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CAPOSSELA, KATHERINE F. - Katherine F. Capossela, age 47, died November 7, 2000 at her home in North Salem, NY. She was the wife of James K. Capossela. Mrs. Capossela was born February 27, 1953 in Newark, NJ to Rose (Salvatoriello) Ferrari of East Orange, NJ and the late Francis X. Ferrari who died in 1978. She graduated from Lacodaire Academy in Upper Montclair, NJ; Regis College in Weston, MA and received her MA degree from Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. Mrs. Capossela married James K. Capossela on August 15, 1976 in Montclair, NJ. Mrs. Capossela was a middle and high school mathematics teacher for North Salem Schools for the past seven years. She had been a resident of Hackensack, NJ for four years and Suffern, NY for six years before moving to North Salem in 1986. In addition to her husband and mother, Mrs. Capossela is survived by two daughters, Nicole S. and Korrine N. Capossela both of North Salem; a brother, Dr. Francis M. Ferrari and sister-in-law Anna Ferrari of East Orange, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 11:30 am at St. Josephs Church, Croton Falls, NY. Interment following at Peach Pond Cemetery, North Salem. Friends may call at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster on Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Katherine F. Capossela Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Jay Jazayeri, North Salem High School, 230 June Rd., North Salem, NY 10560 or Hospice of Northern Westchester and Putnam, Inc., 43 Kensico Ave., Mount Kisco, NY 10549.
CHISARI, LUCILLE MORREALE - Lucille Morreale Chisari, of Bronxville, NY on November 6, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Mario, mother of Dr. Francis V. Chisari and Nancy DeMarco. Grandmother of Joshua, Jessica, Amy and Christen. Great-grandmother of Nicholas. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe on Friday, November 10 at 9:45 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.
COLE, DR. ROBERT M. - Dr. Robert M. Cole, DDS, ABO, of Silver Bay, NY and Tarrytown died November 6, 2000 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He was 80. Dr. Cole worked as an orthodontist in Tarrytown from 1948-1986. Dr. Cole was born July 24, 1920 in Tarrytown to Arthur and Elizabeth Slover Cole. In 1945 he married his first wife, Bea Monnell in Norfolk, VA; she died in 1993. He married his second wife, Helen Ciocca who survives. Dr. Cole lived in Tarrytown until 1985, until becoming a permanent resident of Silver Bay, NY. Dr. Cole was educated in Tarrytown, NY Schools, Columbia College A.B. 1942, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University 1941-44, D.D.S. Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics 1948, American Board of Orthodontics 1954. He served in the military as Lt. Senior Grade United States Navy Dental Corps 1944-47 including tour of duty on U.S.S. AP74 in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters 1946. Dr. Cole‘s hospital appointments included being an Associate Prof. of Dentistry (Orthodontic) in N.Y. Hosital in their Cleft Palate Program 1948-78, Lecturer in Dentistry (Orthodontic Dept. Columbia Univ. 1955-1980 on Cleft Palate). Dr. Cole practiced orthodontics in Tarrytown from 1948-86. His community activities involved Scouting: Eagle Scout, Bronze Palm, Scouters Key, Scouters Award, Silver Beaver Award 1971. Scout counselor Camp Manhattan Scout Camp on waterfront two years, program director third year Scoutmaster of two troops in the Tarrytowns for eleven years. Troop 6 for six years and Troop 22 for five years. Chairman of the Camping and Activities Comm. and District Chairman. Woodbadge Course both as student and later as instructor. Responsible for bringing the Koshare Indian Dancers of LaJunta, Co. on two occasions. He was President, Sleepy Hollow Community Concert Assoc. 1955 for 15 years. Member Church Choirs for forty plus years, Community Chorus several years. Mastersingers of Glens Falls, NY 8 years. Dr. Cole was President of the Westchester Men‘s Garden Club, Bulletin Editor ten years, Member N.Y. Horticulture Soc., Greater N.Y. Orchid Soc., American Rock Garden Soc., Chairman Hudson Valley Chapter, Landscape Design Cert. N.Y. Botanical Garden. Hobby Greenhouse Grower since 1954, Landscaped Home Grounds. Received prizes in many shows including the New York International Show. Horticultural trips to the British Isles, South Africa, Japan, Swiss Alps, Pyrenees and much of the United States. He had given lectures on Greenhouse construction and growing, Rock Garden construction and Home Landscaping. Chairman of Tarrytown‘s Beautification Comm. and Environmental Council. Dr. Cole was Past President of the Tarrytown Rotary and received the Paul Harris Award. A founder of the Northern Lake George Rotary Club and initial Pres. Member of the Second Reformed Church Consistory, Choir and Baritone Soloist. Chairman of the Hague Baptist Church Trustees and Baritone Soloist. He was Trustee of the Tarrytown Historical Society and Tarrytown YMCA, Pres. Hague Historical Society. Dr. Cole was instrumental in establishing Nature center at the Silver Bay YMCA conference center and furnishing mounted bird collections to the Silver Bay Assoc. and the Warner Library in Tarrytown. He raced a thistle class sailboat for forty-four years including Larchmont Race Week. He enjoyed sailing, swimming, canoeing, photography, skiing, music, history, horticultural travel, gardening and landscaping, traveling. Dr. Cole is survived by his wife Helen; one son Douglas, one daughter Dr. Jeanne Cole, one stepson Arthur and his wife Carlise Ciocca and two stepdaughters, Helene Hanson and her husband Robert and Lynn Ciocca, and two step grandchildren, Angela and Lisa Hanson. Memorial Service December 2, 2000 11:00 AM at The Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns, 42 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. Friends may send memorial donations to Hague Baptist Church, Hague, NY 12874, Att: Landscaping. DWYER FUNERAL HOME 90 North Broadway, Tarrytown (914)631-0621
COUGHLIN, DAVID JOSEPH - David Joseph Coughlin, having completed 72 years, passed from this world at his home of 34 years in Tallman, NY on Saturday, 04 November A.D. MM. Remaining here are his wife of 45 years, Madge, and two sons David William and Christopher. Comforting his loved ones is a renewed spirit engendered throughout his ordeal by the mercy and comfort so evidently demonstrated by Our Lord, Jesus Christ and the reinforcement and awe of the mystery and solace of our faith. Following a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Suffern, NY, David‘s remains will await ultimate resurrection of the body at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. Madge and their progeny respectfully request any kindnesses in David‘s memory be directed to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, 10956, whose compassion and devotion comforted and salved both David and those who love him. Arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home, Suffern, NY.
DRINKUTH, ANNE GARDNER - Anne Gardner Drinkuth, 80 of Stuart, died Wednesday November 8, 2000. A native of New Jersey, she lived in Jensen Beach and Stuart since 1979, having moved here from Goldens Bridge, Westchester County, New York. Before retirement she held management and corporate positions with The Christian Herald Association, New York City and Chappaqua, NY, for 16 years, and with Art Metal Inc, in Avenel, New Jersey for 22 years. She enjoyed post retirement employment at Accurate Services, in downtown Falgler Avenue, Stuart, for 17 years. Active in church work, she was a Deacon in First Presbyterian Church of Katonah, New York, and First Presbyterian Church of Avenel, New Jersey, In Jensen Beach she was a member of Jensen Beach Community Church, United Church of Christ, serving in many official capacities. She enjoyed reading, needlework, and was an avid cruciverbalist. She was predeceased by her husband , Rudolph G. Drinkuth, in 1979. Survivors include her brother John F. Gardner and his wife Mary Lee, of Del Ray Beach; her sister Caroline Dalton, of Las Vegas, Nevada; three nieces Leah Mahoney, Boca Raton; Donna Kraft, Baltimore Maryland; Lori Wozney, Springfield, Virginia; and one nephew James Weeks, Charlottesville, Virginia. She is also survived by her beloved stepdaughter Rita Plant, and husband Robert of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and two stepsons Walter and Stephen. A Memorial service will be Saturday November 11, 2 PM aT the Jensen Beach Community Church with Reverend Dale Kent officiating. Those who wish may contribute to Jensen Beach Community Church, 3900 NE Skyline Drive, Jensen Beach, FL, 34957 or Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie, Inc 2030 E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL, 34996. Arrangements are under the direction of Aycock Funeral Home, 505 S. FEDERAL HWY, STUART, FLORIDA 34994.
FAIRHALL, LAWRENCE V. - Lawrence V. Fairhall, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died Nov. 7 following a long illness. He was 86. He was born in Westport, New Zealand on January 21, 1914, to Thomas and Jessie Marshall Fairhall. He was educated at Otago University and the London School of Economics. During World War II, Mr. Fairhall was a war correspondent for Kemsley Newspapers of London, assigned to Europe and the Middle East. Mr. Fairhall immigrated to the US in 1946 and was married to the former Winifred Bishop, whom he met on a press trip in Canada. They married in 1946. After working as editor of a weekly newspaper in Indiana, Mr. Fairhall moved to New York State, alternating between journalism, public relations and consulting until his retirement 10 years ago. He worked for McGraw-Hill World News Service, Business Week, the NY Journal of Commerce and, for 15 years, the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation, where he was a senior consultant. Following his retirement from the corporation, he published a newsletter on trade and investment in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Basin. He is survived by his wife, Win Fairhall, and four sons: James of Chicago; John of Catonsville, MD; Andrew of Yonkers; and Christopher of Takoma Park, MD. He also leaves two grandchildren, Riva and Alex, and a brother, nephew and niece in New Zealand. Visiting hours are 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday, November 9, at George T. Davis Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 10 am Friday at George T. Davis. Interment will be in Beechwood Cemetery in New Rochelle. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the New Rochelle Humane Society, 70 Portman Road, New Rochelle. GEORGE T. DAVIS FUNERAL HOME 14 LeCount Place, New Rochelle (914)632-0324
GLESSMANN, RICHARD L. - Richard L. Glessmann, a resident of Pelham Manor, died Monday, November 6, 2000. He was 39. Mr. Glessmann was born on August 18, 1961 in Philadelphia PA to the late Louis and Emma Jones (Maggio) Glessmann. He graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and worked as a Portfolio Manager at Manchester Capital. On September 23, 1989 he married Amanda M. Elson at St. Thomas More Church in New York. In addition to his wife Amanda Elson of New York City, Mr. Glessmann is survived by his mother, Emma Jones Glessmann of Pelham Manor and a brother, James C. Glessmann of Pelham Manor. Visiting will be Thursday from 5-9pm at Lloyd Maxcy and Sons Beauchamp Chapel. A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday at 11:00 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
HOLLIMAN, NATHANIEL JR. - Nathaniel Holliman Jr. age 75, of Peekskill died November 6, 2000 of Natural Causes at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. He was born August 25, 1925 in Hattisburg, Mississippi to Nathaniel Holliman Sr. and Arzell McLeod Holliman. He attended school in Hattisburg, Mississippi. Nathaniel served in the United States Army from 1950-1957 ranking PVT 2 during the Korean War Conflict. Mr. Holliman was a grounds keeper, campsmith, Peekskill, New York, and Iron Worker in White Plains Iron Work, Peekskill, and Truck Driver, retiring in 1990. Nathaniel was a resident of Peekskill for 50 years, plus. Locally he was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.Survivors include six sons, Ray Bolton, Philadelphia, PA, Arthur R. Holliman, Mississippi, Jerome P. Holliman, Nathaniel Holliman, Rodney Holliman, Mark A. Collins all of Peekskill, NY, four daughters, Deborah A. Dunn, Peekskill, Barbara A. Bush, Charlotte North Carolina, Dora A. Holliman Peekskill, and Arlene McIver Shreveport, Louisana, one brother Albert Holliman, Chicago Ilinois, and companion Vidella Reid, Peekskill, 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, three aunts, a host of nieces , nephews cousins and friends. Predeceased by Nathaniel Holliman Sr., 1959 and Arzell Holliman, 1968. Wake will be held Thursday November 9 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church 7-9, 648 Harrison Ave., Peekskill, NY. Funeral service Friday November 10, 10:00 AM at the church. Interment Hillside Cemetery Cortland Manor, NY.
IOVINE, TRACY ANN - Tracy Ann Iovine of Hartsdale, NY died November 6, 2000. She was 30 years old. Tracy was born in the Bronx on February 28, 1970 to Emily (Nee Mellusi) and the late Frank Iovine. She attended Our Lady of Victory High School and graduated from Mercy College in 1988. Tracy was an account Executive for Micro Warehouse in Norwalk, CT. She was an avid snowboarder who truly lived her young life to the fullest. Tracy was deeply loved and will be forever missed by her family and friends. Loving daughter of Emily Iovine. Beloved sister of Lisa Laino, Gina Tiseo and Amy MacNamara. Also survived by many devoted family and friends. Calling hours will be at FLYNN MEMORIAL HOME on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Hartsdale. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. FLYNN MEMORIAL HOME 1652 Central Park Ave. Yonkers (914) 963-5178
KLIMONICK, ALEXANDER J. - Alexander J. Klimonick of Rye died on November 6, 2000 at United Hospital in Port Chester, NY. He was 88. Mr. Klimonick worked as a Engineer Specialist for Rye School Systems in Rye, NY. He was with the company for 30 years before retiring in 1977. Mr. Klimonick was born November 12, 1911 in Port Chester to John and Julia Tripanosky Klimonick. He was educated in Port Chester . Mr. Klimonick served as a Merchant Marine from 1941 to 1945. On April 18, 1942 he married Ann Coughlin at Resurrection in Rye, NY. Mr.Klimonick lived in Rye for the past 72 years. He is survived by his two daughters and five grandchildren Patricia A. Baker of Ohio, Margaret M. Warrick of Rye, grandchildren Ann, Mark and Holly Baker of Ohio and Brooke Warrick of Fla , Todd Warrick of Rye Brook. Family member who died earlier include his wife Ann Coughlin Klimonick, 1975. Calling hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 at Graham Funeral Home. The funeral is Friday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY.
KOENIG, HOWARD F. - Howard F. Koenig, of Farview Terrace, Danbury, CT, formerly of School Street, Armonk, NY, died Nov. 1st at the Danbury Hospital. His wife, Jean, died August 4th at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Survivors include his daughter Cheryl Gallagher of Brookfield, CT, his brother Richard of Cox Avenue, Armonk, NY and seven grandchidlren. He was predeceased by a son Kevin and a daughter Pamela Jean Clark. A memorial Service was held at St. Joseph‘s Church, November 6th. Interment followed in St. Peter‘s Cemetery.
LENNON, MARY T. - Mary T. Lennon died peacefully in her sleep at home in Dominican Village, Amityville, New York on Tuesday, November 7, 2000. She was born May 18, 1914 to the late Anna and Frank Lennon. She was a pioneer questrienne, a star swimmer, an excellent dancer, and one of the early "flappers". In her later years, she was an actuarial specialist with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York City. Mary was predeceased by her sisters Eleanor, Anne, Peggy, Rita and Sally and by her brothers Frank, Bill, Father (Col.) Joe )Brooklyn Diocese) and John. She is survived by her brother Jerome and sister in law Marge of West Nyack and many devoted nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass is Friday November 10th, 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Copiagne, NY. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
LEONE, PHILIP L. - Philip L. Leone, 53, of Mt. Vernon, died November 6, 2000. He was educated in Mt. Vernon. He was a graduate of Miami University. He served in the Marine Corps for one year. He was a 20 year member of the Mt. Vernon Fire Department; he retired in 1998. A Memorial Service is pending. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Westchester Hemophilia Association, 399 Knollwood Road, Suite 303, White Plains 10603.
LIM, RAYMOND A. - Raymond A., Lim on November 7, 2000. Beloved son of Alice and the late Peter. Dear brother of Jack, Jimmy, Lenny and the late Bobby. survived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at David J. Hodder Funeral Home visiting hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Friday 10 AM Church of the visitation (Bronx). Interment Oakland Cemetery (Yonkers). DAVID J. HODDER & SON INC 899 McLEAN AVE. Yonkers (914) 237-5800
MICHALEC, MARY J. - Mary J. Michalec (nee Foster) on November 7, 2000. Dear wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Edwin J. and Steven F. Loving grandmother of Deborah Frantzen, Laura Olszewski, Steven F. Jr., Christine, and Katherine. Devoted great-grandmother of Emily, Gregory and Thomas. Also survived by 4 sisters and a brother in Ireland. Funeral services Sat. 10 am at Presbyterian Church, 605 Millwood Road, (Rte 133) Mt. Kisco, NY. Interment at Kensico Cemetery. The family will be present Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at: F. RUGGIERO & SONS, INC. 732 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers (914)375-1400
MOLINA, CAROLINA - Carolina Molina of Yonkers died on November 11, 2000. Beloved wife of Samuel Molina and loving mother of Iris Lopez. Friends may call the Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home on Thursday between 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Religious services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10 am. BURR DAVIS SHARPE FUNERAL HOME 584 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon (914)699-9700
MORUS, MICHAEL A. JR. - Michael A. Morus , 60, died November 7, 2000 in Byram Park. Born February 14, 1940 in Greenwich, CT, to the late Michael Morus Sr, and Johannah Hornik Morus. Michael married Elizabeth Fox Morus. He was a retired Personal Manager with JMB Property. He is President of the National Show Racing Pidgeon Assoc., and was in the United States Navy. Survivors include wife Elizabeth Morus, Greenwich, CT, two sons Michael Morus III of Greenwich, CT, and Paul Morus of Greenwich, CT, sister Marlene Czajkowksi , Rye Brook, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc, 134 Hamilton Ave. in Greenwich on Thursday November 9 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday November 10 at 9:00 AM Sacred Heart Church in Byram. Burial will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
PELOSO, JOSEPH L. - Joseph L. Peloso of West Haverstraw, died November 7, 2000. He was 92. Joseph was born in New York City on January 7, 1908, the son of George and Flora (Pellettier) Peloso. He attended St. Patrick‘s Elementary School on Mott St. in New York City, graduated Xavier High School in New York City and attended Fordham University in the Bronx. Joseph was the owner/operator of Peloso Confection in New York City and his father George made the first Italian TorToni in America. He was also the operator of Kadish, a chain of women‘s apparel in Van Nuys, CA. Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Lillian (Prinz) Peloso in 1996. A son George of California predeceased him in 1983. He is survived by a son John and wife Monsey Peloso of California, a son Joseph, Jr. and wife Loretta Peloso of Renov NV, a daughter Arlene and husband William Maralisi of W. Haverstraw. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10 A.M. at St. Peter‘s Church, Haverstraw. Interment will follow at St. Peter‘s Cemetery, Haverstraw. Friends may call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Inc., Garnerville, Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. T.J. McGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 71 North Central Highway, Garnerville (845)429-6665
ROBERTS, KENNETH ANTHONY - Kenneth Anthony Roberts, 65, of Hellertown, PA, died Tuesday, October 31, 2000 in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, PA. Mr. Roberts was born in Peekskill on March 29, 1935 to the late Joseph J. and Maderia (Briggs) Roberts. He married Paulette A. (Mastranunzio) Roberts. The couple celebrated their 39th Wedding Anniversary this past October 15th. Mr. Roberts was a Bread Baker for 7 years at Vaccaro & Sons Bakery in Colonia, NJ until retiring in 1995. Prior employment was as the Owner/Operator of Marx Bake Shop in Baldwin, NY and he was employed by several other bakeries in the New York area. Kenneth is survived by his wife Paulette A. (Mastranunzio) Roberts at home, his son David Patrick Roberts of Allentown, PA, and sisters Patricia A. Altieri of Verplanck, NY, Carol Ann Roberts of Linden, NJ, and Kathleen M. Cook of Kannapolis, NC. Funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2000 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown, PA. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to American Cancer Society, PO Box 90127, Allentown, PA 18109-0127; Second Harvest Food Bank, 2045 Harvest Drive, Allentown, PA 18104; or the Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Memorial Online Tributes: www.heintzelmanfh.com (click on tributes).
SANCHEZ, ANTONIA - Antonia Sanchez of North White Plains died on November 8, 2000 at her residence. She was 84 years old. Mrs. Sanchez was born June 24, 1916 in Higuera de la Serena, Badajoz, Spain, the daughter of the late Gabriel and Marina (Tenas) Gonez. Mrs. Sanchez, a homemaker, came to White Plains in 1963 and was a parishioner of St. Bernard‘s Church. She is survived by her husband, Gregorio, whom she married on October 12, 1941 in Badajoz, Spain. Mrs. Sanchez is also survived by three children: her son Francisco and his wife, Nubia of White Plains; her daughter, Marina and her husband Alfonso Tajuedo of Ridgefield, CT; and a son, Antonio and his wife Kathy of West Harrison. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Visiting hours at the McMAHON, LYON & HARTNETT FUNERAL HOME, 491 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, on Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10 a.m., St. Bernard‘s Church. Interment White Plains Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Westchester, 95 South Broadway, White Plains, 10601.
SHERWOOD, MILDRED TALMAN - Mildred Talman Sherwood (nee Heitman) of Mine Hill, NJ died on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at St. Clare‘s Hospital/Dover. She was 83 years of age. Born 1917 in Spring Valley, NY. Daughter of the late Chester A. Heitman, former Mayor of Spring Valley and the late Mabel DeBaun. Graduate of Spring Valley High School in 1935 and attended Donovan Business College in Hackensack. married in 1948 to Wilbur G. Sherwood who predeceased her in 1996. Employed as secretary and clerk in Probation and Surrogates office in New City Court House, NY from 1936 until 1947, Leopold Schepp Foundation Office in New York City and Weiners Department Store in Houston, TX. Former member of Rebecca Lodge and Daughters of the American Revolution, Rockland County. Present member of the Mine Hill Senior Citizens. During World War II Mildred was a volunteer Air Raid Warden and a nurses aid for 500 hours in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. She was also a Volunteer in the U.S.O. Besides her husband, Wilbur G. Sherwood, she was predeceased by her daughter, Dorothy Legrady in 1995. Dorothy was a professional violinist. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert A. and Terry Sherwood of Mine Hill. Loving grandmother of Anthony R. and Sara Mae Sherwood of Mine Hill and Nicholas, Alexander and Dori Legrady of Putnam Valley, NY. Funeral services will be held on Friday 1 pm at the Saddle River Reformed Church, 500 E. Upper Saddle River Rd., Upper Saddle River, NJ. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation on Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the Bermingham Funeral Home, 249 S. Main St., Wharton, NJ. BERMINGHAM FUNERAL HOME 249 South Main Street Wharton, NJ (973)366-0520
TABOR, AUDREY H. - Audrey H. Tabor of Briarcliff Manor passed away on November 7, 2000 at her home after a long illness. She was 73. Mrs. Tabor was born July 31, 1927 in Luverne, MN to Stanton and Frances (Gidemann) Hinkly. She attended Luverne High School and Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa where she graduated in 1945. On April 30, 1982 she married Sol Tabor in White Plains. Mrs. Tabor was an administrator for 12 1/2 years at Mason Tenders in New York City. Previously, she was the Manager of George Jensen, also in New York City. Mrs. Tabor was a member of the Garden Club of Pleasantville and Holy Innocents Church in Pleasantville. Mrs. Tabor is survived by her husband Sol, her two step sons Donald D. Tabor of Los Angeles, CA., and Donald J. Tabor of New York City, her two sisters Elizabeth Kaiser of Chicago, IL and sister Mariella of Luverne, MN, and her brother Ray Hinkly of Las Vegas, NV,. She is predeceased by her parents. A Memorial service will be held in Minnesota.
WESTON, EMMA R. (NEE CLAYPOOL) - Emma R. Weston (nee Claypool) died November 5, 2000 at Skyview Health Care Center in Croton-on-Hudson at age 97. She was born in Seymour, MO, and was married twice, first to Norval Moore in 1926, and after his death, to the Rev. Charles R. Weston in 1988. She lived in California, Oregon and Nevada before moving to Ossining, NY. An author, writer, publisher and philanthropist, Mrs. Weston was a woman of deep faith and constant commitment to religious, environmental and social concerns. She founded the Weston Charitable Foundation and generously supported the creation of The Kitchawan Institute, a new center in Yorktown for dialogue on issues pertaining to sustainable development and international peace. In her last year of life, she published a book of her own poetry entitled, God‘s Path of Gold. She is survived by her son-in-law, Roy Morrow of Salem, OR, her granddaughter, Sue Morrow Flanagan of Ossining, NY, and her grandson, Dean Morrow of Singer Island, FL, as well as four great-grandchildren and four stepsons. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 11, at 10 am at The Kitchawan Institute, 712 Kitchawan Road (Route 134), Yorktown. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to The Kitchawan Institute, PO Box 646, Millwood, NY 10546.
BROOKS, FLORA IRENE - Flora Irene Brooks, a longtime resident of Piermont, NY, departed from us November 5, 2000 at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Spring Valley at the age of 98. Mrs. Brooks came to Rockland County from Harve de Grace, MD, as a young adult. Mrs. Brooks, known as Irene, worked as a homemaker. She dedicated her life to caring for her daughter, stepsons, and grandchildren. She also provided financial support and guidance to a lot of children and others in the Piermont/Sparkill area. Irene Brooks leaves to cherish her memories ten grandchildren: John W. Reavis, Jr of Port Chester; Edward Reavis of New Hempstead; Barbara Hensley of Honolulu, Hawaii; Linda Caliman of Spring Valley, Paulette Alston of Nyack; Diane Rivera of Central Nyack, Sharon Saunders of Otisville, Tony Sanders of Nyack, Larry Sanders of Boston, MA; and Marc Sanders of Otisville. Also there are 24 great grandchildren, 26 great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Irene is predeceased by her husband, Walter Brooks and daughter, Frances Sanders. Services will be held at St. Charles A.M.E. Zion Church, Valentine Avenue, Sparkill. The Rev. Louis B. Saunders will officiate. The wake will be Friday from 10-11 am with funeral services being conducted at 11 am. Interment services will follow at Oakhill Cemetery, Nyack, NY. Funeral services arranged by Alphonso E. Brown, Spring Valley, NY. 845-425-1911.
BROSNAN, ANNE MARIE - Anne Marie Brosnan, 58, of Stony Point. NY died at home on Sunday November 5, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. Anne was born in Manhattan on April 6, 1942 to James and Anna (Murphy) Sullivan. She attended Annunciation Grammar School and Blessed Sacrament High School. Upon completion of Secretarial School Anne worked for Nabisco until her first child was born in 1967. She later returned to school to become a registered nurse, and worked in Doctor’s offices for twelve years. Anne and her family moved to Rockland in 1969 and lived in Garnerville for 25 years, before moving to Stony Point. She has been an active member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish for over 30 years. Anne‘s passion in life was her family an friends. She touched the lives of all who knew her in very meaningful ways. Her love and devotion will be forever cherished. Anne is survived by her husband of 35 years, William, sons William and James of Stony Point, brother Jerry Sullivan of Riverdale, NY, and daughter in law Jean Marie. She was predeceased by her grandson William Joseph. The family will receive friends on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Higgins Funeral Home Rt. 9 W, Stony Point, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday 10:15 AM at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church Cinder Rd., Garnerville, NY. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
BRUNO, FRANCIS A. - Francis A. Bruno of Yonkers, NY, died Saturday, November 4, 2000 at the age of 82. Frank was born in Yonkers on September 13, 1918 and was WWII Veteran. He was a bookkeeper and dispatcher for Royal Coach Lines in Yonkers for many years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Faye (Nee Vetere); a daughter & son-in-law Carolyn and Ralph Cipriani, three grandchildren, Michael, John and Peter, and several great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law Peter Vetere and niece Barbara. Services will be private. Contributions to Hospice Care of Westchester and Putnam Inc, 100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10549. Arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home, Route 202, Suffern, NY.
BRUNO, FRANCIS A. - Francis A. Bruno of Yonkers, NY, died Saturday, November 4, 2000 at the age of 82. Frank was born in Yonkers on September 13, 1918 and was WWII Veteran. He was a bookkeeper and dispatcher for Royal Coach Lines in Yonkers for many years. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Faye (Nee Vetere); a daughter & son-in-law Carolyn and Ralph Cipriani, three grandchildren, Michael, John and Peter, and several great-grandchildren, a brother-in-law Peter Vetere and niece Barbara. Services will be private. Contributions to Hospice Care of Westchester and Putnam Inc, 100 South Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10549. Arrangements by Scarr Funeral Home, Route 202, Suffern, NY.
BRYANT, JAMES T. - James T. Bryant, Jr. on November 4, 2000, a resident of Yonkers. He had also lived in New Rochelle. Born August 20, 1914 to James and Victoria Bryant in E. Palatka, FL. He attended public school in Florida. A member of Emanuel A.M.E. Church, past President of Steward Board. He had worked as an Assembler with Electrolux Manufacturing Industry. Surviving are his wife Jannie Bryant, 2 brothers, Norman and Andrew Bryant, 2 sisters, Rachel Jones and Mae Dunkins, nieces, nephews. Visiting Friday 10-11 AM, Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, 21 Valley Pl., New Rochelle. Service Fri. 11 AM at Church. Interment Kensico.
CICCONE, SANTA - Santa Ciccone, a resident of Port Chester, died November 6, 2000. She was 75 and born March 2, 1925 in Scillia, Reggio Calabria, Italy to the late Joseph and Rose Arbitrio Palumbo. Mrs. Ciccone was married on August 7, 1947 in Scillia to Peter Ciccone, and shortly thereafter came to the United States. She went to night school to learn English and began her 30 year career with Kay-Chester Dress Manufacture in Port Chester. In the spring of 1997 she renewed her wedding vows at St. Patrick‘s Cathedral in New York City in Celebration of 50 years of marriage. She was a parishioner of Corpus Christi Church in Port Chester. She enjoyed her annual trips back to Italy in the summers as well as her love and joy of cooking for anyone and everyone. She will always be remembered for her devotion and unconditional love for her children and grandchildren. We are thankful that she is now resting with her husband Peter, her son Joseph, and grandson Nicholas. Mrs. Ciccone is survived by her son, Peter J. Ciccone, Trustee for the Village of Port Chester and his wife, Linda, daughter-in-law, Jean Ciccone of Rye Brook, NY, grandchildren, Nicole, Joseph, and Jillian Ciccone, sisters, Concetta Varbaro of Port Chester, NY and Anna Cristofao of Milan, Italy, sisters-in-law, Connie Ciccone of Port Chester, NY and Lena Ciccone of Cromwell, CT and brother-in-law, Dr. Nunzio Ciccone of Scilla, Italy, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Craft Memorial Home, Inc., today Wednesday November 8 from 4-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 9 at 9:30 AM at the Corpus Christi Church, South Regent St., Port Chester, NY. Interment will follow at Saint Mary‘s Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. CRAFT MEMORIAL HOME, INC. 40 Leicester St., Port Chester (914)939-0131
