NY Army Veteran Comes Out As Gay In Viral Obituary
85 year old Col. Edward Ryan kept secret with him his whole life so he could "forever rest in peace."
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Joseph Winterleitner, a Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 78
Joseph enjoyed golfing, hunting, and skiing, and watching British soccer.
Ann Torba, a Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 95
Born in Manhattan on February 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George and Emily (Romersa) Soldati. In 1942 at St. Valentine’s Church in the Bronx, Ann married John Torba who predeceased her in 1965. She retired as Branch Manager in 1982 from Key Bank in White Plains where she worked for over 25 years.
Ann Torba, a Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 95
Ann loved her family more than anything, and enjoyed spending quality time with them.
Robert J. Warncke, an Area Resident, Dies at 78
On April 20, 1963 in Colonie, he married Patricia (Thomas) Warncke who survives at home. Other survivors include his children, James Warncke and his wife Sharon of Whitesboro, Gary Warncke of Charlotte, NC, and Karen Warncke of North Babylon; his grandchildren, Craig Warncke, Kerstin Barns and her husband Robert, Carl Warncke, and Kyra Beth Warncke; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and members of his wife’s family. Robert was looking forward to meeting his first great-grandchild in September 2018.
Geraldine Conchetta Courcy, an Area Resident, Dies at 78
Born on April 1, 1939 in White Plains, she was the daughter of Bruno and Angelina Valenti. Geraldine had been employed as a secretary with AT&T in White Plains for 27 years. She was a member of the Light of the World Ministries, and the Fishkill Seniors.
Antoinette Baudille, a Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 93
On January 31, 1959 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bronx, NY, Antoinette married Joseph Baudille who predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by her son, John Baudille (Mary Collins) of Wappingers Falls; her daughter, Ann Marie Mitarotonda (Rocco) of Valhalla; her grandchildren Michael and Christina Mitarotonda; her many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ronald Albert Cammarata, a Longtime Area Resident, Dies at 53
Born on May 18, 1964 in Bronxville, he was the son of Frank and Carole (Mazzella) Cammarata. Ron was employed as an electrician at Manhattanville College in Purchase since 2000. He enjoyed drag racing, camping and collecting vintage tools and machinery, but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joseph Arthur Yellen, Sr., a US Navy Veteran, Dies at 93
Born in Jamaica, Queens on February 23, 1925, he was the son of Joseph and Alice (Shapiro) Yellen. He proudly served our country in the US Navy during World War II. Joe was the owner and operator of Yellen Welding in Hopewell Junction. He was a life member of Protection Engine Co. 1, and a founding member of the Rombout Fire Company.
Robert D. Novak, a Lifelong Dutchess County Resident, Dies at 64
Bob was a graduate of the Class of 1972 from Arlington High School where he earned a football scholarship to Lehigh University. During the summer of his freshman year in college, he and his brother built a house together and started Wilro Construction. In 1975, he become the sole owner of the company and went on to build over 800 homes, as well as condos and some commercial properties. He and his family started ECHO Cottages and, after a few years, he also became the sole owner of that company. He put his heart and soul into making this a viable alternative option for the elderly or disabled.