All Obituaries

Cecil B. Kenefick of Ossining, NY passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  He was 86, Mr. Kenefick worked as a tax accountant for Praxair in Danbury, CT for 45 years before retiring in 2004. He earned a Bachelors degree in Business from Baruch College in 1971.  Mr. Kenefick was a Deacon of St. Theresa Parish in Briarcliff Manor, NY.  Cecil was born October 4, 1933 in Youghal, County Cork, Ireland to Christopher and Hannah (Bowler) Kenefick. Cecil served in the United States...

John Joseph Hickey of Blauvelt, NY died on October 4, 2019 at the age of 76.  John was originally from Newmarket-on-Fergus in County Clare, Ireland. In 1962, he emigrated to the USA at the age of 19 to New York City. On May 5, 1966, he married Pauline O’Hara from Co. Sligo and lived in Woodside, Queens. In 1977, his family moved to Blauvelt, NY.  For over 50 years, John worked as a manager of the Aquatics Dept at the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) before retiring. He is...

On September 28, 2019,  God had summoned one of his angels to come home as her job on earth is now done.  Our angel now looks over her husband Vincent John Fortino, her children Marie Elana Lawler (Kevin Lawler deceased), Domenic Fortino and wife Diana. Grandchildren James Lawler and his wife Kara, Michael Lawler and his wife Doina, Vincent Fortino and Domenic Jr. Fortino.  Her beloved Great grand children Gia, Domenic and Viviana. Rose “GiGi” was a Pearl River...

Douglas Malizia of Washingtonville, NY formerly of Chestnut Ridge, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home.  He was 74. Mr. Malizia was a tractor trailer driver for L. J.  Kennedy of Stony Point, NY for 33 years before retiring in 2009.  He was a member of the Local 445 of Newburgh, NY. Douglas was born June 7, 1945 in Stamford, CT to Alphonse and Helen (MacDonald) Malizia. He was a graduate of Rippowam HS in Stamford, CT. He proudly served in the United...

Joan Babcock (nee Marino) of Pearl River, NY passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019.  She was 87. Joan was born May 28, 1932 in Jersey City, NJ.  She was a graduate of Spring Valley HS.  On November 4, 1951 she married Kenneth Babcock at St. Joseph R. C. Church in Spring Valley, NY.    She is survived by her daughters, Teresa and husband, David Warner and Nancy and David Way; daughter-in-law,  Cynthia; grandchildren, Stephen (Anna), Elizabeth, Christine,...

Cindy Sue Winter Speechley of Pearl River, NY died on September 19, 2019 after a short illness. She was 60 years old. Cindy was a lifelong resident of Pearl River.  She worked at Northern Manor Nursing Facility in Nanuet, NY for over 40 years where she cared for her patients as if they were family. Cindy Speechley attended Pearl River schools and graduated Pearl River High School in 1976 .She is survived by her sister, Ronda (Winter) Iandolo and brother in law, Thomas Iandolo of...

Sarah Sorriento (nee Scarpulla) of Pearl River, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  She was 97. Mrs. Sorriento  worked for Lederle Labs and was a retiree of Orange and Rockland Utilities.  Sarah was born November 25, 1921 to Andrew and Leanora (Pergola) Scarpulla. She was a graduate of Pearl River HS Class of 1939 .   Locally, she was a life long communicant of St. Margaret Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters and...

William J. Dwyer of Jewett and Pearl River, New York, and Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Brooklyn, suddenly passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Albany Medical Center at the age of 76. He rose to the rank of NYPD Deputy Inspector in Brooklyn, before retiring after 31 years. He served as a Vice President of the NYPD Emerald Society and was a member of the 10-13 Association, the Pulaski, Stueben, and Columbia Fraternal Organizations, the Anchor Club, the Captain’s Endowment...

Gerard J. Bogin, a resident of Pearl River, NY, passed away, Tuesday  September 10, 2019.  He was 79.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Saturday September 14, 2019 at St. Aedan R.C. Church in Pearl River. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery Nanuet, NY. Visiting hours are Friday September 13, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc.

On September 28, 2019 God had summoned one of his angels to come home as her job on earth is now done.  Our angel now looks over her husband Vincent John Fortino, her children Marie Elana Lawler (Kevin Lawler deceased), Domenic Fortino and wife Diana. Grandchildren James Lawler and his wife Kara, Michael Lawler and his wife Doina, Vincent Fortino and Domenic Jr. Fortino.  Her beloved Great grand children Gia, Domenic and Viviana. Rose “GiGi” was a Pearl River resident...