Death Notice - BRESCIA, DONALD, M., age 86, of Arlington Ave,, Bronx, New York, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Hospice of New York, St Barnabas Hospital with his spouse of 59 years, John Spinelli, at his side and surrounded by family and friends. Born in New Britain, CT, son of the late Vito and Marie Snetro Brescia, he lived in Bronx, NY for the past 54 years. He was in the U.S. Army, veteran of the Korean war. Mr. Brescia, an English teacher at the New York City Board of Education retired in 1989. Besides his life-long spouse, he is survived by sister, Marie Delfino of Bristol, CT, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was the brother of the late Vincent Brescia and Thomas Brescia. Wake at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Bronx, NY, Sunday, February 28, 2-6 pm. Funeral at St Joseph’s of Greenwich Village, New York, NY, February 29 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael’s College, VT; Covenant House, NYC or Human Rights Campaign, Washington, DC.
Joan McKallen
Death Notice - McKallen, Joan on February 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth F. McKallen. Loving mother of Edward, Donald (Mary), Stephen (Mariann) and the late Terry. Dear sister of Robert (Ann) Gorman, Virginia (Matty) Raship and the late Donald Gorman and Jean Brown. Devoted grandmother of Danny, Ryan, Theresa, Chris, Connor and Ciara. Cherished sister-in-law of Valerie Gorman and Kathleen Keenan. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave. Bronx, NY 10471. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Committal Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Georgiana W. Lenahan
Death Notice - Georgiana Lenahan, lifelong resident of the Bronx, NY entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2016. She was 96 years old. The daughter of the late George R. and Sarah B. Williams, she was born on October 12, 1919 in the Bronx, NY. Survived by her sons, Peter and wife Carol of New Windsor, NY, Daniel of New York, NY, Mark of the Bronx, NY, and Paul and Paula of Dumont, NJ. She had 7 grandchildren: Christopher Lenahan, Nicole Teriaca, Joseph and Scott Lenahan, Luis Robles, Tabitha and Oliver Lenahan and 8 great grandchildren: Anthony Cavanaugh, Joseph, Scott, Tiffany, Anthony and Jackson Lenahan, Elle Mia Teriaca and Stella Grace Colella. She is also survived by Gina Marie Alisandrelli, Rita Bailey, Melissa Cavanaugh, Jovani Blot, Pablo Colella and Jenn Stuart. Georgiana was predeceased by her husband Daniel V. Lenahan and daughter Georgiana (Tina) Lenahan. The family wishes to thank St Patrick's Home For the Aged in the Bronx for the wonderful care given to their mother these past few years. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 9 pm at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Inc., 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Georgiana may be made to St Patrick's Home For the Aged, 66 Van Cortlandt Park South Bronx, New York 10463 or Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461
Jeanette Iannucci
A Tribute to our Mother
Jeanette Iannucci died at 9 PM Monday, February 22. She was ninety two years of age, and she was beloved by her family and her friends. Five months earlier Vince, her husband of sixty seven years and a pillar of the Yonkers community, also died. Our family remembered him in an open letter called A Beautiful Life. He was able to live and share that life because of Jeanette. Born and raised in Baltimore, Jeanette married Vince and moved to Yonkers where they raised a family together, a family of children and grand children and great grandchildren. Her family was her center, and she was her family's strength. While Vince was boisterous and energetic, Jeanette was wonderfully calm. It is telling that a lifetime of photographs, the story of our family, reveals none of her alone. If not smiling together with Vince, she was smiling at one of us, always supportive, always behind us, always allowing us the freedom to learn and become ourselves. It's no wonder then that one of her grand daughters once wrote, "I want to be just like you." Our mom was our role model, and we can truly say that she was appreciated throughout her life. She will be revered for the rest of ours. She taught us the meaning of grace and she defined dignity. For the last five months we realize she had been saying her quiet goodbyes. Ever the Perfect Partner, she's back home with Vince, now and forever. Reposing Thursday 6-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Entombment Ferncliff Cemetery.
Cecelia Jean Sullivan
Death Notice - Cecelia Jean Sullivan passed away on February 21, 2016. She was the dear wife of the late John Francis Sullivan and cherished mother of Jean Geis (Jim), Eileen Bodnar (Al), John (Jacqueline), Michael and James (Vida). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. A burial Mass will be on Thursday, February 25 at 10 AM at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 3250 Arlington Ave., Bronx, NY 10463. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Riverdale Senior Center, 2600 Netherland Ave., Bronx, NY 10463, would be appreciated.
Eileen Martyn
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.