OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2021

Joseph Frisenda a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away suddenly on February 1, 2021.  He was 77. Born on May 9, 1943 in Cold Spring to the late Rosario and Josephine DiPane Frisenda. Joe was a retired mechanic from the MTA Railroad and owned Joseph’s Beauty Salon with his wife Jean. Joe was a member of Our Lady...

Jan 23, 2021

Brian J. McNeary of Garrison, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Brian is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Alison; loving children and their spouses, Heather and Stephen Duell; Jennifer and Peter MacDonald, and Sean and Anastasiya McNeary; and six cherished grandchildren, Alison,...

Jan 22, 2021

Cornelius James Tuomey II passed away on Friday January 22, 2021 from brain cancer. He was 91 years old.

A life long resident and fixture in the Cold Spring Community “Connie” is pre-deceased by his wife Vera Harman (d. 2007) and brothers, Christopher Brooks, James, Stephen, and Peter. He is survived by his sister-in-laws, Jan and Eleanor,...

Jan 21, 2021

Anna Theresa Kantor, November 11, 1942 - January 21, 2021

Born in the Bronx, New York, Anna Kantor (Desmond) was a resident of Cold Spring and New York City.  She leaves her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Kantor, their daughter, Elizabeth Zappala (Jon-Erik), and two grandchildren, Olivia and Avery. Anna was predeceased by her parents and...

Dec 31, 2020

Helen Carufe a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at North Westchester Restorative.  She was 95.

Born on March 8, 1925 in Cold Spring to the late Dominick and Angelina Elia Talarico.  Helen was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Loretto Council of the Knights of Columbus a retired...

Dec 26, 2020

Robert Emerson Canfield, MD passed away peacefully at home in Cold Spring, NY on December 26, 2020 after a brief illness.

Bob was born on June 4, 1931 in Great Neck, NY to Lavergne Deyo and Louise Miller Canfield. Growing up he spent summers in Staatsburg, NY where he developed a lifelong love of the Hudson Valley...

Dec 22, 2020

Robert J. Cresci a loving husband, father , grandfather and a long-time resident of Brooklyn Heights and Garrison, passed away on December 22 from a fatal heart attack.  An avid tennis player, he enjoyed tennis with family and friends at the Heights Casino Racquet Club and his home court in Garrison.  As a graduate and enthusiastic supporter of the...

Dec 22, 2020

Joseph C. Etta a lifelong resident of Cold Spring passed away on December 22, 2020 at VA Castle Point.  He was 102.

Joseph was born on April 22, 1918 in Cold Spring to the late Giuseppe and Francesca Botta Etta.

Joseph graduated from Haldane in 1938 and enlisted in the United States Army serving his...

Dec 17, 2020

Joseph Gilmore Obituary

Poet, musician, theologian, hiker, tireless worker on behalf of the poor and disenfranchised, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Rev. Joseph H. Gilmore died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, the worst year ever.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania in 1943, Joe was proud of his working class roots and the fact that he...

Dec 15, 2020

Frederick William VanTassel “Buddy “of Cold Spring passed away on December 15, 2020. He was 56.

Born on August 21, 1964 in Cold Spring to the late Frederick and Helen Iverson VanTassel.

Buddy attended Haldane Schools and worked as a mechanic for the Town of Philipstown for many years.

He is survived by...

Dec 13, 2020

Donald A. Ruckdeschel Sr., a lifelong resident of Newburgh passed away on December 13, 2020 at Elant in Fishkill. He was 92.

Born on January 12, 1928 in Newburgh to the late Robert and Murtle O’Dell Ruckdeschel.

A Graduate of NFA he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served his country during...

Dec 12, 2020

Ann Marie Junjulas “Nancy” of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on December 12, 2020.  She was 79. Born on August 23, 1941 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Oscar  and Ann Rieff Flammer. Nancy was a secretary for Graymoor in Garrison for many years. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Loretto Church and enjoyed...

Dec 2, 2020

Helen Chmela Kent of Garrison, NY, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the age of 76 at her home after a long battle against cancer.

She was born on March 10, 1944, in Yonkers, the daughter of Anton J. Chmela (born 1904 in Austria-Hungary and died 2004 in Hendersonville, North Carolina) and Helen A. Chmela (born...

Nov 30, 2020

Elsie G. Basso of Marlboro, New York formerly of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020.  She was 92.

Born on September 4, 1928 in Glenham to the late Harold and Della Tomlins.

Elsie enjoyed crocheting Afghans for her family and friends.  She was a member of Our Lady of Loretto Church in...

Nov 28, 2020

William J. Flaherty, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28th in his home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Verplank, NY December12, 1929 to James and Catherine (Donohue) Flaherty.

He met the love of his life Mary (Guzi) of Peekskill, NY, they married in 1954 at the Assumption church in...

Nov 23, 2020

Kathleen O’Connor, a proud lifelong resident of Cold Spring, NY passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2020. She was 78 years old.

She was born on January 21, 1942 in Cold Spring to the late Elliott and Jessie Phillips Hammond.

She graduated from Haldane High School (1959).

Kathleen’s love language, to...

Nov 23, 2020

Funeral Services will be private for the family only.

Nov 22, 2020

Steve Anthony Gregorio a lifetime resident of Cold Spring, New York passed away suddenly on November 22, 2020.  He was 42. Born on June 15, 1978, in Tarrytown, New York to Mario and Maria Conte Gregorio. Steve attended Haldane Schools and went on to earn his Civil Engineering degree from Manhattan College. Steve was currently working for Cataldo Engineering,...

Nov 18, 2020

G. Randall Will of Garrison passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 18, 2020 at home.  He was 77.

Born on September 1, 1943 in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late George and Doris Inman Will.

Randy graduated from Colgate University with a Bachelors of English and then completed his Masters in Fine Arts from...

Nov 16, 2020

Maureen Elizabeth Sheeran, loving widow, mother and grandmother passed away suddenly at the age of 71 on November 16, 2020.  Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 16, 1949, she was the daughter to Richard and Marie (Bulger) Miller.  She was the wife to the late John D. Sheeran who died nearly six months earlier in May 2020.  Maureen most...