All Obituaries

Frank Robert Bottos Jr., of Verplanck, NY died on May 29, 2023. Frank was born in Peekskill on May 15, 1958 to Frank Sr. and Virginia (Ackley) Bottos. Frank was retired from the Town of Cortlandt Sanitation Department. Frank loved the Hudson River. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in “The Shop”, fishing , crabbing and gardening. Frank was well known for his business, Quality Deer Butcher’s. Frank will be remembered for his dedication and loyalty to his...

Joe Rinzivillo died at his home on May 29, 2023 at the age of 71 years old. Joe worked for Optimum before retiring in 2017. He was an avid NY Yankees, NY Giants fan and loved playing and coaching softball. He loved spending time with his family and being a great husband, dad and grandfather. Joe had the most kind and gentle soul, all he ever wished to do was make people laugh. He was generous and gave the best advice and life lessons. We will continue to live for him and make him proud. Joe...

Richard Joseph Armisto, formerly of Verplanck, New York passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 14, 1941 to Ida and Sam Armisto.  In 2002, he was predeceased by his loving wife Judith, who he was married to for 40 years.  Richard graduated from Pleasantville High School, was a member of the Army National Guard, and worked for the US Post Office before beginning his career as a Pleasantville Police Officer, retiring...

Donald R. Judd passed away on March 10,2019 and Shirley Judd passed away on March 24, 2023 in Burlington, North Carolina. A graveside service and interment of their urns will be held at 11:00 AM on June 24, 2023 at the Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, New York.

John Harry Vargo passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023. He was 87 years old.  John was born in October 7, 1935 in Buchanan, New York to John Vargo, Sr. and Helen Dohan. He is survived by his four children, John Michael, Joanne, James and Christopher  (Monique), along with his sister Helen (Conklin) and his  brother Robert and his two beloved grandchildren Gwenevere and Gavin.  He was pre-deceased by Mary Ellen Vargo, his beloved wife of 54 years who left this earth...

Jayne M. Forzano, of Garrison, NY died peacefully on April 6, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1954 to David and Marie (née Dowling) Outhouse and grew up in Montrose, NY. She met her husband Dante in 1975, and they were later married in Cold Spring, where they raised their two children. Jayne retired from Haldane Central School District in 2021, where she worked for 22 years as a Teacher's Aide. She is predeceased by her parents David and Marie, as well...

Michael John McMahon (John to family, “Mike” to many friends), age 89, died peacefully on March 4, 2023, surrounded by his family in Cincinnati, OH. John was born in New Rochelle, New York on December 28, 1933, attended Iona Prep, and graduated from Fordham University with both a bachelor’s (1956) and master’s degree (1980) in business. It was while attending Fordham (the first time) that he met his wife Jeanne (nee Davey). They married in 1957, at St. John’s in...

Sandra A. Cotic of Garrison,NY and formally Verplanck,NY died at home surrounded by her family on February 19, 2023. Sandy was born in Peekskill,NY to Robert and Barbara (Turner) Van Tassel. Sandy worked in the Verplanck Post Office before retiring and most recently a Bus Driver for the Hendrick Hudson School District. She was a member of the Verplanck Fire Dept., Verplanck Ladies Auxiliary and the Philipstown Ambulance Corp. Sandy is survived by her husband Michael,her siblings, Debora...

Jose “Joseph” Alexander Vicente Jr. of Wappinger Falls and formally of Verplanck, NY died on February 17, 2023. He was 75 years old. Jose was born on November 6, 1947 in Puerto Rico to Jose Sr. and Andrea (Matos) Vicente. He was a US Army veteran serving during Vietnam from 1967-1969. Jose worked and retired as a steam fitter for Local #543(now Local #21). Jose is survived by his children, Andrea (Wayne) Vicente Scott and Joseph Alexander (Regina)Vicente II, grandchildren, Bianca...

Mary Cody, better known as Pat, of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on February 15, 2023. She was 82. Born in Brooklyn to her parents Harry Kaufmann and Edna Ross, Mary was selfless and took care of those around her. She was a beloved friend to many and a dedicated mother and grandmother. Mary was active in the volunteer firefighting community as a member of Buchanan Engine Co., Centennial Hose, the Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, and the Ladies’...