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Additional Obituaries, 13A MCCURDY, WILLIAM RUSSELL ATLAS, ETHEL H. Ethel H. Atlas of New Rochelle passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She was 99. Ethel was born on October 3, 1915 to the late Aran and Rebecca Horowitz.
She was a graduate of New Rochelle High School and was a retired Bookkeeper for Patchen Interior Decorators. Ethel was predeceased by her two husbands, Norman Rod and Joseph Atlas and her Son-ln-Law Arthur Leopold. She is survived by her two children Diane Leopold and Stuart (Rona) Rod, grandchildren Michelle (John) Mover, Amy Leopold and two great grandchildren, Jonathan and Rebecca Moyer. She is also survived by her brother Carl Howard. A Graveside Service will be held Monday November 10, 2014 at 1:00 PM at Mt.
Eden Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. George T. Davis Funeral Home 14 Lecount Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 (914)632-0324 www.GeorgeTDavis.com OBITUARIES MICHAEL "BUDDY" ANTHONY CORNACCHIA AGE: 62 CORTLANDT MANOR Michael Anthony Cornacchia Cortlandt Manor, NY, a professional in the Westchester automotive industryfor over 40 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 8, 2014. Buddy was 62 years old and is survived by his wife of 19 years Dina Leung, father Joseph Cornacchia, sister Dolores, his nieces Sandy and Judy and nephew Tres. He was predeceased by his mother Anne.
He is beloved by his family and many friends. Buddy grew up in Manhasset Hills, Long Island where he attended Hendrick High School and was a star wrestler, soccer and baseball player. Buddy earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Masters in Education from St. Lawrence University in 1974. Buddy worked at a number of automotive organizations throughout Westchester, most notably Dell Buick Cadillac, Ossining, NY, which was owned by his father Joseph, and where Buddy managed the business operations.
Buddy was an avid reader, golfer, swimmer, Yankees, Giants Rangers fan and loved to travel with his wife Dina. Buddy loved to share his passion of sports with friends and family. He was the head coach of the wrestling teams at Clarkson University and Croton-on-Hudson High School. His wake will be held on Tuesday, November 11th at Edward F. Carter Funeral Homes, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY from 1-5 pm.
He will be interred in a family plot at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, Long Island. For further information on Service and Burial information, please visit: www.ef-carterfuneralhome.com DEATHS Brewster Perillo, Mary Elizabeth, 74, died on 1 172014, arrangements by Beecher Funeral Home Bronx Rudich, Florence, 81, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Shalom Jewish Funeral Home Bronxville Cassels, Thomas 83, died on 1 172014, arrangements by Fred H. McGrath Son, Inc. Bronxville Corrado, Angelo, 87, died on 1172014, arrangements by Yannantuono Funeral Home Conway SC, formerly of Mahopac, NY Fanelli, Vito 68, died on 1142014, arrangements by Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home Cortlandt Manor -Cornacchia, Michael "Buddy" Anthony, 62, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Edward F.
Carter Funeral Home Cortlandt ManorPeekskill, NY West, Robert 85, died on 10302014, arrangements by E.O. Curry Funeral Home Eastchester Princiotta Scotti, Rosemarie 74, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Westchester Funeral Home Greenwich, CT Wetmore, Mary 84, died on 1 172014, arrangements by Gallagher's Funeral Home Greenwich, CT, formerly Somers Lee, Audrey Evans, 71, died on 1172014, arrangements by Beecher Funeral Home Harrison Pagnotta, Vincenzo, 70, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Coxe Graziano Funeral Home Hartsdale Santospirito, Antoinette, 99, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Ballard-Durand Funeral Cremation Services Larchmont McCurdy, William Russell, 28, died on 10252014 New Rochelle Atlas, Ethel 99, died on 1182014, arrangements by George T. Davis Funeral Home New Rochelle De Santis, Brigida, 100, died on 1 162014, arrangements by Lloyd Maxcy Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc. New Rochelle Peterson, Irving Garfield, 88, died on 1 162014, arrangements by Lloyd Maxcy Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc. New York Holly, Judith, 76, died on 1 172014, arrangements by F.
Ruggiero Sons, Inc. Ossining Sara Antell, Geyer, 85, died on 1152014, arrangements by Waterbury Kelly Peekskill, NY Culthberson, Madeline 84, died on 1 182014, arrangements by E.O. Curry Funeral Home Port Chester Zagusta, Elena Lanuk, 90, died on 1 162014, arrangements by Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home Rensselaer Plitnick, Lois Joan, 79, died on 1 182014, arrangements by W.J. Lyons Jr.
Funeral Home Sleepy Hollow Holland George Wendel, 53, died on 1 172014, arrangements by Dwyer Vanderbilt West Harrison Gurgitano, Andrew Louis, 16, died on 1 182014, arrangements by Coxe Graziano Funeral Home West Harrison Viscome, Theresa 100, died on 1 172014, arrangements by McMahon, Lyon Hartnett Funeral Home Inc. Yonkers Belluzzi, Faith 83, died on 1 192014, arrangements by F. Ruggiero Sons, Yonkers, NY Yonkers Gagliano, Josephine, 102, died on 1 192014, arrangements by F. Ruggiero Sons, Inc. Yonkers Vece (nee De Landri), Angelina, 97, died on 1 172014, arrangements by Whalen Ball Yonkers Zoda (nee Giancaspro), Jennie, 75, died on 1 152014, arrangements by Whalen Ball Yorktown Heights -Quackenbush, Edward 57, died on 1 162014, arrangements by Joseph J.
Smith Funeral Home William Russell McCurdy, a 28-year-old Larchmont, NY native, died on Oct. 25 at Boston Children's Hospital after a life-long battle with Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Will was a role model and a hero to those who knew his quick smile, intelligence and remarkable ability to engage with the people and world around him, despite the escalating physical constraints and pain imposed upon him by his illness. He was a quiet yet shining example of the impact an individual can have on others when he strives to do his best with the gifts he is given. Will attended Mamaroneck Central school through 5th grade, followed by Greenwich Country Day School and Rye Country Day School.
In addition to his peers, he developed deep and abiding friendships with many of his teachers that continued to enrich his life well beyond his school years. His illness forced him to miss much of high school, yet he was awarded the New York State Attorney General's award for Courage, Character and Commitment. Will was born on Jan. 23, 1986 and soon exhibited the gross motor delays that are typical of Barth syndrome. At age two, Will went into heart failure and came under the care of Dr.
Michael Gewitz at what would become the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center, a world-class hospital where he continued to receive excellent care for 26 years. After also being found to have neutropenia (a shortage of certain white blood cells) and with the help of Dr. Ariel Sherbany, Will received a tentative diagnosis of Barth syndrome, based on the two papers that Dr. Peter Barth, a pediatric Neurologist in the Netherlands, had written by then describing the disorder. It was not until 2000 that Will's diagnosis was confirmed by genetic testing, after the gene was identified in 1996.
For years, Will knew of no others living with Barth syndrome, though he had tried to find them. But in Nov. 1999, he entered "Barth syndrome" into a new search engine and discovered the web page of Dr. Richard Kelley at Johns Hopkins which listed three mothers who were trying to gather affected families for the first-ever Barth syndrome meeting in 2000. It was at that gathering that the Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF) was founded in part by Will's parents to spread awareness, find and care for families and stimulate research around the world (having funded over $3 million of projects to date).
Will was one of the oldest males living with Barth syndrome and earned a reputation as a quiet but insightful leader and role model on the BSF family internet list-serv. Reluctantly, as the subject of several news articles and a Today show segment, Will became one of the faces of Barth syndrome and BSF. He never understood why anyone saw him as a real inspiration, but it was the way in which he lived his life, with dignity and grace and a focus always on others, never on himself, that endeared him to his many friends and admirers. Despite the physical constraints imposed on Will by Barth syndrome, his struggle and quiet perseverance inspired the creation of agroup of triathletes called Team Will and headed by a family friend, Gary Rodbell. Quickly, others joined and soon Team Will was appearing in Ironman races in places like Florida, New York, California, New Hampshire, Arizona, Idaho, Wisconsin and the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, as well as local races like the Westchester Triathlon in Rye, NY.
Team Will used these events to spread awareness and raise over $1 million for BSF research. Will attended as often as he could to cheer on his friends in their grueling races, often late into the night. Each competitor understood that while his or her exhaustion and pain was temporary, Will's suffering was every day and life long. If Will could bear it, so could they. Will's life was filled with love for and from his family and friends, and he joined in activities with them whenever he could.
He leaves his adored sister, Eliza, and his mother and father, Kate and Steve McCurdy as well as an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins and his maternal grandfather Dr. Paul Russell of Westwood, MA. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Will was interred on Nov. 1 in a private family ceremony in Lakeside, Ml, where his extended family has spent summers for four generations.
A celebration of his life will be held at St. John's Church, 4 Fountain Square, Larchmont, NY at 2pm on Nov. 15, with a reception following the service at the Larchmont Yacht Club at 1 Woodbine Avenue, Larchmont. The family will beholding calling hours in the Parish Hall at St. John's Church from 6-8pm on Nov.
12. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Barth Syndrome Foundation are suggested at www.barth-syndrome.orgdonateevents McCurdy or P.O. Box 582, Gretna NE 68028. Every Detail. Some things are more important than others.
Like serving our community. With quality. With integrity. With sincerity. We care for the individuals and the families we serve when they most need it.
We believe it is one of the most important things we do. We know our responsibility is to you. Dignity Honored Provider ANDREW LOUIS GURGITANO AGE: 16 'WEST HARRISON Andrew Louis Gurgitano of West Harrison, NY. Died suddenly and tragically at home on November 8, 2014. He was 16 years old.
Andrew was a junior at Harrison High School where he was a lefty pitcher forthe Varsity Baseball team. He is the beloved son of Sergio "Fabian" and Susan (nee Dunn) Gurgitano, the loving brother to Marisa Anne and Ava Nicole, cherished grandson of Luis and Maria Gurgitano and Domenica (nee Briganti) and the late Ronald C. Dunn d. 05' Andrew is also survived by many loving uncle, aunts and cousins. To honor Andrew's life family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2 to 4 7 to 9 at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 767 East Boston Post Rd.
Mamaroneck. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua R. C.
Church of West Harrison followed by entombment at St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation in Andrew's memory are requested to Friends of Harrison Baseball, Inc. 2 Dinsmore Place Harrison, NY 10528 or online at www.friend-sofharrisonbaseball.org and click For more information or to place an online condolence; www.coxeandgraziano.com For making a Charitable Donation according to the family's wishes, go to LoHud.comobits and follow the irl Ivl IUU com prompts. LOIS JOAN of Joshua, Jonathon and Sarah Plitnick and Cassie Yankle.
Sister of Ralph Harty. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Wednesday at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 3 Catholic Way Castleton-on-Hudson where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. All are welcome to attend.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 to7 pm. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery Castleton-on-Hudson. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association 440 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence page at www.wjlyons-funeralhome.com vvim ocarr runerai nome, ine Key Iff word is "family. Our business has been family owned for 80 years.
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CARPENTIERI Directors Conveniently located on the Taconic State Parkway 21 Stevens Avenue. Hawthorne. NY CASSELS, THOMAS P. Thomas P. Cassels of Bronxville, New York passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 7, 2014.
He was the son of the late Edward Margaret Cassels. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Charlotte (nee Finnegan); his children and their spouses Ellen Martin Kenny, Thomas M. Alison Cassels and Colleen T.J. Crawford; and his adored grandchildren Maeve Katherine Kenny, Colin Nicholas Cassels and Peyton Avery Crawford. He was the loving brother of Edward Peter Cassels, Maryanne Costigan and the late Donald John Cassels.
Calling Hours will be held at the Fred H. McGrath Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 6 to 9pm Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Wednesday. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville, New York on Thursday November 1 3 at 1 0 am. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be sent to the Friends of the Bronxville Public Library at 201 Pondfield Road Bronxville, New York.
PLITNICK, Lois Joan Plitnick, age 79, passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn in Albany, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 27, 1935 in Yonkers, NY to the late Ralph and Dorothy Harty.
She grew up in Yonkers, NY then moved to Suffern, NY and has been a resident of the Capital Region since the late 1970's. Mrs. Plitnick was employed by St. Peter's Hospital as an administrative assistant. Lois was a member of the Albany Obedience Club, the Red Hat Society and was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Castleton, NY.
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