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Thomas C. Pennucci, 71, White Plains Resident
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Thomas Christopher Pennucci, of White Plains, died on Monday, Feb. 22.
Pennucci was a home repair and improvement expert, specializing in wood restoration. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and skills.
He completed the Cornell Extension master gardeners program. He grew his own flourishing garden, and Cornell Extension used seeds he developed for its students to grow fruits and vegetable. Pennucci was also a music enthusiast, and he created personalized CDs for family and friends. He loved his bible study group, nature, fishing and most of all being with his granddaug…
James Kevin Kelley, 59, Montrose Resident
MONTROSE, N.Y. -- James Kevin Kelley, of Montrose, died on Monday, Feb. 22. He was 59.
Born in Peekskill, "He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many," according to information provided by the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home. "He will be deeply missed by those who knew him."
Kelley is survived by his children, James Garrett Kelley and Samantha Rose Kelley; father William Kelley; brother William Kelley; grandchildren James, Alysia, Savanna, Julia and Gianna.
He was predeceased by his mother, Bernice (O'Connor) Kelley.
Visiting hours will be fr…
Irving 'Irv' Rion, 87, Former Nyack Resident
NYACK, N.Y. -- Irving “Irv” Rion, a Nyack native, died on Monday, Feb. 22. He was 87.
Born in Nyack, Rion "married the love of his life, Doris Lapenta, in 1951, and they shared 64 years of love, happiness and dedication to each other, their family and friends," according to information provided from the Hannemann Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife; siblings Joyce and John Rion; daughters Diane Mena, Barbara and her husband Thomas Nola-Rion, and Patricia and her husband Richard Aufiero; grandsons Robert and John Mena; granddaughters Rachel Schuster and her husband Matthew Sc…
Nestor R. Bautista, 88, Longtime Paramus Resident
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Longtime Paramus resident Dr. Nestor R. Bautista died on Saturday, Feb. 20. He was 88.
Born and raised the Philippines, Bautista was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Visitation Church, in Paramus. He was a member of the Philippine American Community of Bergen County, Philippine Resident East Coast Association, Knights of Columbus, Philippine Medical Association, American Medical Association and the Hudson County Medical Association.
Prior to retiring, Bautista was a surgeon. He enjoyed gardening and dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Esmeralda (Calulo) Bautista; child…
Stamford Resident Joins Board At Stamford's Future 5
STAMFORD, Conn. — Future 5, a Stamford-based nonprofit that helps guide high-school students through school and into careers, has elected three new members to its board of directors.
The new board members are Jamere Jackson, Jessica Lee and Christopher Wright.
According to its website, "Future 5 serves high school students in Stamford, Connecticut, who are at risk of graduating without the resources or an actionable plan to move on to a community or four-year college, trade school, professional job or military."
"Jamere, Jessica and Chris have an impressive combination of e…
James Randy Dudley, 53, Former Beacon Resident
BEACON, N.Y. -- James "R.D." Randy Dudley -- a Worcester, Massachusetts resident, formerly of Beacon -- died on Saturday, Feb. 6. He was 53.
Born in Beacon, Dudley attended Beacon High School, where he was on the football and basketball teams. He was a former member of the Beacon NSO, he performed in various plays with Curt Stewart, and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church, in Beacon.
He is survived by his children, Scott Douglas of Poughkeepsie, Tyshawn Dudley, Tyrell Dudley, James Dudley, Devon Dudley and Erick Dudley, all of Massachusetts, and Sherella Dudley of North C…
