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Judith 'Judy' McNeill, 68, Lodi Resident
LODI, N.J. -- Judith "Judy" McNeill, of Lodi, died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 68.Born in Niagara Falls, McNeill was an administrative assistant for the Bergen County Community Action Program in Hackensack. She previously worked for N.Y. Bell and as a waitress for the Wallington Exchange.
Her favorite day was Halloween, she loved dressing up, followed by Christmas, with her candycane shirt and her candycane sneakers. She loved bingo, video poker, Atlantic City, Empire City and her beloved pulltabs.
McNeill is survived by her longtime companion and soulmate, George Costello; ch…
Raymond J. Henry, 95, Former Glen Rock Resident
GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- Raymond J. Henry, of Mantoloking, died on Tuesday, March 29. He was 95. A loyal and devoted New Jersey Devils fan, Henry was the first person to receive the 7th man honor. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR. He served as a trustee of the Bayview Shores Association in Mantoloking.
Prior to retiring, Henry served as president of Henry Brothers Electronics in Paramus for 30 years.
He is survived by his brothers, Hartford and John; nieces and nephews Jan West, Nora Jackson, Gail Koromhas, and Nancy, Jim and Mark Henry; and his loyal canine companions, Jorgi and Teddi.
Henry …
Mary Elizabeth Clinton, 90, Longtime Poughkeepsie Resident
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Mary Elizabeth Clinton, a longtime resident of Poughkeepsie, died on Wednesday, March 30. She was 90. Born in Hughsonville, Clinton graduated from Wappingers Falls School with high honors. She met her first husband at Handprints, while working, and then spent her early years raising her two daughters. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Poughkeepsie.
Clinton went back to work later in life for the YWCA of Poughkeepsie, where she worked as a desk secretary and early childhood teacher. She learned to drive when she was 60 and continued her new career a…
Rose Merkle, 90, Hackensack Resident
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Rose (Radzniak) Merkle, of Hackensack, died on Wednesday, March 30. She was 90. Before retiring, Merkle worked for European Health Spa in Paramus as a masseuse for 25 years.
She is survived by her children, Linda McAuliffe of Hackensack, Barbara Merkle of Paramus and Carol De Maio; grandchildren Charles, Cori, Christen, Candice, Thomas and Danielle; and great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Michaela, Nicholas, Julia and Gabriel.
Merkle was predeceased by her husband, Russell Merkle.
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 1…
Maria 'Lena' H. Raimundo, 80, Danbury Resident
DANBURY, Conn. -- Maria Helena "Lena" Raimundo, of Danbury, died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 80.
Born in Portugal, Raimundo was a proud employee at Davis & Geck in Danbury for over 40 years. She was an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish and was an avid lover of flowers and animals, leaving behind her two precious pets.
She is survived by her children, Americo "Mac" Raimundo Jr. and his wife Debra, and Elizabeth Laranjeira and her husband João; grandchildren Christopher Laranjeira, João Laranjeira, Keith Raimundo and Melissa Raimundo; and her sist…
Chester Flower, 68, Yonkers Resident
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Chester A. Flower Jr., of Yonkers, died on Tuesday, March 29. He was 68. Flower was a longtime member of Bajart Post 1122. He was predeceased by his parents, Chester and Minna Flower.
Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 1, at David J. Hodder Funeral Home, 899 McLean Ave., in Yonkers. A mass will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday at St. Barnabas, with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, in Yonkers.
Mario L. Chiacchia, 78, Katonah Resident
KATONAH, N.Y. -- Mario L. Chiacchia, of Katonah, died on Monday, March 28. He was 78.Born in Mount Kisco, Chiacchia graduated from Bedford Hills High School. He then joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany for two and a half years. He was the owner-operator of Haines Road Service Center in Bedford Hills for 50 years.
Chiacchia loved, gardening, boating and all things mechanical.
He is survived by Vera Cook; children Mario "Chip" Jr., Robert, Carol Dreska and Christina; grandchildren Russell, Gregory, Michael, Brittany, Brandon, Bobby Jr. and Anthony; four great-grandchildren; …
University of Bridgeport Alumni Show Off Artwork In Gallery Show
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The University of Bridgeport's fifth annual Alumni Art Show is now open, and will remain on display through April 9.
This year's exhibit features an abundant mix of paintings, sculpture, documentary photography, ceramics, video and mixed media by more than 20 artists. Some include:
Wilhelmina de Haas, Class of '83, is a graphic artist and digital photographer who strives to create bold, one-of-a-kind pieces that push viewers to ponder potential meanings in her work.
Barbara Bonnie Deutsch, '67, is a ceramicist who experiments with construction and decorating techniq…
