F. Ruggiero & Sons Inc Funeral Home & Cremation Services Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Giovanni Capetola, a resident of Yonkers, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2024, at the age of 95.

Obituary Preview: Miguel A. Guerra, a resident of Yonkers, NY passed away on March 10, 2024 at the age of 74. "There isn’t enough words or paper to even begin to describe who Miguel Guerra was . He a wonderful husband, who loved and cared for his wife, Lorenza Guerra . He was a respectful man, who honored and loved his wife deeply . He was also the best father anyone could ever ask for . He loved his kids more than anything and sacrificed so much, so we could have a better life than he did.  He was loving & caring and showed us what it was to be a great man of God. He loved his grandchildren so much and always wanted to see and play with them because that’s what brought him joy and happiness .They were his heart and he would do anything for them . His favorite thing was to spend time with his family and enjoy his grandchildren. He loved baseball but loved the team the Boston Red Sox even more . He was a great man of God, who enjoyed going to church every Sunday and reading the word daily . He always knew what to say and had a solution to every problem. His solution was always to pray, no matter what the problem was . We will always remember what a wonderful man of God you were and it’s an honor to know that you are with him now . We love you so much dad and will always miss you . We will always be grateful for the time we spent together and the wonderful memories we shared ."The family will be present on Thursday, March 14, 2023 from 4 - 8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home - 732 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400. A Funeral Service will take place at 6:30 PM on Thursday.  Mr. Guerra will be laid to rest on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:15 AM at St. Raymond's Cemetery - 2600 Lafayette Avenue - Bronx, NY 10465. Prior to the interment, the family will be present at the funeral home from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Obituary Preview: Francesco Cicia, a resident of Yonkers, NY passed away on March 9, 2024 at the age of 84.Francesco was the loving husband of the late Pia Maria. He was the devoted father of Maria (Ray) Schmahl & Josephine (Michele) Casale. Francesco was the cherished grandfather of Raymond, Jr., Pasquale, Marissa, & Francesco and the adored great grandfather of Kinsley. He is also survived by his sister, Colomba.The family will be present on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. - 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 10 AM at Saint Ann's Church - College Place and Smart Avenue - Yonkers, New York 10704. Following the Mass, Francesco will be laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery - Rosewood Mausoleum (entrance #2)  280 Secor Road - Hartsdale, New York 10530.

Obituary Preview: Kuriakose M. “Thankachan” Thomas, a resident of Yonkers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2024.A Viewing will be held on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at St. Peter’s Knanaya Valiyapally, 18 Greenvale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 8:30 AM at St. Peter’s Knanaya Valiyapally, 18 Greenvale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703. Kuriakose will then be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery, 50 Jackson Avenue, Hastings on Hudson, NY 10706.

Obituary Preview: Sookrajee Mohammed, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2024, at the age of 98.The family will be present on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 10 AM - 11 AM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services- 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.FRSWFH.com. Following the services, Sookrajee will be laid to rest at Mount Holiness Memorial Park, 1 Brown Ave, Butler, New Jersey 07405.The Visitation Service will be Livestreamed on Monday. Please click HERE to view the Livestream.

Obituary Preview: Anna Marie Di Salvo, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2024, at the age of 97.Anna is predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony as well as her devoted sons, John, Vito & Raymond. She is survived by her brother, Gilbert Colavito, her grandchildren, Monique, John, Guy (Kerry) & Farah (Rich), her daughters-in-law, Anna Marie Restaino Di Salvo, Anita Di Salvo & RoseAnn Pellicci as well as her great grandchildren, John Raymond, Ava, Lexi & Guy. Anna also cherished the continued bond she shared with her nieces and nephews.The family will be present on Monday, March 11th, 2024 from 3-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.FRSWFH.com. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 12th at 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 627 E 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458. Following the Mass, Anna Marie will  be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W. Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

Obituary Preview: Theresa A. Campone, a resident of the Bronx, NY passed away on March 4, 2024 at the age of 97, just shy of her 98th birthday with her best friend and other half, Denise by her side.She was was born on March 11, 1926 to the late Adrianna Morisello and Tomas Campone in the Bronx, NY. Theresa, more fondly known as "Aunt Tessie", was one of 13 siblings. She was preceded in death by Lucy DiRuzza, Peter Campone, Magno Campone, Frances Fierro, Carmela Porcelli, Josephine Longo, Rose Simon Monaco, Dominick (aka Rex) Campone, Thomas Campone and Marion Miller and leaves behind sisters Lena Musco, Mimi Palermo and Frances Campone, wife of Rex, though Tessie always said she was more a sister than an in law. Aunt Tessie lived most of her life on 215th street in the Bronx with her late brother Thomas, his (late) wife Anne, and their children, Donna, Denise, Thomas and the late AnnMarie. Even though she never married or had children of her own, Aunt Tessie quickly took over the role of "mom" after Thomas' wife, Anne passed away suddenly. Thomas remarried and Aunt Tessie stayed to take care of the children. She worked part time as a wrapper at Alexanders department store on Fordham Road along with her sisters Josephine and Frances; she worked there right up until they closed in 1992. Aunt Tessie loved taking the 41 bus and walking up the hill to get to work. Niece Denise has always said "Aunt Tessie puts me to shame with the energy she has!" she wanted to walk everywhere!After her forced retirement, she loved to go to Bingo with her dear friend, Carol Porcaro. She also loved going to Mohegan Sun Casino with her sisters, Carmela, Lena and Rosie. It was always a riot seeing them get off at the bus stop in Yonkers while telling stories of who won and who donated to the casino. Aunt Tessie was religious and attended mass at Immaculate Conception Church every Sunday until she moved with Denise to Colden Ave. She then attended St. Frances of Xavier Church until her health and the pandemic kept her home. Aunt Tessie continued her daily prayers with her rosary at home. In addition to attending church, Aunt Tessie loved spending time with her family whenever possible. She and Denise were even neighbors with her brother Thomas and his wife, Anita Campone. She also loved to walk the avenue to go shopping at the stores. She hated to stay home, always wanted to go somewhere, anywhere.As with all the Campone sisters, Aunt Tessie was a great cook. Her gravy was truly the best. She loved to cook her lasagna and her baked ziti and everyone loved eating it. She would cook gravy almost every Sunday. She would always make enough to bring to AnnMarie and her family.Aunt Tessie was truly the most beautiful and giving person. She remembered everyone's birthday, anniversary, saint name day and would always send Hallmark cards to her family and friends.Aunt Tessie has many, many nieces and nephews (great and great-great nieces and nephews too!) that she leaves behind whom she loved dearly. She also leaves behind many friends and aquaintences who were lucky enough to have known her.She will be truly missed every day.The family will be present on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 4-8pm at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc.  - 732 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church - 670 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, NY 10704. Following the Mass, Theresa will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery - E. 233rd Street & Webster Avenue - Bronx, NY 10470.

Obituary Preview: Dorothy A. LoCastro, a lifelong resident of Yonkers, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024 at the age of 86.Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Frank, who predeceased her in 2015. She was the loving mother of Michael (Mary Anne), Frank (Yesenia) and the late Stephen (Doreen). Cherished grandmother of Christina (Matt), Michael, Jr., Jena, Isabella, Militza, Stephen and Danielle and the adored great grandmother of Adriana. She was predeceased by her dear brother, Thomas Meehan, Jr.Dorothy worked as a unit secretary at The Hebrew Home in Riverdale for 30 Years. She loved spending time with her family, vacationing, going to Broadway shows and shopping. She was a life long parishioner and graduate of Saint Barnabas Church and high school.

Obituary Preview: Marietta Cassetta (née Capozzi), age 91, of the Bronx, NY, passed away after a brief illness on March 1, 2024. Marietta was born on May 24, 1932, to the late Nicola Capozzi and Carmela Ferrara of Santa Croce del Sannio (BN), Italy. She is survived by her beloved husband, Luigi Cassetta; brother Giuseppe Capozzi and sister-in-law Costantina Capozzi; sister Antonietta Capozzi and brother-in-law Francesco Simiele; daughter Irene Cassetta and her partner, Jerry Healy; daughter Carmela Carino, her husband, Pasquale Carino, and grandchildren Alessandra Carino and Anthony Carino; son Luigi A. Cassetta, his wife, Samantha H. Cassetta, and grandson Vincent Cassetta; and loving nieces, nephews, and cousins in the United States and Italy.Marietta immigrated from Italy to the Bronx in 1960. An active parishioner of Saint Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church, Wakefield, she was a fantastic cook, avid gardener, and fan of Jeopardy! and soap operas. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, and a supportive neighbor and friend.The family will be present on Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00 – 6:00 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 4th at 9:30 AM at St. Barnabas Church, 409 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY 10470. Marietta will then be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, 4199 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10470.

Obituary Preview: Pat Devlin, 87, of Yonkers, New York, passed away on February 17, 2024. She died peacefully, at home, with her family.Pat was born to William and Anastasia Mahon on October 21, 1936, in the Bronx. She was predeceased by her husband John Devlin, whom she married on June 28, 1958. John and Pat met in grammar school and were together until he died in September 2022. She also was predeceased by her brother Thomas Sheehan and her sister Mary Ann Barta. Pat is survived by her brother William Mahon (and wife Dolores). She also is survived by her three children -- Patricia Sidorick (and husband Paul), Regina Fitzsimons (and husband PJ), and John Devlin (and wife Rachel). Pat was predeceased by one grandson (James Patrick Carney). She is survived by four granddaughters (Christine DelMastro, Bernadette Fitzsimons, Caitlin Fitzsimons, and Jordan Devlin), and three great-granddaughters (Olivia DelMastro, Emily DelMastro, and Gabriella DelMastro).Pat will be remembered for her sense of humor, her love of life, and her devotion to her family.Her wake will be held at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704, on Tuesday, February 20, from 4-8 pm. Her funeral will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 670 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704, on Wednesday, February 21, at 9:30 am. The funeral will be livestreamed on the Facebook page of Regina Fitzsimons -- https://www.facebook.com/regina.fitzsimons.3. Pat will be buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.Donations in her memory can be made to Calvary Hospital -- www.calvaryhospital.org -- which provided both her and husband with great comfort during their last few months.

Obituary Preview: Ramon E. Martinez passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 75.Ramon was the beloved husband of Leonor. Loving father of Patricia, Ramon Jr., and Wilber Martinez. Cherished grandfather of Josh & Alana Urbina, Kayla, Raymond, Ramon III, Nikolas, Natalya & Jayden Martinez. Dear great grandfather of Malaysia Rose.A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, February 23rd from 4:00 – 8:00 PM with a Religious Service taking place at 7:00 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services – 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.

Obituary Preview: Paul Acito, a resident of New Rochelle, sadly passed away on February 10, 2024 at the age of 70.Paul was the beloved brother of Michael, John, Kathy, Thomas and Elizabeth and the cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his two daughters, Melinda and Samantha.Paul was an athletic guy who loved sports, especially football and baseball.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 26th at 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 670 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704.

Obituary Preview: Antonio Lozito, 88 of Yonkers, NY passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 5, 2024. Antonio was born in Bari, Italy on April 9, 1935.Antonio enjoyed gardening, making wine and making tomato sauce. More than anything, he cherished time with his family.On June 10, 1961 he married the love of his life, Lavinia Mele who predeceased him on December 27, 2021. His daughter, Anna Vigna, also predeceased him on June 1, 2023.Antonio is survived by his sons and their spouses, Luigi and Concetta, Frank and Kristin and his son-in-law Anthony Vigna; his grandchildren Matthew and Joseph Lozito, Anthony Lozito and Deanna and Edward Foote, Anthony and Amanda Vigna; his great-granddaughter Lucianna Foote; his siblings Maria D’Erasmo and Nicola Lozito.The family will be present on Friday, February 9th from 4:00 -8:00 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 10th at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 670 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. Antonio will then be laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W. Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532.

Obituary Preview: Vincenza Pagano Conte, a resident of Bronxville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 3, 2024 at the age of 77.

Obituary Preview: Shiv Pratab Dindyal Sukra, a resident of the Bronx, NY passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 62.The family will be present on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 5 to 9 PM at Ruggiero & Sons Inc. Funeral Home - 732 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400. A Funeral Service will take place at 8:30 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Following the Service, a committal service will take place at 1:00 PM at Ferncliff Crematory Chapel - 280 Secor Road - Hartsdale, NY 10530.

Obituary Preview: Margaret June Wasiczko (nee Philpin), a resident of Yonkers, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 at the age of 91.Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Robert, who predeceased her in March 2023. Loving mother of Robert John (Galina), Catherine (Joseph, Jr.) Mackus and Thomas Wasiczko. Cherished grandmother of Cathy-Jo (Eric) Hoey, Joseph A. III (Stephanie) Mackus, Lauren (Wayne) Lair and Michael (Morgan) Wasiczko. Dear great grandmother of Jillian Hoey, Riley Mackus, Penelope Mackus, Victoria Lair, Alexandra Lair, Colby Wasiczko and Jessa Wasiczko. She is also survived by her former daughter-in-law, Patricia Wasiczko.

Obituary Preview: Angela Lutomski (Darretta), age 90, a former resident of Yonkers, passed away, after Long-Term Nursing Home Care at Andrus-on-Hudson, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Lutomski.She was predeceased by her sisters, Anna Baumeister, Nina Mastroddi, and her brother, Salvatore. She leaves behind her sister, Nettie Antonow of Yonkers, NY, brothers, Peter (Katherine) of Pleasantville, NY; Anthony (Dorothy) of Yarmouth Port, MA; John of East Dennis, MA, and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.The family will be present on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 from 3-7 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services – 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.FRSWFH.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 PM at Saint Bartholomew's Church, 15 Palmer Road- Yonkers, New York 10701. Following the Mass, Angela will be laid to rest with Frank at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 West Stevens Avenue- Hawthorne, New York 10532.The Viewing Services will be livestreamed on Thursday. To view the livestream, please click HERE.

Obituary Preview: Alexander "Al" Cestaro, a resident of Yonkers, NY, passed away on January 26, 2024 at the age of 66.Al was a devoted husband to Mae for forty years and a beloved father to Alex, as well as Alex's fiance', Jess Leissl. Al leaves behind his sister, Janet Westmoreland, brothers-in-law - Thomas Westmoreland and John Hickey, and nieces and nephews - Christine, Samantha, Victoria, Robert and Timmy. He also adored his family pets, Jeets and Rookie.Al was born in the Bronx, NY and received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College in Riverdale. He spent his professional career as a banker. Al was on the training camp roster of the NY GIANTS during the 1979 pre-season and continued to be an avid fan of the NY teams -- NY GIANTS, NY Yankees, NY Rangers, and NY Knicks. He truly lived for sports but his greatest sports love of all were the NY GIANTS.Al was a very devoted father to Alex and coached baseball, flag football, and basketball for St. John the Baptist School and Dunwoodie Youth Association from Alex's pre-kindergarten through high school years.The family will be present on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 3 to 8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home - 732 Yonkers Avenue - Yonkers, NY 10704 (914) 375-1400 - www.frswfh.com. A Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Church. Following the Mass, Al will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery - E. 233rd Street & Webster Avenue - Bronx, NY 10470.Any donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association. The family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors, and medical and rehabilitation staff who cared so deeply for Al during his long and very difficult medical journey. Our hearts are deeply broken and Al will be greatly missed by all.

Obituary Preview: PeterFrank Altobelli, a resident of Yonkers, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 35.PeterFrank is survived by his devoted parents, Peter & JoAnne Altobelli, his loving sister, Jennifer (Nick) Louros, his adoring nephews, Emmanuel & Theodore Louros as well as his paternal grandparents, Peter & Madeline Altobelli. He will be greatly missed by his loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and extended family. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Assunta & Frank Petrozza.Donations in PeterFrank's memory can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Please click HERE to donate.The family will be present on Monday, January 22nd, 2024 from 3-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services – 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.FRSWFH.com. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:30 AM at Saint John the Baptist Church - 670 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704. Following the Mass, PeterFrank will be laid to rest at Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, New York 10530.

Obituary Preview: George K. Thomas, a pharmacist and businessman from the Bronx, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024 at the age of 68. George was a son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather. George is survived by his wife, Bridget, son, Vincent, and daughter, Megha. George is also survived by 2 older brothers, 4 older sisters, & 3 granddaughters. George was predeceased by 2 of his older brothers.George was born in Kerala, India on November 30, 1955. George graduated pharmacy school in India before getting married to Bridget and moving to America. George obtained a job with the Metropolitan Transit Authority while putting himself through St. John’s University. George graduated with his Bachelor’s in Pharmacy in 1992. He worked at North Central Bronx Hospital and at a community pharmacy. In 1997, George opened his own business named Bathgate Pharmacy before changing the name to Agra Pharmacy Inc. in 2000. George cared tremendously for his patients and worked tirelessly to make sure that he was able to help them get better.George always craved knowledge. He would read the newspaper everyday and keep up with world matters. George knew much about a variety of things and never allowed his inquisitiveness to disappear. George was a big fan of sports and politics as well.One of the best traits about George was his passion for success. He not only wanted to do well, but he also was everyone’s biggest supporter. He was a tough minded individual with a big heart. George always helped those in need and hoped they reached the next best level in life.He will be greatly missed and remembered forever.The family will be present on Friday, January 26th from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 27th at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Church, 170 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532. George will then be laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 575 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603.*The Visitation on Friday will be Livestreamed. To view the Livestream, please click HERE.*The Visitation on Friday as well as the Funeral Mass and Interment on Saturday will also be Livestreamed. To view that Livestream, please click HERE.

Obituary Preview: On January 17, 2024, Denise Mary Siracusa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a nearly three-year battle with cancer.Denise was born on November 21, 1959 to Betty and the late Fred Barbagallo in the Bronx, where she resided all of her life. She leaves behind her husband and best friend of 37 years, Michael. Denise is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline LoPresti and Victoria Russo, along with her two “bonus children”, their husbands’, Peter and Giovanni. She is also survived by her mother Betty and brother Robert. Most importantly, she leaves behind her “grand-pup”, Milo, whom she often referred to as her therapy dog during her ongoing cancer battle.Denise grew up in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, and always loved its close-knit community. She was destined for a bright future, having completed high school in only three years and was accepted into Fordham University at the age of sixteen. Always having an eye for design, she was recruited to work for many fashion companies, including Lord & Taylor, Frederick Atkins, and Miriam Haskell Jewelers.She met the love of her life on August 17, 1985, on a blind date and the two wed on November 30, 1986. Their union resulted in the creation of a loving family with their two beautiful daughters. Denise was fortunate enough to buy the house next-door to her childhood home, and adored being able to spend time with her parents every day.With her family being the most important gift in her life, she made the decision to leave the fashion industry and joined the NYC Department of Education to maximize the time spend raising her daughters. There, she worked selflessly for 20 years alongside children with autism and treated each of them as her own.Denise was a social butterfly and devoted friend. She cherished her friendships, both old and new, with some as long as 58 years. No matter the length of time, if Denise was your friend, you had a friend for life.Undoubtedly, one of her best-known characteristics was her fighting spirit, which became even more apparent during her cancer battle. Denise was a devout Catholic and never let her faith waiver, even up until the very end.She is missed dearly, however there is solace knowing that Heaven gained a beautiful angel. We know she will forever be looking down on us from an endless beach- mojito in hand, listening to her favorite Motown songs.Denise’s family is beyond grateful for the ongoing love and support that has been shown to them throughout these past three years. To help bring awareness to the hardships that cancer causes, the American Cancer Society has created a donation page in honor of Denise. If you would like to contribute, please click the following link HERE.The family will be present on Thursday, January 25th, 2024 & Friday, January 26th, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10704. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at Saint Frances Xavier Church, 1703 Lurting Avenue- Bronx, New York 10461. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W Stevens Avenue in Hawthorne, New York 10532.

Obituary Preview: Katie F. Bennett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the age of 85, after a long illness. Katie was born on September 14, 1938 in Seneca, South Carolina. Katie showed compassion and had a kind-hearted nature for others. She showed appreciation and love for her family. She was known for her love of music, dancing, movies and watching her favorite game shows on television, especially the Price Is Right, Let’s Make a Deal and Wheel of Fortune. In her earlier years, Katie enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Cooking was her passion. “We will miss her more than words can say. She was beloved by everyone.”Katie is survived by her daughter, Blondie Richardson; her siblings, Earlene and William Freeman; her two grandsons, Ronaldo and Hernando Richardson; two great grandchildren, Mia and Isaiah Richardson; five nieces and one nephew; seven great nieces and two great nephews. Katie is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.A Memorial Gathering will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 from 3 to 7 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home – 732 Yonkers Avenue – Yonkers, NY 10704 with a Memorial Service to take place at 3:30 PM.

Obituary Preview: John McKeon, 84, passed peacefully at his home in Yonkers, NY on January 14, 2024.John “Johnnie” was predeceased 12 years ago by his loving wife of 45 years, Louise. He is survived by his daughter Evelyn (Neil), son Brian (Jennifer) and his beloved grandchildren: Emma, Quinn, Gavin, Sara and Ian. He is also survived by his nephew, Mike (who was like a second son), his sister Margaret, dear friend Gretta and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was predeceased by his sisters Lizzie, Betty, Mary, Kathleen and his brother Sonny.Johnnie was born in Cloonagh, Drumlish, County Longford Ireland. At the age of 21, he immigrated to the United States and landed in New York’s Irish Community in the Bronx. While he loved being an American he remained proud of his Longford roots often going back to Ireland to visit his siblings, in-laws and friends. He worked in the city as an MTA bus driver for 23 years and then started a second career in the buildings on Park Avenue for 13 more years before finally retiring.Johnnie met the love of his life Louise in 1963, while in the Army. Johnnie and Louise were a great team and a had a true partnership, they got married in 1966 and settled down in Yonkers. They whole-heartedly loved each other and enjoyed each other’s company. Their love never dimmed and only grew stronger over their 45 years of marriage.Johnnie was an amazing dad to Evelyn & Brian, he was a dedicated father always going above and beyond, showing up to games, and activities and in their adult lives to their homes to see what needed fixing or just to spend time together.His absolute greatest love was his grandchildren, Emma, Quinn, Gavin, Sara & Ian, who lovingly called him Papa-Johnnie. He was a fun loving grandpa and enjoyed spending time with them each week, always arriving with Dunkin’ Donuts and ready to have good time. He always made them feel special and loved.Johnnie was easy going and quick witted, sometimes you didn’t even know if he was joking or telling the truth. He was light-hearted, kind, welcoming and always found the humor in any situation. Johnnie was very handy and was always happy to help anyone in need. He was a loyal Mets fan, and enjoyed watching the games with family and friends.Johnnie and Louise enjoyed regular get togethers with their close knit friends, which usually resulted in someone singing one of their favorite songs, My Native Town Drumlish. Their Yonkers home was always filled with family and friends, and was a welcoming place that was always filled with laughter and love.

Obituary Preview: John Biancardi, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at the age of 96.John emigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy in 1947. He worked as a butcher at Supreme Market on McLean Avenue for many years, before retiring. John was married to the love of his life, Nanetta for 70 years, before she predeceased him in 2021. He is survived by his devoted children, Anthony (the late Anna Maria) & Diane (Joseph) Giandalone; his adoring grandchildren, Dana (Dan), John (Amy), Jessica (Jay) & Megan (Patrick) as well as his cherished great grandchildren, Audrina, Cristian & Josephine. John also leaves behind two sisters in Italy, Antonella & Luisa and was predeceased by his brother, Ralph and his sister, Rosa.The family will be present on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 4-8 PM at Ruggiero & Sons, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Services- 732 Yonkers Avenue- Yonkers, New York 10704 (914) 375-1400 www.FRSWFH.com. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 10:45 AM at Saint Barnabas Church, 409 East 241st Street, Bronx, New York 10470 with entombment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, East 233rd Street & Webster Avenue- Bronx, New York.

Obituary Preview: Joseph T. Pasqualoni, Jr. (Sonny), a resident of Yonkers, sadly passed away at the age of 90 on January 11, 2024 after a brief illness.For 65 years, Sonny was the beloved husband to his wife Pauline, the love of his life. He was the loving father of Teresa (Michael) Mannarino and the late Joseph T. Pasqualoni III. He is also survived by his cherished granddaughter Madison, his daughter-in-law Patty (Sal) Ficarrotta, sisters Frances DeAngelis and Mary (Adelfo) Rubeo, niece Kimberly Coddington, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.Sonny was the son of a first generation Italian immigrant and after proudly serving in the US Army, worked alongside his parents at the restaurant they founded known as Mother’s Kitchen in Yonkers. Later in life he joined the Local 3 IBEW Electricians Union as an Expeditor where he spent the remainder of his career.Sonny’s passions included being with his family and friends, watching football (his idol Joe Montana), The New York Yankees, annual trips to Las Vegas with the best of friends, deer hunting and cooking. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Bartholomew’s Church.