Obituaries
Paul Edouard de Merlier White
Jun 6, 2025
Paul Edouard de Merlier White, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son, loving brother, and unforgettable friend, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was 45 years old.
Born at Einstein Hospital in the Bronx on January 8, 1980, Paul was raised in Pelham, NY, where he attended the Pelham school system and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 1998....
Maryrose Massaro
May 26, 2025
Maryrose Massaro (76), born and raised in the Castle Hill and Morris Park sections of The Bronx, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.
She lived a quiet life deeply rooted in her family and simply enjoyed being around those she loved. She enjoyed music and dancing and always welcomed an opportunity for celebration and going out...
Carmen Maria Mongiello
May 26, 2025
She gave everything — to everyone, and to everything that lived and breathed.
To say she lived each day to the fullest hardly captures the depth of her spirit. The love she gave was boundless, unwavering, and without condition. She gave her all — and then gave even more.
Our beloved Carmen Maria Mongiello was so much to so many: a devoted...
Kathy Ann Touris
May 23, 2025
Kathy Ann Touris, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Born on April 24, 1954, to John and Gilda Mercurio, Kathy grew up surrounded by family in Mount Vernon, New York, alongside her three siblings.
Kathy lived a life inspired by compassion and service. She gave of herself generously—through...
Sr. Catherine Ellen McVicar
May 17, 2025
A celebration of Sr. Catherine's life will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home, located at 64 Lincoln Ave, Pelham NY 10803 on Saturday June 7, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:30 am. A Funeral Mass will be held, at St. Catherine’s Church, Pelham NY.,on Saturday June 7, 2025, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Gate of...
Richard Varricchio
May 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Varricchio announces his passing on May 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Richard, known affectionately as "Richie," was born and raised in the Bronx to Carmela (nee Ruocco) and Guarino Varricchio. He was the second of five children, and his roots in the Bronx were an integral part of...
Margaret "Peggy" Murray
May 11, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Murray, a longtime Brooklyn resident, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born in Manhattan to Joseph and Josephine (Caiati) Murray and raised in Brooklyn, Margaret was predeceased by her parents and her brother Joseph Patrick Murray, who resided in Pelham. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Murray, nieces Maryanne Buechner (Terry) of...
Ok Hang Lee
May 4, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ok Hang Lee, who departed this world on May 4, 2025, at the age of 67, after a long and brave journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on July 27, 1957, in Seoul, South Korea, to Bong Sik Kim and Tae Hee Lee, Ok Hang lived a life of quiet strength,...
Jeremiah Joseph Sullivan
May 4, 2025
Jeremiah Joseph SullivanJanuary 11, 1963 – May 4, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremiah Joseph Sullivan, lovingly known as “Uncle Jerry,” on May 4, 2025. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, Jeremiah was a proud Irish American whose life was rooted in family, friendship, and community.Jeremiah was the beloved son of the late...
Michele Cataldi
May 3, 2025
Michele (Mike) Cataldi, PhD passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025 after decades long battle with cancer. Born in Terlizzi, Bari Italy on November 21, 1937, he learned many difficult and joyous lessons as a child while living and surviving under a fascist regime, a Civil War and World War II. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife...
Esmano "Lido" Gori Sr.
May 3, 2025
Lido J. Gori Sr., of New Rochelle, New York, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was 90 years old. Born in the Bronx to Ambrosina and Ernani Gori, Lido was one of two children. He graduated from Saint Raymond’s High School in the Bronx, where he began building the foundation for a full and devoted life.
Lido would later...
Richard P. Doyle
Apr 23, 2025
Richard P. Doyle, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, and raised in Pelham, Richard lived a full life marked by love, service, and dedication to family, country, and community.
A proud graduate of Blessed Sacrament High School, Richard went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. He built a long...
Angela Kruse Ludington
Mar 19, 2025
Angela Katherine Kruse Ludington dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother departed this life on Wednesday, March 19 at home at the end of a full and active life. She was one hundred and one years of age.
Gay (short for Angela) was born to Ralph and Felice (Enneking) Kruse in Dayton, Kentucky on July 28, 1923. Her family moved to...
Angela Battaglia
Mar 17, 2025
Angela (Angie) Battaglia
March 17, 2025 | Age 78
Angela (Angie) Battaglia, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in a small town in the mountains of Reggio, Calabria, Italy, to Antonio and Frances Cuzzocrea, she was one of 6 siblings. Angie spent her early years in Reggio attending local schools until...
Commissioner Fortune Macri
Mar 11, 2025
Commissioner Fortune Macri, 93, of New Rochelle, New York, formerly of Pelham Manor, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.
Born in Albany, New York, on June 7th 1931, to Vincent and Rose Macri, Fortune was the eldest of two children and the oldest of 21 cousins. He grew up in Albany and graduated from Schuyler High School before attending Fordham...
Edwin Bradford Cragin
Mar 9, 2025
Edwin Bradford Cragin, a longtime resident of Pelham, NY, passed away on March 9, 2025, at age 84.
Born in New York City on April 11, 1940, to Edwin Bradford Cragin and Gertrude Nuno Cragin, he grew up on a farm in Colchester, CT.
Ed attended Deerfield Academy and Colby College, where he graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S....
Janice Linda Barry
Feb 28, 2025
At 11:01pm last night, arguably one of the brightest lights this world has ever seen went out. Our beautiful Mammy, Jan Cave Barry made what can only be described as an untimely and shocking departure from this world. Her heart stopped suddenly on Tuesday, February 18th and we thought we lost her then and there, but for 10 days she...
Debra C. Giustiniani
Feb 20, 2025
Debra C. Giustiniani, born on August 5, 1952, in Queens, NY, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, NY, surrounded by her loving husband and cherished family and friends.Debra (Debbie), known affectionately by many as a beacon of joy, dedicated her life to those she loved and her impressive career. Her journey began as a...
Vincent Norman Cotrona
Feb 9, 2025
Vincent Norman Cotrona of Mount Vernon, New York, passed away on February 9th, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Mount Vernon to Vincent and Joan Cotrona, he was the oldest of three children, coming into the world just three minutes before his twin brother, John.
Vincent was raised in Mount Vernon, where he graduated from Mount Vernon High School....
Fiona Mary FitzPatrick
Feb 8, 2025
Fiona Mary FitzPatrick of Larchmont, New York, passed away on February 8th, 2025, at the age of 21. Born at Greenwich Hospital to Edward and Christine FitzPatrick, Fiona was the eldest of two children. She grew up in Larchmont and attended Chatsworth Avenue Elementary School, Hommocks Middle School, and Mamaroneck High School.
From a young age, Fiona had a deep passion...