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Mildred S. Peene, 98, Of Danbury
DANBURY, Conn. – Mildred S. Peene, a resident of Danbury and formerly of Deland, Fla., died Wednesday, June 1. She was 98.
Born July 16, 1917, in Pine Plains, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Ethel Kellerhouse Shultz. She married William Peene Sept.7, 1940, in Pine Plains.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert Camenga and his wife Dorothy; niece, Donna Stanley; nephew, Bill Shultz; niece, Mary Briggs and her husband, Tom; niece, Marcia Eckl and her husband, Jim; sister-in-law, Phyllis Shultz; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Willi…
Jean Elizabeth Kirchner, 86, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Jean Elizabeth Kirchner, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died Thursday, June 2. She was 86.
Born in Jan.27, 1930, in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Shields McClure of Belfast, Ireland.
She was employed by St. Francis Hospital for 23 years, before her retirement in 1993, and has been a resident of Hyde Park since 1969. On March 3, 1973, she married Jack Kirchner, who predeceased her August 17, 1998.
She is survived by four children, David Engles and wife Silva, Karen Dalley and husband Edwin, Brian Engles and wife Lisa Pecchia Engles and John En…
Carmine Capraro, 87, Of Wappingers Falls
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – Carmine Capraro, a resident of Wappingers Falls, died Tuesday, May 31. He was 87.
Born Jan.9, 1929, in New York City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Assunta Rubino Capraro.
He worked as a contractor for the IUPAT in New York City. He also was a member of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls.
He is survived by his son, Christopher Capraro of Eastchester; daughter, Laura Zazzaro (Nicky) of the Bronx; stepchildren, Jean Duffy of Thousand Oaks, Calif. and Robert Duffy of Hollywood, Calif.; sister, Mary Volonnino of Nyack; grandson, Michael Zazzaro; and several …
MaryEllen Sheridan, 66, Of Pleasant Valley
PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. – MaryEllen Sheridan, a resident of Pleasant Valley, died Tuesday, May 31. She was 66.
Born Sept.19,1949, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Irene Flannery and James Trunk.
She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park. She was first married to Philip Benante Jr. and later to William Sheridan, who survives her at home.
Before retiring, she was employed for more than 30 years as a social worker at Hudson River Psychiatric Center, where she took great joy in helping others. She was known to be a frequent blood donor and a good friend to many …
Susan M. Genesky, 71, Of Beacon
BEACON, N.Y. – Susan M. Genesky, a resident of Beacon, died Sunday, May 29. She was 71.
Born Sept.22, 1944, in Yonkers, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Di Stefano) Capraro.
She graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers and Berkley School of Business in White Plains. On Nov. 10, 1965, she married Gary Genesky. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an office manager for several local businesses. She treasured time spent with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She liked to read and knit.
She is survived by her children, Gina Parker and her husband, …
Gregory John Evangelista, 52, Of Millbrook
MILLBROOK, N.Y. – Gregory John Evangelista, a resident of Millbrook, died Monday, May 30.
Born March 7, 1964, in Sharon, Conn., he was the son of Dorothy and John Evangelista.
He is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, SUNY Cobleskill and Syracuse University. Evangelista went on to receive his master’s degree at SUNY New Paltz in special education. He spent several years teaching special education in New York, Florida and North Carolina. He had a lifelong love of working with children, landscaping and flowers.
He is survived by his parents Dorothy and John Evangelista; his sister…
Diane Shavkin, 72, Of Fishkill
FISHKILL, N.Y. – Diane Shavkin, a resident of Fishkill, died Monday, May 30. She was 72.
Born Jan.15, 1944, in Cold Spring, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanette Feinbaum Dworkin.
On March 21, 1965, at Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, she married, Steven F. Shavkin.
She worked as a billing specialist for the Department of Mental Hygiene in Poughkeepsie until her retirement in 2005. Her true passion was her confectionery business. She owned and operated "The Magic Touch," a hand-crafted chocolate business. She sold her unique creations in local schools and fairs for 22…
Dawn A. Bernitt-Perito, 40, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Dawn A. Bernitt-Perito, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died Saturday, May 28. She was 40.
Born Nov. 23,1975, she was the daughter of Lorraine and James Bernitt.
She was full of joy, laughter, and knowledge. Although her life was cut short due to cancer, she lived it to the fullest in her 40 years. She graduated from John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, her master's degree in human resources and was a professional in the field.
She appeared in, acted, directed and/or choreographed plays done by 4th Wall production, County Play…
Joseph Lombardo Jr., 60, Of Garfield
GARFIELD, N.J. – Joseph Lombardo Jr., a lifelong resident of Garfield, died Saturday, May 28. He was 60.
He was employed as an auto mechanic for the past 15 years at Brogan Cadillac, and previously, he worked for Derio Oldsmobile for 15 years, both in Totowa. He was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Secaucus.
He is survived by two daughters, Tiffany Connelly and her husband, Earle, and Jenny Maddalena and her husband, Michael; and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Madelyn and Donatello
He was predeceased by his wife, Maryann; and his parents, Joseph and Phyllis Lomb…
William E. Curtin, 68, Of Suffern
SUFFERN, N.Y. – William E. Curtin, a resident of Suffern, died Sunday, May 29. He was 68.
He was born on Jan.31,1948, in the Bronx, to Daniel and Margaret Curtin.
He served honorably in the Navy on the USS Ranger and served two tours in Vietnam.
In l977, he moved to Suffern, where he resided until his death. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a general mechanic at Helen Hayes Hospital for more than 30 years. He was the long-time president of CSEA Local 302, and active in many state and national labor causes.
He is survived by his wife, Gail; his daughter Danielle of Suffern, N.Y…
