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Thomas R. Leto Sr., 90, Of Garnerville
GARNERVILLE, N.Y. -- Thomas R. Leto Sr., a resident of Garnerville, died Sunday, April 17. He was 90.He was born on Feb.20,1926, in New York City to Thomas and Carrie Leto.
He served his country in the Merchant Marine. For more than 20 years, he was a firefighter with the N.Y. Fire Department, serving in the Bronx all his career and retiring in 1977. He was a life member of the Haverstraw Elks.
He is survived by his children, Linda Leto of Poughkeepsie, Brother Thomas Leto of New Rochelle, Kevin (Deborah) Leto of New Windsor, N.Y., Mary (Kenneth) Kakhle of Garnerville, N.Y., nine grandchil…
Donna C. Cioffi, 73, Of Pleasant Valley
PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Donna C. Cioffi, a resident of Pleasant Valley, died Saturday, April 16. She was 73.She was born May 16,1942, in Poughkeepsie, to Donald and Bernice Baker Pudney.
She worked for the Poughkeepsie Housing Authority as a principal accounting clerk prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her children, Jodie Bryson and her husband, Ronald of Wappingers Falls, Ryan Aguiar and his companion, Debbie Heaton of Poughkeepsie; step-children, Joseph M. Cioffi III of Poughkeepsie, Michelle Nelson of Poughkeepsie and Kathleen Viernez and her husband, Ray of Hawaii; grandchildr…
Hazel Vera Osborne, 93, Of Pawling
PAWLING, N.Y. -- Hazel Vera Osborne, a lifelong resident of Pawling, died Friday, April 15. She was 93.She was born Oct.15,1922, in Pawling, N.Y. to George and Daisy McDuffy Osborne.
A graduate of Pawling High School, she was a factory worker for Pawling Rubber Company. A lifelong resident of Pawling, she was a member of the Pawling Central Baptist Church. The former proprietor of L.A.Grand 5 & 10 Cent Store, she also was a crossing guard in Pawling and worked in the school cafeteria. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Brewster.
She is survived by her son, Jay Gruendle and his wif…
Cosimo Joseph Chindemi, 79, Of Pearl River
PEARL RIVER, N.J. -- Cosimo Joseph Chincdemi, a resident of Pearl River, died Sunday, April 17. He was 79.He was born Nov.16, 1936, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Giuseppe and Frances Chindei.
He is survived by his wife, Stella; four sons, Joseph and his wife Olga, Vincent, Anthony and his wife Susan and Thomas and his wife Emmy; grandchildren, Gregory, Christina, Wade, Victor, Joseph and Mia Rose; brother Frank Chindemi; sisters, Josephine Sessa, Frances Codelia; brother-in-law Bruno Codelia; and sister-in-laws Frances and Jean Chindemi.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Danny, Anthony, Victor, M…
Florence B. Velie, 84, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Florence B. Velie, a lifelong area resident, died Wednesday, April 13. She was 84.She was born in Jan.12,1932, in Poughkeepsie to the late Charles and Myrtle Barnes Near.
She was a homemaker and married John Velie in 1975.
She is survived by her children, Vicki Halbison and husband, David, of Katy, Texas, Donnie Wilson of Hyde Park, and Tracey Wilson of Poughkeepsie; three grandchildren, Tonia Wilson, Dana Lewis, and Denise Rowlett; two great grandchildren, Kaleigh and Emily Lewis; sister, Shirley Crueger of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased…
Michael J. Formisano, 90, Formerly Of Moonachie
MOONACHIE, N.J. -- Michael J. Formisano, a resident of Hillsborough and formerly of Moonachie, died Sunday, April 17. He was 90.Prior to retirement, he was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Jersey City, where he received numerous citations for exemplary service, twice for heroism. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Anna; step-son, Robert Pettinato and his wife Josephine of Somerset.; grandchildren Karen and Thomas Cumello of Branchburg and Kim and Frank Perrone of Neshanic Station; great-grandchi…
Janet M. Parker, 70, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Janet M. Parker, a resident of LaGrange, formerly of Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, April 13. She was 70.She was born Oct.26, 1945, in Poughkeepsie, to the late Franklin and Mary McQuade Wright.
On Aug.29, 1965, in Saint Stanislaus Church, Pleasant Valley, she married Frank Parker. She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts, photography and baking with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Parker; along with children, Bonnie Moran and fiancé, Peter McCourt, of LaGrange, Frank Parker Jr. of LaGrange, Joy Glass and her husband, Michael, of Fort Edward…
Telly DeCapitani, 95, Of Maywood
MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Telly DeCapitani, a resident of Maywood, died Saturday, April 16. He was 95.He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, a member of Maywood American Legion Post 142 and parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace. Before retiring, he worked as a lithographer.
He is survived by his children, Walter T. DeCapitani and his wife, Jean; and his grandchildren, Shanna and her husband, Brian; and Kristin; and his great-grandchild, Abigail.
Visiting will be Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Trinka-Faustinki Funeral Service in Maywood. The funeral from will be held Tuesday, April 19, at …
Morris Mario Federico, 89, Of Garfield
LODI, N.J. -- Morris Mario Federico, a resident of Garfield, died Saturday, April 16. He was 89.He was born in Lodi and resided there for 44 years before moving to Garfield 45 years ago. He was a World War II veteran and a past member of the Garfield VFW. He owned and operated Mario's Barber Shop in Garfield 40 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; and two grandsons, Vincent and Nicholas.
He was predeceased by his son, Vincent. Visiting will be Monday, April 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the Aloia Funeral Home. The funeral is Tuesday, April 19, at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. service at the funeral …
Margaret Agnes Duke, 99, Of Hyde Park
HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Margaret Agnes Duke, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, died Monday, April 11. She was 99.
Born Feb.25, 1917, in Nashua, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mary Keating Gallant. She was a dance and ballet teacher for over 30 years in her home studio.
She is survived by her sons and their families James K. Duke; three grandchildren, Lisa (Don), Kevin (Katie), and Todd (Jennifer); 10 great-grandchildren in California; and Robert L. Duke and his wife, Lynne; and four grandchildren, Steven (Caroline), Kimberly (Keith), Patrick (Catherine) in New York, and Bria…
