OBITUARIES

Jan 4, 2020

Funeral Services will be private

Dec 26, 2019

Jeffrey Paul Beauchamp a resident of Cold Spring since 1992 and formerly of Manhattan passed away peacefully on December 26, 2019 at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital after a long illness. He was 64

Jeff was born on March 29, 1955 in Staten Island to the late Edward Earl Beauchamp Sr. and Marion Benson.

Jeff worked...

Dec 15, 2019

Theodore F. Shafran Jr. “Ted” a Garrison resident for over 50 years passed away peacefully on December 15, 2019 at home.  He was 75.

Born on  November 14, 1944 in the Bronx, to that late Theodore F. Shafran Sr. and Margaret Helmi Shafran.

Ted was the retired owner of  Ted’s Rubish Removal in Garrison for...

Dec 2, 2019

Mr. Dominic T. Bocchino of Cold Spring passed away on December 2, 2019. Dominic was born in Garrison, New York on October 11, 1925.

Dominic is survived by his loving wife, Clara Bocchino, daughters Linda (Bocchino) Dearborn and Louise (Bocchino) Ameo; sisters Nancy Esposito and Josephine Fleming; brother Patrick Bocchino, grandchildren Matthew H. Dearborn and Lisa (Ameo) ...

Nov 29, 2019

Karen Ann Solicito of Wappingers Falls formerly of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on November 29, 2019 at home.  She was 63. Born on April 13, 1956 in Peekskill, New York to Roger M. Chirico and the late Betty Ann Butts Solicito. Karen worked for Downstate Correctional Facility for 18 years as a clerk prior to her retirement. She...

Nov 20, 2019

Daniel Mark DeGuzman of Garrison passed away on November 20, 2019 at Danbury Hospital surrounded by his loved family and friends.  He was 30 years old.

Born on May 20, 1989 in Danbury to Deborah DeGuzman and the late Gary Pagano.

Daniel grew up in Garrison and graduated from Garrison Union Free School and Haldane...

Nov 18, 2019

William (“Liam”) Gillespie, son of Edna Mundy and Anthony Gillespie, died peacefully on November 18th, 2019 at his home in Cold Spring with his wife at his side.  He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, his two beloved children, Conor and Margaret Mary, his brothers Eamonn(wife Lena) and Frank, his sister Rose (husband Vito Lanzisera), and a large...

Nov 13, 2019

James J. Farnorotto of Wappingers Falls passed away suddenly on November 13, 2019 at home.  He was 66.

Born on December 20, 1952 in Bayshore, New York to the late James and Mildred Rasi Farnorotto.

James graduated from John Jay High School and Dutchess Community College.  He worked in Data Systems for Grumman for many...

Nov 4, 2019

Louis J. Weber Jr, of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on November 4, 2019.  He was 72.

Born on August 5, 1947 to the late Louis J. Weber Sr. and Fortunata Coppola.

He was a proud veteran of The United States Marine Corp.

Louis was a financial advisor for Ameriprise Financial prior to...

Oct 28, 2019

Margaret Ann Giachinta a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on October 28, 2019 in Leesburg  Virginia.  She was 88.

Born on May 29, 1931 in Cold Spring, New York to the late Samuel and Mary Muschock Scoba

Margaret is survived by her loving children Anthony Giachinta and wife Una of Leesburg, VA,...

Oct 22, 2019

Sharon Vahos passed away on October 22, 2019. She was 89.

Born on January 19, 1930 in San Vicente, Colombia to late Emilio Zapata Sierra and Agripina Marin.

Sharon is survived by her children Nubia Vahos, Ruben Vahos, Carlos Vahos and his wife Tamara Wright,William Vahos.  Grandchildren Bobby, Kelly, Brooke Vahos, Rhett Vahos, Derek Rodriguez...

Oct 17, 2019

Marvin J. Needelman of Cold Spring formerly of Crestwood passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019 at NYS Veterans Home in Montrose.  He was 93.

Born on May 12, 1926 in New York City to the late Rubin and Ida Leibowitz Needelman.

Marvin worked in the liquor industry for many years.  He was best known...

Sep 29, 2019

Patricia D’Amato O’Toole of Glenham passed away peacefully on Sunday September 29, 2019 at Hudson Valley Hospital,  She was 77.

Born on May 1, 1942 in Beacon, New York ti the late Patrick and Helen Baxter D’Amato.

She is survived by her husband John O’Toole of Glenham, Her Children James Martin, Michael Wolfe and his...

Sep 18, 2019

Joseph Carl Anthony Mercurio passed away suddenly as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on September 18, 2019.  He was 72.

Born on February 6, 1947 in New York City to the late Fortunato and Antoinette Pizzarelli Mercurio.

Joseph was well known in the political arena, where he worked for more than...

Sep 14, 2019

Thomas Francis Hayden, born October 25, 1951; died September 14, 2019. He had been director of Pharmacies, Riker's Island. Tom volunteered for many non-profit organizations in New York City and Putnam County, where he had homes. Among the many organizations with which he was involved were AHRC NYC, the Cold Spring Lion's Club, the Putnam History Museum, Constitution Island...

Sep 8, 2019

Helen E. Robinson of Nelsonville passed away peacefully on September 8, 2019 at Wingate at Dutchess.  She was 96.

Born on April 6, 1923 in Newburgh to the late Kenneth  and Elizabeth Darrow Jaycox.

Helen was a member of the Cold Spring United Methodist Church for many years.

She is survived by her...

Sep 7, 2019

Anne Marie Nichter of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital.  She was 87.

Born on June 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Helen Hoffmann Trenkle, Anne grew up in Queens with her two sisters Mary and Helen.  After graduating from Marymount College, NYC with a...

Sep 7, 2019

Stuart D. Schefers of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on September 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was 75.

Born on May 15, 1944 in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Frances Harry Schefers Jr and Marion Dietrich.

Stuart lived in Manhattan for many years  and attended Hartwick College and Pace University. ...

Sep 1, 2019

Mary Jennie Macaluso a lifelong New Yorker, loving wife and mother passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 at home.  She was 88. Born on November 15, 1930 in Flushing, New York to Frank and Rose (Ricevuto) Vicino. Mary spent much of her early childhood with her large family in Cold Spring N.Y. where she attended Haldane Schools. She...

Aug 29, 2019

Samuel Tyler Blanchard Newton died on August 29, 2019, in his apartment in New York City.  His death which was announced by his parents, Belle Blanchard Newton and Blake Newton of Garrison, New York, is believed to be the result of a drug overdose.  Mr. Newton had attributed his addiction to drugs as having stemmed from the use of...