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Felicia Cavallo - February 12, 1934 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Felicia Cavallo - February 12, 1934 - April 12, 2022

Departed: 04/12/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Alvin Howard Richmond - December 03, 1929 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Alvin Howard Richmond - December 03, 1929 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Mary Ann Portonova - March 02, 1947 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Alphonse A. Liquorie - April 11, 1935 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Alphonse Liquorie passed away April 1, 2022. Devoted father to Alise,Paul, Cristina and David, father in law to Max, Gabi and Michael. Adored “Poppi”  to Sabrina, Aidan, Maggie, Vivi, Peter, Claudia, Branson and Kat.  Al was a resident of Mount Vernon for over 47 years. Born in the Bronx , he was a proud alumni of Fordham Prep and Fordham University. He was a dedicated educator working as a teacher and guidance counselor in New York City.  He was an active parishioner at St. Ursula’s in Mount Vernon and Holy Family in New Rochelle where he served as a lector, Echaristic minister and RCIA mentor. “Mr. Al” loved his volunteer work at  Beth El Synagogue Nursery School.  Al was a wonderful advice giver, a good neighbor, an adventurous traveler, lover of classic movies and lifelong learner. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him most especially his children and grandchildren, his brother Frank, his beloved nieces and nephews and his second family, the St. Ursula’s show group. We are happy that he is now reunited with his loving wife Joan, his sister Irene and his longtime friend Louie.

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Mary Ann Portonova - March 02, 1947 - April 03, 2022

Departed: 04/03/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Mariano Compagnone - May 05, 1939 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Mariano Compagnone of Mt Vernon passed away on March 27, 2022. He was born in Italy on May 5, 1939 to Tommaso and Angela Compagnone. Beloved husband of Rita; loving father of Franco (Michele) Compagnone and Maria Compagnone; cherished Nonno of Michael and Franco; dear brother of Vincenza, Pietrina and Paolo. Mariano was a true master stone mason, taking immense pride in his work. He loved his family and spending time with them, especially his grandsons. Mariano enjoyed gardening. He loved to garden and when asked if he cooked his answer would be “yes to eating but no to cooking”.  Mariano will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

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Alphonse A. Liquorie - April 11, 1935 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Alphonse Liquorie passed away April 1, 2022. Devoted father to Alise,Paul, Cristina and David, father in law to Max, Gabi and Michael. Adored “Poppi”  to Sabrina, Aidan, Maggie, Vivi, Peter, Claudia, Branson and Kat.  Al was a resident of Mount Vernon for over 47 years. Born in the Bronx , he was a proud alumni of Fordham Prep and Fordham University. He was a dedicated educator working as a teacher and guidance counselor in New York City.  He was an active parishioner at St. Ursula’s in Mount Vernon and Holy Family in New Rochelle where he served as a lector, Echaristic minister and RCIA mentor. “Mr. Al” loved his volunteer work at  Beth El Synagogue Nursery School.  Al was a wonderful advice giver, a good neighbor, an adventurous traveler, lover of classic movies and lifelong learner. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him most especially his children and grandchildren, his brother Frank, his beloved nieces and nephews and his second family, the St. Ursula’s show group. We are happy that he is now reunited with his loving wife Joan, his sister Irene and his longtime friend Louie.

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Dolores B Franco - August 28, 1921 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Dolores B. Franco was born on August 28,1921, in Portland, Maine. She was the daughter of Roland and Margaret L. Buck. She was a graduate of South Portland High School, Class of 1939. She was the Valedictorian at the graduation. After high school she went to Gordon College of Theology and Missions. While studying there, she worked at Boston Baptist Bethel Church in the north end of Boston teaching Christian Education. In 1943 she graduated with a BA in Theology and was elected to Phi Alpha Chi, Gordon’s Honor Society. After graduating she worked for a couple of years in Springfield, Vermont. She worked for the Women’s American Baptist Home Mission Society, which is now part of American Baptist Home Missions.  After working in Springfield, Dolores went to Brooklyn, N.Y. to work at Borough Park Italian Baptist Church. In 1948 she married Reverend Salvatore Silvestri, the pastor of the church. They had four children: Salvatore, Lois, Faith, and Paul. Upon the death of her husband in 1956, Dolores went to serve as the pastor’s assistant at the Church of St. John the Baptist in the Bronx, under the auspices of the American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York. In 1957 the American Baptist Churches commissioned her as a Home Missionary. In November 1961 she was married to Vincent Franco, a widower with two children, Frederick, and Adrienne. Mr. Franco was a chemist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They moved with their six children to the North Bronx. They legally adopted each other’s children. They became members of Grace Baptist Church and served on the Board of Deacons and taught Sunday School. Dolores also sang in the choir. When Mr. Franco retired, they moved to Mount Vernon, N.Y. They became active members of First Baptist Church of Bronxville. Their work included teaching Sunday School and being on various boards of the church. Dolores sang in the choir from time to time. After moving to New Windsor, N.Y., they became active members of Mouton Memorial Baptist Church. In 2016, Dolores rejoined First Baptist Church of Bronxville. Dolores Franco served several terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York, serving as secretary for a few years. She also served on the Board of the Metropolitan Baptist Camps. She served on the Board of Managers of the Baptist Home for the Aged in the Bronx for many years. Dolores was predeceased by Frederick Franco in September of 1989, Vincent Franco in May of 1998, and her sister, Wilma Gouzie in 2003.           She is survived by her five children, Adrienne Franco, Salvatore Silvestri Franco, Lois Margaret Silvestri, Faith Ponterotto (Louis), and Paul Franco, and five grandchildren: Jean Sebastien Franco (Stephanie), Michael Ponterotto (Grace), Lia Ponterotto, Amanda Franco, and Christopher Franco. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Nathan and Lilian Franco.Her younger sister, Elizabeth Verrill (Merton) resides in Gorham, Maine. Her younger brother, Jonathan (Melany) live in Cebu, Philippines. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

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Mariano Compagnone - May 05, 1939 - March 27, 2022

Departed: 03/27/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Mariano Compagnone of Mt Vernon passed away on March 27, 2022. He was born in Italy on May 5, 1939 to Tommaso and Angela Compagnone. Beloved husband of Rita; loving father of Franco (Michele) Compagnone and Maria Compagnone; cherished Nonno of Michael and Franco; dear brother of Vincenza, Pietrina and Paolo. Mariano was a true master stone mason, taking immense pride in his work. He loved his family and spending time with them, especially his grandsons. Mariano enjoyed gardening. He loved to garden and when asked if he cooked his answer would be “yes to eating but no to cooking”.  Mariano will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.

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James E. Thomas - October 18, 1944 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: James Edward Thomas was born on October 18, 1944, in Darlington, South Carolina. James was the first born of the two children of Willie Thomas and Cleola Sawyer Thomas, and had two additional brothers.

James was educated in the Darlington County School System, graduating in 1962 from Mayo High School. It was at Mayo where James fell in love with basketball as Mayo’s star player. His style of playing emulated Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy so much that it garnered James the nickname “Cousy” during his playing days at Mayo.

After Mayo, Cousy moved on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he majored in finance and accounting.  He also shined on the basketball court – this time as a Johnson C. Smith Golden Bull. After graduating cum laude in 1966, Cousy was commissioned in the United States Army. Honorably, he completed his service in 1973.

In 1973, James moved to New York City where he launched his career in banking. That year, he entered into the management trainee program at Manufacturers Hanover Trust (MHT) Bank, which eventually became JP Morgan Chase. In the following years he spent at MHT, he served as bank president at several MHT branches throughout New York City. In the course of his career, Cousy earned a master's degree from New York University and a doctorate from Columbia University.

In 1971, Cousy married Joan Grant and, to that union, his only son, James Edward Thomas II was born in 1973.  He planted roots in Queens and then moved to Flushing, NY, where he lived for 50 years and from where he entered eternal rest on March 22, 2022.

Cousy was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Frank Thomas. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory his son James (Jennifer) of Westchester, NY, and his grandchildren Jessica, James III (“JT”), Jonathan, and Joliene; brother Lee Thomas (Linda) of Riverside, CA; sister Shirley L. Thomas; and nieces Jenelle Phillips (Mike) of Memphis, TN, LayOntra Thomas of Darlington, SC, Denise Brown and Stephanie Winters both of Riverside, CA; as well as many extended family members, old friends, and former teammates.

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Dolores B Franco - August 28, 1921 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Dolores B. Franco was born on August 28,1921, in Portland, Maine. She was the daughter of Roland and Margaret L. Buck. She was a graduate of South Portland High School, Class of 1939. She was the Valedictorian at the graduation. After high school she went to Gordon College of Theology and Missions. While studying there, she worked at Boston Baptist Bethel Church in the north end of Boston teaching Christian Education. In 1943 she graduated with a BA in Theology and was elected to Phi Alpha Chi, Gordon’s Honor Society. After graduating she worked for a couple of years in Springfield, Vermont. She worked for the Women’s American Baptist Home Mission Society, which is now part of American Baptist Home Missions.  After working in Springfield, Dolores went to Brooklyn, N.Y. to work at Borough Park Italian Baptist Church. In 1948 she married Reverend Salvatore Silvestri, the pastor of the church. They had four children: Salvatore, Lois, Faith, and Paul. Upon the death of her husband in 1956, Dolores went to serve as the pastor’s assistant at the Church of St. John the Baptist in the Bronx, under the auspices of the American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York. In 1957 the American Baptist Churches commissioned her as a Home Missionary. In November 1961 she was married to Vincent Franco, a widower with two children, Frederick, and Adrienne. Mr. Franco was a chemist for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They moved with their six children to the North Bronx. They legally adopted each other’s children. They became members of Grace Baptist Church and served on the Board of Deacons and taught Sunday School. Dolores also sang in the choir. When Mr. Franco retired, they moved to Mount Vernon, N.Y. They became active members of First Baptist Church of Bronxville. Their work included teaching Sunday School and being on various boards of the church. Dolores sang in the choir from time to time. After moving to New Windsor, N.Y., they became active members of Mouton Memorial Baptist Church. In 2016, Dolores rejoined First Baptist Church of Bronxville. Dolores Franco served several terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York, serving as secretary for a few years. She also served on the Board of the Metropolitan Baptist Camps. She served on the Board of Managers of the Baptist Home for the Aged in the Bronx for many years. Dolores was predeceased by Frederick Franco in September of 1989, Vincent Franco in May of 1998, and her sister, Wilma Gouzie in 2003.           She is survived by her five children, Adrienne Franco, Salvatore Silvestri Franco, Lois Margaret Silvestri, Faith Ponterotto (Louis), and Paul Franco, and five grandchildren: Jean Sebastien Franco (Stephanie), Michael Ponterotto (Grace), Lia Ponterotto, Amanda Franco, and Christopher Franco. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Nathan and Lilian Franco.Her younger sister, Elizabeth Verrill (Merton) resides in Gorham, Maine. Her younger brother, Jonathan (Melany) live in Cebu, Philippines. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

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Mary O'Rourke - August 22, 1939 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Mary Frances O’Rourke (née Meany) passed away on March 17, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida. She was born to Philip and Margaret (nee O’Brien) Meany on August 22, 1939 in the Bronx, where she grew up with her 3 sisters. She also raised her five children in the Bronx and in Queens. Mary worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years until she retired to her most favorite place on earth, Cape Cod, MA. She most enjoyed having her children and grandchildren gather with her for many holidays and good times over the past 30 years on the Cape.

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James E. Thomas - October 18, 1944 - March 22, 2022

Departed: 03/22/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: James Edward Thomas was born on October 18, 1944, in Darlington, South Carolina. James was the first born of the two children of Willie Thomas and Cleola Sawyer Thomas, and had two additional brothers.

James was educated in the Darlington County School System, graduating in 1962 from Mayo High School. It was at Mayo where James fell in love with basketball as Mayo’s star player. His style of playing emulated Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy so much that it garnered James the nickname “Cousy” during his playing days at Mayo.

After Mayo, Cousy moved on to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he majored in finance and accounting.  He also shined on the basketball court – this time as a Johnson C. Smith Golden Bull. After graduating cum laude in 1966, Cousy was commissioned in the United States Army. Honorably, he completed his service in 1973.

In 1973, James moved to New York City where he launched his career in banking. That year, he entered into the management trainee program at Manufacturers Hanover Trust (MHT) Bank, which eventually became JP Morgan Chase. In the following years he spent at MHT, he served as bank president at several MHT branches throughout New York City. In the course of his career, Cousy earned a master's degree from New York University and a doctorate from Columbia University.

In 1971, Cousy married Joan Grant and, to that union, his only son, James Edward Thomas II was born in 1973.  He planted roots in Queens and then moved to Flushing, NY, where he lived for 50 years and from where he entered eternal rest on March 22, 2022.

Cousy was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother Frank Thomas. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory his son James (Jennifer) of Westchester, NY, and his grandchildren Jessica, James III (“JT”), Jonathan, and Joliene; brother Lee Thomas (Linda) of Riverside, CA; sister Shirley L. Thomas; and nieces Jenelle Phillips (Mike) of Memphis, TN, LayOntra Thomas of Darlington, SC, Denise Brown and Stephanie Winters both of Riverside, CA; as well as many extended family members, old friends, and former teammates.

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Josephine Vindigni - September 21, 1928 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Mary O'Rourke - August 22, 1939 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Mary Frances O’Rourke (née Meany) passed away on March 17, 2022 in Jupiter, Florida. She was born to Philip and Margaret (nee O’Brien) Meany on August 22, 1939 in the Bronx, where she grew up with her 3 sisters. She also raised her five children in the Bronx and in Queens. Mary worked in the healthcare industry for over 20 years until she retired to her most favorite place on earth, Cape Cod, MA. She most enjoyed having her children and grandchildren gather with her for many holidays and good times over the past 30 years on the Cape.

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Esther Pirro - June 05, 1932 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Esther Pirro passed away at 89 in her home in Vero Beach, FL.  She was a life long resident of Mount Vernon, NY.  She retired from Scarsdale High School after leaving Exxon Corporation.

She was predeceased by her father Alex Pirro and mother Beatrice (Staci), two sisters Theresa Pirro and Estelle (Russo) and brother Anthony Pirro.

Esther is survived by nephew Anthony and Marilyn Russo and two great grandnieces Marichristine Pearson, Adrienne Russo and one great nephew and their children.

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Josephine Vindigni - September 21, 1928 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Vincenzo Di Pietro - July 07, 1931 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Di Pietro, Vincenzo of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at home on March 4,2022. He was born on July 7,1931 to Rocco Di Pietro and Carmela Di Paola in the Province of Avellino Morra De Sanctis Italy.  Vincenzo came to America April 1973 with his son Rocco and his predeceased wife Angela and second son Gerardo joined them January 1974 and lived in Mt Vernon, NY.  Loving father of Rocco and his wife Maria and Gerardo and his wife Francesca; dear grandfather of Vinny, Nicky, Gerardina and Diana; dear great- grandfather to Isabella and Valentina. He is also survived by his brother Angelo Di Pietro. He is predeceased by his brothers Giusseppe and Gaetano and by his loving wife Angela. Family will receive friends on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 4-8pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at St Peter and Paul- St Ursula Church, Mt Vernon. Interment to follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, NY.

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Esther Pirro - June 05, 1932 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Esther Pirro passed away at 89 in her home in Vero Beach, FL.  She was a life long resident of Mount Vernon, NY.  She retired from Scarsdale High School after leaving Exxon Corporation.

She was predeceased by her father Alex Pirro and mother Beatrice (Staci), two sisters Theresa Pirro and Estelle (Russo) and brother Anthony Pirro.

Esther is survived by nephew Anthony and Marilyn Russo and two great grandnieces Marichristine Pearson, Adrienne Russo and one great nephew and their children.

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Vincenzo Di Pietro - July 07, 1931 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Di Pietro, Vincenzo of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at home on March 4,2022. He was born on July 7,1931 to Rocco Di Pietro and Carmela Di Paola in the Province of Avellino Morra De Sanctis Italy.  Vincenzo came to America April 1973 with his son Rocco and his predeceased wife Angela and second son Gerardo joined them January 1974 and lived in Mt Vernon, NY.  Loving father of Rocco and his wife Maria and Gerardo and his wife Francesca; dear grandfather of Vinny, Nicky, Gerardina and Diana; dear great- grandfather to Isabella and Valentina. He is also survived by his brother Angelo Di Pietro. He is predeceased by his brothers Giusseppe and Gaetano and by his loving wife Angela. Family will receive friends on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 4-8pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am on Wednesday March 9, 2022 at St Peter and Paul- St Ursula Church, Mt Vernon. Interment to follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, NY.

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Carmella DePaola - July 24, 1929 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Carmella DePaola passed away at age 92 on 3/4/2022 peacefully in St. Pete Beach, FL.

She was born on 7/24/1929 in Brazil to her parents Vincent and Maria Paffile, and was the youngest of 10 siblings.

She came to New York in 1947, where she met the love of her life Joseph and the two married in Brooklyn NY.

Carmella and Joseph were married for 62 years until 2014 when her loving husband Joseph passed away.

Carmella is survived by her son Vincent and daughter in law Joann and their family.  Grandchildren  Marilyn,  Joseph and his wife Nadia  and Great Grandchild Giovino.

Carmella is also survived by her son Leonard and daughter in law Elaine and their family.

Grand Children Joseph and his wife Regina, Elena and her husband Michael. Great Grandchildren Sofia, Leonardo, Stella and Lilliana

Carmella is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will be received for visiting at the  Yannatouno Funeral Home located at 584 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Visitation will be Thursday 3/10/2022 between the hours of 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday 3/11/2022 at 10:45am at St Peter and Paul, St. Ursula Church located at 129 East Birch St. in Fleetwood, NY 10552 . Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery at 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530.

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Carmella DePaola - July 24, 1929 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Mount Vernon)

Obituary Preview: Carmella DePaola passed away at age 92 on 3/4/2022 peacefully in St. Pete Beach, FL.

She was born on 7/24/1929 in Brazil to her parents Vincent and Maria Paffile, and was the youngest of 10 siblings.

She came to New York in 1947, where she met the love of her life Joseph and the two married in Brooklyn NY.

Carmella and Joseph were married for 62 years until 2014 when her loving husband Joseph passed away.

Carmella is survived by her son Vincent and daughter in law Joann and their family.  Grandchildren  Marilyn,  Joseph and his wife Nadia  and Great Grandchild Giovino.

Carmella is also survived by her son Leonard and daughter in law Elaine and their family.

Grand Children Joseph and his wife Regina, Elena and her husband Michael. Great Grandchildren Sofia, Leonardo, Stella and Lilliana

Carmella is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will be received for visiting at the  Yannatouno Funeral Home located at 584 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Visitation will be Thursday 3/10/2022 between the hours of 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday 3/11/2022 at 10:45am at St Peter and Paul, St. Ursula Church located at 129 East Birch St. in Fleetwood, NY 10552 . Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery at 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530.

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Marie Salamone - August 17, 1920 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Mount Vernon)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also providing essential information for those who want to pay their respects. They help to notify people of the passing, share details about the funeral or memorial service, and offer a sense of closure.

Who typically writes an obituary?

The task of writing an obituary often falls on the family members or close friends of the deceased. In some cases, a funeral home or obituary writer may assist with the writing process. The author should be someone who knew the deceased well and can provide an accurate and heartfelt tribute.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the deceased's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. You may also include information about the funeral or memorial service, charitable donations, and any other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Generally, it's recommended to keep it concise, ranging from 100 to 500 words. However, some online obituary platforms may allow for longer tributes.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can be a wonderful way to personalize the tribute and make it more engaging.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary, on the other hand, provides a more detailed biography and often includes additional information about the person's life.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Be prepared to provide the written obituary, along with any accompanying photos or documents.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told accurately. However, it's essential to keep in mind that your loved ones may still need to add or modify certain details after your passing.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some publications may charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals or flat fees. Be sure to ask about pricing when submitting your obituary.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's difficult to make changes to an obituary once it's been published in print. However, online obituary platforms may allow for edits or corrections within a certain timeframe.

How long will my online obituary remain available?

The duration for which an online obituary remains available varies depending on the platform. Some websites may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary is a celebration of the person's life, so feel free to include humorous stories or personal anecdotes that capture their spirit and personality.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

If you're struggling to write an obituary or need guidance, consider reaching out to a funeral home or professional obituary writer for assistance. They can help you craft a beautiful tribute that honors your loved one.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes, poems, or lyrics that resonate with the deceased's personality or spirit can add depth and emotion to the obituary.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive issues surrounding the deceased's life or passing, it's essential to approach them with tact and respect. Consider consulting with family members or close friends before including any potentially sensitive information.

Can I include charitable donation information in an obituary?

Absolutely! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to continue the deceased's legacy and support a worthy cause.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?

To ensure accuracy, fact-check all information before submitting the obituary. Verify dates, names, and details with family members or official records to avoid any mistakes.

What if I need to correct errors in a published obituary?

If you notice errors in a published obituary, contact the newspaper or online platform immediately. They may be able to issue a correction or reprint the revised version.

Can I create an online memorial page instead of an obituary?

Yes! Online memorial pages offer a unique space for friends and family to share memories, photos, and condolences. These pages can remain active for years to come, serving as a lasting tribute to your loved one.

How do I share an online obituary on social media?

MOST online obituary platforms provide sharing options for social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. You can also copy and paste the link into emails or messaging apps to share with others.

What if I'm unsure about what to write in an obituary?

DON'T worry! Take your time, gather your thoughts, and focus on celebrating your loved one's life. You can also seek inspiration from examples online or consult with a professional writer if needed.

Can I include funeral service details in an online obituary?

Absolutely! Online obituaries often provide space for funeral service details, including dates, times, locations, and livestreaming links.

How do I preserve an online obituary for future generations?

COPY AND PASTE THE OBITUARY TEXT INTO A WORD DOCUMENT OR PRINT IT OUT FOR SAFEKEEPING. You can also consider creating a physical scrapbook or memory book with copies of the obituary and other mementos.