All Obituaries

Rosa Fitz-Gibbon was a longtime resident of Tarrytown and died at the Poughkeepsie Pines Nursing Home in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 6, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Cuba on March 19, 1932 and came to the United States with her family in October of 1969. She was an active member of the Hope Presbyterian Church in Tarrytown and later an active member of Ossining First Presbyterian Church, where she played the piano for the Hispanic Congregation for many years. She worked for...

Ronald J. Reid, a longtime White Plains resident died unexpectedly on October 24, 2018 at the age of 77. Born in Brooklyn on November 9, 1940, he was the son of Andrew Edward and Frances Harty Reid.  He was raised in Wantagh, NY. After graduation from Chaminade High School, he attended St. Leo’s College in Florida where he was a member of the first graduating class. He went on to earn his BA at Notre Dame University. Continuing his studies, he completed his Master’s at the...

Sr. Eilish (Gemma) White, RSHM, 79, died in Tarrytown, NY, November 2, 2018. Born in Dublin, Ireland to Nicholas and Kathleen Butler White, she entered the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1956. Sr. Eilish taught in Richmond, VA, at Marymount School and St. Bridget’s School; in McLean, VA, at St. John’s School; in France at Marymount School, Paris; and in Brooklyn, NY at St. Catharine of Alexandria School and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. She was involved in parish...

Mary Ann Good, a longtime resident of Tarrytown died unexpectedly on November 1, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in Yonkers on September 1, 1933, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Farrell Good. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown. Mary Ann had a long and prosperous career with investment firms in New York City. She was a parishioner of Transfiguration Church. Mary Ann loved to...

Sr. Brigid Driscoll, RSHM, 84, died at Marymount Convent, Tarrytown, NY, October 29, 2018. Born in New York City to Daniel and Delia Duffy Driscoll, she entered the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary in 1954. Sr. Brigid taught (1957-1971), was Associate Academic Dean (1971-1974), and Director of the Continuing Education Program (1974-1979) at Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY. She was President of Marymount College, Tarrytown (1979-1999). She served the Religious of the Sacred Heart of...

Joseph N. Plick, formerly of Tarrytown died November 2, 2018 at the age of 71. Born in Tarrytown on November 7, 1946, he was the son of Joseph N. and Mary Harris Plick. He was a graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He then worked for Metro North Railroad. Joseph is survived by his sister Cynthia Ward, his step-brother Albert (Janet) Kendel and his three children Jennifer, Jessica and David. Joe was laid to rest on his 72nd birthday...

Louise Hansen a longtime Orange County NY resident died Sunday October 28, 2018 at The Grove, Vallhala, NY. She was 93 years old. Louise was born on March 17, 1925 to Michael and Mary Krupa Balson. She was predeceased by her brothers, Stanley, Thomas and Harry. Louise is survived by her children Christine Berg and husband Robert, Karen DeMarco and husband Steve, William Hansen and wife Patricia; grandchildren Erik, Kelsey, Liam, Lara, Mario, Gina; her sister Caroline and husband John and...

Louise Hansen a longtime Orange County NY resident died Sunday October 28, 2018 at The Grove, Vallhala, NY. She was 93 years old. Louise was born on March 17, 1925 to Michael and Mary Krupa Balson. She was predeceased by her brothers, Stanley, Thomas and Harry. Louise is survived by her children Christine Berg and husband Robert, Karen DeMarco and husband Steve, William Hansen and wife Patricia; grandchildren Erik, Kelsey, Liam, Lara, Mario, Gina; her sister Caroline and husband John and...

John J. Fragiacomo of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully on September 29, 2018. He was born in Tarrytown, NY on February 28, 1939. John was married to Nancy (Green) Fragiacomo for 58 years. He served in the National Guard, was owner of John F. Como Drywall Contracting and a member of Tarrytown FD Riverside Hose Co. Engine 80. He retired to Wilmington, NC with his wife to spend more time fishing and golfing. John is survived by his wife, Nancy, daughters: Ellen Ruggiero (predeceased by...

Margaret R. Bartos, a longtime resident of Tarrytown died October 22, 2018 at the age of 89. Born in New York City on September 13, 1929, she was the daughter of Sigismundo and Anna Crodelli Mercaldi. Margaret was a parishioner of Transfiguration Church where she helped in various capacities and was a member of the Transfiguration Seniors. She was also a member of the Tarrytown Seniors and had served as their Secretary. She is survived by her children Marianna ‘Cookie’ (David)...