Death Notice - Eileen Martyn passed peacefully from this life on February 17, 2016 at the age of 86. Dear wife of the late Michael. Cherished mother of Rick (Margurite), Michael and Kevin (Eileen). Beloved grandmother of Patrick, Thomas, Klancie, and Jack. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews from the USA and Ireland. Eileen was born and raised in New York City and spent the last 55 years living in Riverdale. She loved cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She will be truly missed and forever remembered in our hearts. Reposing Monday 2-4 and 6-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.
Juliette Lizette Uscatu
Death Notice - Juliette Lizette Uscatu, or as most of us know her as, Lizetta, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2016. Born to Everdicchia Babu-Uscatu and Vasile Uscatu, Julie came to the United Sates from Romania, with her sister Stella, during the 1940s—to escape the ravages of World War ll. Julie was a lover of travelling, classical music and the arts. She spent a lot of time at most of New York’s renowned cultural institutes, like Lincoln Center and the Met, enjoying the symphony, ballet and many art galleries and Broadway shows. Julie was also a great lover of nature, spending time in the mountains of upstate New York, as well as the countryside of her native Romania. She was also dedicated to her Romanian heritage and had close ties to the Orthodox Church and community, both in New York and Connecticut. She attended Woodrow Wilson School, Central Commercial High School and Teachers College in New York City. This helped to develop her skills to work as an executive administrative assistant for some of the most prominent advertising and public relation firms in New York, for more than three decades. Julie is survived by her son Bill, her two grand children; Alexandra Simone and Evan Phillip; and her daughter-in-law Diva. She also leaves behind countless loving cousins and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 18 from 4-8 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home in Riverdale, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday February 19, 2016 at 11 am at St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church, 504 Sport Hill Road, Easton CT. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport CT.
Merrily Silverson
Death Notice - Merrily Silverson (nee Alberti), 72, of Riverdale, NY, died peacefully with her family at her side on February 13, 2016 after a ferocious 25 year battle with COPD. Born in 1943 to Adele and Andrew Alberti, Merrily was the oldest of two children. She received her Masters of Education from Fordham University and then taught kindergarten for 31 years at St. Gabriel School in Riverdale, New York before retiring in 2011. In 1965 she married childhood sweetheart, Robert ("Bobby") Silverson with whom she recently celebrated 50 years of marriage alongside their friends and family in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Merrily enjoyed reading, shopping and spending time with friends but her greatest accomplishment in life and her most precious enjoyment were her two daughters, Samantha and Meredith Smith. To Know Merrily was to know her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Robert, Her mother Adele, brother Andrew and daughters Samantha and Meredith, sons-in-law Matthew Hanley and Richard Smith, and grandchildren, Victoria (16), Kayla (14), and Matthew (10) Hanley and Aidan (9) and Ryan (6) Smith, numerous Serpentini/Alberti cousins and too many friends to name. Visitation will be held Monday and Tuesday, February 15 and 16 from 4-8 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home in Riverdale, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be on February 17, 2016 at 10AM at St. Gabriel’s Church, Riverdale, NY. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Merrily’s name to the children of St. Gabriel’s school. Checks should be payable to St. Gabriel School, attention Anthony Naccari, Principal, 3250 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463.
Hertzl Hollander
Death Notice - Hertzl Hollander passed away on February 10, 2016 at the age of 93. Loving and devoted father to Marcy and Scott, father-in-law to Jeffrey, and cherished grandfather of Matthew and his wife, Danielle. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 12 at 9:30 AM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Burial will be immediately following at Sharon Gardens, 273 Lakeview Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. The family will sit shiva at the home of Marcy & Jeffrey Schwartz, 5900 Arlington Ave., 6F, Bronx, NY. In lieu of flowers, Hertzl's family requests donations to Ability Beyond, 4 Berkshire Boulevard, Bethel, CT06801, http://abilitybeyond.org.
Gilberto Miller
Death Notice - Gilberto Miller on February 10, 2016 at the age of 73. Loving husband of Marcella Miller, cherished father of Douglas and Grandfather of Isabella. Loving brother to Raymond and John and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was an amazing, strong, intelligent, caring man that will be missed terribly by family and friends. There will be a Memorial Garthering on Thursday February 18th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday February 19th at St. Margaret of Cortona Church at 9:45 am. The Interment will follow at St Raymond’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Calvary Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
Samuel J. Riolo
Death Notice - We celebrate the life of Samuel J. Riolo, beloved husband, father, uncle and friend who passed into new life on February 7, 2016 at the age of 86. May God bless him and may he rest in everlasting peace in Heaven. The family will receive visitors on Thursday and Friday from 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale NY.
Kevin J. O'Rourke
Death Notice - Kevin J. O’Rourke passed away on February, 5th 2016. Kevin is survived and loved by his wife Valerie, his son Justin, his parents, Christina and Patrick, his brother Michael and his wife Laura and, sister Lisa. Kevin was also very much loved by his family in law in France and especially by Philippe and Margherita Pluym, his parents in law. He will be fondly remembered by Mary, John and Christine Kelly, John and Anne McNamee, and all his sister’s and brother’s in law, cousins, aunts, uncles, godchildren, nieces and nephews and his many friends. Kevin’s life came to an end way to quickly but it was a fulfilled and joyful life; Kevin did what he loved to do, through his profession as a plumber but also as a husband, brother, son, friend and father of his beautiful 7 years old son Justin. Above all of this, Kevin was compassionate, generous, loving, happy, very funny and knew how to bring joy to others; it was a precious gift to know him. He will be sorely missed. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 10th at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home from 4-8 pm, followed by a small service on Thursday morning at 10.00 am. Burial at St Mary’s Cemetery to follow.
Henry Estrada
Death Notice - Henry Estrada passed away peacefully at home in Riverdale, NY on February 5, 2016. Henry was born in East Harlem. Henry, the son of Isabella and Kielko Estrada, is survived by his wife Cindy Estrada; brother Robert Estrada and two children Marc and Emily Estrada. Henry was the Senior Vice President of Community Relations at Tishman Construction in NYC. Henry was educated at Commerce High School and attended City College in NY. Henry was involved with his community, including the mayors office for the City of New York, East Harlem Tenant Council, Urban Development Corporation and NYC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday February 10th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY, .The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, February 11th at 2:00 PM at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. Committal is private.
Catherine M. Finger
Death Notice - Catherine M. Finger passed away on February 4, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Susan and Harry A. Smythe. Loving mother of Harry and the late Christopher Edward. Also remembered as a devoted sister to Patricia Maguire and dear aunt to her children. Reposing Monday 6-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment at Kensico Cemetery.
Beatrice Ann Murphy
Death Notice - Beatrice Ann Murphy on February 1, 2016 at the age of 91. Loving wife of the late James Sr., cherished mother of James and grandmother of Christopher and Gregory. Loving sister to Joan Hanahoe and John Corcoran. Reposing Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Peter Piscitelli
Death Notice - PISCITELLI, Peter, of Bronx, NY, passed away on January 30, 2016, at the age of 85. Born and raised in the Bronx, Pete was a devoted husband and father, and a highy-respected public servant as a lawyer and lobbyist. His career dated back to service in the administrations of Mayors Robert F. Wagner, John V. Lindsay and Edward I. Koch, under whom he served as the city's chief representative in Albany as it dealt with the municipal fiscal crisis. He went on to a long career in private practice, representing such clients as the New York Hotel Association, the Broadway League of Theaters and the U.S.S. Intrepid. Pete is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frances, and his son Anthony (Skip) Piscitelli. A wake will be held on Tuesday at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Friends may call on the family. Funeral Mass will take place Wednesday at 9:45am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. Burial at Calverton National Military Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, Pete's family suggests donations to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center or Calvary Hospital.
Yvonne M. Sullivan
Yvonne M. Sullivan on January 22. 2016 at the age of 80. Loving wife of the late Francis. Beloved mother of Brendan, Brian, Mark and the late Barry. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Brendan, Sherise, Jennifer and Nicole. Reposing Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Committal Private.
Lauretta Virginia Smallwood DeHaney
LAURETTA VIRGINIA SMALLWOOD DEHANEY
Retired Nurse
Died peacefully at the age of 100 on January 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Hilton DeHaney, she leaves to morn a host of relatives and devoted friends. On Saturday, January 23rd, the family will receive friends at Christ Church (Episcopal) Riverdale prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. An additional Memorial Service and interment will be held on February 6th at St. Columba’s in Washington, D.C.
Ann Shea
Shea, Ann (nee O'Sullivan) on January 3, 2016. Native of Canfie, Ardgroom, Co. Cork, Ireland. Loving wife of the late Denis J. Shea. Cherished mother of Ann Marie Shea-Casey (Tom), Denis (Mia) Shea, Maura (Marty) Maistre, Colleen Shea, Jackie Shea (Howard Katz), Darlene Shea, John Shea, James (Lia) Shea, and the late Diann Zapantoulis. Adored grandmother of Christina, Danny, Tommy, Nelson, Alexa, Ryan, Justin, Andie, Caitlyn, Jake and Aidan. Dear sister of Noreen, Eileen, Kitty, Tessie, Pete, Frances, Chris and the late Margaret, Willie, Mary and Den. Reposing Wednesday 2-4 & 6-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gortnabulica Cemetery, County Cork, Ireland on Saturday January 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.
Janice M. O'Brien
O’Brien, Janice M., (nee Weber) Beloved wife of the late Frank O’Brien and devoted mother of John, Ronnie, and Karen. Adored grandmother of John Paul, Brian, Timothy, Mary, Kara, Bobby, and Christine and great grandmother to Timmy and Brody. Loving sister to Susie and aunt to Susan.
Janice was born and raised in New York City and spent the last 10 years living in Riverdale. She was a pivotal member of her community and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be truly missed and forever remembered in our hearts.
The wake will be held on Sunday, January 3rd from 2-6 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. The funeral mass will be at 10am on Monday, January 4th, at the chapel of FrancesSchervierNursing Home located at 2975 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463.
Gerard "Jerry" T. Gilligan
Gerard “Jerry” T. Gilligan, 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center after a brief illness but a happy life. He was born on September 20, 1945 in Bronx, New York. Jerry was a retired Controller at The Manhattan Club in New York, New York, and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He was an enthusiastic alumni of Iona College and Mt. St. Michael. He will remain in our hearts and be missed.
He is predeceased by his parents, Julia Trosster Gilligan and Gerard Gilligan; uncle, Bernard Gilligan; and his twin brother, Michael J. Gilligan. Survivors include brothers, Thomas Gilligan (Deborah) of Cornwall, NY and Joseph Gilligan (Robin) of Burnt Hills, NY; sister-in-law Ann M. O’Brien Gilligan of Madison, CT; and nieces, nephews and grand nieces/nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 3, 2015 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home at 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 4, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul The Apostle Parish at 602 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the “Michael and Jerry Gilligan Scholarship Fund” at Mt. St. Michael Academy, 4300 Murdock Avenue, Bronx, New York 10466.