2008 Obituaries are in alphabetical order

Abdallah, Mariam

Funeral Services for Miriam Abdallah will be on June 10, 2008 at the North Westchester Islamic Center followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Alsalasi, Kassem

Funeral Services for Kassem Alsalasi will be on March 25, 2008 at the North Westchester Islamic Center followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Alvarado, Monina

Funeral Services for Monina Alvarado are private.

Birmingham, Gean

Funeral Services for Gean Birmingham are private.

Blanco, Providencia

Providencia Blanco died Saturday, February 9, 2008. She was 93. Providencia is survived by her loving children, Angel E. Hernandez, Violeta Hernandez, Yolanda Mariano, Jose M. Hernandez, Mildred Vasquez, Maria Beltran, Luis Hernandez, Sara M. Gonzalez, Oscar Hernandez and Mirna Claudio, and by 35 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband and by her son Raymond Hernandez. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday at 10am at Immaculate Conception Church, 199 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow and interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor.

Bogath, Natalie

A service for Natalie Bogath will be held on June 5, 2008 at 2PM at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Brennen, Gary T.

Gary T. Brennen, Jr., died Sept. 17, 2008. He was 49. Gary is survived by his wife Jean, his children Kimberly and Michael and his grandchildren Robert and Thomas. Visiting hours are on Friday 2-4, 7-9 pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. Funeral Services will be Saturday at 12 Noon at Grace Methodist Church, Putnam Valley.

Bryant, Jeffrey

Funeral Services for Jeffry Bryant are private

Carey, Dorothy

Dorothy Carey dies September 4, 2008. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 5, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Heritage Funeral Home, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 9:30am at St. Columbanus Church, Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor and interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne.

Cooke, Rosemary

Rosemary Cooke of Lake Peekskill died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Rosemary was the loving sister of Richard and Bill Cooke, Cathy Possenti and her husband Vito Possenti, Carol Hanks and Fran Cooke. Rosemary is also survived by many nieces and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, November 22 at 11 AM at St. Columbanus Church in Cortlandt Manor and interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Coppola, Margaret E.

Margaret E. Coppola, a long time Putnam Valley resident, died Saturday, March 29, 2008. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband, John to whom she was married for almost 55 years. Margaret is also survived by her cherished children, John, Allen, Raymond and Jane Coppola and Agnes Powe and her husband Ron, and by her grandchildren, Monica Brady and her husband Colin, Christina and Justin Coppola and Candace and Courtney Powe. Her great-grandsons, Anthony Coppola and Aiden Brady also survive. Margaret was predeceased by her daughter Mary Margaret Coppola and her granddaughter Brandie Alexa Powe.
Visiting Hours will be on Tuesday, April 1st from 2-4 and 7-9pm at THE HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 11 am at St. Columbanus Church, Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor and interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Cortesi, Kelly Rose

Kelly Rose Cortesi died on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was 16 years old. Kelly is survived by her cherished parents Mary and Allan Cortesi and by her loving brother Kyle. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley.

Costa, Renate (Albert)

Renate Albert Costa died February 19, 2008 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She was 60 years old. Renate is the beloved daughter of Frieda Iamundo and is also survived by her sons Andreas Costa and his wife Kelly and Christoper Costa and his wife Stephanie. Her three grandchildren, Ashley Staten and McKenzie and Kamryn Costa also survive as do her niece Lisa Gillon, great-nephew, Malik Gillon and great-niece, Lisanne Gillon. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. Funeral Services will be private.

DeAngelis, Madalyn

Funeral Services for Madalyn DeAngelis are private.

DeLuca, Peter

DeGrazia, Alfred

Alfred DeGrazia of Beach Lake, PA, formerly of Putnam Valley, NY passed away peacefully on April 20, 2008. Alfred was born on January 21,1924 to Salvatore and Antionette DeGrazia. He served in the Civil Conservation Corps and worked for many years as a garment cutter in the garment cutters union. He was a long time parishioner of St. Columbanus Church. Alfred is survived by his three grandsons, Michael, Christian and Nicholas and by his great-grandchildren, Carly Ann, Makenzie Jane and Adrianna Marie DeGrazia. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary DeGrazia, by his brother, Michael and his two sisters,Katie and Regina and also by his son,Michael J. DeGrazia. Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 beginning at 9 am, at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley and in terment will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Fatima, Nasim

Funeral Services for Nasim Fatima will be on February 18, 2008 at the North Westchester Islamic Center followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Fristrom, Corin Christine

Corin Christine Fristrom, born February 18, 1992, was called suddenly to Heaven by her angels on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. She is survived by her parents Kenneth and Colette Fristrom (nee Delaney) and by her brothers, Todd Lewis, Carl Fristrom and Sean Fristrom and her sisters, Nicole Lewis and Payla Fristrom and her best friend and second mom, Carol Wolff. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother Priscilla Delaney of Montrose and her paternal grandparents Leonard and Elizabeth Fristrom of Florida. A memorial Service to honor her precious spirit will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 from 6-8 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME,Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley.

Gambichler, Robert J.

Robert J. Gambichler, Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Hudson Valley Hospital Center after a long illness. He was 86. Robert was born in Troy, NY to Joseph and Josephine on December 2, 1921. He married Mary Breznicky on February 20, 1943 at Holy Trinity Church in Yonkers, NY. They were married for 65 years. Robert worked as an Inspector at General Motors Assembly Division in Tarrytown, NY for 32 years. He loved music, Bingo, family and friends and was known as "the Candy Man".

Robert is survived by his beloved wife Mary and by his 6 children, Verna Mae (Raymond) Newby of California, Robert of Clintondale, Betty Malec of Yonkers, Irene (John) Volkmann of Hopewell Junction, Joseph (Cathy) of Port Richey, Florida and George (Ceclia) of Maryland, and his 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Josephine and by his beloved brother, William Gambichler.

Visiting hours will be on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 at the Church of the North American Martyrs and entombment will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Gianfrancesco, Dorothy

Dorothy Gianfrancesco, 90, died Friday January 11, 2008 at Cortland Healthcare Center. Dorothy is survived by her son-in-law, Robert Antoinette and by her grandchildren Robert and Adam Antoinette. Dorothy was predeceased by her children, Ann Antoinette and George Gianfrancesco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10AM on Monday, January 14, 2008 at St. Columbanus Church, Oregon Rd., Cortlandt Manor and entombment will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery in Putnam Valley.

Gilbert, Aileen

Funeral Services for Aileen Gilbert are private. A Memorial Service will be announced.

Grant, Paul

Paul Grant, beloved husband of Danielle, passed away on Sept. 17, 2008 after a long illness. He was the dear brother of Joseph, Bob, James and the late Laurence Grant. Visiting hours are on Saturday, Sept. 20 for 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley.

Hoffman, Helvetia

Funeral Services for Helvetia Hoffman are private.

Horowitz, Jeffrey

Jeffrey Horowitz died Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Northern Westchester Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan and by his stepson George Kotash and his wife Sherri and their daughters Ashley and Nicole Kotash and his stepson Lance Kotash and his wife Damara Kotash and their sons, John and Michael Kotash. Jeffrey is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Lenore and Ed Smith, by his niece Barbara Stolfe and her husband Mark and their children Lauren and Adam Stolfe. He was predeceased by his niece Nancy Smith. Funeral Services will be on Monday at 11 AM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley and interment will follow at King David Cemetery

Khan, Nighat

Funeral Services for Nighat Khan will be on May 19, 2008 at the North Westchester Islamic Center followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Khan, Qaiser

Funeral Services for Qaiser Khan will be on February 22, 2008 at the North Westchester Islamic Center followed by interment at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Nott, Ida

Ida Nott died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at Westledge Nursing Home. She was 90. Ida is survived by her children, Joanne and Jeff, by her grandchildren Brian (Adrienne) and Jason (Erin) and by her great-grandchildren Matthew, Nicholas and Alyssa. Her brother Dr. O.B. Leibman also survives. Funeral Services will be on Monday, February 25th at 11 am at The HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley and interment will follow at King David Cemetery

Perry, Francis

The family of Francis Perry will receive friends on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at the Church of the North American Martyrs and a private cremation will follow.

Pfaff, Boni

Funeral Services for Boni A Pfaff are private.

Savino, Adelaide

The family of Adelaide Savino will receive friends on March 24, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on March 25 at 11AM at St. Columbanus Church and interment will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery.

Sherry, James B.

James B. Sherry, 87, of Roaring Brook Lake, Putnam Valley, NY, formerly of the Bronx NY, passed away on January 27, 2008. He was born on April 7, 1920 in the Bronx. On September 1, 1940, he married Anne Goodfellow who predeceased him on April 27, 1989. Mr. Sherry is survived by his sons, James B. Sherry and his wife Bernadette of Wallkill, NY; John Sherry and the late Irene of Putnam Valley, NY and William Sherry and his wife Maura of Montgomery, NY. He also leaves six grandchildren, James, William E., Michelle, John, William B., and Matthew as well as three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Megan and Jack. James was a decorated WWII veteran. He was part of the invasion of Normandy and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service to his country. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday January 30, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley.

Sweeney, Mary

Mary Sweeney, 95, of Surry, NH (formerly of Cortlandt Manor, NY) died at home March 9, 2008, with her family at her bedside. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Sinnott of Peekskill, NY; her son and daughter-in-law, James and Sharon Sweeney of Surry, NH; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 30th, 11:30 am at Heritage Funeral Home, Morrissey Dr., Putnam Valley, NY. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Mrs. Sweeney's memory to Hospice at HCS, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431.

Tesar, Karen (Maffione)

Karen (Maffione) Tesar of Mohegan Lake, died at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. She was the beloved mother of Debra, Robert, Karen, Dawn and Eddie, the cherished grandmother of Ricky and Jason and the loving great-grandmother of two. She was predeceased by her husband Al Maffione. Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. Funeral Services will be on Saturday at 10 AM at the funeral home and interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Whittaker, Thomas, Sr.

Thomas J. Whittaker, Sr. of Putnam Valley, NY died peacefully at Peninsula Regional Hospital, Salisbury, MD on Friday, September 26, 2008. Born in New Jersey on July 24, 1924 to Thomas Whittaker and Cecilia Whalen, Mr. Whittaker grew up in East Rockaway, Long Island. After high school, he attended the Fagan Dramatic School of Drama and Radio, obtaining a commercial radio license. He then became a technical flight operator for Pan Am's Florida Far East Flights. Naval wartime services included radar operations and USO broadcasts. He worked as a newscaster for WFAS in Hartsdale, NY as well as CBS, NYC under the pseudonym of Roy Andres.

He was married to Patricia Hanlon of Putnam Valley, NY, who died in May, 2000.

His hobbies include: piano, painting, writing, photography, wood working, camping and sailing.

Mr. Whittaker is survived by seven children: Christine Richmond of Binghamton, NY, Thomas Whittaker, Jr. of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Cathy Stubbs of Lagrangeville, NY, Kevin Whittaker of Putnam Valley, NY, Brian Whittaker of Putnam Valley, NY, Cecilia Whittaker-Doe if Brooklyn, NY and Celeste Whittaker of Peekskill, NY. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, and by his brothers Ricky Saur of Buffalo, NY and Richard Whittaker of Virginia.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A committal service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at the Tompkins Corners Cemetery

Zanotti, Jane

Jane Zanotti, a longtime Putnam Valley resident died April 19th. She was a retired teacher who was very involved in her community and in civic matters. Jane was the beloved wife of Joseph Zanotti to whom she had been married for 57 years. Jane was the loving mother of Kathleen (Ron) Genovese and Robert (Julia) Zanotti and the cherished grandmother of Marissa and Angela Genovese and April, Kevin and Patrick Zanotti. She is also survived by her brothers-in law, Frank Zanotti and Msgr. Charles Zanotti. Jane will be missed by her family and by her many friends. Visiting hours will on Tuesday, April 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10 AM at the Church of the North American Martyrs in Putnam Valley, and interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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