Death Notice - Carr, Robert E. on September 28, 2014. Retired Editor of "Sporting Goods Business" magazine. Loving husband of Lee. Beloved father of Allison (Kent) Frederick and Cristin Carr. Cherished grandfather of Kieran. Dear brother of Patricia Slattery, Richard Carr and the late Dennis Carr. Devoted son of the late Robert Carr and Eleanor Moran. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 2-4 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bx. In lieu of flowers donations to the Foundation of New York State Nurses, 2113 Western Ave. Suite 1, Guilderland, NY 12084-9559 for their care and compassion.
Wolf “Velvel” “Willie” Diament
October 1, 1914 – September 19, 2014
A sorrowful but successful life was lived by Velvel Diament. Born in Poland at the beginning of WWI, he served in the Polish Army in the 2nd World War and fled his homeland in order to survive the holocaust by traveling through Siberia and Middle Asia. During this first refugee period he married his beloved Bella and had the first of their three children. Although his formal career was as a tailor he performed many other jobs from lumberjack to longshoreman during those years. Following the war his young family returned to Poland where he found no surviving relatives. With two young children, Velvel and Bella escaped across the southern boarder, crossed Czechoslovakia and found their way to the displaced person camps in Germany, from which they emigrated to the United States in 1951. Arriving in New York with virtually nothing, they began a new life—starting work and English classes the next day. In his new country he honed his skills as a tailor and patternmaker in the garment district of Manhattan. In addition to his three children, he had the pleasure of three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He remained an active tailor in ladies fashion until his final days—making skirts and jackets for loved one until the end.
The family will gather Sunday, September 28th at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 11am until 1 pm. The burial will follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.
Hannah Mulligan
Death Notice - Mulligan, Hannah passed away on September 18, 2014. There will be a wake Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. The funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. The interment wil follow at Long Island National Cemetery.
Maureen B. Keigher
Death Notice - Keigher, Maureen B. on September 17, 2014. Dear daughter of the late Thomas and Norah. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Josephine and Ben Haberland. Beloved aunt of Michelle and Christine. Reposing Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10 am at Good Shepherd Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997 would be greatly appreciated.
Thomas Scully
Death Notice - Thomas Scully, 71, of Yonkers, New York, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
He was born on May 29, 1943 in Queens, New York, to Helen Stahler and William Scully, and was raised in his beloved Hell’s Kitchen.
Tommy was known for his great sense of humor, his knack for storytelling, and his contagious laughter. A true city boy, his stories of growing up in Hell’s Kitchen with his brothers, sisters, and friends frequently left his children, grandchildren, and all within earshot in stitches.
A beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Tommy will be deeply missed by many.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Mary Serret, sister Kathleen Ribustello, brother Pat Ribustello, son Timothy Scully of Monroe, NY, son Patrick Scully of Hawthorne, NJ, and daughter Tara Scully of Orange, CA, and his 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother Helen, his biological father William, his father Salvatore Ribustello,his brother William Scully, his sister Joyce Ribustello King, and his son, Thomas Scully Jr.
A memorial service will take place on Thursday, September 18th from 6pm to 9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home in the Bronx, NY. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 19th at 9:45am in the Church of St. Theresa in the Bronx.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Peter Connolly
Connolly, Peter on September 9, 2014 at the age of 69. A talented musician with the Majestic Showband during the 60's and 70's. Retired after many years from the Construction Industry. Loving husband of Rena (nee Lowry). Dear father of Denise (Rob) Gallitelli, Mark (Michelle) Connolly, Peter (Deirdre) Connolly and Arlene (Sean) O'Neill. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Desmond, Brendan, Kiera, Liam, Alanna, Evelyn, Nolan, Olivia, Gavin, and Lily. Dear brother of Michael, Matty and Mary. Loving uncle and friend to many. Reposing Friday 2-9 pm . Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Committal private.
Richard J. DeNittis
DeNittis , Richard J. passed away on Sept. 6, 2014 after a brief illness. Richard is the son of Leonard A. DeNittis and the late Carol Lauria DeNittis. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth Whalen, his brother Lenny (Lucy) DeNittis and sisters Christine (Gene) DeNittis Ambrogio, and Mary DeNittis. He was the loving uncle to Matthew and Amy Campanaro, Paul Ambrogio, Carolyn Ambrogio Parson, and Kathryn Ambrogio, Christopher, Michelle, and David DeNittis and Michael James Whalen, and 14 grandnieces and nephews. Also surviving Richard is his extended family, sister-in-law Martha Campanaro (Donald), sister-in-law Rosemary Whalen, and brother-in-law James Whalen (Thorne), and cousins Rachel Lauria and Karyne Lauria Corum. Mass of Christian BurialTuesday 10:45 at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Neil "Doc" Doherty
Doherty, Neil "Doc" on September 8, 2014 at the age of 70. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Tasker) for over 36 years. Dear brother of Mary Ellen Dalton, Paul Doherty & Colleen Doherty. Adored uncle of Elizabeth, Mary Ellen, Paul, Jill, Raymond, Peter, and Timmy and great uncle of Jaka, Piper, Dalton, Bailey, Meave, Dylan, Nora Kate, Layla, Addison, Opie & Claire. Neil had a special place in the hearts of his 3 godchildren. Neil was a member of Good Shepherd's Men's Club, Knights of Columbus St. Joseph's Council, Local 3 IBEW. Retired from Time Warner Cable after 40 years. A renowned fixture at Madison's Restaurant and a devoted friend to many. He will be missed by all. Reposing Wednesday & Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Joseph P. Sullivan
Death Notice - Sullivan , Joseph P. on August 27, 2014 at the age of 91. Native of Tubrid, Kenmare Co. Kerry, Ireland. Loving husband of the late Kitty. Beloved father of Peggy. Dear brother of the late Mary, Dennis, Peg & John. Dear uncle to many nieces & nephews. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army (Korean War). Reposing Friday 3-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 am at St. Gabriel’s Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity would be greatly appreciated.
Arthur Urrutia
Death Notice - Urrutia, Arthur on August 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Sheilah (nee McAdorey). Loving father of Norah Fernandez (Thomas), Noelle Walsh (Walter) and the late Audrey Welby. Cherished grandfather of Joanna, Ian, Rose and Leo. Treasured barber and devoted brethren to many at Manhattan College. Reposing Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 am at St. Gabriel's Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Betty Chew Chan
Death Notice - Betty Chew Chan, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2014 at Hudson Pointe at Riverdale in Riverdale, NY where she had lived for the past few months. Born in Hong Kong, she was educated in a French convent school where she learned to speak English. As a teenager, she was a long distance swimmer. She was practicing to swim across Hong Kong Harbor when she was stung by a jelly fish and suffered a severe allergic reaction. After that, her swimming career was cut short.
During World War II, the Japanese attacked Hong Kong on December 8, 1941 right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. After the Governor of Hong Kong was forced to surrender, life became very difficult. The Japanese ruled by martial law. They terrorized the local citizenry and committed numerous atrocities. Food was scarce and many people died. Somehow her family escaped and they came to America. Like many other immigrants, she entered this country through Ellis Island, where her name appears in the immigration arrival records.
She was married to Ham Din Chew in 1943 until his passing in 1977. She had five children, Richard (Marion), Phillip (Maureen), Robert (Clara), Irene (Morris- deceased), and Alice (deceased). In 1950 the family moved to Riverdale, NY where she lived for the next 64 years. Although she was primarily a homemaker, she also assisted her husband in his work as a Chinese herbalist. After her children were grown, she enjoyed her new-found independence by exploring her personal interests such as gardening, traveling, going to movies, and walking her pet dog. For many years, her beloved companion was a white poodle named Mickey. She was proud of her success as a gardener and loved to share photos of her flowers and flowering trees.
She is survived by four of her children, seven grandchildren, Lisa(David), Diana (Michael), Christopher (Jeanne), Brian(Simon), Kim, Kelly (Aalap), and Jacqueline, and nine great grandchildren, Jacob, Amanda, Corinne, McKenzie, Christopher, Jackson, Colton, Sonia, and Olivia. She was predeceased by her youngest child, Dr. Alice Chew who died on December 7, 2009 after a long illness. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Hudson Pointe at Riverdale who were very kind to her during her final days.
Family and friends may call at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 on Friday, August 29, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm. The family will gather at Riverdale-on-Hudson Home on Saturday August 20, 2014 at 10:30am. Interment will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, N.Y.
Rose J. Iannacone
Death Notice - Iannacone, Rose J. went to Paradise on August 18, 2014 at the age of 93. Loving daughter of Luigi and Rosa Leccese. Beloved wife of the late Louis Michael. Dear sister of Gloria Piantieri and the late Norma Catanzaro, Margaret Borelli, Luke and Joseph Leccese. Devoted mother of Michael (Diana) Iannacone of Weddington, NC, Louis Iannacone of San Mateo, CA, and Pamela and her caring husband Jeffrey Ingraham of Riverdale, NY. Loving grandmother of Laura, Michael and Anthony and a favorite aunt to many. Rose was a 45 yr. veteran of Wall St. most recently with the former Alex B. & Sons where she received the William J. Herr Award prior to her retirement. Reposing Thursday 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 am at St. Gabriel's Church. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, www.curealz.org would be greatly appreciated.
Arthur J. Dillon
Death Notice - Dillon, Arthur J. on August 16, 2014 at the age of 86. Captain in the US Air Force. Retired Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Equitable Life Assurance Company. Loving husband of Jeanne for 61 years. Cherished father of Janet (Charles) Keane, Irene and Marian Dillon. Adored grandfather of Tracey and Brian. Reposing Wednesday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, 11 am at St. Mary's Church (Obernburg NY). Interment St. Mary's Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donation to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx Ny 10461 would be greatly appreciated.
John L. Kenny, "Louie"
Death Notice - Louie Kenny peacefully passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2014 at St Luke's Hospital in Manhattan. Louie was 79 years old. Although Louie was born in the Bronx, he moved to Ireland with his 3 brothers and loving mother at the age of 2. He often shared his treasured childhood memories with family and friends.
Louie is survived by his beloved brother James Kenny, Sisters-in-law Kathleen, Nellie and Kay. Devoted Uncle to many Nieces, Nephews as well as Grand Nieces & Nephews. Louie was a longtime resident of 1606 1st Ave,NY,NY 10028. He loved his family, home and community. Louie served in the National Guard Fort Brag and was awarded a Medal of Good Conduct in 1962. Graduated with high honors from LIU in 1966. While attending law school worked as a legal investigator at Bernard's Law Firm. Louie never pursued his dream of becoming a world class lawyer. Instead, Louie helped his brother Pat run several successful businesses in NYC including the legendary Kenny's Castaways in the East Village. In his twilight years, Louie decided to do something adventurous in life. Most people would have retired. Louie drove a NYC taxi cab. God bless you Uncle Lou! We'll miss your sense of humor and carefree spirit.
The family is having the wake from 4-8 on Sunday August 17th at Riverdale on Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471. Funeral Mass Monday morning 9:45 at St Margaret's Cortona Church. Burial to follow at Gate of Heavens in Hawthorne, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arthur Sherry
Death Notice - Sherry, Arthur on August 11, 2014. Native of Dromore, Killybrone, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. Beloved husband of Mary Sherry (nee Connolly). Loving father of Derrick (Michelle) and Brenda Green (Daniel). Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Bridget, Maggie, Claire and Michaela. Dear brother of Jimmy, Florence, Agnes and the late Maggie, Cassie, Peter, Patrick, John, Nellie and Felix. Devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Co. Monaghan Society. Retired NYC carpenter. Saxophone player with The Majestic Showband. Reposing Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Juan Manuel Villavicencio
Death Notice - Villavicencio, Juan Manuel on August 6, 2014 at the age of 54. Born in Ecuador to Walter and Mercedes.
Father of John & James . Reposing Friday 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home , 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Committal Private .