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THE MAMARONECK OBSERVER
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September 30, 2026
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Maria Arce, of Mamaroneck, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years old. Maria was born in Mexico on August 3, 1956. For over 45 years, she was a Nurse at Sarah Neuman Nursing Home. Caring for others was her nature as Maria possessed a nurturing and maternal warmth that stretched to all who knew her. She was a mother and grandmother to everyone. Maria enjoyed singing and dancing. In earlier years, she would perform for patron
Sep 28


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Ferdinando V. “Freddy” Murgida of Mamaroneck, NY, passed away on August 25, 2026. He was 93. Born in Newark, NJ, on January 13, 1933, to the late Ferdinando and Giovanna Murgida, Freddy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951– 1953 with the 350th Infantry “Battle Mountain” Regiment, U.S. Occupation Forces, European Theater. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal. After the military, he worked for the NYC Board of Education as a structural engineer, special
Sep 9


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Lorraine Mustich, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on August 5, 2026. Born in the Bronx, New York, Lorraine lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to family, friends, and community. She carried with her the values of hard work, compassion, and service throughout her long and meaningful life. Lorraine and her beloved husband, Angelo, built their life together in Mamaroneck, New York,
Sep 9


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Philomena C. Hogan of Mamaroneck passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 104. She was born on March 16, 1922, to Vincent & Giuseppina Chiodo. For many years, she worked as a government secretary. She always enjoyed tending to her garden and loved her flowers and plants. Philomena is also remembered for her hospitable nature and for her many years as a volunteer at Rye Neck High School, where she was called "Grandma" by all the students. She is survived by her cherishe
Jul 13


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Joseph Germano was born June 19, 1925, at 438 Center Avenue in Mamaroneck to Gaetano and Bernarda Germano. He attended local schools and graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 1943. World War II had already started. In May 1943 he took a day off from school with Albert “Babe” Etre and went by train into NYC to join the United States Marine Corps. Joe reported for Boot Camp on August 1, 1943. He was part of 24 Communication Marines commissioned to the USS Eldorado AGC I
Jun 8


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Ruth Jean Gordon Hinerfeld, a civic organization leader who established a precedent for qualifying third-party candidates to participate in national presidential debates, died on May 6, 2026. Ms. Hinerfeld was born on September 18, 1930, in Boston, MA, the daughter of Morris and Anna (Shoolman) Gordon. She was raised in Milton, MA, in a home that abutted her grandparents’ dairy farm. She earned her undergraduate degree in sociology at Vassar College in 1951 and was elec
May 27


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Joseph M. Maida, of Mamaroneck, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Joseph was born in Pianopoli, Italy on September 8, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1946. He attended Mamaroneck High School and proudly served as a soldier in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and many often noted that his lawn looked like a golf course. But mostly, Joseph was known for his kindness, humanity, and loving nature. He formed ge
May 13


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Antonio Reca, of Mamaroneck, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was 89. Antonio was born in Rocasecca, Italy on November 11, 1936, to Angelo & Antonietta Reca. He immigrated to the United States in 1958, bringing with him a strong work ethic. A landscaper by trade, his own backyard garden was his personal paradise. He would tend to his garden, giving the utmost care to growing plants and vegetables. Antonio had a truly giving nature. He expressed his love through giving
Apr 28


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Attilio (Leo) Guarascio , of Mamaroneck, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27th at the age of 97. Born on August 12, 1928, in Dipignano, Italy, to Giovanni and Angelina Guarascio, Attilio brought with him a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and tradition when he immigrated to the United States. He built a life rooted in dedication, working in construction and taking great pride in providing for his family. Attilio found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He lov
Apr 14


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Robert Jones , of Mamaroneck, sadly passed away on March 19, 2026. He was 68. Robbie was born on July 7, 1957, to Edward & Leola Jones, and was raised along with his loving stepmother Catherine Jones. For many years he worked as a roofer for Angus Theriault & Sons Roofing. A helpful man and a handy man by nature, Robby was able to fix anything from a faucet to a roof. He is fondly remembered as a kind and gentle man, a friend to all who knew him. Robby loved the outdoors,
Mar 24


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Rose Calvini (nee Sala) of Mamaroneck, NY passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Bronx, NY on November 22,1937 to Nicholas and Mary Sala (nee D’Antona). Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph Calvini, Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph Calvini (Donna), Elizabeth Arnoff (Sam) and Regina Luiso, 10 cherished grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, dear brother, Frank Sala and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and f
Mar 10


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Ann Strychalski (née Soderstrom) passed away on February 9, 2026, in the early morning hours at White Plains Hospital, NY, after a brief bout of pneumonia. She was 83. Ann is survived by her children Eugenia Roche (James), Nicholas (Ludmila Kravchychyn), and Luke (Astrid Loots); her grandchildren Caroline and Dean Roche and Gabriel, Daniel, Nolan, and Emile Strychalski; and her brother Bob Soderstrom, along with many lifelong friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents, F
Feb 24
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