All Obituaries

Clifford T. Morrison of Jackson Heights, NY and formerly of Irvington died July 19, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was 63 years old. Clifford was born in New York City on July 29, 1957 and was the son of Donald Richard and Angelika Josefa Schulz Morrison. He was raised in Irvington where he was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and had served as an Altar Boy for many years.  He went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy for 8 years of active and reserve duty....

Leonard Delessio Andrew was born on November 16, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Dominick Delessio and Concetta (Carrie) Aulisio.  From the age of five, when his mother died, he was raised by his aunt Josephine and her husband Albert Andrew.  He legally took their name after graduating from high school. He studied history at Lafayette College, working as a cook in the only integrated fraternity and earning money during the summers driving an ice cream truck.  After serving in...

Philip L. Maniscalco of Tarrytown died July 10, 2021 at the age of 76. Born in Palermo, Italy on March 10, 1945, he was the son of Gaetano and Teresa Santoro Maniscalco. Philip was a Clinical Psychologist for many years having practiced in New York City, Rockland and Westchester Counties. Most recently, he had a practice in Tarrytown. He received his Doctor of Psychology from Yeshiva University. Philip is survived by his loving children Silvana Siegel, Erik Maniscalco and John-Paul...

Ann R. Miele, a longtime Tarrytown resident died July 9, 2021 at the age of 89. Born in the Bronx on October 19, 1931, Ann was the daughter of Frederick and Frances Leonard Borstelmann. She was a parishioner of Transfiguration Church. Ann was married to Joseph Miele who predeceased her in 2016. She is survived by her children Carole (Bob) Schulze, Marie Miele, Joseph (Carol) Miele, Virginia Miele (Bruce Carlino) and Michael (Kara) Miele. She was also a loving grandmother of 13 and great...

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. Raymond Earle Phillips. He died, surrounded by loved ones, on the 14th of July at Westchester Medical Center after a valiant struggle following complications of surgery. Everybody seeing this will have their own distinct memory of Ray. He was funny, full of life, a world traveler, an accomplished doctor and author. He is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, and many, many friends all over the world. Ray was born on October 2nd,...

George E. Hongach, a lifelong resident of Sleepy Hollow died June 30, 2021 at the age of 78. George was born in North Tarrytown on November 17, 1943 and was the son of Andrew and Marion Delamater Hongach. He worked as an Electrical Engineer for General Motors for many years. He also had owned gas stations and auto repair shops in the two villages including Broadway Auto Repair in North Tarrytown and Power Test in Tarrytown. In his ‘retirement’ he worked as a security guard for...

Brett J. Furtado died unexpectedly on June 28, 2021 at the age of 41. Born in North Tarrytown on November 2, 1979, he was the son of John and Joy Ulrich Furtado. Brett was a graduate of Irvington High School Class of 1998. He continued his education in college and eventually went on to earn multiple certifications as an electrician. He had been a working as a member of Local Union 3 of the IBEW. Brett loved riding motorcycles and working out, but most of all he was a devoted father who...

Sandra Kwittken was born Sandra Ilene Sterman on 15 February 1936, daughter of a furrier and executive assistant. Her family ultimately moved to Brooklyn NY as immigrants where Sandra became a naturalized citizen in 1953. Ben, her father, and Helen, her mother were of Ukrainian, Polish, Austrian, and Russian Ashkenazi Jewish decent. Mom was raised in Brooklyn the first 17 years of her life (6 months in Toronto, Canada) where she graduated from Midwood High School, and became an RN through...

Stefan M. Wilgermein, Jr., a longtime Tarrytown resident died June 21, 2021 after a long battle with lung disease. He was 65. Stefan was born in New York City on July 10, 1955 and was the son of Stefan M. and Alma Roehrig Wilgermein. He was a graduate of Mount St. Michael’s High School.  Stefan retired as a supervisor with the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities. He was a member of the Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Washington Engine Company #2 of...

Hearts across the country were broken on Sunday June 13, 2021 with the sudden passing of JP Hill. He is known as the kindest, friendliest, most thoughtful and fun loving person anyone could know. John P. (JP) Hill, Jr. was born in Amityville, NY on October 18, 1954 and was the son of John P. and Gloria Barry Hill. He graduated from St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip and received a BS in Management from Bryant College in Rhode Island where he met his future wife Terry McGowan....