Obituaries

Louise Monaco

Louise Monaco

Mar 31, 2023

Louise Marie Monaco , 97, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at The Pines in Poughkeepsie after living a long and fulfilling life. She previously lived at The Gables in Poughkeepsie . Louise was born in the Bronx, NY on December 24,1925 to Carmelo and Concetta (LaGatta) Tabacco . She grew up in the Bronx in a large Italian...

William Coughlin

William Coughlin

Mar 29, 2023

West Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA - William Coughlin passed away suddenly on March 29, 2023. A lifelong resident of Beacon and Fishkill, he recently relocated to West Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA. Billy was born on July 30, 1958 to Charles and Joan (Boland) Coughlin in Beacon, NY. He graduated from St. John's Elementary School, Our Lady of Lourdes High School...

Ralph Capuano

Ralph Capuano

Mar 29, 2023

WAPPINGERS FALLS – Ralph J. Capuano, 89, an area resident since 2016, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in Calabash, NC. Born in Yonkers on April 10, 1933, Ralph was the son of the late Roberto and Pasqua (DiRienzo) Capuano. He proudly served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He was...

Jon Pierre Lusk

Jon Pierre Lusk

Mar 29, 2023

East Fishkill – Jon Pierre Lusk, 49, a lifelong area resident, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2023 at his home. Born in Cold Spring on November 15, 1973, he was the son of George H. Lusk and Carole Barnard. Jon Pierre was employed as a mechanic for Royal Carting. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Jon Pierre is survived by his...

Paul  Case

Paul Case

Mar 29, 2023

Paul Case passed away peacefully at his home in Millbrook, NY on Wednesday March 29, 2023. He was born in Elmira, NY on November 25, 1925, to Clinton J. Case Sr. and Emeretta Case. He graduated from Elmira schools after which he joined the Naval Air Force, receiving his wings just before the end of World War II. He then...

Marc Rizzo

Marc Rizzo

Mar 28, 2023

Marc Andrews Rizzo, age 57, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1965 to parents Salvatore and Sandra (Andrews) Rizzo in Poughkeepsie, NY. On April 12, 2021 in New Paltz, NY he married his beloved wife and best friend Vanessa (Lerner) Rizzo, who survives at home. Marc received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in...

John Teagle

John Teagle

Mar 27, 2023

John Fredrick Teagle, a longtime Putnam County resident, formerly of New York City and Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was 66. Son of the late Phillip and Mary (Witty) Teagle, he was born in Akron, OH on February 6, 1957. John loved...

Mark Santiago

Mark Santiago

Mar 26, 2023

Mark Allen Santiago is a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, athlete, minister, mentor, teacher, co-worker, and friend. He is patient, kind, gentle, loving, wise and a wonderful man of God. He was born on April 5, 1967, to Pastors Christian and Esmeralda Santiago in the Bronx, New York. He and his family moved to Wallkill, New York, in 1971. There...

Kyle Hopkinson

Kyle Hopkinson

Mar 25, 2023

Kyle Carney Hopkinson, 34, of Poughkeepsie, NY recently living in Scottsville, Kentucky died from injuries sustained in an automobile crash on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Kyle was born on August 6, 1988 to Frances Hopkinson and Edward Hopkinson. He was a delightful child who grew up to enjoy an adventurous life. He traveled to Tennessee and Kentucky where he lived...

Kathleen Reilly

Kathleen Reilly

Mar 25, 2023

Kathleen T. Reilly, 91, a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie and formerly of Brooklyn, died on March 25, 2023. Born in Brooklyn on December 20, 1931, she was the daughter of Michael and Kathleen (Garvey) Heffernan. She had worked as a processor for Title Abstract in Brooklyn. On July 3, 1953 in Brooklyn, Kitty married John Reilly who predeceased...

Steven Collins Sr

Steven Collins Sr

Mar 24, 2023

Steven Michael Collins, Sr., 58, a lifelong area resident, died on March 24, 2023 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Poughkeepsie on July 30, 1964, he was the son of Cornelius and Louise (Holstrom) Collins. Steven was a graduate of Spackenkill High School and was a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed nature and gardening. Steven is...

Joseph Mitchell

Joseph Mitchell

Mar 22, 2023

POUGHQUAG – Joseph William Mitchell, 92, an area resident for over 20 years, died peacefully at his home on March 22, 2023. He previously lived in Montrose. Born in Buchanan on October 12, 1930, Joe was the son of the late Frederick and Catherine (Tuttle) Mitchell. He proudly served in the US Marines during the Korean War. Joe retired in...

Joyce Deluise

Joyce Deluise

Mar 22, 2023

FISHKILL – Joyce DeLuise, 76, a Fishkill area resident for 16 years, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2023. She previously lived in Mahopac, NY. Born on July 24, 1946 in Manhattan, Joyce was the daughter of the late Guido and Theresa (Attanasio) Baiardi. On January 6, 1968, she married Joseph DeLuise who survives at home after 55...

Walter Shoureck

Walter Shoureck

Mar 22, 2023

Poughquag-Walter C. Shoureck a resident of Poughquag, NY for the 22 years, previously from Eastchester, NY passed away on March 22, 2023, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He was 96 years old. Walter was born in Valhalla, NY on March 6, 1927, the son of Christopher and Dorothy (Adamek) Shoureck. He proudly served in the United States Navy and went...

Susan Roger

Susan Roger

Mar 22, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Susan H. Roger, 79, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023. Born in Passaic, NJ, on September 27, 1943, Susan was the daughter of Byron and Janet (Seeger) Halsted. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a well-loved educator who touched thousands of lives. She enjoyed spending time in Florida and loved to travel, dance,...

Laura Herrmann

Laura Herrmann

Mar 21, 2023

Laura Lorraine Herrmann, 70, passed away at home in Wappingers Falls, NY on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, following a courageous battle with peritoneal cancer. A local area resident for nearly 40 years, she previously resided in Westchester County, Long Island, and Florida. Daughter of the late Catherine (Diachenko) and Joseph Frischmann, she was born in Yonkers on September 8, 1952....

Kenneth Roden

Kenneth Roden

Mar 20, 2023

PUTNAM VALLEY – Kenneth J. Roden, 69, a lifelong resident of Putnam County, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2023. Born on July 7, 1953 in Mahopac, he was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Loretta (Oahs) Roden. Ken graduated from Kennedy Catholic High School and then SUNY Oneonta. He earned his Juris Doctorate from New...

Antonino Morfea

Antonino Morfea

Mar 20, 2023

Antonino "Tony" Morfea, at the age 83, a resident of Hopewell Junction, and formerly of Mahopac and Italy, passed away on March 20, 2023. Tony was born on December 20, 1939 in Solano, Province of Reggio Calabria, Italy. At the age of 18 he came to the United State of America to start a new life. Tony married Caterina Morfea...

Richard Koppel

Richard Koppel

Mar 20, 2023

HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Richard Henry Koppel, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. Born on May 30, 1949 in New York City, NY, Rick was the son of the late Herbert L. and Florence (Pasternak) Koppel. He had been employed by Advantage Solutions in Newburgh for over 40 years until his retirement in 2020. He returned to part-time employment...

Mary Bailey

Mary Bailey

Mar 19, 2023

I cried when you passed away. I still cry today. Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best. ~ Sister Linda and Brother Duke The blessing of Mary Bailey transitioned on March 19, 2023 at...