Obituaries
Kenneth Anthony La Sala
Feb 6, 2025
Kenneth Anthony La Sala, a lifelong resident of Pelham and New Rochelle, New York, passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in the Bronx to Anthony and Eleanor La Sala, he was the oldest of two children. He was raised on Peace Street in Pelham Manor, where he attended Pelham schools.
After graduating, Kenneth balanced his...
Nicola Passante
Feb 5, 2025
Nicola “Nick” Passante, of Pelham, New York, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in Calabria, Italy, to Maria and Antonio, he was one of three children. As a teenager, he emigrated to the United States, where he later met the love of his life, Emma. Together, they built a beautiful life in Pelham,...
James Anthony Boccagna
Feb 1, 2025
James Anthony Boccagna, a longtime resident of City Island, New York, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Manhattan to Angelo and Elizabeth Boccagna, James was the oldest of two children. He was raised on City Island, where he attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and later graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in the...
Roy Allen Arns Sr
Feb 1, 2025
Roy Allen Arns Sr., a lifelong resident of the Bronx, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in the Bronx to Louis and Regina Arns and was their only child. Roy grew up in the Bronx, attending PS 97 and Evander Childs High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine...
Antoinette Rizzi
Jan 29, 2025
Antoinette Marie (Arcaro) Rizzi a long-time resident of Pelham passed away at the age of 107 on January 29, 2025, with her son Gregory by her side.
Antoinette (Nettie) was a beloved “Mother Dearest,” mom, Nana, Auntie Nettie and, by nephew’s nickname for her, “Terrific.” When the doctors asked Gregory and daughter-in-law Cynthia, what was most important to Nettie, they unequivocally...
Veronica Delores Kearns
Jan 29, 2025
Veronica Delores Kearns (nee Tulick) Pelham, NY – Veronica Delores Kearns of Pelham, New York, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, just a few months shy of her 102nd birthday. Born on Orchard Street in Yonkers, New York, to Stanley and Anna Tulick, she was the oldest of two children. The family later moved to the Bronx, where Veronica...
Isabel Catherine Woolley
Jan 28, 2025
Isabel Catherine Woolley, 92, of New Rochelle, NY, left us peacefully in the early morning hours of January 28th. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Isabel, or “Snookie,” will always be remembered for her breathy poetry readings and provocative nature.
Born on April 3, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, Isabel grew up the only daughter of Nathaniel and Isabel Rickert and sister...
Richard Lauricella
Jan 20, 2025
Richard Lauricella of New York, passed away on January 20th, 2025. He was 42 years old. Born in Mount Vernon, NY to Patricia and Richard, Rich graduated from New Rochelle High School. He would later meet his wife, Gina. The couple would marry and have their two children Noah and Yeshua.
Richard worked in the Mount Pleasant Cottage School in Pleasantville,...
Edward F. O'Brien
Jan 18, 2025
Edward F. O'Brien, of Pelham Manor, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was 91 years old.
Edward was born to Thomas and Marie O’Brien in the Bronx, NY, and was one of three children. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane on May 26, 1956 in the Bronx where they lived and raised...
Beatrice Cosentino
Jan 18, 2025
A celebration of Beatrice's life will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home, located at 64 Lincoln Ave, Pelham NY 10803 on Friday, January 24, 2025 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of the Holy Family, located at 83 Clove Road, New Rochelle, NY 10801 on Saturday,...
Angelo Prisco
Jan 17, 2025
Dr. Angelo E. Prisco, known to many as “Doc,” passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 101. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 76 years, Myrtle Landwher. Born in Harlem, New York to Guisippe and Frances Prisco, he was the second of three children. Raised in the South Bronx, he developed a love for...
Lucille Kinney
Jan 14, 2025
Lucille R. Kinney (Nee Schroder) passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2025.
The daughter of William and Lucille (Sisti) Schroder. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 9, 1930. Raised in Queens. She graduated from Flushing High School in 1948. In 1949 she married Kenneth R. Kinney, Sr of Zanesville, Ohio. They lived in Pelham, NY for 18 years, Mount Vernon, NY...
Barbara Cathone
Jan 13, 2025
Barbara Cathone, 87, of Pelham Manor, New York, passed away on January 13, 2025. She was born in Yonkers, New York, to Joseph and Anne Suchy, and was the second of four children. Raised in the Bronx, Barbara attended Villa Maria Academy before furthering her education at St. Mary of the Woods College in Indiana, where she earned a degree...
Judith Clements
Jan 11, 2025
Judith Martin Clements, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in New York City to Walter and Clare Martin, Judith was one of two siblings and grew up with a strong sense of family and community. She graduated from Bronxville High School and later earned a degree in...
Adelyn Janulis
Jan 9, 2025
ADELYN M. JANULIS Adelyn M. Janulis, 96, passed away peacefully after two weeks of illness on Jan 9, 2025 in White Plains, NY. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Marie Mazzotti of Miami, FL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Peter T. Janulis,...
Saul Freitas
Jan 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Saul M. Freitas, age 72, who passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Manhattan. Born on June 25, 1952, Saul was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him.
Saul had a long and distinguished career as an accountant and financial...
Audrey Love
Dec 27, 2024
Audrey Love was born on November 18, 1956, in Mount Vernon, New York, to the late Beatrice and Charlie Love, Jr. She peacefully passed away after a long illness.
Audrey was educated in the Mount Vernon public school system and proudly graduated from Mount Vernon High School. She remained a lifelong resident of Mount Vernon, New York.
For many years, Audrey was...
Patricia Flynn
Dec 26, 2024
Patricia Flynn passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on March 21, 1974,she was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Gerry Flynn. Patricia was a devoted sister to Caroline Halloran (Flynn) and Kevin Flynn, and a cherished aunt to Michael, Meghan, Liam, and Brody.
Patricia was a vibrant and witty soul who brought joy...
Marie Cosentino
Dec 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Marie Cosentino of Pelham Manor, NY, on December 24, 2024, at the age of 85.
Marie was one of three daughters of Florence and Salvatore Santoro. She was raised in Bronx, NY before moving to Pelham Manor, where she built a beautiful life with her husband, William Cosentino, of 51...
Dominic R. Massaro
Dec 18, 2024
Dominic R. Massaro, born and raised in The Bronx, was one of only a dozen Americans of Italian descent to hold Italy’s highest decoration – Cav. di Gran Croce della Repubblica Italiana. He enjoyed a half century career filled with prominent public service as a member of the bar, jurist, author and lecturer. A “highly qualified” nominee to the judiciary...