All Obituaries

Joseph F. Milazzo passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2021 at home. He was 77 years old. Joe grew up in Queens and has lived in Blauvelt since 1987. He was born on June 2nd, 1943 in Manhattan, to Ralph and Helen Milazzo. He was a tireless worker; he worked in the grocery store business for as long as anyone can remember.   He was a very loving father and “poppy” to his grandchildren and was selfless when it came to his family and friends. He will be remembered for his...

Jack McRory passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at the age of 91 at his Tappan, NY home surrounded by his family.  He was predeceased recently by his loving wife of 69 years, Marie.  He was also predeceased by his son Kevin, his parents John and Jean (Donaghey) McRory, and brother Jerry.  He is survived by his sons John (Diana) Suffern, NY, Steve (Pat) North Myrtle Beach, SC, daughter-in-law (Renee) Owego, NY, and son Brian (Ann) Tappan, NY, brother Ray McRory Garden...

Guy M. Smith (Cubby) of Pomona, a friend to all, and a lifelong Rockland County resident passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern after a brief illness.  He was 68. For many years, Cubby, as everyone knew him, tended bar at the Deer Head Inn.  Before retiring, he worked as a courier for MRI; and most recently he became a volunteer driver for the Rockland Senior Volunteer Program. Cubby loved sports, especially the New York Mets, and played...

  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, and friend.  Kevin passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Kevin was born in Lisnamoyle, County Monaghan, Ireland. He emigrated to the USA on 11/24/56. He was married to his wife Kathleen for 60 years. He was an officer of the NYPD for 25 years, retiring in 1990.  He was also a long standing member of the Monaghan Society and Rockland Irish-American...

Joan Ann BUTLER of Pearl River, NY, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021. Joan Ann was  born September 1, 1940 to Vincent and Norah Butler.  She graduated from Incarnation High School. Joan worked at Manhattan College for 33 years. She was a proud Irish Woman and enjoyed traveling to Ireland.  The biggest joy of Joan Ann’s life was the time she spent with her family. She is survived by her daughter Teresa A. Hartey-Adametz (Raymond), daughter Ellen...

 It is with great sadness the family of John “Jack” O’Connor announces his sudden passing on Friday, April 16, 2021.  He was born in Astoria to John and Marie O’Connor 78 years ago. Jack is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Kathy, nee Ronacher, and his children, Kellie and her husband Kevin Larkin and Sean and his wife Colleen O’Connor.  Jack is fondly remembered by his six grandchildren, Makaela, Kaeleigh and Madilyn Larkin and...

Andrew J. Duggan aka "Sonny Duggan" of Nanuet N.Y.  and Ormond Beach Florida passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2021. Born in the Bronx to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Kelly) Duggan, Andrew is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Hannah (Collins).  He will forever be remembered by his loving daughters and sons: Catherine & husband Joseph Mannino, granddaughters Hannah and Keira;  Ann-Marie & husband David Murphy, grandsons Andrew and Francis;...

Everything is different.  Matthew Thelen of Stamford, Connecticut passed away, all too young and all too bright, on the morning of Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, checkmated on an impossible board.  It wasn’t the conclusion for which we hoped and prayed after his sudden diagnosis of colon cancer, but it was the conclusion that only Matt could give to us—selfless, strong, decisive, and dignified.  At his passing, Matt was...

Christopher Scott Zannetti of Congers, NY passed away on April, 17, 2021. He was 53 years old. Chris was born on September 30, 1967, in Bronx NY to Victor and Claire (Blohme) Zannetti. He graduated from Clarkstown North High School in 1985. After graduating he pursued a career in the automotive industry with the reputation of the best car detailer around. He was last employed at Advanced Car Service as a chauffeur to the stars. He will be remembered for being an amazing son, brother,...

William P. Carabine, 82, of Chestnut Ridge, NY left this life on April 14, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1939 in Bronx, NY where he lived until he moved to Rockland County, NY in 1973. William graduated from Rice High School in Manhattan and then enrolled in the United States Army which he served for 2 years.  When he returned home from the Army he went to work for the New York City Department of Corrections and New York City Public Schools before retiring. He is predeceased by his...