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Carol Anne Bochar, 69, Wappingers Falls Resident
WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Wappingers Falls resident Carol Anne Bochar died on Wednesday, Jan. 13. She was 69.
She was born in England on May 17, 1946 to Joseph and Norma Arkless Petruzziello.
She Bochar went on to Barbizon Beauty School after graduating high school. Together with her husband, she owned and operated Tips to Toes, in Wappingers Falls, for over 20 years.
In her free time she enjoyed crafting, especially crocheting, beading and ceramics. She also loved cooking, and had a strong faith in the Lord.
Bochar is survived by her husband of 47 years, Mike; her children Michael Bo…
Patricia (McCauley) Riley, 91, Fleetwood Resident
FLEETWOOD, N.Y. -- Fleetwood resident Patricia (McCauley) Riley died on Monday, Jan. 11. She was 91.
"Her passion was her family," said the obituary information from Fred H. McGrath & Son. "Nothing made her happier than being with her children and grandchildren."
Riley is survived by her children, William, Patricia Rudnick, Kevin, Robert and Brian, and grandchildren Randy, Caroline, Nicholas, Eric, Max, Holden and Phoebe.
She was predeceased by her husband, William Riley.
Visiting hours will be from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Fred H. McGrath & Son …
Esmaralda 'Momo' Coutsodontis, 84, Bronxville Resident
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville resident Esmaralda "Momo" (Pappas) Coutsodontis died Wednesday, Jan. 13. She was 84.
Coutsodontis is survived by her husband of 51 years, Steve; children Lee and his wife Sandra, and Francesca and her husband Jerry; grandchildren Stelios, Ellee and Nicholas; and siblings Cassandra VanCott, Phoebe Pafitis and Dorothy Borghese.
She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Eleni (Karikas) Pappas; daughter Athena; and brother George Pappas.
Visiting hours will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Holy Trinity Church, 10 Mill Road, New Rochelle…
Theresa 'Teddy' McGann, 103, Fishkill Resident
FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Fishkill resident Theresa “Teddy” McGann died Tuesday, Jan. 12. She was 103.
Born in the Bronx, McGann worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Met Life Insurance Co. in the Bronx.
McGann was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, Andrew McGann; her parents, Vincent and Josephine (Loconto) Manco; and siblings Louise Parini, Marie Vetrano, Jean Maffucci, Carmella Aglione and Alfred Manco.
She is survived by her son, Greg McGann and his wife Carol; granddaughters Susan Hasandjekaj and her husband Eddie and Heather Valdez and her husband Jim; great-grandchildren Deanna, Da…
Carmine F. Pote, 89, Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk resident Carmine F. Pote died on Thursday, Jan. 14. She was 89.
A Navy veteran of World War II, Pote was a builder of quality homes throughout Fairfield County.
He and his wife enjoyed boating and traveling the world, and he had been a member of the South Norwalk Boat Club. In his later years, he enjoyed family, friends and gardening.
Pote is survived by his wife; sons Richard Pote of West Haven and Robert Pote of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister Ann Blauvelt of Danbury; and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, Anthon…
Robert 'Bob' Evans, 61, Stamford Resident
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford resident Robert "Bob" Lewis Evans died on Tuesday, Jan. 12. He was 61.
Born in Bronxville, N.Y., Evans worked as a construction project manager for Flagler Construction in Florida, and started his own building and remodeling company in Fairfield County.
Evans was also an avid sailor, who enjoyed being out on Long Island Sound.
He is survived by his wife Jane Evans of Stamford; brothers William Evans, David Evans and Richard Evans; nephews Wiley Evans, John Evans, Tom Evans, Ber Evans and Sam Evans; and niece Tori LaRovera.
Evans was predeceased by hi…
Norwalk Land Trust Hears From Wildlife In Crisis Co-Founder
NORWALK, Conn. -- Peter Reid, co-founder of the nonprofit Wildlife in Crisis, was the featured speaker at the Norwalk Land Trust's annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 11, at City Hall.The Weston nonprofit rehabilitates 5,000 birds and animals a year.
He told the meeting that in a densely populated state such Connecticut, habitat preservation is crucial to the survival of wildlife. “Every little bit is important,” Reid said.
The nonprofit land trust was established in 1973. Today, it oversees 27 parcels of land, totaling 89 acres. According to the organization's website, preserving land provides…
