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Elizabeth Ann 'Betty' Lyon, 89, Former New Rochelle Resident
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Lyon -- a resident of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, formerly of New Rochelle -- died on Thursday, Feb. 25. She was 89.
Born in Pelham Manor, Lyon graduated from Pelham Memorial High School and trained as a nurse at Mount Vernon School of Nursing in the Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. She later graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a bachelor of arts degree.
After retiring to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Lyon became a member of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church. She was chair of the Dorcas Disciples, a deacon, a cho…
Rose 'Tootie' Facchiano, 80, Wappingers Falls Resident
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Rose "Tootie" Facchiano -- a Wappingers Falls resident, formerly of Rockland County and the Bronx -- died on Wednesday, March 16. She was 80.
Born in the Bronx, Facchiano worked as a bookkeeper her entire life. Her hobbies included reading, baking, knitting, music and dancing. She was also an avid Yankees fan.
She is survived by her children, Laura Stinziano and her husband John of Fishkill, Susan Giordano of Florida, and Joseph Facchiano of Fishkill; grandchildren Dana Newton and her husband James, Christina Anselmo and her husband Justin, Michael Cher…
Linda L. Hadden, 74, Hyde Park Resident
HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Linda L. Hadden -- a Hyde Park resident for the past five years, formerly of Randolph, New Jersey -- died on Monday, March 14. She was 74.
Born in Poughkeepsie, Hadden graduated from Arlington High School and Hartwick College, Oneonta. A career nurse, she began working as an ICU nurse. She later as a workman's comp. visiting nurse for CNA Insurance Co., in Mendham, New Jersey, and worked her way up to supervisor of nurses. In 1987, she was named to the National Distinguished Service Registry, in recognition of her distinguished service in Medical and Vocational Rehabilitat…
Retired Yonkers Fire Department Captain David J. Roberts Dies At 62
YONKERS, N.Y. -- David J. Roberts, a longtime Yonkers resident, died on Tuesday, March 15. He was 62.
Born in Queens, Roberts was raised and educated in Yonkers, graduating from Gorton High School. He then attended the Engine City Technical School in Union, New Jersey. He was a captain in the Yonkers Fire Department, where he worked for 29 years, until he retired in 2010.
He was a parishioner of St. Anthony's Church. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf and going to NASCAR races.
Roberts is survived by his wife, Maria Mascolo; children Jamie Delango and her husband Denis, and David Roberts …
Anne M. O'Connor, 69, Longtime Port Chester Resident
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Anne M. O'Connor, a resident of Port Chester for 47 years, died on Wednesday, March 16. She was 69.
Born in Brooklyn, O'Connor graduated from St. Stevens High School Brooklyn, and Claremont College in New York. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church, in Port Chester, and St. Peter the Apostle Church, in Naples, Florida.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald O'Connor, sons Kevin P. O'Connor, Patrick B. O'Connor, and Gerald Matthew O'Connor and a grandson Aidan H. O'Connor. She is also survived by her brother Brian J. Mulherin and several nieces and nephews.…
Caroline Perucci, 93, White Plains Resident
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Caroline Perucci, of White Plains, died on Wednesday, March 16. She was 93.
Born in White Plains, Perucci was a retired cafeteria worker for the White Plains Schools.
She is survived by her children, Frank Perucci of Thornwood and Ralph Perucci of Redondo Beach, California; grandchildren Corinne Pribanich, and Tara and Ryan Perucci; and great-grandchildren Kylie and Luke. Perucci was predeceased by her husband, Ralph; parents Frank and Anna (Yozzo) Cristello; siblings Bruno, Filomena and Grace Cristella.
Visiting hours and a funeral service were on Thursday evening…
Leonia High School Organizes Annual Card Party Extravaganza
LEONIA, N.J. -- The Leonia High School Class of 2016 will be hosting the annual "Monopoly" Card Party, on Friday, March 18.
The seniors are hosting this fun and exciting night to raise money for senior week. Stop by to win great prizes, have fun, and help support the Class of 2016 as it celebrates its 42nd anniversary.
Admission is $10 per person at the door or ahead of time. The party will begin at 6:30 p.m., in the Leonia High School gym, at 100 Christie Heights St.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Antonucci at 201-302-5200, ext. 5359, or Antonucci@leoniaschools.org…
