Death Notice - Roger David passed away at home on December 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to Mariam, father to Dafne and Johanna, and devoted grandfather to Maxwell and Maya. He was born in Paris and moved to New York where he created a new community of cherished friends and family. He is fondly remembered for his love, strength, and extraordinary craftsmanship. The funeral service is scheduled for Friday December 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc. The family will gather starting at 11:30 am. The committal at Woodlawn Cemetery is private.
James P. McGuinness
James P. McGuinness passed away on December 7, after a brief, sudden illness. James was a Class of 1978 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. After graduation, Jim spent 16 years sailing the world, including serving in the Merchant Marine support to the United States Navy during the Persian Gulf War. In 1994 he was licensed by the United States Coast Guard to serve as Master of U.S. Steam or Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans. In recent years Jim stayed closer to home by becoming a Track Inspector for the New York City Transit Authority where he was presently employed.
Jim is predeceased by his parents, John M. and Mary McGuinness and nephew, Brian McGuinness. Jim is survived by brother John (Madeline) sisters Susan Toner (Patrick) and Sheila Alagia (Alfred). He was the beloved uncle of John Michael McGuinness (Lena) and Caitlin, Patrick and Carra Toner. Hewill be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncle and many cousins.
Jim will be recalled for his devotion to the New York Yankees, his avid reading, and the love he had for his family. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 2-5 and 7 -9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St Margaret of CortonaChurch on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 9:45am. Burial at St Raymond's Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Petrus Fund of Yonkers, 204 Hawthorne Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 to benefit the children of St. Peter School.
Theresa Paoli
Death Notice - Theresa Paoli on December 4, 2015. Loving wife of Charles for over 57 years. Cherished mother of Christine, Scott, Cynthia and Marianne. Adored grandmother of Tara, Matthew, Brian and Brandon. Reposing Tuesday 5-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Committal Woodlawn Cemetery.
Patrick B. Smith
Death Notice - Patrick B. Smith passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015. He was 88 years old. Patrick was born in 1927 to Philip and Nellie (Byrne) Smith in the Bronx, New York. He was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx and served in the United States Army in WWII.
Patrick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eileen (O'Donovan) at home and his children: Christine Dolan and her husband, Dennis; Patrick F. Smith and his wife, Jeanette; Claire Pell and her husband, Jason; and son-in-law, Peter Grant. Patrick was predeceased by his loving daughter, Geraldine Grant. Patrick is also survived by his sister-in-law, Pauline O'Donovan; brother-in-law, Gerald O'Donovan and his wife, Eileen; sister-in-law, Eileen Smith; and grandchildren, Daniel, Timothy, Jean and Kathleen Dolan; Andrew, Kyle and Michael Grant; Logan Smith; and Matthew Pell; and great-grandson, Benjamin Dolan. Patrick loved spending time with his family. He especially loved the "big band sound" and was a great dancer. He will be missed.
Visitation will be at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home at 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, New York on Thursday December 3, 2015 from 4pm-8pm. Funeral Mass will be at Schervier Nursing Care Center at 2975 Independence Avenue Bronx, New York at 10am on Friday, December 4, 2015. Committal will be private.
Fortunato S. Tusaneza
Death Notice - Fortunato S. Tusaneza on November 28, 2015 at the age of 91. Loving husband of Clarita. Beloved father of 14 and grandfather to many. Reposing Tuesday 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Committal Woodlawn Cemetery.
Anna May Farrell
Death Notice - Anna May Farrell on November 27, 2015 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of Thomas for 68 years. Cherished mother of Thomas, Paul (Pamela), and Nadine. Loving grandmother of Jessica and Gabrielle. Reposing Monday 6-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 1:15 pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Interment to follow.
Florence Collins
Death Notice - Florence Collins on November 27, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Denis J. Collins. Cherished mother of Theresa, Jeanne, Eileen, Michael, Maureen, Anne, Mary, William, Brian and the late Denis, Kevin and John. Adored grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of 18. Reposing Sunday 6-9 pm and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment St. Raymond’s Cemetery.
William Gray
Death Notice - William Gray, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn. He was a cherished father to his four daughters: Ginny (Frank), Joanne(Jerry), Jackie (Arty) and Carol (James) and a wonderful grandfather to Bill, Arty, Nicole, James, Kyle, Lauren and Dakota. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be Sunday November 29, 2015 at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 2-5 pm. Mass of Christian burial to be held at St. Gabriel’s Church on Monday November 30, 2015 at 10 am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne NY.
Carl Spatz
Death Notice - Carl Spatz passed away in his home at the age of 72 on November 23, 2015. Carl was a lifelong NYC resident and proud to call the Bronx his home. He was predeceased by his wife Denise and is survived by his brother Marty, sons Larry and Robert, and his beautiful grandchildren Tyler, Charlotte, Sabrina, Hannah Jo, and Duncan. Carl had a long career in the hospitality industry until his retirement. He enjoyed time with family and friends, watching the NY sports teams and his pets. Please join us in celebrating his life at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Visitation. A service will be held at 11:00 am.
Catherine McLoughlin
Death Notice - Catherine McLoughlin passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. McLoughlin and loving mother to Anne Lane, Joan Cooney, Thomas McLoughlin, Jr., Kathleen McLoughlin, Mary McLoughlin, Dorothy Donohue, and William McLoughlin. Catherine was blessed with grandchildren Michelle Baptiste, Daniel Lane, Paul Cooney, Maureen Amiryar, Laura Corbelli, Matthew Karlitz, Joanna Karlitz, Justin Magnus, Ashley Eliasoph, Kimberly Eliasoph, Emily Magnus, Thomas Magnus, Amanda Eliasoph, Patrick Donohue, Brendan McLoughlin, Peter Donohue, Mark Donohue, Katie McLoughlin, Jack Donohue, Mary Bridget McLoughlin, and Michael McLoughlin, as well as eight great-grandchildren.
Catherine was born in 1923 to parents Edward and Bridget Donegan and was sister to Edward Donegan. Catherine grew up in New York City, and graduated as a registered nurse from Saint Vincent’s Nursing School. During World War II, she served as a nurse in the US Navy.
On November 9, 1946 she married the love of her life at Incarnation Church in Washington Heights. Catherine’s working life paralleled her family life. She first worked at the New York Foundling Hospital, then St. Vincent’s hospital in the maternity ward, later at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers, and finally at the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Riverdale. During this time, she raised her large family, welcomed many grandchildren, and cared for her mother and mother-in-law.
Catherine was a devoted Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Margaret’s Church. She was a Eucharistic minister for many years bringing comfort to many of the parish’s homebound and elderly. In 1979, while working at the Hebrew Home, Catherine’s mother, Bridget, was admitted as the first Catholic patient. Soon after, Catherine arranged for Easter mass to be celebrated and this was the beginning of a long association between the Hebrew Home and St. Margaret’s Church. While working at the Hebrew Home and even after retiring, Catherine arranged for masses to be offered at the Hebrew Home. Catherine continued to live her faith and compassion by becoming the first coordinator of the Interfaith Volunteers at St. Margaret’s, recruiting and overseeing the volunteer group as well as driving those in need to medical appointments. She later received the Interfaith Caregivers Spirit Award for her work from the President of the Borough of the Bronx in 2001.
Catherine will be remembered for her extraordinarily caring nature, her quiet acceptance of hardships, strong faith in God, and an inner peace. She will be missed greatly by her many family members and friends. The wake will be held on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday at 9:45am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
John O'Donovan
Death Notice - John O'Donovan passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 83 years of age. John was born in 1932 to Daniel and Nellie(Carey) O'Donovan. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Mary McGuinness and her husband, John. He is survived by sisters, Pauline O'Donovan, Eileen Smith (Patrick) and brother, Gerald O'Donovan (Eileen), and many nieces and nephews. John served in the United States Navy. He worked as a messenger for the court system in NYC. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved picnicking with the family in Mohansic Park. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 2-6pm. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St Margaret of Cortona Church on Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:45am. Burial at St Raymond's Cemetery to follow.
Victoria Ficarrotto
Death Notice - Victoria Ficarrotto passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Dominick and loving mother of Laura Arena (John) and Donna Palermo (Tony). Devoted grandmother of Samantha Arena. Vicky worked for Horace Mann High School for 34 years and was cherished by all. The family will gather Thursday, October 29 from 5 to 8 PM and Friday, October 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret of Cortona Church at 9:45 AM on Saturday, October 31. Burial to follow at Kensico Cemetery.
Martin Kelly
Death Notice - Kelly, Martin on October 23, 2015 at the age of 84. Native of Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. Retired from New York Telephone Company after 36 years of service. Proud Army Veteran and member of the American Legion Post 1525 of Riverdale. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Grier). Loving father of Patrick, Mary and Eileen. Cherished grandfather to Michael & Kelly Feeney. Reposing Sunday, October 25th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10am at St.Gabriel's Church, 3250 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne NY.
Catherine Veronica Gilheany
Death Notice - Catherine Veronica Gilheany on October 11, 2015 at the age of 90. Dear wife of the late Patrick. Cherished mother of Tommy and Patrick and grandmother of Doyle (Elsa). Loving sister of Philomena, Bernadette, Gabriel and Brendan of Ireland. Reposing Thursday 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Leukemia Society would be greatly appreciated.
Leonore Lipka
Death Notice - Leonore Lipka passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2015, at the age of 80. She is survived by her daughter, Hilary, her husband, Michael, their daughter, Anya, her step-son, Jordan, her step-daughter, Susan, her husband, Howard, their children, Marlee and Michael, and a host of family and friends. Leonore worked at the N.Y. State Employment Service and then at the N.Y. State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. She was office manager of the Bronx Office of OVR when she retired in 1990. After retirement she kept busy with travel, going to the theatre, and dining out with friends. She will be greatly missed. There will be a memorial service celebrating Leonore’s life on October 10th at 10:00 AM at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Planned Parenthood, the Humane Society, or the cat welfare charity of your choice.
Joseph P. Noonan
Death Notice - Joseph P. Noonan passed away peacefully on September 24, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved husband to the late Josephine Noonan. Loving father to Kevin Noonan, Patricia Jakimowicz, Micki Sweeney and the late Brian Noonan. Cherished grandfather to Joseph, James and Dennis Sweeney, Alexandra Jakimowicz and Marilyn and Peter Noonan. Devoted great grandfather to Joseph and Dylan Sweeney. Also a dear brother to AnnaMay Ullrich and the late Mary Defelice. Joseph served in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. He is a retired member of Continental Trailways Bus Co and MABSTOA where he worked a a Busdriver. Visiting to be held at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 27,2015, from 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Monday September 28,2015, at 9:45am. Burial to follow at St Raymond's Cemetery.