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 CUMMINS,
JEFFREY DREW, 60, on March 23, 2007. Jeff was the loving husband of
Patricia, the caring father of Alexis and Brian, devoted son of Betty
and the late Jerry Cummins and faithful brother of Seth. Jeff
practiced law for more than 25 years with Larry Wanshel in the Miami
law firm of Cummins & Wanshel and was president of Champion Title &
Trust Company, with offices in Kendall, Hollywood and Miramar. Jeff
grew up in Port Chester, New York and was a graduate of Drew
University and University of Miami School of Law. A lifelong athlete,
his hobbies included boxing, racquetball, softball, spinning and, most
recently trap shooting, and he was a regular fixture at the ranges at
Trail Glades and Markham Parks. A gathering will be held at the
funeral home on Tuesday, March 27th from 5:00 7:00pm, followed by a
memorial service at 7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
in Jeff's memory to the Support Drew Arts campaign at his alma mater.
For more information, contact giving@drew.edu or Greg Ellmer,
Director, Annual Giving, Drew University, Alumni House, Madison, NJ
07940; 973-408-3988. VAN ORSDEL - KENDALL DRIVE 11220 N Kendall Dr
(305)279-6644 Family Owned Since 1924 To visit this Guest Book Online,
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This photograph was taken at our 40th reunion on September 18, 2004.
The Class of 64 extends it's heartfelt condolences to Isabel Silvestro and
all of Joe's family. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
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SILVESTRO,
JOSEPH NICHOLAS - Joseph Nicholas Silvestro, of South Salem, NY and
formerly of Port Chester, died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon September
25, 2004. Joe was born September 21, 1946 to the late Thomas and Rosanna
Christiano Silvestro in Bronxville, NY. He grew up in the Washington Park
section of Port Chester, graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964 and
remained in Port Chester until moving to South Salem 17 years ago. He loved
spending time with his family and friends, as well as being an avid hunter
and fisherman and all around sportsmen. Joe was an extremely skilled
craftsman. Throughout his life, he took absolute pride in everything he did.
He is survived by his wife, Isabel of 36 years; son, Joseph and his wife,
Kellie; daughter, Laura and her husband, Mario; grandchildren: James,
Joseph, Zachary, Tyler, and Amelia, as well as Helen Kalvaitis, his
mother-in-law, with whom the family resided. Brother, Patsy Silvestro;
sister, Mary Silvestro, Vera Gardell, Rosanna Silvestro, as well as nieces,
nephews and friends. Joe had a wonderful life and had been blessed in many
ways. He will be terribly missed by all his family and friends. Visitation
will be 4-9 pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Craft Memorial Home, Inc.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am on Thursday, September 30, 2004 at
Our Lady of Mercy Church, Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY. Interment will
follow at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY. CRAFT MEMORIAL HOME 40
Leicester St., Port Chester (914)939-0131 |
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With great saddness, we announce the passing of our dear
friend and classmate, PAUL BUDRIS.
He lost his courageous battle with multiple myeloma on June 24, 2006.
His wife, Fran, wrote us a note stating, "It would not hurt this bad if we
didn't love him so much. Bless all of you for enriching this fine
man's life."
Paul J. Budris (State College)
— State College, Pa. - Paul Joseph Budris, 60, of State College,
died Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Born June 7, 1946, in Boston, he was a son of late Joseph and Jane Howard
Budris. On Nov. 29, 1969, he married Frances Putz, who survives at home.Paul
graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor of science in chemical
engineering and from the State University of New York with a bachelor of
science in forestry. He had been a paper maker and a plant manager at the
Meadwestvaco plant in Tyrone.He was a member of St Andrew's Episcopal
Church.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Thomas John
Budris and his wife Katie, Arlington, Va., and Allison Marie Budris, of
Baltimore; a brother, Robert Budris and his wife Donna of Pleasanton,
Calif.; and a sister, Linda Coles of Bradenton, Fla.Visitation will be held
on Wednesday, June 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S.
Atherton St., State College.A memorial service will be held on Thursday,
June 29, at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Larry
Hofer officiating.Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cumberland,
Md.Memorials may be made to Feed the Children, 333 N. Meridian Ave.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-0036, Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 383 Main Ave.,
5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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LUNDQUIST, WADE ALLYN
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Wade Allyn Lundquist, 54, of New Canaan, CT died Wednesday, May 23, 2001 in
Norwalk Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen Kappy Lundquist, and had
been a resident of New Canaan for the past seven (7) years. Mr. Lundquist
was a self-employed Song Writer. Born in Wellsley, MA, he was the son of
Elsie Mary Lundquist and the late Francis Irving Lundquist. In addition to
his wife, Kathleen of New Canaan and his mother,Elsie, of Sacramento, CA, he
is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Morand of Bradenton, FL, one son,
Brian Wade Lundquist of New Canaan, one brother, Craig Hallowes Lundquist of
New York, NY, two sisters, Linda Schultz of Stockholm, Sweden and Tina Gould
of Sacramento, CA. One grandchild also survives. Wade‘s joy for life is
being translated into good works through the Wade Foundation. A celebration
of life will be held at a later date and time convenient to the family.
There are no calling hours, the F. Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main St., New
Canaan has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Wade Foundation, c/o 69 Louise‘s Lane, New
Canaan, CT 06840.
Published: Saturday, May 26th,
2001
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MORGANTI, PETER
A. - Peter A. Morganti, a lifelong resident of Port Chester died January
29, 2002. He was 55 and born October 19, 1946 in Port Chester to Anthony and
Marie Sikora Morganti. He was raised and educated in Port Chester and
graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964, he received a Bachelors
Degree in Sociology from Loyola University in 1968 and a Masters Degree in
public administration from Ballstate in 1972. He was married July 24, 1977
in Rye Brook to Victoria Frances. Mr. Morganti was a Paralegal for the Bronx
County District Attorneys Office. He was a parishioner of the Our Lady of
Mercy Church in Port Chester, a fourth degree member of the Port Chester
Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Manhattan Paralegal Association
and active in paralegal education. He was acfive in Westchester and New York
County Alzheimer's Associations. He is survived by his wife, Victoria
Morganti, mother Marie Morganti, sister, Kathryne Milliken, all of Port
Chester, NY, sister Diane Dunn of Palm Bay, FL and two nieces. There will be
no visitation. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2002 at
10 am at the Our Lady of Mercy Church, Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY. CRAFT MEMORIAL HOME
INC 40 Leicester Street, Port Chester (914)939-0131 |
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Cheryl (Scafa) Basso (10/30/46 - 4/44/96)
Photo taken Winter 92/93
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BRUCE A. MERRITT, Sr. "Mouse", a resident of Harrison and
formerly a longtime resident of Port Chester, died June 18,2006. He
was 59 and was born July 18, 1946 in Port Chester to the late Donald and
Pauline Anderson Merritt. He was raised and educated in Port Chester,
graduation from Port Chester High School in 1964. He was married
October 30, 1966 to Josephine Lomiento in Port Chester. Mr. Merritt
was a retired employee of Westchester County. He was an avid
fisherman. Mr Merritt is survived by his wife Josephine of Harrison,
NY; sons: Bruce Jr. of Harrison, NY, Michael of Yonkers, NY and Scott
of Harrison, NY, also a brother Gary Merritt of Somers, NY and three
nephews. Visitation will be 4pm to 7:30pm on 6/21/06 at Craft Memorial
Home. Funeral Service to follow at the funeral home. Interment
is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY
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HATCH, WILLIAM E. |
January 28, 2007 |
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William E. Hatch, Jr of Greenwich, CT, died on January 25, 2007 at
Greenwich Hospital. He was 60 years old. Bill was a retired Senior Sales
Manager for Verizon formerly known as NYNEX at 2 World Trade Center in
New York City. He was with the company for 30 years before retiring in
1997 and was instrumental in the renovation of the New York Stock
Exchange communication system. Throughout his career he had achieved
multiple awards, the President/Chairman's Club, he was honored by the
Sales and Marketing Club of New York City and was entered into the
National Hall of Sales Excellence in 1992. He was most proud of holding
the record for continuous years of achieving 100% sales from 1977 to his
retirement. He was most recently employed by Biagi Plumbing Co., and the
Greenwich Country Club as Assistant Skeet Manager. He was born November
5, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, NY to William E. and Elsie Ruth Hatch. Bill was
educated in Port Chester, NY and graduated from Port Chester High School
in 1964. He attended the Paul Smiths School of Forestry in Lake George,
NY and received his Bachelors degree from New York University in 1969.
On June 1, 1969 he married Joanne Jacobsen at St. Paul's Lutheran Church
in Rye Brook, NY. Bill lived in Greenwich, CT for the past 30 years.
Before that, he lived in Port Chester, NY since age eight. He was a 42
year volunteer member and past Captain and President of Reliance Engine
and Hose in Port Chester, NY. Bill was an avid cyclist with many 50 and
100 mile rides and was proudest of his ride from San Francisco, CA to
Monterey, CA and back and also from Rhode Island to New York. Bill was a
past president of Cos Cob Revolver and Rifle Club where he devoted his
heart and soul. He served multiple terms as President as well as
designing and supervising all club projects and major improvements
over the last decade. He was also a member of the Ansonia Rod and Gun
Club in Ansonia, CT where he volunteered as range officer and shot skeet
and trap. Bill held many awards in Pistol, Target and Rifle competition
on the local and national levels. He was a former member of the Blue Jay
Rod and Gun Club in Glen Spey, NY. He was a member of the American
Gunsmithing Association as well as a certified NRA instructor; he had a
passion for making custom knives and unique pistol grips out of exotic
woods. For over 42 years he participated and planned a yearly fishing
trip in the month of September to Oakland, ME with family and friends
and enjoyed the comraderie, food, and fishing and loved the loons on the
lake. Bill is survived by his wife Joanne, his two daughters, Amy Beth
Pollard and her husband Charles of Norwalk, CT and Deborah Aulfinger and
her husband Erich of Mamaroneck, NY. He is also survived by his two
sisters Elsie Mallonee of Oakland, CA and Elizabeth Donagher of
Sacramento, CA and his grandchildren David William, Emily and Megan
Pollard and Sara Aulfinger and another grandchild to be born in
February. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, boss,
mentor, friend, coach and will be greatly missed. Friends may call from
2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2007, at the Castiglione
Funeral Home, 134 Hamilton Ave, Greenwich, CT. 203-869-0894 A graveside
service will be 11 AM on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Fairfield Memorial
Park Cemetery, Stamford, CT. CASTIGLIONE FUNERAL HOME 134 Hamilton Ave.
Greenwich (203) 869-0894
On a personal note, Bill and
his wife Joanne were dear friends of ours. Unfortunately, we lost
touch when we moved but we thought about them often. To Joanne,
Amy, Debbie, go our deepest sympathy. We always admired Bill's
creative spirit and energy. We'll miss him. To all our
classmates.....make contact with your old friends today before good
intentions turn to regret. |
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RICH, ROSEMARY |
2008-10-03 |
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Rosemary A. Rich, 61, of Clinton died Tuesday
September 30, 2008 in Hartford Hospital. She was born in Port Chester
NY, daughter of Alfred A. and Philomena (Golia) Rich. She is survived by
her brother Alfred J. Rich and his wife Ann of New Rochelle NY, her
longtime friend, and companion, Doris Harris of Clinton, a niece, Julie
Dubie and her husband Mark of Port Chester NY, a nephew Alfred A. Rich
and his wife Lily of Ryebrook, NY and, a nephew Andrew Wallach. She also
leaves her great nieces and great nephews, Mikayla and Erin Dubie, and
Liana and Alfred James Rich II. She was predeceased by a sister Mary Lou
Wallach. A Funeral Service will be held TODAY, October 3, 2008, 11 AM at
the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook. Interment
will be private. Family will receive friends on TODAY October 3, from 9
AM until 11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers Memorial
Donations in Rosemary's name may be made to the Connecticut Humane
Society, 169 Old Colchester Rd., Quaker Hill CT 06375 or the American
Heart Association, 1 Union St. #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691, or a
charity of the donor's choice. Please visit
www.mem.com to leave an online tribute
or condolence.
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LASKA, EDWARD CHARLES |
2008-05-21 |
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Edward Charles Laska, age 61, of New Milford, CT died Tuesday, May
20, 2008 at Bethel Health Care, Bethel, CT after a year long battle
with cancer. He was the husband of Marie Mollica Laska. He was born
in Port Chester, NY, November 22, 1946, son of the late Edward A.
and Georgia Manstream Laska. He worked as an Accountant most of his
life and was an avid golfer and bowler. In addition to his wife of
42 years, he is survived by his son: Stephen E. Laska of Wappingers
Falls, NY; 2 daughters: Cheryl Dee of Bethel, CT, Kristen Smith of
Del Ray Beach, FL; brother: Gary Laska of Middlebury, CT and 5
grandchildren: Ashley, Jimmy, Dan, Nick and Kelly. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Bethel,
Friday morning at 10:00. Interment will take place at St. Mary's
Cemetery, Rye Brook, NY Friday at 12:30. The family will receive
friends at the Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave., Bethel,
Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Rd., Wilton,
CT 06897-2523.
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PALMER, DANIEL A. |
June 20, 2009 |
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Daniel A. Palmer a resident of Brewster, NY., formerly of
Port Chester died Friday, June 19, 2009. He was 62 and was
born on July 9, 1926 in Port Chester to the late Anthony and
Jessie Gasparini Palmer. He was raised and educated in Port
Chester graduating from Port Chester High School in 1964. He
graduated from Cumberland College in Kentucky. Mr. Palmer
was a teacher for 33 years with the Port Chester School
District having taught in Kennedy and Park Avenue Schools.
He was a member of the Port Chester Coast Guard Auxiliary
and the Port Chester Knights of Columbus. Mr. Palmer is
survived by his life partner, Leslie Xavier of Brewster,
NY., son Anthony Palmer and his wife Debbie of Robbinsville,
NJ., daughter, Jessica Palmer and her husband Peter Hurd of
Port Chester, NY., and grandsons Anthony and Daniel Palmer.
He is also survived by his extended family, Joseph Xavier,
Dana Xavier and grandsons Quinton and Daquon Xavier.
Visitation will be 5-9 PM on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Craft
Memorial Home, Inc. Funeral Service and Interment are
private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung
Association. CRAFT MEMORIAL HOME, INC. 40 Leicester St.reet
Port Chester, NY 10573 (914) 939-0131
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OPALINSKI, TONI MARIE Pizzarello |
2010-10-12 |
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Toni Marie Opalinski, age 64 of Norwalk, beloved wife of
Joseph Opalinski, Sr., passed away Friday, October 8, 2010
at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Port Chester, NY., the daughter
of the late Anthony and Catherine (Grandison) Pizzarello.
Toni was an avid member of The Fairfield County Model A Car
Club and also involved with The REACH Program at St. Jerome
Parish. In addition to her husband Joseph, she is survived
by her two sons, Joseph Jr. and Thomas, five loving
grandchildren, Madison, Miles, Olivia, Kiley and Jagger, a
brother, Louis Pizzarello, a sister Cathie Dodge and six
nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday,
October 12, 2010 from 5 to 8PM at The Magner Funeral Home,
12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
held on Wednesday October 13, at 10AM in St. Jerome Church.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, High Street, Rye
Brook, New York 10573. In Lieu of flowers, the family
request donations may be made to, Visiting Nurse & Hospice
of Fairfield County. P.O. Box 489, Wilton, Ct. 06897, or The
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven., 20 York Street.
New Haven, Ct. 06510. To sign an online guestbook, go to
magnerfuneralhome.com
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Philip H. Colaluca, age 66 of Shelton, entered into eternal rest
on April 2, 2012 at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband
of Lynne Christie Colaluca, his wife of 30 years.
Philip was born in Port Chester, NY on January 25, 1946, son of
the late Henry and Helen (Santora) Colaluca. He had the
distinction of serving his country with the Air Force during the
Vietnam Conflict and was later employed as a telecommunications
specialist at several local businesses.
Philip is survived by his children Christopher, Tracey Colaluca
Stacey ; and several grandchildren including Scott and Emily
Supsak.
He was predeceased by his sister, Roseanne Muller.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday Evening at 6 p.m.
with Rev. John Collins officiating in the Riverview Funeral
Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. Friends and family may call on
Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
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ERIC OMDAHL died on April 17, 2012 after a
short illness surrounded by his loving family. Eric was born on
October 1946 in Greenwich, CT, to Marguerite (Spofford) Omdahl and
the late Jacob Omdahl. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 44
years Andrea (Edixon) Omdahl and their two children Jodi (Michael)
Gentry and Evan, grandchildren Emma, Kate and twin boys Jacob and
Charles Gentry. He is also survived by sisters Ingrid (Peter) Betts,
Karla (Michael) Fredal and brothers Peter (Lynnette) and Bruce
(Christine) and brother-in-law Roger (Debra) Edixon along with
several nieces and nephews. He attended Port Chester Public schools
and graduated from Pace University with a bachelor's degree in
Business Administration. Besides his loving family Eric had two
passions in his active life. The pride of his Army military
career and his devotion to the Greenwich Volunteer Special Police
Division.. Although he did not speak about his tours of duty in the
Navy and Army, Eric proved himself to be a brave conscientious
soldier. He served in Vietnam with honor and was awarded the Purple
Heart for wounds
suffered during operations against enemy forces. Additional awards
included the Vietnam Service medal, National Defense Service medal,
Combat infantryman badge, Special Forces Qualified badge and several
more. It was found that Eric participated in several top secret
patrol missions in countries surrounding Vietnam, but because of his
modest being never spoke about his heroic activities. He was a hero
and warrior to his family and country. After being Honorably
Discharged from the United States Army, Eric joined the I.B.M.
Company where he spent 25 years before retiring. It was during this
time in 1976 Eric was sworn in as a volunteer Patrol Officer with
the Greenwich Special Police Division. In 1980 he was promoted to
Sergeant in the organization and was in charge of a squad of several
officers. Again he distinguished himself as a dedicated officer who
spent many of his evenings away from his family protecting the
citizens of Greenwich while on his Police patrols. Eric also retired
from the Town of Greenwich in the Parks and Recreation Department
after eleven years and was currently employed by the Belle Haven
Land Company performing security duties. Eric will be missed by his
friends, Police Department, but most of all by his loving family.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 11:00
am on Saturday, April 28 at the Harvest Time Church, 1338 King St.,
and Greenwich CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Eric's
Memory to the WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS
66675 or to COMBINED ORGANIZATION of POLICE, c/o Chief James Heavey,
11Bruce Pl. Greenwich, CT. 06830. COP is a nonprofit organization
that contributes money for scholarships, uniforms for the Police
Explorer program and youths in the area. To leave an online
condolence please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com
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Please take a moment to honor the memories of:
Mary Theresa Accurso
Mary (Banks) Sawicki
John Branca
Barbara (Broussard) Murphy
Paul Budris
Phillip Colaluca 4/2/2012
Jane Corliss
Jeffrey Cummins
Odessa (Chambless) Robinson
Alita (Crump) Calloway
Philip Dolitsky
Diane (Distasio) Del Vecchio
Beverly DeMott
Fred Dumlao
Sarah Durant
John Green
William Hatch
Edward Hoerner
Jane Hyman
Richard Karpinski
Gregory Lafaro
Edward Laska
Gerry Lovito
Robert Lowden
Sal Lucente
Wade Lundquist
Bruce "Mouse" Merritt
Peter Morganti
Eric Omdahl 4/17/12
Daniel Palmer
Robert Pastore
Toni Marie Pizzarello Opalinski
Rosemary Rich
Cheryl (Scafa) Basso
Richard Seligson
Joe Silvestro
Tommy Tenza
Russell Tucker
Carolyn (Whitfield) Simmons
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