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Najah Jeanette Fowler Abbott, 24, Poughkeepsie Resident
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Najah Jeanette Fowler Abbott, also known as "Precious" and "Slick," died on Sunday, Feb. 14. She was 24.
Born in New London, Connecticut, Abbott attended Spackenkill schools. She graduated from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High school and attended Dutchess Community College, until she became ill.
Abbott is survived by her mother, Kimberly Abbott; grandfather Andrew Abbott; aunt Andrea Abbott; special friend Kimisha Walters of Florida; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Cornelia Johnson Abbott.
Visiti…
John Edward English, 84, Northvale Resident
NORTHVALE, N.J. -- John Edward English, of Northvale, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. He was 84.
English was an ironworker and life member of Local 40 in New York City. He also worked for the New York City Department of Buildings.
He loved boating, especially with his sons and grandchildren. "He also enjoyed his afternoon table at Dunkin Donuts, where he will be dearly missed," according to information provided by the Pizzi Funeral Home.
English is survived by his wife, Alice (Stears) English; children James and his wife Patricia of Warwick, New York, Joseph of Tappan, New York, John …
Lisa Gisondi Chiappetta, 54, Hawthorne Resident
HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- Hawthorne resident Lisa Gisondi Chiappetta died on Wednesday, Feb. 17. She was 54.
Born in White Plains, Chiappetta "lived one day at a time," according to information from Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home. "Her love of family and friends went above and beyond all expectations. She always put others before herself, no matter the circumstances."
She is survived by her husband, Daniele Chiappetta Sr.; son Daniele Chiappetta Jr.; parents Frances and Peter Gisondi Sr.; and siblings Peter, John, Anthony and Grace Robertson Gisondi.
Visiting hours will be …
Josephine M. Mutino, 102, Lifelong Port Chester Resident
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Josephine Marie Mutino, a lifelong resident of Port Chester, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was a 102.
Mutino is survived by her daughters, Marie Vitetta and Marcella Fazio; grandchildren Michael and Sue Vitetta, William and Jeannie Vitetta, Robert and Diane Vitetta, John Vitetta, Deborah Nelson, John Mutino, Lisa Vidal, Stacey Conroy, and John Fazio; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; daughter-in-law Barbara Mutino; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, John Mutino; son John Mutino; parents Joseph and Martha Ribuffo Scill…
Christopher M. Scaperrotta, 89, Longtime Dobbs Ferry And Ardsley Resident
DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Christopher M. Scaperrotta, a lifelong resident of Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. He was 89.
Born and raised in Dobbs Ferry, Scaperrotta was a Navy veteran of the Korean War era. He managed his family business, Scappy's Harmony Inn until it was sold, in 2000. He loved dancing, going to the theater, dinning out and traveling. He was an avid golfer, bowler and swimmer.
"He was the happiest when he was surrounded by his friends and family, especially children," according to information provided by Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. "Chris alwa…
Jennifer M. O'Gorman Ruland, 42, Buchanan Resident
BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Jennifer M. O'Gorman Ruland, of Buchanan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 16. She was 42.
Born in Mount Kisco, Ruland was a member of Pi Nu Epsilon at SUNY Delhi College. She loved karaoke and dancing.
She was a member of the Scleroderma Foundation, and she helped organize the annual Scleroderma fundraising walk.
Ruland is survived by mother, Donna O'Gorman, maternal grandmother Mary Emma Ryan, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas O'Gorman, and her brother, Ryan O'Gorman.
Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, …
