Obituaries

Helen Figarella, an Area Resident, Dies at 87
Helen Figarella, an Area Resident, Dies at 87
On September 10, 1947 in the Bronx, Helen married Alfred Figarella, Jr. who predeceased her on November 16, 2005. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Nancy and Edward DiMuro of Poughkeepsie, Linda Castriota of Stamford, CT, and Robert and Jill Figarella of Wappingers Falls; her grandchildren, Jason Castriota, Lauren Lee, Gabrielle DiMuro, Jessica Sherman, Diana DiMuro, Nicholas Figarella, and Daniel Figarella; and her great-grandson, Brian.
Margaret Frances Speer, a Former Fishkill Resident, Dies at 79
Margaret Frances Speer, a Former Fishkill Resident, Dies at 79
Born in Fishkill on April 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Richardson) Dolfinger. She graduated from the Wappingers Central School district. Mrs. Speer worked for the Telephone Company, Dry Dock Savings Bank, and was an Administrative Assistant Manager with IBM in East Fishkill, retiring in 1992 after 18 years of service.
John P. Barrett, a Queensbury Resident, Dies at 90
John P. Barrett, a Queensbury Resident, Dies at 90
Born in Brooklyn on June 26, 1927, he was the son of John and Sarah (Walsh) Barrett. John proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He had retired from Conservative Gas in Wyandanch and then worked for the Wappingers Central School District. He retired as the Superintendent for Transportation for the Arlington School District. Following his retirement, he went on to work as a bus driver and monitor for the Glens Falls School District.
Vincent J. Aquilino, a Rockville Centre Resident, Dies at 94
Vincent J. Aquilino, a Rockville Centre Resident, Dies at 94
Born in the Bronx on February 12, 1923, he was the son of Godfrey and Marie (Marino) Aquilino. Vincent proudly served our country in the US Army during World War II. On June 6, 1944, he was part of the Invasion of Normandy. He then participated, endured, and survived the greatest land battle, The Battle of the Bulge, ever fought and won by the US Army from December 16, 1944 through January 25, 1945. In 2007, he revisited France with his son and grandson, and was welcomed as an American hero. He was a former member of the American Legion in Brooklyn.
Vincencina “Jennie” Sorbello, an Area Resident, Dies at 98
Vincencina “Jennie” Sorbello, an Area Resident, Dies at 98
Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Vincent Sorbello and his wife Pat, daughter Mary Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Vincent A. Sorbello and wife Penny, Meghan Mahoney and husband John, Brendan Kirkpatrick and wife Crissy, and Gina Huggins and husband Bret; nine great-grandchildren; and her sister Millie Morales.
Sidney A. Ferguson III “Boomer”, a Newburgh Resident, Dies at 68
Sidney A. Ferguson III “Boomer”, a Newburgh Resident, Dies at 68
Sidney graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and invested his time becoming an amazing chef. He worked at multiple establishments, including his two favorites, Gully’s at Newburgh Waterfront and Dominick’s of Marlboro. Boomer was quick witted and voicetrous, he loved music and dancing but his passion was cooking. He was also a huge trivia buff. Boomer wasn’t always right, but he was NEVER wrong! And his heart was as big as his mouth, in his later years he’d hand out money envelopes on holidays to the needy. He loved his family dearly as he was loved. You will be missed ~ til we’re reunited.
Geraldine McMurtrie, an Area Resident, Dies at 84
Geraldine McMurtrie, an Area Resident, Dies at 84
Mom was a happy, caring, easy-going person. She served as a bookkeeper for our father's business, Max's Cleaning Service. She enjoyed Broadway shows, eating out, and tending to the many flowers in her yard, but most of all she loved family gatherings when everyone was together. She will be dearly missed, but lovingly remembered as the best mother ever.
Georgette Cohen, a Newburgh Resident, Dies at 69
Georgette Cohen, a Newburgh Resident, Dies at 69
Georgette was a graduate of Mt. St. Mary College and was a special education teacher in Port Jervis. She went on to receive her Paralegal Degree from Mercy College and worked at Martin A. Cohen, Esq. as a Paralegal. Mom will be sorely missed and fondly remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Patricia Irene Krause Russo, a Hudson Valley Resident, Dies at 78
Patricia Irene Krause Russo, a Hudson Valley Resident, Dies at 78
Patricia valued education very highly. She left college to marry her college sweetheart and raise a family. When her children were grown she returned to school and became a proud graduate of Marist College. She continued her devotion to education by tirelessly serving as a member of the Marlboro Central School District for 19 years, nine of which she served as president.

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