CALLANAN, DIANA LYNN (MOE)

Diana Lynn (Moe) Callanan of Stony Point, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 13, 2010. She was 47 years old. Diana was born on November 8, 1962 in South St. Paul, MN to Laurel and Yvonne (Leigh) Moe. She was raised in Argyle, MN where she attended and graduated from Argyle High School in 1981. After graduating from High School,Diana attended Vocational School in Grand Forks, MN from 1981 to 1984. She was confirmed and baptized at Alma Lutheran Church in rural Argyle, MN. During and after high school, Diana was active in the 4H Club where she served as a 4H leader for several years. She also worked with the Summer Migrant Program in Minnesota. Diana moved to New York in 1984 to work as an Au Pair and on February 2, 1985 she married Robert J. Callanan, Jr. at Grace Episcopal Church in Nyack, NY. She enjoyed bowling with the Sunday Vacation Bowling League since 1985. Diana began her banking career in 1986 with the Savings Bank of Rockland and remained with them when they became Wachovia Bank, working at various branches throughout Rockland County. She briefly worked for Palisades Federal Credit Union and was currently employed by the Rockland Employees Federal Credit Union. Diana has been an active member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Central Nyack, NY since 1986. As a child Diana grew up camping and continued to enjoy it with her family. She especially enjoyed camping at Yogi Bear's Jelly Stone Park at Birchwood Acres in Ellenville, NY. Diana is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert J. Callanan, Jr. and her daughter, Jennifer Marianne Callanan and her two poodles, Misty and Stormy. Her parents Laurel and Yvonne Moe of Argyle, MN and Apache Junction, AZ; a brother Terry and his wife Patricia of Melbourne, FL; a sister Lorie Moe Nelson and her husband Gene of Middle River, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visiting will be held today (Monday) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. in Nyack. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at the St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 2 Old Ox Road, Nyack, NY 10960. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Thomas Lutheran Church. HANNEMANN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 88 South Broadway Nyack, NY (845) 358-0573.

CANNIZZO, JOSEPH

Joseph Cannizzo, 90, of Thornwood, NY, and formerly of Mt. Vernon, NY, died on March 14, 2010 at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He was born on October 24, 1919 to the late Antonio and Giuseppina (nee Richieduta) Cannizzo in San Piero, Patti, Sicily. Joseph worked for the Hotel Carlyle in NYC as a carpenter. He is survived by his devoted wife Caroline (nee Biscari) Cannizzo of Thornwood, NY, and one sister, Giuseppina Tramontano of Italy. Also survived by his many cherished nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister in laws Antoinette Gugliuzzo of Thornwood, NY, Rose (Pat) Evangelista and Marie (John) Barbieri, all of Harrison, NY. Predeceased by one sister Maria Foti and three brothers Salvatore, Carmelo and Giovanni Cannizzo. Also predeceased by his brother in law Jimmy Gugliuzzo. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 59 PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, NY, on Wednesday 10 AM. Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Greenburgh, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME 21 Stevens Ave. Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914) 769-4404

CHAMBERLIN, WILLIAM C.

William C. Chamberlin of Yorktown Heights and formerly of Irvington died March 13, 2010 at the age of 71. Born January 6, 1939 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of William C. and Louise Stephens Chamberlin. He was a graduate of Columbia University where he completed his doctorate. He served in the United States Air Force for 6 years and went on to have a long career as a Pilot with TWA and retired after 28 years as a Captain. Later, he was a Psychologist at the VA Hospital in Montrose. On September 15, 1973, he married Carol Falvey in Chicago, IL. William is survived by his loving wife Carol, his son James of Boston and his daughter Jaime Oberst and her husband Bart Norton of Andover, KS and he was the loving grandfather of Evyn Norton. He is also survived by his brother John of Fayetteville, NY. Visitation will be at COFFEY FUNERAL HOME on Wednesday from 5-9 PM where Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 PM. Interment will be on Thursday in New Hope, NY. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME 91 N. Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-0983 coffeyfuneralhome.com

CUNNINGHAM, ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Cunningham, 98 died peacefully on March 12, 2010 at her home in Clermont, Florida. She was born September 2, 1911 in Yonkers, NY to Walter and Mary Malone. She lived a very long and beautiful life. She was the devoted wife of the late John P. Cunningham. Beloved mother of John and Mary Cunningham of Mt. Kisco, NY and Arlene and Raymond Vickrey of Clermont, Florida. Loving grandmother of Amy, Robert and the late John P. Cunningham III, Lynda Keegan, Raymond and Sean Vickrey. Adoring great grandmother of John V., Luke, Michael, Lucy and Evan, she is also survived by her brothers John and Tom Malone and her sisters, Marion Malone and Marge Rickerson. As a life long Westchester resident she embraced life, and was always blessed by her family and friends, may she rest in peace. The family will receive friends at the Clark Funeral Home, Inc., 2104 Saw Mill River Road, Yorktown Hgts., NY, on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday in St. Patrick's Stone Church, Yorktown at 10 AM. Interment Amawalk Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the ALS Foundation or the Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road, Taveres, FL, 32778 are requested.

DICKEY, JAMES BRENDAN

James Brendan Dickey, a resident of Indian Harbour Beach, FL and Lake Ariel, PA, formerly of Bardonia, NY died in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA on March 11, 2010. Born in Brooklyn on February 2, 1928 to Patrick and Anna Dickey. Jim was a member of Dockbuilders Local 1456 and was employed as a construction Superintendent for Raymond International for 40 years. He was a US veteran and a Knights of Columbus member. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee McCann) of 55 years. Devoted father of Diane Dickey-Rubino, Audrey Dickey-Baisley and her husband Michael and Stephen Dickey. Cherished grandfather of Victoria Rubino, Kevin, Andrew and Jake Dickey. Loving brother of Patrick Dickey (Marion), Joan Dickey, Kathleen DickeyMallozzi (Ralph) and the late Kevin Dickey. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jim loved his family, playing his musical instruments, golf, dancing and working in his garage. Jim always said he was a "Jack of all Trades and Master of None." He was a gifted man when it came to fixing or building anything. Visiting hours are Sunday & Monday 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, 10:15 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. ASSUMMA-SHANKEY FUNERAL HOME 34 N. Summit St. Pearl River, NY 10965 (845) 735-4849

DRAYTON, STELLA SPOONER

A small-statured woman with a quick wit and a heart full of love and determination, Stella Bernice Spooner Drayton, a New Yorker most of her life, died March 9, 2010 at the age of 95. The widow of Julian Drayton and a Spring Valley homeowner, she succumbed after complications from a stroke. If big things come in small packages, "Stella," "Mama," "Gram," "Mrs Drayton" was an explosion of energy, having earned her B.A. and R.N. degrees for Nursing from Hunter College. For many years, she worked at Bronx Lebanon Hospital as an R.N. She even worked at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley until her passing. Born February 4, 1915 in Barbados, Stella used to say, "I can't just sit around, I gotta get out of that house and be around people." She lived nine generations — having seen a world change from segregation in the '60s to the election of the first African-American U.S. president in 2008 (Stella was awake 4:30 A.M. Election Day, as she had been for so many previous political polls, to count votes). She was a living history, and always first to show pride in the personal and educational accomplishments of her friends and family. "You've done well," she would say. Never stingy with her affection during hour-long telephone conversations, ending them with "I love you, too, baby." Her strong Christian convictions and membership at Grace Baptist Church, Nanuet, NY, with dedication to its Women's Bible Study, and Senior Heirs, gave her the strength to live a long life. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley D. Brindle; four granddaughters, Darlene B. Waties (David), Corinne M. Goldsmith; Lisa Brindle Talbot (David) and Jeanine C. Goldsmith; four greatgrandchildren, Danielle R. Waties, Stephanie M Waties, Nia L. Frazier and Gavin B. Talbot; a son-in-law, Robert Goldsmith; several nieces and nephews; preceded in death by a daughter, Leverne D. Goldsmith; and a sonin-law, Dr. Hill W. Brindle. Viewing will be held Monday, March 15 from 9-11AM with services to follow at Grace Baptist Church, 20 Demarest Avenue, Nanuet, N.Y. Burial will be held at Brick Church, Spring Valley, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rockland Negro Scholarship Fund (of which Stella was a member) at PO Box 143, Nanuet, NY 10954. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME 321 South Main Street New City, NY 10956 (845) 634-6110 www.mjhigginsnewcity.com

FORMAN, PHYLLIS

Phyllis Forman of White Plains passed away on March 11, 2010. She was 74. She was the loving mother of Erik, and his wife Robyn. Mrs. Forman was a longtime member of Actors Equity and spent many years involved with community and regional theater. She was also known by her stage name, Phyllis Caroll. Mrs. Forman was a Speech and Communications Professor. Her most recent tenure was at Mercy College. A private service will be held Monday, March 15.

FORTUNATO, RITA

Rita Fortunato, formally of Blauvelt NY, died Thursday, March 11th, 2010 peacefully surrounded by her family in Spencerport, NY. Survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Thomas Fortunato; son Thomas (Jeannie); daughters Susan (John) Saladyga; Barbara (Larry) Danehy; grandchildren Shane, Lisa-Nicole, Janelle, & Justin Danehy; Stephanie & Thomas Fortunato; Nicholas Saladyga & great-granddaughter Sienna Danehy. Predeceased by her son, Anthony Fortunato. Rita dedicated her life to her family and friends, and worked for 19 years as a nurse at Nyack Hospital. The family will receive friends on Tuesday March 16, 2010 from 24 & 7-9 PM at the "Family Owned" Joseph W. Sorce F. H. Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Catharine's Church, Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY. Internment Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. JOSEPH W. SORCE F. H. INC. 728 West Nyack Rd. West Nyack, NY 10994 (845) 358-4433 www.sorcefuneralhome.com

GAITO, CHARLES

For those who knew Charlie Gaito, remembering him fondly and well will not be hard. With spring almost here, and with the immediate love of his wife and children, Charles Robert (Carmine) Gaito passed on from this world, just after midnight, March 13, 2010. Charlie's life of eighty-six years was full and beautiful and makes for so many stories. April 10, 1923 is when Charlie's story began, in Mt. Vernon, New York. He found himself as a young man serving in WWII in the 15th Air Force Army Air Corps in the 463rd Squadron as a Staff Sergeant Ordinance Specialist before working and retiring from Bendix Corporation after 30 years as a senior project engineer, where he was instrumental in developing several programs for military and conmmercial customers. He fell in love with Lee (Adeline) Moccio, and they raised three children together in the folds of thirty-six years of marriage. After Lee's death, Charlie found love again, with Sue (Suzanna) LaJeunesse, for the following twenty-five years. A committed man, to not only his family, Charlie enjoyed being a part of the communities in which he lived. He served as the first president of Silver Ridge Park Association Toms River, NJ before becoming president of the La Buona Vita Co-op in Port St. Lucie, FL. Charlie's story spread on to all those he met, really, and all he became a part of. How blessed Charlie always felt to have such amazing love in his life. And we, his family, remain, really, his best stories, his best ideas, and his happiest heart. Always in ours...remember Charlie Gaito well; share his story as you will. Charlie is the beloved husband of Sue Gaito, loving father of Charles, Jr. and Jean Gaito, Gloria Gaito, Joanne and Al Daloisio, Jr., loving step-father of Shirley and Steven Stewart, Susan and Herb Schmaler, Joseph and Nancy LaJeunesse, and the late Elizabeth Dutka. Dear grandfather of Charles III, Meredith, and Nathan Gaito, Matthew, Kathryn, Mary and Amanda Daloisio, Ronald and Dinara LaJeunesse, Robert and Diana Smerdon, Cecil and Chari Moore, Cheryl Carlomusto, Joseph and Karen LaJeunesse, Andria LaJeunesse, Cassie and Tom Catenaro, and Holly and Simon Ayash, great-grandfather of Tobias, Nicholas, Devynn, John (CJ), Justin, Tyler, Brayden, Lizzie. Charlie is also survived by his sister Helene Lorenzo, and predeceased by brothers Samuel, Patrick and John Gaito, and sisters Emelia Napolitano and Elizabeth Branca. Funeral will depart at 9:30 am on Tuesday from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Ave., Hawthorne for a 10 am funeral mass at St. Elizabeth's RC Church, Wyckoff, NJ. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Friends may visit the family on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Center for Padre Pio, 2213 Old Route 100, Barto, PA 19504. (browningforshay.com)

LEROY, ROSE

Rose LeRoy a long time resident of Garnerville died Saturday March 13, 2010 at Nyack Hospital. She was 80. Rose was born on January 29, 1930 in New York City to Joseph and Eufemia Ruzzi. She worked for many years at Lecthworth Village. Rose is survived by her children Valerie Epstein and Terry Short, Dr. Anthony and his wife Nancy LeRoy, Lauren and Eric McGuire, Susan and John Verrier. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren Matthew Epstein, John, Samantha, Michael, Cassidy Verrier, Alexa D'Angelo, Dylan LeRoy, Nicholas and Olivia McGuire. Her brother Libo Ruzzi survives her. Rose is predeceased by her loving husband Anthony LeRoy August 4, 2008, brother Vincent December 8, 2008, sister Dorothy Ruzzi August 16, 2007. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4, 79 pm at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home GARNERVILLE. Rose's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:30 am in St. Gregory Barbarigo Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME 71 North Central Highway Garnerville, New York 10923 845-429-6665

MCNULTY, MARY

Mary McNulty (nee Foley) of Congers, NY, formerly of Washington Heights and Riverdale, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Tolstoy Nursing Home in Valley Cottage after a long illness. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, William. Mary is also survived by her three children, Thomas and his wife Nora of Valley Cottage, NY, William and his wife Cathy of New Fairfield, CT, and Marie Muranelli and her husband Joel of Ossining, NY, seven grand children, Daniel, Matthew, Meghan, Thomas, Joel, Sean and Timothy as well as one great grand daughter, Shaylee Rose. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, March, 15, 2010 from 2-5 PM and from 7-9 PM at the Michael Higgins Funeral Home at 113 Lake Road East, Congers, NY 10920. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Paul's Church in Congers, NY, at 10 AM. Interment to immediately follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. MICHAEL J. HIGGINS FUNERAL HOME 113 Lake Road East Congers, NY 10920 (845) 268-6665 www.mjhigginscongers.com

PRITZKER, MARGARET M.

Margaret M. Pritzker (nee Winsch), of New City and formerly of Larchmont, New York, died Thursday March 11, 2010 at the age of 83, after a brief illness. She was born in Berlin, Germany in 1926, and survived World War II and the bombing of Berlin. She met her husband, Henry, while he was stationed in Berlin as a member of the United States Army. They were married on March 24, 1956, and she came to the United States shortly thereafter. She worked in the laboratories at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine prior to raising a family. Margaret enjoyed opera and musical concerts, and was an avid reader and student of history. Together with her husband she traveled the world. She was also a tireless volunteer, giving her time to Boy and Girl Scouts, Beth Emeth Synagogue in Larchmont and other organizations. She will be always remembered as a devoted mother to son, Daniel and daughter-in-law, Kathleen and daughter, Debra. She truly loved her role as "Oma" to her grandchildren, Jonathan, Rebecca, and Shannon Pritzker, and Alexis Browne. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Hellman Memorial Chapel, Spring Valley, New York. Shiva will be observed at the home of Dr. Henry A. Pritzker, 10 Kingsland Drive, New City, New York on Sunday and Monday from 7 to 9 pm. Donations in her honor may be made to a charitable organization of your choice.

SHEA OP, SISTER RITA

Sister Rita Shea, OP of Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY, died on March 12, 2010 at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Born in Bronx, NY on September 22, 1920, Margaret was the daughter of Edward and Catherine Silber Shea. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on July 16, 1939 from the parish of St. Luke's in the Bronx, NY and became known as Sister Rita Veronica, professing her first vows in 1941 and her final vows in 1946. Sister Rita earned a BA in English and an MA in Theology from Manhattan College in NY and an MA in Home Economics from Columbia University in NY. During her professional life, Sister Rita was an elementary and high school teacher, a Director of Religious Education and a Spiritual Director. She served in the Archdiocese of New York and in the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Syracuse. She taught at St. Mary, Fulton, NY (1941-1947); St. Catherine of Siena, NY, NY (194750); Mary Queen of Heaven, Brooklyn, NY (1950-55); Thorpe Secretarial HS, NY, NY (195567); Aquinas HS, Bronx, NY (1967-74). She was DRE in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mount Kisco, NY (1974-81) and at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Washington Township, NJ (1981-89). From 1989-2004 she worked in Adult Spirituality as a Spiritual Director and lecturer. In 2005 she became a resident of Siena Hall Infirmary. Sister Rita is survived by her sister, Catherine Silber, her brothers Edward and Robert Shea, her nephew, Kevin Cunningham (Teresa) and several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM. Visitation is on Monday, March 15, 2010 from 3:30-7:30 PM at the Convent, 175 Rte. 340, Sparkill, NY. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Sparkill. Arrangements 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 S. Main Street New City, NY 10956 (845) 634-6110

SPANO, MARY C.

Mary C. Spano, of Yonkers, NY formerly of Harrison, passed away March 13, 2010 at age 76. Born July 1, 1933 in the Bronx to Giacomo and Flavia Basile. Mary worked for the Westchester County Department of Social Services. She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph, and cherished sisters Lucretia (Walter) Sorg and Sylvia Bufano. Visitation Sunday and Monday 6-9 PM at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 E. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY 914-698-5968. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 AM St. Gregory the Great Church in Harrison, followed by interment at Greenwood Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mary's name may be made to the scleroderma foundation by visiting them at www.scleroderma.org.