Obituaries
Nicholson Kenneth Small
Oct 23, 2025
Nicholson Kenneth Small, fell asleep at home, in Christ, on October 23, 2025. He was 84 years old.
Nicholson was born in St. Lucia, West Indies, to Gerald and Gertrude Small. He was one of six children.
Nicholson enjoyed his career as a master carpenter and builder, his colleagues will remember him for his dedication to the craft, his sense of humor...
John T. Castaldo
Oct 21, 2025
John “J.C.” Castaldo, of New Rochelle, NY, sadly passed away on October 21, 2025, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx.
Born in Mount Vernon, NY, to Thomas and Jennie Castaldo, J.C., was one of two children. He attended Edison Vocational and Technical High School before proudly serving in the United States Army. In 1963, JC began his career as a Police...
Dorothy Papa
Oct 14, 2025
Dorothy T. Papa (Winter) passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a brief illness. Dorothy (Dotty) was born on September 13, 1934 in the Bronx, NY and was one of 5 children born to Anna (Feil) and William Winter. Dorothy's siblings have predeceased her. In 1953 Dorothy married Alex Papa (who predeceased her in 2012) and eventually settled in...
William Lore Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
William F. Lore of New Rochelle, NY, passed away on October 14, 2025. He was 86 years old.
Born to Frank and Mattie Lore, William was one of fourteen children. He graduated from New Rochelle High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army.
William met the love of his life, Norma, through his nephew. The two married and...
Sandra Puello
2025
Sandra Puello of Yonkers, NY passed away on October 7, 2025. She was 75 years old.
As per Sandra’s wishes, her family will hold private services.
Ellen T. Esser
Sep 29, 2025
Ellen Flynn Esser, aged 94, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in NYC on July 19, 1931, Ellen lived a long and meaningful life marked by resilience, devotion, and deep love for her family.
She was married to the late Bernard Esser and was a devoted mother to her four children. A working mother...
Marie Antoinette Minoli
Sep 25, 2025
MARIE (MIMI) ANTOINETTE VELARDI MINOLI
Born in Brooklyn, New York to Nicolo and Lucy Velardi, Mimi was the elder of two children and was raised in Bay Ridge with her younger brother Guy. She attended Fontbonne Hall Academy and later graduated from Notre Dame College in Staten Island, New York where she captained the equestrian riding club and completed a higher...
Donald Guerrieri
Sep 23, 2025
Donald Guerrieri of Pelham, New York, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY to Peter & Pearl (Arciero) Guerrieri, Donald was one of 3 Children. Donald graduated from Iona Preparatory School and attended Villanova University. Donald and his wife Patricia (Keller) were high school sweethearts and married in October 1968. Don...
Andrew James Cavanagh
Sep 15, 2025
Andrew James Cavanagh of Manhattan New York, formerly of Pelham New York.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Andrew James Cavanagh, 38, of New York, NY, who left us too soon on September 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Angela and a loving father to his daughter, Quinn, and son, Luke.
Andrew was...
William "Billy Wise" Weinblatt
Sep 13, 2025
William Bennett Weinblatt, lovingly known to his community as Billy Wise, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 63 years old. Billy was a beloved son, a devoted husband, a loving father and grand-father.
Born in the Bronx to Joel and Fran Weinblatt, Billy was the oldest of two children and grew up in Eastchester...
Kathleen Lyons
Sep 10, 2025
Kathleen Lyons of Riverdale, New York, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas and Elizabeth Lyons, Kathleen was one of seven children. She grew up in Brightwaters, Long Island, attending elementary school in Babylon before continuing her education at Sacred Heart schools in Albany, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
From an early...
Sumittra Graves
Sep 6, 2025
Sumittra Graves of Raynham, Massachusetts, and Pelham, New York, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born in Bangkok to Judge Pun Rajpricha and Charoen Ratchapreecha, Sumittra was the youngest of thirteen children. She was very proud to be the daughter of Judge Pun Rajpricha who was one of the Judges fir the King of Siam....
Patrick J. Moynihan
Aug 31, 2025
Patrick J. Moynihan, a lawyer who was born in Ireland but lived most of his life in Westchester County, died on August 31 in Bronxville, N.Y. He was 95.
Patrick was born in the small town of Millstreet in County Cork on June 27, 1930 and grew up there along with four brothers. He emigrated to Britain and then to the...
Barbara Lynn Cea
Aug 31, 2025
Barbara Lynn Cea, a longtime resident of Pelham Manor, New York, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Barbara was the eldest of two children and was raised alongside her brother, William. She attended local schools in Paterson before graduating from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in New York City. Barbara began...
Douglas Gerard Hearle
Aug 23, 2025
Douglas Gerard Hearle of Mount Vernon, New York, formerly of Pelham, New York, passed away on August 23, 2025. He was 64 years old.
Born and raised in Pelham, Douglas was the eldest of three children. He attended Colonial Elementary School and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School, where he loved playing football and golf. He continued his education at St....
Anne Peyton Cooper
Aug 22, 2025
Anne Peyton Cooper died peacefully at home on Friday, August 22, 2025 in Pelham, New York.
Born December 6, 1928 in Washington, DC to Nancy Williams Peyton and Tom Lewis Peyton, she was a graduate of The Madeira School and Sweet Briar College. In 1948, she was selected by a joint US and Scottish exchange program as one of the first...
Thomas Phelps
Aug 19, 2025
Thomas Phelps of Mount Vernon, New York, passed away on August 19, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY to James and Chritina Phelps, Tom was one of 3 children.
Tom worked as a transit supervisor in the Bronx, NY. He had a strong work ethic and loved his job. Tom always made sure family came first and...
Rong Chai
Aug 15, 2025
Rong Chai of New Rochelle, NY passed away on August 15, 2025. She was 51 years old.
Arrangements provided by Pelham Funeral Home.
Oscar C. Camacho
Aug 12, 2025
Oscar Camacho, of Pelham, New York, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Calvary Hospital at the age of 74.
Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, to Oscar and Norma Camacho, Oscar was one of two children. He graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, NY, and went on to attend the City University of New York. While still...
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