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Retired Police Officer Who Served In Westchester For Decades Dies Retired Police Officer Who Served In Westchester For Decades Dies
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Westchester For Decades Dies A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served communities in the Hudson Valley for decades.  The Peekskill Police Department announced the death of retired officer John Lynch on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in a post on social media.  According to the department, Lynch served with both the Beacon and Peekskill Police Departments for almost 25 years between the 1960s and 1980s. Most of this time was spent in Peekskill, the department added.  After his retirement, Lynch moved to Arizona, where he had been at the time of his death. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure' Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure'
Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure' A Hudson Valley resident who owned a business in Westchester is being remembered for his sense of adventure and his countless escapades into the great outdoors.  Putnam County resident Steven Dorazio of Mahopac died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age of 62, according to his obituary.  Born in Port Chester in 1960, Dorazio was raised in the village and eventually graduated from Port Chester High School in 1978. Although he later moved to Putnam County, he remained tied to his hometown by becoming the owner of Port Chester-based Dazco Heating and Air Conditioning Corp.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All' Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All'
Beloved Crossing Guard Remembered By Westchester Community: 'She Was Loved By All' A community in Westchester is mourning the loss of a much-loved school crossing guard who always took the time to talk with children and their families.  The death of Connie Catalano, a crossing guard for Port Chester Public Schools, was announced by Port Chester Police in a social media post this week.  In their memorial post, the department said Catalano was known for her deeply caring and good-hearted nature.  "She was loved by all, and cared for the children at her crossing as if they were her own," the department wrote, also adding, "She would wait and talk to the parents and childr…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Gift Shop, Pharmacy Owner From Westchester Dies: 'Wonderful Person' Beloved Gift Shop, Pharmacy Owner From Westchester Dies: 'Wonderful Person'
Beloved Gift Shop, Pharmacy Owner From Westchester Dies: 'Wonderful Person' A business owner who was well-known in Northern Westchester is being remembered for always coming to the aid of those in need.  Ossining resident Dolores Frustace, also known as "Miss Dee," died on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the age of 80, according to her obituary.  Over the years, Frustace became a fixture of her community by owning her gift shop, “The Village Emporium," located on Main Street. She also later co-owned the Hudson Pharmacy in downtown Ossining, her obituary said. Her loved ones remembered her as someone who was quick to help others.  "Dee was a wonde…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Westchester Family After Mother's Death 'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Westchester Family After Mother's Death
'Beyond Heartbroken': Support Pours In For Westchester Family After Mother's Death A Northern Westchester family that is mourning the loss of their beloved wife and mother after a hard-fought cancer battle won't have to face their grief alone thanks to the help of their community.  Lewisboro resident Lynn Lee died on Monday, Oct. 16 in the comfort of her home following a two-year battle against pancreatic cancer, according to her son, Brandon, who has since started a GoFundMe page to help raise money for her funeral expenses.  Lee was surrounded by her husband, Sunho, and her sons, Ryan, Matthew, and Brandon, at the time of her death. "We are beyond h…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service' Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service'
Former Fire Chief Of Hudson Valley Department Dies: Had 'Legacy Of Service' A Hudson Valley community is mourning the loss of a former fire chief who spent nearly his entire life serving the public. The Mahopac Fire Department in Putnam County announced the death of its former chief, Edward J. Scott, on Sunday, Oct. 8.  In addition to serving as the former chief, Scott had also served as the past President and Chairman of the Mahopac Board of Fire Commissioners. He also worked as a 911 dispatcher for Putnam County.  The Putnam County Sheriff's Office posted a memorial for Scott on social media. "We remember and honor his remarkable lifetime dedicated to public se…

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by Ben Crnic
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Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44 Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44
Business Owner In Westchester Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Westchester Dies At 36 Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Westchester Dies At 36
Beloved Glazier, Motorcycle Enthusiast From Westchester Dies At 36 A 36-year-old lifelong Westchester resident is being remembered for his passion for working with his hands as well as his love for his family.  James P. Donovan, who lived in Tarrytown his entire life, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the age of 36, according to his obituary.  Born in 1987, Donovan attended public schools in Tarrytown and eventually graduated from the Trinity-Pawling School in the Dutchess County village of Pawling.  After finishing school, Donovan then went on to become a glazier. He also spent time working as a maintenance engineer at the Renaissan…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Fire Chief Of Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' Former Fire Chief Of Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother'
Former Fire Chief Of Westchester Department Dies: 'Exemplified Meaning Of Brother' A former fire chief and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his dedication to his town throughout his 53-year department membership.  Robert H. Meyer, the former chief of the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, died on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the age of 88, according to his obituary.  Before becoming a firefighter, Meyer began his career in 1953 as an electrician in the Navy until he was honorably discharged in 1957. In addition to working on a nuclear submarine during this time, Meyer also became a union electrical worker and a foreman af…

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by Ben Crnic
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Retired Police Dispatcher From Westchester Dies: Had Nearly 40-Year Career With City Retired Police Dispatcher From Westchester Dies: Had Nearly 40-Year Career With City
Retired Police Dispatcher From Westchester Dies: Had Nearly 40-Year Career With City A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of a former dispatcher who retired after a nearly four-decade successful career.  The Mount Vernon Police Department announced the death of retired Emergency Service Dispatcher Emma Blauvelt on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Her age was not released by the department.  Blauvelt, who worked with the department for around 40 years, was known for her knowledge of Mount Vernon and her familiarity with the city's police officers.  She always recognized the seriousness of the job that had to be completed, the department said …

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist' Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist'
Beloved NY Anchor Ruschell Boone Dies At Age 48: 'A Tenacious Journalist' Longtime Spectrum News NY1 anchor and reporter Ruschell Boone has died just months after returning to the anchor chair following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Boone died Sunday, Sept. 3, at the age of 48 due to cancer-related complications, the station announced Tuesday, Sept. 5. “For 21 years, Ruschell was a member of our staff, as well as a friend and mentor to many.” A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Boone immigrated to the Bronx with her family when she was 11 years old.  The Emmy award-winning journalist joined NY1 in 2002 as a Queens reporter after discovering a passion for journa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-nba Player A young woman killed in a horrific Connecticut crash earlier this week was the first child and only daughter of a former NBA player. Tiara Wheeler was 24 years old. Her father, Tyson Wheeler, played for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team as point guard from 1994 to 1998 when the Rams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He later appeared in an NBA game as a member of the Denver Nuggets in 1999. The crash took place in New London County on Monday, Aug. 28 at around 9:30 p.m. in Groton at the intersection of Long Hill Road and t…

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by Joe Lombardi