Recent Obituaries
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, where they raised their three children and became active members of the community. She stood proudly with Angelo as a devoted partner in every aspect of life, working together in their commercial general contracting and consulting businesses and supporting his involvement in local politics, where she also served as a party chairperson.
She always put the needs of others before her own and was known for her warm heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help anyone in need. Whether offering encouragement, lending a helping hand, or simply listening, she made everyone around her feel loved and valued.
Lorraine is survived by her sons, Joseph Mustich, Peter Mustich, and Rob Mustich (Susan Thompson); her cherished grandchildren, Carly and Austin; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her love and friendship. She was predeceased by her parents, Peter and Mary Anastasio, beloved husband, Angelo, her brother, Neil, and by Ken Cornet, son-in-law.
Among Lorraine's greatest joys were the special memories she created with her family at Bethany Beach. These gatherings reflected what she treasured most – bringing family together and creating lasting memories. The measure of Lorraine's life is found not only in her 96 years, but in the countless lives she touched along the way. Her compassion, strength, and generosity will remain an enduring inspiration to all who knew and loved her.
Harry Hazelwood, of Mamaroneck, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on March 29, 1941, to Aubrey & Lillian Hazelwood. Harry worked for many years as a compliance officer on Wall Street. A talented musician and music instructor, he was an accomplished soloist in several drum and bugle corps including the Hawthorne Caballeros, the New York Skyliners, and the Westchester Brassmen. He earned a place in the Buglers’ Hall of Fame in 2009. Harry was very involved in the Mamaroneck community and was an avid boater and fisherman, enjoying his time at the harbor. Harry will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, his creativity, and his unique ability to fix absolutely anything with duct tape and a kitchen knife. Harry was able to spend many hours, days, and “hospital sleepovers” with his daughter in the last weeks of his life, sharing and creating priceless memories. Harry is the beloved husband of Loretta Hazelwood, the adored father of Elizabeth Hazelwood (Dan Radlauer) and the late Glen Hazelwood, and dear grandfather of Amanda Giacomo, Charlie Giacomo, Kevin Hazelwood, and Justin Hazelwood
Geneve "GiGi" Gianunzio passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, at the remarkable age of
102. Born on April 28, 1924, she lived a long, vibrant life filled with independence, adventure, and enduring relationships. She was predeceased by her parents, Tito and Santina Gianunzio, and her siblings: Gilda Acampora, Archie Gianunzio, Armand Gianunzio, Genette Reilling, Elda Brussels, and Tony Gianunzio.
Born in Westchester County, Geneve spent her entire life in Mamaroneck, New York, where she built a life rich with friendships and extended family. She enjoyed a long and distinguished career with Binney & Smith, the makers of Crayola crayons, serving as an executive assistant for several decades. Known for her professionalism, dedication, and unwavering work ethic, she commuted by train to New York City each day and took great pride in the many years she devoted to the company.
GiGi treasured her family and cultivated lifelong friendships. She shared a particularly close bond with her great-nieces and their families, who brought her immense joy throughout her later years. She embraced life with enthusiasm and a love of good times. She traveled the world, loved playing tennis, and remained active at the gym well into her nineties. She was fortunate to enjoy excellent health throughout her life and remained mentally sharp and physically fit until the very end. Never one to hold back, she was known for her candid opinions, quick wit, and vibrant spirit. Her wisdom, laughter, and spirited personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Connie Mogull passed away on July 14th at 90. Always charming and beloved, she explained things in her own unique way and in a Southern accent that, remarkably, got stronger with every year she lived in New York.
Connie grew up in Memphis, Tenn, which she always considered Utopia, with her parents, Edward and Miriam, and her sister, Carole. Her father and mother had a wonderful marriage, and Ed ran the Ed Cook Market, a small supermarket in a poor neighborhood. Bologna sandwiches paid for Connie's education.
Connie attended the University of Alabama, where she was rushed by all three Jewish sororities and joined Alpha Epsilon Phi. It was there that she met Pete Mogull, whom she married—the start of a marriage that lasted 67 years. They first lived in Memphis, where Pete worked selling insurance (and as a pool shark). When that didn't work out, they moved to New York so he could become a stockbroker at Bear Stearns. Connie never 100% forgave him for moving her from her beloved Memphis.
Connie and Pete had a large group of lifelong friends from their early days at the University of Alabama, whom they stayed close to and saw regularly throughout their entire lives. Connie also kept up lifelong friendships with her childhood Memphis friends and their children. Her children, Jeff and Lisa, both enjoy second- and third-generation friendships with Memphis friends and their children.
Connie and Pete moved to New Rochelle in the sixties, where they raised Jeff and Lisa in a neighborhood called Bayberry. The house was always full of life, laughter, people, dogs and cats, and their backyard basketball court was constantly full of action. When they later moved to Mamaroneck, the backyard action moved to the pool. Connie was a marvelous cook who hosted pool parties and legendary Thanksgiving feasts for up to 50 guests.
Connie was a devout animal lover. She discovered the New Rochelle Humane Society when it was a dilapidated building next to the city dump, and became a prodigious fundraiser and served as the Humane Society’s president for 30 years. She continually pushed the city government to invest in the building, successfully securing funding to upgrade it twice, so that unwanted dogs and cats were treated with dignity until they could find loving forever homes. At the Humane Society, she made a multitude of friends (many crazy cat ladies), including the late Patrick Carey, who was like an adopted son to her.
Connie was also an antique dealer, and until she retired a few years ago, spent weekends selling her wares at shows and on eBay. Along the way she picked up an entirely new posse of friends who spent their weekends hunting treasures at garage and estate sales and, yes, sometimes even hunting through stuff that people had put out on trash day.
Her garage sale geographical knowledge helped her when she became a real estate agent -- our family used to joke that first she sold someone a house, then Jeff, a mortgage broker, got them a mortgage, and finally they got a cat or dog as a housewarming present -- whether or not they originally wanted one.
Connie and Pete had a devoted marriage for 67 years. He loved her kindness and her cooking, and appreciated that no matter how busy her day, she somehow always managed to get dinner on the table every day at 6 pm sharp. They shared a love of cats, especially Himalayans. They also loved dinners at Elio’s and travel—especially to Jamaica.
Connie also embraced Pete's childhood best friend, Matt Merola, who became a true member of their family—to the point where, even though Matt lived in New York City, he bought a second home nearby so he could spend weekends and holidays with Connie and Pete. Matt was like a second father to Jeff and Lisa, and later became a third grandparent to Peter; somehow, however, he avoided becoming a cat parent.
Above all, Connie adored her grandson, Peter. He was the center of her world, and she was wildly proud of him. She lived to see him graduate from Kenyon with high honors and be accepted to the London School of Economics for graduate school. Whenever Peter was in New York, not a week would go by without them visiting, and usually driving to Longford's for chocolate ice cream in the Subaru she gave him as a graduation gift.
Connie is survived by her husband, Pete; son, Jeffrey and his wife Anne; daughter, Lisa; grandson, Peter; and cat, Potato. She is also survived by her nieces Cathy Mogull and Alison Mogull Ostrin -- both of whom considered Connie every bit their own mother -- along with Cathy's husband, Jimmy, and Alison's husband, Jon. She leaves behind many dear friends, including Matt Merola, Joyce Lazarov, Gary and Sandra Silver, Pam Schoolman, Kathy Marcinko, Jerry Shapiro, and the late Ed Klein -- along with so many others she considered part of her family, like Corey Rinker, Melissa Lazarov and her husband, Douglas, their daughters Lily and Amelia, Lori and Julie Kosten, and so many more.
Connie made friends and "family" everywhere she went and kept them for life -- in Memphis, in Alabama, in New Rochelle, and in every home she ever sold or cat she ever placed. In the end, that may be one of the truest measures of her -- not just how many people loved her, but how few she ever let go of, and how much love she generated for her friends, whether they had two legs or four.
Rosetta “Rose” Galizi, 95, of Mamaroneck, New York, passed away on July 14, 2026. Born on May 20, 1931, in Bagnara, Italy, to Vincent and Tina Fedele, Rose immigrated to New York with her family at two years old. As a devoted homemaker, she dedicated her life to providing the absolute best for her family. She took immense pride in curating a beautiful home in Westchester County, ensuring her children receive private education, and preparing exceptional, loving meals as a gifted cook and baker. Alongside her beloved husband, she worked tirelessly to uplift her entire family, including her parents. One of her proudest achievements was watching her daughter earn an MD degree and establish a successful gastroenterology practice in Westchester. Rose is now reunited in Heaven with her cherished husband, Anthony Galizi. She is survived by her cherished children, Marlene Galizi, MD (Mark Williams), Mark Galizi and Vincent Galizi (Maria) and granddaughter Isabella Galizi.
Raymond Patrick Rivituso passed away July 14, 2026, at the age of 96. Raymond was born in Mamaroneck on December 15, 1929, to Michael Angelo & Lena Rivituso nee Corti. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Raymond was a graduate of Hillsdale College and had a career with the Exxon Cooperation as both a salesman and Terminal Supervisor. While stationed at Fort Slocum, Raymond met and fell in love with Helen Rella and in 1955 they married. They enjoyed cooking, relaxing on the beach, traveling, boating and most of all spending time with family and close friends. Raymond is predeceased by his wife, Helen, and his brother, Arthur Rivituso. He leaves behind his cherished children, Patrick Daniels and his wife Christy, Carol Freund and her husband Jack, Michael Rivituso and his wife Karen, and Lisa LaBrusciano. As well as his loving grandchildren, Aaron Daniels and his wife Vanessa, Derek Daniels and his wife Kirsten, Raymond and Michael Rivituso, Lindsey Helmer and her husband Scott, and Lauren Stone and her husband Jake, and his great-grandchildren, Libby Daniels, Hailey, Jaden, Jackson Helmer, and Nicholas and Logan Stone.
Joan Pizzi, of Mamaroneck, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was 92. Joan was born on September 18, 1933, to Albert & Anne Baker. She worked in her earlier years as a long-distance operator for AT&T, often fondly recalling the story of connecting Elizabeth Taylor’s call and hearing an exciting exchange between she and one of her loves. Joan was also a proud volunteer at St. Vincent’s Hospital where she provided many years of service. Joan was a devoted caretaker to her family and always maintained a beautifully meticulous appearance. She is now reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, the late Vincent Pizzi. Joan is survived by her cherished children, Vincent Pizzi and Ann Palancia (Joseph), 2 loving grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and dear sister-in-law Irene Baker. She is predeceased by her brothers, Douglas and Eugene Baker.
Kilian Francis Hastings was born to Matthew and Fiona Hastings on September 2, 2024, and lived with them at Ceannbhrat an Chuain, in the shade of Mamaroneck not far from the Harbor. His parents arrived at his name on the Rooster Comb trail. Kilian loved: Rory the Lion; Bear; Elmo’s Song; his pillow; dancing to Killeagh-la-la; hitting the tee ball and “swinging”; saying “hi!” to neighbors, and “hockey”, and people’s names; reading his books in his chair; offering a fist to bump; picking up sticks and stones; group hugs; pointing at the sky saying “airplane”; exclaiming “garbage truck” waiting for the “honk honk”; the sound of the train going by; cheering at softball, Irish soda bread, and playing with his cousins. His parents, and grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, grandaunts and granduncles will miss him very much.
