guiffrida) Molinari.

On March 3, 1973, at Bedford Park Congressional Church, he married his loving wife Barbara (Rella) Molinari. They have been married...

Nov 23, 2024

Scott Ames Sands passed away peacefully at his home on November 23, 2024, just shy of his 85th birthday. He was born on December 6, 1939 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Oscar and Pauline (Grant) Sands. He has been married to his beloved wife Ann (Bushnell) Sands for 60 years.

Scott graduated...

Nov 22, 2024

David J. Barlow passed away on November 22, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born on August 4, 1935 in Mt. Kisco, NY to the late Norman and Muriel (Judd) Barlow. On August 27, 1960, he married his loving wife Carol (Adams) Barlow at Lyall Memorial Federated Church in Millbrook. David proudly served our country in the United...

Nov 21, 2024

EAST FISHKILL - Vincent "Vinnie" Heraty died peacefully on November 21, 2024 at his home in Hopewell Junction, NY after a courageous battle with cancer. Vinnie was born on April 21, 1964 in Tiernacroagha, Westport, Co. Mayo to the late Tim and Annie (Kerrigan) Heraty.

In 1981, Vincent joined the Irish Army and was stationed...

Nov 21, 2024

Monica Capogrosso, a resident of Fishkill since 2018 and previously from Westchester County, passed away at home on November 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 59.

Monica was born on September 30, 1965, in North Tarrytown, NY, to Joseph Capogrosso and Angelina Mantis. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Nov 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Fredericks, a local area resident for almost 60 years, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 93.

Daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Sager) St. John, she was born in Oswego, NY on May 18, 1931. She and her family moved to Dutchess...

Nov 20, 2024

Richard John Connor, Jr., AKA "The Phoenix" 62 , a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, died on November 20 , 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in New Rochelle on March 31,1962 , he was the son of Alberta Ann (Sugrue) Cooke and the late Richard Connor Sr.

In addition to his...

Nov 20, 2024

After a long and courageous fight with cancer, Bradley Bateman peacefully passed away on November 20th, 2024, at the age of 61 years young. A child of Doris Robertson, Bradley was born on the 21st day of July, 1963 in Mt. Vernon, NY.

He is survived and will always be cherished by his...

Nov 20, 2024

Bruce Paul Ferrier, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 20, 2024,at home surrounded by his family .

Born on March 6, 1943, in Yonkers, NY, to Margaret (Boyer) and Lawrence Ferrier, he grew up in a lively household with his siblings Robert, Lawrence, Kenneth, Joan and Wayne. From a young age, he learned...

Nov 19, 2024

Michael Stewart James, 72, beloved father, brother, friend and community member, died peacefully at his home in Fishkill, NY, on November 19, 2024. Born in Baltimore, MD, Michael graduated from Fordham University, Bronx, NY in 1974, and lived in New York City and Brookfield, CT, prior to settling in Fishkill in 2003. An accomplished optician who thoroughly enjoyed his...

Nov 19, 2024

Nora Villa, 84, a resident of Yonkers, died on November 19, 2024 at her daughter's home in Beekman.

Born in Baranvilla, Colombia on May 20, 1940, she was the daughter of Manuel Villa and Ana Carmela Rojano. She had been employed by Precision Valves in Yonkers.

Nora was an active member of the Yonkers Senior...

Nov 19, 2024

Owen Booth Cottle, 101, died on November 19, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. A resident of Brookfield, CT, he previously lived in Fishkill, NY, Stormville, NY, Hawthorne, NY, and Yonkers, NY. Born in St. Louis, MO on November 17, 1923, Owen was the son of the late Barnard and Evelyn (Davis) Cottle. He proudly served in the...

Nov 18, 2024

Hopewell Junction- Sandra Cinelli a resident of Hopewell Junction, NY passed away on November 18, 2024. She was 71 years old.

Sandra was born and raised in Lyons, NY on November 9, 1953, the daughter of the late Eugene and Angeline (Cataldi) Cinelli.

Sandra was a Claims Adjuster for the Feehan...

Nov 17, 2024

Garrison - Diana Lynn Sanchez-Malon, a resident of Garrison for over 40 years, died peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old.

Diana was born on October 28, 1944 to Nathan and Frances (Greenman) Ginsberg in Yonkers, NY. She was a self-employed artist who loved working with...

Nov 17, 2024

John Leo Clark, a lifelong local area resident, passed away peacefully at The Pines at Poughkeepsie on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was 77.

Son of the late Aloysius and Dorothy (Oates) Clark, he was born in Poughkeepsie on July 20, 1947. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School, Wappingers Falls, in 1965 and...