Obituaries
Carl Hessick
Nov 27, 2022
Carl M. Hessick, 66, of Lancaster, PA and formerly of Hopewell Junction, NY entered into eternal life peacefully with his family by his side on November 27, 2022. Carl was born on November 26, 1956 to Bruno and Stella Hessick in Detroit, MI. After graduating from Austin Prep High School in 1974, he went on to study English at the...
Ronald D'Souza
Nov 26, 2022
LAGRANGE – Ronald Roger D'Souza, 82, died peacefully at his home on November 26, 2022 after several months of illness. Ron was born in Bombay, India on April 27, 1940 to A.J.H. D'Souza and Mary Magdalene Brito D'Souza. He received his engineering bachelors from the Birla Institute of Technology in India and then came to the USA to complete his...
Patricia Pagano
Nov 25, 2022
MAHOPAC – Patricia O. Pagano, 69, a lifelong area resident, died on November 25, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Augusta, Georgia on February 21, 1953, she was the daughter of Charles and Julia (Phillips) Achord. Patty was employed as a bus driver for the Lakeland School District for 16...
Eileen Sicina Phd
Nov 25, 2022
HOPEWELL JUNCTION - Eileen M. Sicina, PhD, 73, passed away at home on November 25, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Hopewell Junction since 1995, she grew up in Florida, NY and had also lived in Amenia, NY. Born on August 8, 1949 in Florida, NY, Eileen was the daughter of the late Anton and Mary...
Frederick Grippi
Nov 24, 2022
Frederick Grippi, beloved father of the Grippi family, passed away on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at age 99. He was born Federico Francesco Grippi, son of Ermelinda and Salvatore Grippi, in New York, New York on September 30, 1923. After graduating high school, he worked on an army air corps base as an aircraft mechanic crew...
Patricia Petrosillo
Nov 24, 2022
EAST FISHKILL – Patricia Frances Petrosillo, 85, a lifelong area resident, died on November 24, 2022 at her home. Born in Highland on March 17, 1937, she was the daughter of Rosario Prizzia and Genevieve (Finno) Prizzia. Her siblings included Dr. Rosario Prizzi, Jr., Anthony Prizzia, Gevevieve Brundage Debar and Rosalie Kelsall Patricia was a well-known realtor, serving as a...
Peter Kalocay
Nov 23, 2022
Wappingers Falls- Peter Kalocay, a long-time resident of Wappingers Falls, passed away on November 23, 2022. He was 23 years old. Peter was born in Nyack, NY on February 10, 1999, the son of Igor and Bozena (Kasarova) Kalocay. He was a graduate of John Jay High School where he was active on their Crew Team. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...
William Strieder
Nov 23, 2022
BEEKMAN - William Robert Strieder, 88, an area resident since 1972 and formerly of Ossining, died on November 23, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Born in Queens on June 2, 1934, he was the son of William and Louise (Morhard) Strieder. William proudly served our country in the US Army and the US Air Force Reserves. William was employed...
Margaret Havas
Nov 22, 2022
Margaret Ann Havas was born in the ancient city of Norwich, England on February 6, 1938. On November 21st she lost her thirty-plus year long battle with Parkinson's disease. Margaret was the second child born to Albert Hinchley and Eugenia Button, who went on to raise a family of five children through the difficult times during and following WWII. As...
Carl Scalici
Nov 22, 2022
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Carl A. "Chippy" Scalici, Sr., 81, an area resident for 54 years, died on November 22, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He previously lived in Peekskill. Born in Staten Island on December 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pallidino) Scalici. Chippy worked as a carpet installer for over 60 years...
George Maurer
Nov 19, 2022
George E. Maurer, age 85, formerly of Fishkill, NY passed away in Upstate NY on November 19, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Beacon, NY on December 9, 1937 to the late Lawrence and Lucy Maurer. George attended Wappingers Central Schools and graduated from Ithaca College where he was a Physical Education major. He was an avid...
Tyler Brzozowski
Nov 19, 2022
POUGHQUAG – Tyler Scott John Brzozowski, 38, passed away at home on November 19, 2022. He was a lifelong area resident who was born in Poughkeepsie on February 14, 1984. Tyler was a graduate from Arlington High School. He enjoyed playing ice hockey and roller hockey. He was an avid fan of the New York Rangers, who also enjoyed cooking...
Angelina Grippi
Nov 18, 2022
Angelina Grippi, beloved matriarch of the Grippi family, passed away on November 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at age 96. She was born Angelina Barbera, daughter of Antoinette and Domenick Barbera, in New York, New York on September 25, 1926. After graduating college, she worked in a hospital as a dietician until she married Frederick Grippi on September...
Donald Debonis
Nov 17, 2022
Donald DeBonis, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of November 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Queens, NY to parents William and Theresa (Ferucci) DeBonis. On June 19, 1955, he married the love of his life Sandra DeBonis (nee' Zutkoff) at the Elegante Club in Brooklyn. Don graduated from Hunter College...
Tanya Johannssen
Nov 17, 2022
PLEASANT VALLEY – Tanya Lynn Johannssen, 47, died on November 17, 2022 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center following a short illness. Born in Poughkeepsie on August 7, 1975, she was the daughter of Nancy (Liccardi) Bogucki. Tanya was a resident of the Cardinal Hayes Home for many years. She was a Special Olympics athlete, medaling in swimming, and she loved...
Eric Ernst
Nov 16, 2022
Eric Otto Ernst, a 60-year resident of Wappingers Falls, NY died peacefully at home at age 83 surrounded by his family. The son of Otto and Gertrude Ernst, Eric was born in New York City. He grew up in Queens, NY, graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, and earned a B. A. in Chemistry from Queens College, NY. Eric married...
Brenda Opie
Nov 16, 2022
Brenda Lea Opie, a local area resident for 30 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, after a long battle with ALS at the age of 65. She was born in Tarrytown, NY on April 16, 1957 to her parents, the late Reggie and June (Conklin) Opie. Brenda was a dedicated worker...
Dariana Jimison
Nov 16, 2022
HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Dariana Marie Jimison, 24, a resident of Hopewell Junction since 2000, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 16, 2022 after a 10-year courageous battle with cancer. Dariana was born in the Bronx on December 14, 1997. She graduated from Arlington High School in 2016. Dariana is survived by her mother, Lisa Byrne; her...
Robert Gruden
Nov 15, 2022
HOPEWELL JUNCTION – Robert W. Gruden, 78, a resident of Dutchess County since 1968, passed away on November 15, 2022 at MidHudson Regional Hospital. Born in Ossining on April 7, 1944, Robert was the son of the late Peter and Helen (Tiefinbach) Gruden. Affectionately known as the unofficial "Mayor" of the town, he owned and operated the Hopewell Plaza Barber...
James Carlucci
Nov 14, 2022
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe account is being set up to help the family with his expenses. Please consider making a donation at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-carlucci?qid=0aa5705545bffbecf78ebf211dcf5469. VERBANK – James P. Carlucci, 63, passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2022 at Livingston Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A longtime area resident, he previously lived in the Bronx. James was born in the...
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