APFELBAUM, PHYLLIS

Phyllis Apfelbaum age 79 of New City, New York and Hallandale, Florida passed on Friday, November 6, 2009 at home. Phyllis was born on May 28, 1930 in Bronx, New York. She was the daughter of Eli and Molly Sacktor. She and her husband Manny were married for 57 years when he passed away on January 11, 2009. She is survived by her children Elaine Apfelbaum of New City, Alan Apfelbaum of Montebello and his children, Emily and Harris, Larry and Ruth Apfelbaum of Massachusetts, and their children Evan, his wife Mary and Kim, Funeral Services will be held at the New City Jewish Center, Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Sharon Gardens Cemetery in Valhalla, New York. The family will sit Shiva and will receive friends at the Apfelbaum home, New City, NY on Sunday 7:00-9:00 PM and Monday through Friday from 2:00-4:00 PM and evenings 7:00-9:00 PM. Donations can be made in her honor to New City Jewish Center, Montebello Jewish Center or, New City Hadassah. HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-8600

ARCHDEACON OP, SISTER MAUREEN

Sister Maureen Archdeacon, OP of Dominican Convent, Sparkill, New York died on November 5, 2009 in Siena Hall Infirmary, Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Born in New York City on March 28, 1923, Maureen was the daughter of Thomas and Mary O'Connor Archdeacon. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8, 1943, and became known as Sister Jean Angela, professing her first vows in 1945 and her final vows in 1952. Sister Maureen earned a BS in Education from Manhattan College, Bronx, NY in 1952 and an MS in Education from St. John' s University, Queens, NY in 1974. During her professional life, Sister Maureen was an elementary school teacher and served in the Archdiocese of New York and Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Center. She taught at St. Columba, Chester (1945-48); St. Joseph, Bronx, NY (1948-53); St. Mary Magdalen, Springfield Gardens, Brooklyn, NY (1953-58); Holy Family, Hicksville, NY (1958-61, 1966-1998); Mary Queen of Heaven, Brooklyn, NY (1961-66). From 1998-2000 Sr. Maureen offered local community service at Holy Family until she took up residence in Siena Hall Infirmary, Sparkill. Sister Maureen is predeceased by her brother John and her sister Kathleen. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY on Monday, November 9 at 10:30 am. Visitation is on Sunday, November 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Convent, 175 Rte. 340, Sparkill, NY. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Sparkill. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Dominican Sisters, at the above address, attention-Sister Maryann Summa, President. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME 321 South Main St. New City, NY 10956 (845) 634-6110

ARDUINO, DORIS E.

Doris E. Arduino, of Fishkill and formerly of Tarrytown, died on November 5, 2009. She was 77. Mrs. Arduino was born on Feb. 23, 1932 to William and Lena Ferguson Wade in Bridgeport, Ct. She worked for many years at Sears in Peekskill. She was a member of the Poughkeepsie Seniors and the Red Hat Club. She is survived by her sons: Mark of Nyack, Stephen of Buchanan, and Brian of Peekskill as well as 3 grandchildren William, Mark Jr., and Jane. She is also survived by her 2 sisters Mildred Ranieri of Fishkill and Margaret Ulacco of Wappingers Falls. She is predeceased by her husband Santo Arduino. Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Sunday at Coffey Funeral Home Inc. in Tarrytown. Her Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Monday at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow. Her interment will follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME INC. 91 North Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-0983 coffeyfuneralhome.com

BOYD, ESTELLE

Beloved wife of Willie Richards. Loving sister of Arnold Richardson. Devoted aunt of Carol Ben Reuben. Funeral Services Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1pm at the Lee O. Wood Funeral Home 23 E. 2nd Street Mount Vernon, NY. Visitation 11-1pm. Final Disposition Woodlawn Crematory.

BRODERICK-BAMONTE, ROSE ANNE

Rose Anne Bamonte-Broderick of Rye Brook, NY died on November 4, 2009. She was 67 years of age, born on September 22, 1942 in Philadelphia, to the late Lena Amatucci-Bamonte and Charles Bamonte. Rose Anne was also the step daughter of the late Jack Grandazzo. Rose Anne was educated in the Port Chester school system, graduating in 1960. She started working at 17 for the credit bureau of Port Chester Inc as a file clerk and retired from there 47 years later as vice president of the company. She also attended the Princeton Management Institute in 1965. Rose Anne is survived by her devoted husband, John A. Broderick and her loving sister, Jeni Bamonte SchutrickVitiello and her husband Vincent Vitiello. Also surviving are nephews, Charles Schutrick his wife, Susan and Charle's two sons, Jarod and Justin, nephew Thomas Schutrick, his wife Elizabeth and their two children, Charles and Jessica. Rose Anne is also survived by her step sister, Modesta Grandazzo Gioffre and her husband Joseph Gioffre and their four sons, Guy, Jack, Joseph & Anthony Gioffre and their families. Rose Anne is also survived by her sister in law Joanne Broderick Mayne and her husband Ken Mayne of Salt Lake City, Utah. Visiting hours will be at Graham Funeral Home on Sunday November 8, 2009 from 3 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church on Monday at 9:30 AM. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME 1036 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 914-967-0129 www.grahamfuneralhomerye .com

DEL PEZZO, MICHAEL

Michael Del Pezzo of Yonkers died on Friday, November 5, 2009 at age 82. Born on January 3, 1927 to Vincent and Leoniloa (Manzi) in Yonkers where he attended Saunders High School; City College and received his Masters in education from N.Y.U. Mr. Del Pezzo was a Guidance Counselor for the Yonkers Public School System for over 30 years; retiring in 1988. He also served as President of Eastview Service Station in Greenburg. On August 26, 1950 he married Joan Buttacavoli in Sacred Heart Church. She survives living in Yonkers. Besides his wife Joan, he is survived by his 3 sons; Michael V. (Jacqueline) of Mahopac; Steven (Ellen) of Somers and Mark (Christina) of Yorktown; he is also survived by his eight grandchildren and two sisters; Rose Salisbury and Eva Starek and his Brother Vincent Del Pezzo. Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church on Monday, November 9th at 9:30 a.m. Committal service at Ferncliff Chapel. Donations may be made in Michael's memory to Sloan Kettering Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10065. WHALEN & BALL FH 168 Park Avenue Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 914-965-5488

DI ORIO, ANTHONY JOHN

Anthony John Di Orio, 87, of Whittier, CA., a former resident of Mamaroneck and New Rochelle, died October 29, 2009 at his home in CA. He was born June 14, 1922 in Wooster, OH to the late Silvio Di Orio and Carmella Crillo Di Orio. He was preceded in death by his wife Carmella Arancio Di Orio, and is survived by their daughter Sylvia Di Orio of CA and CT, sisters: Mary Marino, Ann Ferreri : brother Vincent, brother Rudy preceded him in death. Sisters-inlaw Olga Di Orio, Ida Ciardullo and Lucy Arancio. plus many nieces and nephews who will miss their "Uncle Tony" especially nephew and "honorary son" Sal Pace and family of Wappinger Falls NY. He was a decorated Army Sgt. who served in Europe and the Pacific under Patton during WWII. Arrangements by the Neptune Society of Los Angeles. A memorial mass will be said at St. Vito's Catholic Church at a much later date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his name.

DUNFORD, PATRICK ANDREW

Patrick Andrew Dunford died suddenly November 5, 2009. He was a resident of North Blenheim NY. Born November 7, 1926 in the County of Waterford, Ireland. Son of the late Daniel and Norah Dunford. He is survived by family members in Ireland, James and Arline Hannigan (nee Dunford), Virginia Greehan (nee Dunford), Joseph and Ginger Phelan , Robert and Patricia Phelan and their children. Andrew came to the U.S. in 1949 where he served in the Armed forces during the Korean War. Andrew later attended Iona College and graduated with a BS in accounting. Andrew led a very simple and grateful life with a strong belief that God was always guiding him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Christ the Church on Monday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. WHALEN & BALL FH 168 Park Avenue Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 914-965-5488

GAGNE, LUCIEN

Lucien "Frenchy" Gagne, age 83, of Mahopac, NY passed way Friday November 6, 2009. He was born in Massena, NY on November 23, 1925, the son of Alexis and Berthe Gendron Gagne. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Jacqueline of Mahopac. His sons Guy, Louis, Pierre, Sylvain, Daniel, Bryan, his daughter Linda and 31 Grandchildren. Visiting Sunday November 8, 2009 from 2-6 pm at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9:45 am at St. John the Evangelist Church. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his honor to Celia Dill Dialysis, 667 Stoneleigh Ave., Suite 123, Carmel, NY 10512. JOSEPH J. SMITH FUNERAL HOME 692 US Rt. 6 Mahopac, NY 10541 (845) 621-1992

KAHN, SETH JAY

Seth Jay Kahn 22 yrs old. Devoted Parents; Debbie Marks-Kahn and Harold Kahn Proud Grandmother; Ruth Marks, Loving Nephew of Polly Marks-Scher, Ethan Scher and Dr. Francy Marks and Special Cousin of Brooke Scher, Kenny Scher, Jeffrey Taxin, Adam Taxin. Graduate of Mamaroneck HS2004, University of Delaware, Bachelor of Fine Arts-2008. Founding Father Rho Deuteron Chapter Alpha Epsilon Pi. Current student FIT-Toy Design. Seth was killed by a NYC Bus on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. His good humor, strong friendships, artistic talent and creativity will live in our hearts forever. Services Sunday, November 8, 2009 Temple Israel of New Rochelle, 1000 Pinebrook Blvd., New Rochelle, NY 10804 at 1:00 PM.

MOFFATT, HELEN L. (NEE ZABRISKIE)

Helen L Moffatt, joined her husband in heaven, Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Tracy Moffatt, Sr.; dear mother of Nancy M. Boerner, Janice M. Lienemann & Tracy Moffatt, Jr.; grandmother of Lori C. & Michael T. Boerner & Samantha A. Moffatt. She was born in Ridgewood, NJ & lived many years in Sloatsburg, NY. In Sloatsburg, she helped establish the local library & was active in politics. Services: Memorial visitation at Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Rd., Saturday 3-6pm. Memorial service at Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church following visitation at 6:00pm. Interment private at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A Service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home & Crematory.

O'MALLEY, MARGARET MARY

Margaret Mary O'Malley of Pearl River, NY formerly of Brooklyn, NY died Friday, November 06, 2009 at her home. She was 84. Mrs. O'Malley was born April 10, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to Frank and Bridget Hall. She lived in Pearl River for the past 8 years. Before that she lived in Marine Park, Brooklyn, NY. She worked as a receptionist for St. Columba R.C. Church, Brooklyn, NY and was a lector and member of the Ladies Guild. She is survived by her son John and wife Mickey O'Malley of Hendersonville, NC, James and his wife Patricia O'Malley of Center Moriches, NY, Jean and her husband Dave Polatnick of Shohola, PA and Patricia and husband Leonard Marino of Pearl River. She is also survived by her grandchildren John, Michael, Patrick, Jaimie, Ryan, Christian, Laura, Sydney, William, Margaret, Genevieve, Leonard, Amelia, and Mae; great-grandchildren Damian, Kiara, James, Kaeley and Matthew, She is predeceased by her husband John Francis O'Malley, sister Elizabeth Yeserski and brothers Joseph, Jack, Hugh and James Hall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM, Monday at St. Margaret R.C. Church, Pearl River. Visiting is Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. WYMAN-FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. 100 Franklin Ave. Pearl River, NY 10965 845-735-2161

PEDERSEN, PEER T.

Peer T. Pederson a long-time resident of Rye, New York, died Thursday, November 4, 2009, at the New Canaan home of his youngest daughter, Lucy P. Hazard, with his children by his side. Peer was born July 31, 1924 at New Rochelle Hospital in New Rochelle, New York, to the late Eunice H. Terrill and Jacob Otto Pedersen. Peer was a graduate of New Rochelle High School, Dartmouth College where he was a Rufus Choate Scholar, and New York Law School. Peer was a Lieutenant Gunnery Officer of the USS Hyman, Destroyer Class, in the Pacific campaign from 1943-1946, and subsequent to the end of World War II served in the US Naval Reserve until 1956. Peer was married in 1955 to Lucy Katherine Schaefer (deceased 2007) from whom he was divorced in 1984. He practiced law for much of the past 6 decades at the law firm of Keenan & Pedersen located in New York, NY; he was a former Board member and General Counsel of East River Savings Bank, a former Board member of Apple Bank, both headquartered in New York City, as well as a former member of the Board of Trustees of The Rye Country Day School, in Rye, New York. A lifelong and avid all-around athlete, Peer played competitive basketball during the 1950's in New York City where he starred for several teams including the Solin Sports Club, and he played golf for most of his adult life at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, where he was a member since 1946. Peer was loving father to his four children, Peer Jr., Donna Fenech, Lyn Elizabeth, and Lucy Hazard, and a loving grandfather to his eight grandchildren, Peer III, Paige, Madeline, Samantha, and Margaret Pedersen, and Nathan, Lorraine, and Kerri Fenech. Peer is also survived by son-inlaws Craig Fenech and Scott Hazard, and former daughter-in-law Mary Quick Pedersen. The family will receive friends at the Graham Funeral Home on Monday November 9th at 5-8pm. A service in celebration of his life will be held at The Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY on Tuesday November 10th at 11am, immediately followed by a reception at the Westchester Country Club. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME 1036 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 914-967-0129 www.grahamfuneralhome rye.com

RAMASCO, MARILYNN E. (NEE LONGO)

Marilynn E. Ramasco (nee Longo), age 79, of Suffern, NY, formerly of Montvale, NJ, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday November 4, 2009. Mrs. Ramasco was a former secretary with Otis Elevator, in Montvale many years ago; she was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary # 2973 of Suffern, NY, the Town of Ramapo Senior Citizens, and a professional bingo player. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years Paul C. Ramasco, her loving children Robert P. Ramasco and his wife Elizabeth, Lynne M. Schluter and her husband James and Paula J. Onderdonk and her husband Keith, cherished grandmother of Nicole, Christopher and Taylor Ramasco, Paul and Craig Schluter and Ryan and Kyle Onderdonk. Sister of Donald Longo. Funeral from Becker Funeral Home 219 Kinderkamack Road Westwood, NJ, on Monday November 9, 2009 at 9 AM. Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Park Ridge, NJ, at 10 AM. Entombment to follow at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Township of Washington, NJ. The family will receive their friends on Sunday November 8, 2009 from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 20 Mercer Street Hackensack, NJ 07601.

SALAMONE, JOSEPH S.

Joseph S. Salamone, 67, Highland Mills, NY, passed away November 4, 2009 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown. Son of the late Louis Salamone and Josephine Sorace Salamone, Joseph was born on August 10, 1942 in Nyack. Joseph was a retired Traffic Manager with Federal Paperboard, Piermont. Survivors include his son Joseph L. Salamone, and his girlfriend Helen Sckalor of New York City, daughter Carole SalamoneMandel and husband Peter of Monroe, brother, John Salamone, Upper Nyack, sisters: Rose Kirwan & Mary Stierlen, both of Upper Nyack, Aggie Sarvent, Nyack, Yvonne Osborne, Suffern, Jeanne Roebuck of Texas, his former wife of 35 years Carole M. Salamone, Middletown, several nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his brothers Anthony and Louis Salamone and his sister Yolanda Burke. Visitation will be held from 2PM - 5PM Sunday, November 8 at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe, 845-782-8185 www.sswfuneralhome.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Monday, November 9 at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Road, Monroe. Interment will follow in Seamanville Cemetery, Monroe.

SALIANI, ROSALIE G.

Rosalie G. Saliani, a former resident of Yonkers, passed away on November 6, 2009 at age 97. She received her Undergraduate degree from Hunter College and her Master's degree from Fordham University. She worked for over 30 years for the NYC school system before retiring. Rosalie was the loving mother of Marie Gasparro, the cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 1. Also surviving are her brother Matteo Cucchiaro and her son-in-law Don Miceli. She was predeceased by her daughter Annette. The funeral service will be held at North Yonkers Community Church, Hastings on Hudson, NY, on Monday, 10:30 A.M. Entombment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. 732 Yonkers Avenue Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.ruggieroandsonsfh. com

SCADUTO, GASPARE (GUS)

Gaspare (Gus) Scaduto of White Plains, NY. passed away on Thursday, November 5th at Westchester Medical Center. He was born in lower Manhattan to Diego Scaduto and Caterina Forte Scaduto. Gus was a World War II Army Air Force Veteran and retired NYC police officer. He retired from Helmsly-Spear in NYC after 36 years. Gus is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth A. Recine Scaduto, his loving daughter Katherine (Frank) Pumillo, cherished sons Richard ( Joan) and William Scaduto, beloved grandfather to Joseph, Justin and Andrew Pumillo. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Scaduto in 1988. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Mass of Christian burial Monday 11Am Scared Heart Church in Hartsdale., NY. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Care and services have been entrusted by the family to Mc Elroy Flynn funeral home. 914-5926300. www.mcelroyflynnfuneralhome.com

SCHMADEL, MARGARET M.

Margaret M. Schmadel, 93, on November 5, 2009. "Peggy" of Irvington. She was born in North Tarrytown to James and Jessie McMurtrie. Peggy lived her entire life in Irvington. She graduated from Irvington Schools and later worked for MET Life. On December 29, 1945 Peggy married Joseph Schmadel in Irvington. He died in 2000. In 1951 she went to work as a secretary for Burnham Corporation in Irvington. She retired in 1981. Surviving are her sisters, Jessie DiChiara, Jane Reich and Sarah Paul along with several nieces and nephews. Peggy was predeceased by her brother James L. McMurtrie. Funeral service Monday 10:00am Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. Visiting Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. EDWARDS-DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME 64 Ashford Ave. Dobbs Ferry, NY www.edwardsanddowdle. com

TORRI, ELEANOR

Eleanor Torri of Mt. Vernon passed away on November 6, 2009. Eleanor was born on October 21, 1932 in the Bronx to William and Florence Hocking. She married William Torri on April 19, 1952. Eleanor retired as a crossing guard for the Mt. Vernon Board of Education. She is predeceased by her husband William in 1981. Beloved mother of Linda (Tony) Espinosa, Rosemary (Ronald) Carollo, Patricia (Alvin) Chisolm and Virginia (Christopher) Vaccaro; cherished grandmother of Christopher, Anthony, Theresa and Lori. Family will receive friends from 4-8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am Monday at St. Ursula's Church, Mt. Vernon. YANNANTUONO BURR DAVIS SHARPE FUNERAL HOME 584 Gramatan Ave Mt. Vernon, NY 10552 (914) 699-4010 www.yannantuonofh.com.

ZAYAS SR., EXCER RAFAEL

Excer Rafael Zayas, Sr. age 53, passed away November 4, 2009. Excer is survived by his loving family, his mother Provi Lugo, daughter Natalie Zayas, two sons Excer and Michael Zayas, his former wife Norma Cespedes and three sisters Cuca, Chiqui and Sonia. Family will receive friends Saturday from 4-8 PM at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Services are private. The family wishes to express the essence of their father who once said "I came, I saw, I wasn't impressed, so I left." "Papi's sense of humor and outlook on life will be forever in our hearts." GEORGE M. HOLT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 50 New Main Street Haverstraw, NY 10927 (845) 429-2159