Reposing Tuesday 2-6 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. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery..
Read MoreVictor M. Cruz, “Wico”
Victor M. Cruz, “Wico”, a man defined by his commitment to his family, strong work ethic and character passed away on June 22nd, 2020 due to complications from heart disease. He was 82 years old.
Family will gather at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home on Monday, June 29th from 11 am- 12 noon, followed by the interment at Ferncliff Cemetery at 1pm.
Read MoreMichael Bartalos Von Nagymad, M.D.
Dr. Michael Von Bartalos passed away on May 18, 2020, at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Mihaly Bartalos, the renowned physician professor was born into an old European noble family, tracing his family roots back to somewhere in the mid 1300-1400s’. For Dr. Bartalos, researching his family was a passion of love, curiosity as well as a duty.
He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Mihaly Bartalos, his mother, Rozalia Karola Knazovicky and his brother Jaszay Gyula.
His survivors include his sister Judit Jaszay-Boros of Auckland, New Zealand, his devoted wife Tina Walker Bartalos, his three sons from his first marriage, Michael (Lili Ong) of San Francisco, CA, Gabriel (Mia Miller) of Altadena, CA, and Gregory (Myra Ha) of Scarsdale, NY, grandchildren Andre, Bruno, Claire and Nova, his stepson Tikoyo Wright (Kaitlin Wright), and step-granddaughter Kaia Wright of New York, as are his niece and nephew, Klara and Gyula Jaszay, cousins Piroska Takacs of Slovakia and Tamas Jaszay of Szeged, Hungary.
His ashes will be laid to rest with his parents in Hungary in accordance to his wishes.
Read MoreWilliam Thomas Vericker
William Thomas Vericker of Riverdale, known to his family and friends as Billy, died peacefully at his home at the age of sixty-nine on May 14, 2020. He is survived by his husband, Kevin Coogan, his three sons, Michael, David, and Matthew, four brothers, Kevin, Daniel, Stephen, and Chris and his in-laws, Nada Vericker, Cato Soto, Kathleen and Brian Connolly and Vincent and Patricia Coogan.
When the effects of the pandemic lessen and things start to open up, we will have a memorial service and celebration of Billy’s life. Donations can be made in his name to God’s Love We Deliver, one of his favorite charities
Read MoreJose Hector Gonzalez
J. Hector Gonzalez, a man defined by his commitment to his family, and an insatiable desire for books and music, passed away on May 11, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was 58 years old.
Read MoreKathryn Clyne
Kathryn Clyne a lifelong resident of the Bronx and a 68-year resident of Riverdale died on May 1, 2020. Mrs. Clyne worked as the Director of Public Relations for the Frances Schervier Home and Hospital. She was also the executive assistant for Father Mc Donald in Northern Yonkers. She also worked in her husband`s medical office. Her husband Dr. William Clyne died in 1991. Her son William died in 2014.
Mrs. Clyne is survived by her daughters Kathryn Elzinga and her husband Dr. Hank Elzinga, and Mary Helen Bayerle and her husband Jim. She is also survived by her son John and his wife Tara, and a daughter in-law Kim, and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Clyne graduated from Maplehurst High School, which became the Convert of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Connecticut. She graduated from Elizabeth Seton College, Marymount College, and Fordham University, where she earned an MBA in 1982. Mrs. Clyne loved to travel through Europe. She was also a big baseball fan and traveled to the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and the Montreal Expos spring camps. Mrs. Clyne favorite baseball player was Jim Kaat. She loved the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennet, and the Beatles. Mrs. Clyne was a parishioner of St. Gabriel’s.
Elizabeth A. Hayes
There will be a private funeral service at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, Bronx, and a private burial. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made to The Bowery Mission or to the Visiting Nurse Service of NY.
Read MoreLynn Tagliaferro
Lynn Tagliaferro, age 62, of New York, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family, following her battle with cancer. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Family wake Monday May 4th 2020 from 2-4 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY.
Read MoreMary Bridget (nee Gaughan) Monaghan
Monaghan, Mary Bridget (nee Gaughan). “Bridie” went home to our Lord on April 28, 2020. She was 88 years old. Born to Marea and John Gaughan on January 22, 1932 in Bangor, Co. Mayo, Ireland, she was the eighth of eleven children.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Christopher’s Inn, Graymoor P.O. Box 150 Garrison, NY 10524
Read MoreMeaghan Helene Cintron-Sullivan
Meaghan was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth and brother Matthew. She is survived by her father, Michael Sullivan, her sister, Caitlin Sullivan-Fieldman, brother-in-law, Samuel Sullivan-Fieldman, nieces, Hannaleigh and Peregrine Sullivan-Fieldman, her fiancee, Jeremy Cox, and a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Meaghan will be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY on April 29th, 2020. An intimate funeral will be held at Riverdale on Hudson Funeral Home at 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the scholarship fund in her name at Lehman College.
Read MoreJanet Fulcher
Due to COVID-19, only a small family service will be held Saturday, April 25. In lieu of flowers, Janet requested donations to either the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. She will be interred with her mother and father and ancestors at Calvary Cemetery in Queens.
Read MoreSARAH GALLAGHER
Burial will be a private ceremony at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.covenanthouse.org. A memorial service for family and friends will be announced at a later date.
Read MorePhyllis Spatz
Phyllis Ruth Spatz, aged 94, passed away on April 12 in Riverdale, New York. She died peacefully in her sleep.
Due to COVID-19, only a small family service will be held on Sunday, April 19, and a shiva gathering will be held virtually on Monday, April 20 at 7:30 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hebrew Home at Riverdale https://www.riverspringhealth.org/donation-form/.
Read MoreIrene Bittova Axin
God called Irene into His loving arms early in the morning on Holy Saturday. She died peacefully in her sleep at Calvary Hospital after a long battle with multiple health issues. She is survived by her daughter Aurora, son-in-law Frank, and her three grandchildren Frank (“my one and only grandson”), Irene (“Princess”), and Elizabeth (“Little Princess”). “Nagyi”, as her grandchildren called her, will live in their hearts forever. Irene was a blessing to everyone whose life she touched. May God grant her eternal peace and rest.
Donations to St.Margaret/St. Gabriel’s Church would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Read MoreJohn J. Zebulun
John J. Zebulun was born in New York City on August 21, 1934. John was the late son of Mary & John Zebulun. John J Zebulun died on April 10th 2020 of the Coronavirus. John leaves to be cherished brother Walter Selassie Zebulun ( Betty) (preceded in death) Almaz M. Zebulun & (preceded in death Stanley Zebulun.
Read MoreAlfred Schwartz
Alfred Schwartz, a beloved Riverdale resident, died on April 8th, 2020 at 93 from the Coronavirus. Loving husband, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, Uncle and great friend to the community for over 60 years. Survived by his children Gayle & Eugene Calimese, Amy & Kevin Kearney, Heidi Schwartz and Micheal Brady, sister Myrna Rosenblum & brother in law Robert, eight grand-children, special nieces, nephews and cousins.
Interested in making a donation in Alfred Schwartz’s honor please click on link to the Hebrew Home For The Aged https://www.riverspringhealth.org/donation-form/
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