Obituaries

Oct 8, 2024

Pleasant Valley - Christopher Thomas Long, 41, a lifelong area resident, died on October 8, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Poughkeepsie on June 22, 1983, he was the son of David Thomas and Brenda (Vanderwel) Long of Wallace, NC, and grew up in the town of LaGrange. Christopher was a 2002 graduate of Arlington...

Oct 7, 2024

Anthony Karl DeBonis, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. He was 48.

Born in Beacon on August 27, 1976, he graduated from John Jay Senior High School (East Fishkill, NY) in 1995. Anthony received a bachelor's degree from Manhattanville College (Purchase,...

Oct 7, 2024

Guy Te Watson, a longtime resident of Fishkill, NY, went home to be with (Avinu), God Our Father on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was 66.

Son of the late John and Helen (Love) Watson, he was born in Manhattan on February 24, 1958.

On September 13, 2014, he married Shawn Pridham in Poughkeepsie, NY....

Oct 7, 2024

FISHKILL - Nicholas R. DeLuca, 94, an area resident since 1956 and formerly of Brooklyn, died peacefully on October 7, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Born in Brooklyn on September 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Nasta) DeLuca. Nicholas proudly served our country in both the US Navy and the...

Oct 6, 2024

Hector Raul Cartagena Torres of Hopewell Junction who was born on December 28, 1937 passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on October 6, 2024. His family was by his side after a long life filled with family, love, and laughs. He grew up in Orocovis, Puerto Rico until 9th grade when family sent a suit and a...

Oct 5, 2024

PLEASANT VALLEY - Anthony Gabriel Cuozzo, 20, a lifelong area resident, died on October 5, 2024.

Born in Jacksonville, FL on September 29, 2004, he was the son of Anthony M. Cuozzo, Jr. and Sarah Fraley Cuozzo. Anthony earned his high school diploma from Arlington High School and graduated from the School of Audio Engineering in Manhattan....

Oct 3, 2024

Walter Francis Petrucci, 76, a longtime resident of West Hurley, died on October 3, 224 at Putnam Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on December 7, 1947 in Bronxville, Walter was the son of the late Frank and Gloria (Visneau) Petrucci. He proudly served in the US Navy.

Walter had previously worked at Lacey Automotive in...

Oct 2, 2024

FISHKILL - Albert James Fizzinoglia, 79, an area resident for 11 years, passed away on October 2, 2024 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. He previously lived in New Rochelle. Born in the Bronx on May 5, 1945, Al was the son of the late Frank and Grace (Simonetti) Fizzinoglia. Al retired in 1981 from the NYPD as a Highway Patrol...

Oct 1, 2024

Carolyn Mae Telesco, a resident of Wappingers Falls for 30 years, formerly of Putnam and Westchester Counties, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was 77.

Daughter of the late Edgar and Marion (Davis) Wilson, she was born in Cobleskill, NY on July 8, 1947. Throughout her youth, Carolyn's...

Sep 30, 2024

WAPPINGERS FALLS - The world grew a little dimmer on September 30, 2024, as David A. Pountain passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on his 47th birthday at the Hudson Valley Hospice House. But those who knew Dave understand that his spirit is not gone; it lives on in the laughter, memories, and love he shared with everyone who crossed...

Sep 29, 2024

Wappingers Falls - Anthony Nobile, 92, an area resident since 1971, died at home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2024. He previously lived in the Bronx.

Born in Manhattan on May 12, 1932, Anthony was the son of the late Anthony and Lena (Borsellino) Nobile. Anthony proudly served as a radio operator in the U.S....

Sep 29, 2024

Edward Thomas Pilner December 14, 1949 - September 29, 2024 It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Husband and Grandfather. Edward passed away at home, at peace knowing he was deeply loved. Edward was a pillar of strength, a prime example of a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved being with...

Sep 29, 2024

Elizabeth A. Shay passed away at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on September 29, 2024. She was 86 years old. Betty, along with her twin sister Agnes, was born on October 16, 1937 in New York, NY to the late George and Agnes (Cassidy) Merz. She lived in the Bronx and Yonkers before moving to Dutchess County in the early...

Sep 29, 2024

Deacon Joseph Raymond Hafemann, a nearly 50-year resident of Fishkill, died at home on September 29, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was 82.

The son of Louis and Gertrude (Dam) Hafemann, Joe was born in Yonkers on August 14, 1942. He attended St. Denis School and Sacred Heart High School. Following graduation, he entered...

Sep 28, 2024

Beacon-David Marinaccio a resident of Beacon, NY passed away on September 28, 2024. He was 57 years old.

David was born on January 11, 1967, in Cold Spring, NY the son of Robert and Janet (Mellis) Marinaccio.

David was a laborer for Local 17 Laborers Union in Newburgh, NY.

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Sep 28, 2024

HYDE PARK -Maurice E. Gaulin,88, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on August 17, 1936 in Montreal, Canada, Maurice was the son of the late Alphe and Elise (Roussy) Gaulin. He was employed by R.H. Carlson in Greenwich, CT for many years then he worked for the...

Sep 28, 2024

LAGRANGEVILLE - David Michael Alderisio, 67, an area resident for over 30 years, died on September 28, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, surrounded by family. He previously lived in White Plains.

David was born in Manhattan on February 16, 1957 and grew up in Valhalla, New York. He attended Valhalla High School where he...

Sep 27, 2024

LAGRANGEVILLE, NY - Thomas Rhodes Rockwell, 91, a resident of LaGrangeville, NY since 1955, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side at Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT on September 27, 2024.

Thomas Rhodes Rockwell was the beloved children's book author of "How To Eat Fried Worms" and many other children's books. He was...

Sep 27, 2024

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Carole E. Schwer, 81, an area resident since 2000, died on September 27, 2024 at the Taconic at Hopewell. She previously lived in Somers and Ossining.

Born in Ossining on January 11, 1943, Carole was the daughter of the late Angelo and Evelyn (Hitchcock) Longhi. She was employed as a secretary for...

Sep 26, 2024

FISHKILL - (Margaret) Joan Webster, a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, joined her very loved and gentle husband, Harry, and their decades of rescued dogs and cats in well-deserved Heaven on September 26, 2024.

Joan was born on March 4, 1933 to Margaret J. Haley and her husband Anthony P. Delerede in Newburgh, NY....