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Maretta (Metta) Callahan, 56, Of Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Maretta (Metta) Callahan, a resident of Rhinebeck, died Friday, April 22. She was 56.She graduated from Rhinebeck High School in 1977 and earned bachelor's and master's degrees from SUNY Albany.
After living in Turkey, Germany, and Spain for several years, she settled in New York City and then returned to Rhinebeck with her family in 2007. She taught English as a second language and edited ESL instructional materials in countries all over the world. She loved people and found great joy exploring new cultures, and learning new languages.
She is survived by her children N…
Mitchel E. Gruick, 67, Of Thiells
THIELLS, N.Y. – Mitchel E. Gruick, a resident of Thiells, died Sunday, April 24. He was 67.He was born on June 10,1948, in the Bronx.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, at 1 p.m., at the Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., Spring Valley. Interment to follow at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave., Paramus, N.J.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., Spring Valley, N.Y.
Cornelius Verblaauw, 79, Of Mahwah
MAHWAH, N.J. -- Cornelius Verblaauw, a resident of Mahwah, died Sunday, April 24. He was 79.Born in Paterson, he lived in Mahwah for the past 26 years.
He was a member of the Netherlands Reformed Church, in Clifton, N.J. Before his retirement in 2001, he was a carpenter who owned and operated C. Verblaauw and Sons in Mahwah.
He is survived by his children Jane and her husband, Russ Easterhoff of Oakland, Bruce and his wife, Judy Verblaauw of Mahwah; grandchildren Brenda McKeon, Kimberly Katinsky, Stephen Easterhoff, Ashley Helbig, and Allison Verblaauw; and six great grandchildren.
He wa…
Dennis Patrick Martin, 78, Of Garnerville
GARNERVILLE, N.Y. – Dennis Patrick Martin, a resident of Garnerville, died Wednesday, April 20. He was 78.
He was born in 1938 to Peter and Bridget (Mitchell) Martin in the Bronx. He graduate from Cardinal Hayes High, Bronx, N.Y. in 1956 and joined the FDNY in 1962.
He was a retired Deputy Chief with FDNY, serving 33 years. He was a proud member of the UFOA, FDNY Emerald Society, FDNY Holy Name Society, the North Rockland Social Club, and Haverstraw Elks. He loved helping others and was a volunteer with Hospice and Meals on Wheels in New York and in Naples, Florida.
He is survived by his …
Brendan P. Kellaher, 54, Of Cliffside Park
CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – Brendan P. Kellaher, a resident of Cliffside Park, died Friday, April 22. He was 54.
He is survived by his son Tyler; siblings Frank, Justine and Margaret; sister-in-law Maureen; niece Caitlin; aunt Lucille; and many cousins and close friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Helen and Frank.
Visiting hours are from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. A private cremation will follow. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at Church of the Epiphany, 247 Knox Ave., Cliffside Park.
Robert Michael Trabolsi, 60, Of Blauvelt
BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Robert Michael Trabolsi, a resident of Blauvelt, died Wednesday, April 20. He was 60.He was born in Brooklyn to the late Alex and Georgette Trabolsi.
He attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in the fashion industry for many years. He worked for nonprofit organizations as event coordinator/fundraiser. He was an active member of Silver Springs Vineyard Church in Nyack.
He is survived by his wife, Debora Trabolsi; his children, Dillion Michael and Natalie Marie; his brothers, Gary and Phillip; his sisters-in-law, Karen and Denise; his aunt, Louise Barsa; and…
Henry F. Gessner, 73, Of Pomona
POMONA, N.Y – Henry F. Gessner, a resident of Pomona, died Thursday, April 21. He was 73.
He was born Feb.19, 1943, in Yonkers to Felix and Frances Gessner.
He owned his own plumbing repair business in Pomona. He was the past president of Mount Ivy Lions Club, the Haverstraw Elks and an avid Model A Ford enthusiast.
He is survived by his four children, Henry Jr. and his wife Jennifer, John, Myra and Derek; his grandchildren, Matthew, Connor, Hunter James, Amy Marie, Evan and Katrina; one great-grandchild, Zanib; his brother, Paul Gessner; three sisters, Margaret, Elsie Gerish and Dorothy G…
John Derek Hill, 64, Of Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – John Derek Hill, a resident of Rhinebeck, died Thursday, April 21. He was 64.
Born Oct. 16, 1951, in Glasgow, Scotland, he is the son of William and Margaret Hill.
He spent most of his working years for Metro-North Railroad. He retired after 36 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette; three children, Susan Nova Hill of Motherwell, Scotland, Leslie Campbell Hill of Rhinecliff and Colin John Hill of Newburgh; two stepchildren, Harry and Rita Fox; his mother, Margaret of Uddingston, Scotland; three brothers, David, Peter and Alan; a granddaughter, Stephanie …
Jeannette A. Perno, 92, Of Wallington
WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Jeannette A. Perno, a resident of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of Wayne and Wallington, died Wednesday, April 20. She was 92.
Born in New York, she lived in Wayne before moving to Wilmington 20 years ago.
She was a seamstress for many years and was also a former parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Virgin R.C. Church.
She is survived by her children, William D. Perno Jr., Patrick Perno and his wife, Beverly and Janet Rose and her husband, Lou; grandchildren, Lisa and her husband Mike, Robyn and her husband Steven, James, Leanne and her husband, Parks, Meredith and her husband T…
