All Obituaries

Donna Lee LaPoma (Smith), a lifelong resident of Pearl River, New York, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2026, at the age of 62. Donna was born on October 1, 1963, in Nyack, New York, to Dennis and Margaret Smith. She graduated from Pearl River High School in 1981 and earned her Associate's Degree from Dominican College in Blauvelt, New York. Donna met the love of her life, Nick, in February 1988, and they were married on March 3, 1990. Together, they built a beautiful life in ...

Lawrence "Larry" Mesopotanese, a resident of Stony Point, New York, passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 74.  Larry was born on June 15, 1952, in Washington Heights, New York, to Christy and Helen (Healy) Mesopotanese. He graduated from Power Memorial High School in 1970 and briefly attended Iona College and Westchester Community College. Shortly after marrying the love of his life, Joann, the couple began their life together in West Milford, New Jersey, where they ...

Ellen ‘Eileen’ Sullivan, longtime resident of Blauvelt, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 1, 2026.    Eileen was born on May 7, 1935 in County Galway, Ireland to Michael and Bridget McCann and was one of ten children. In 1956, she came to Staten Island, where she met her husband, Michael Sullivan, and they made their home together in West Brighton. They moved to Blauvelt, NY in 1986 and Eileen became a devoted member of St. Catharine’s Roman ...

Joan E. Casey, age 95, of Nanuet, NY, formerly of Pearl River, NY,  passed away on July 1, 2026 under the care of her family.  She was born in Dublin, Ireland on April 6, 1931 to Michael and Margaret Coffey.  She was raised in Dublin with her 8 siblings.  Joan followed the love of her life, Paddy, to New York in 1958 and they were married in 1959.  They settled in the Bronx and raised their four daughters in Kingsbridge before moving to Riverdale in 1972.  In ...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and nana, Margaret "Bunny" Kelly of Pearl River, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was 91. Margaret was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 26, 1934, to the late Ralph and Paulita Baldwin. She married her loving husband, Thomas Kelly, in 1956, and in 1963 they moved to Pearl River, New York, where together they lovingly raised their family. Early in her career, Margaret ...

John Tully, 72 of Pearl River, NY passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 with his family by his side at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. John was born on January 11, 1954 in the Bronx, NY to Irish immigrants, Patrick Tully of County Galway and Ellen “Rose” Tully (née Fee) of County Leitrim. The youngest of seven children, he was raised in the Bronx and attended Holy Spirit Grammar School, graduating from Saint Raymond’s High School in 1971. ...

It is with profound sadness and endless love that we announce the passing of Matthew John Kennedy, who left us on June 8, 2026, at the age of 54.  Matthew was a kind, generous, and remarkable man whose presence brought light, laughter, and warmth wherever he went. Blessed with many talents, he lived life with passion, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit that inspired all who knew him. A successful model, certified medical technician, and certified rescue diver, Matthew approached life ...

Manuel Francisco Zapata passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY.   Manuel was born in Cali, Colombia on April 26, 1941.  He married the love of his life, Zoila Rosa on July 4, 1959 and  together they raised five children.   Manuel is survived by his children: Manolo (Zetty), Katherine (William), Juan Carlos (Arlene), Monica (Rafael), Roberto (Clarissa), his twelve grandchildren: Lauren, Thomas, Kenny, ...

Allison Marie McCahey, of Rockland County, New York, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, held in the love of her family after a courageous battle with myxofibrosarcoma. She was 49. Allison was born on June 16, 1976, and grew up in Plainview, New York. She later made Rockland County her home, where she built a beautiful life with her husband, Terence McCahey, and raised their three sons, Ryan, Aidan, and Matthew. Allison’s family was the center of her world, and nothing made her ...

Patrick J. Kenneally (PJ) of Pearl River, New York, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was 85 years old.   PJ worked as a bus mechanic and parts distributor for MABSTOA in Manhattan, where he dedicated many years of service. He was born on April 27, 1941, in County Clare, Ireland. He was educated in England and graduated from Christian Brothers College.   PJ will be remembered for his love of golf, his love for his family ...