Virginia Rose Fay Enright

Death Notice - Virginia Rose Fay Enright, 90 years old,  passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at Schervier Nursing Care Center in the Bronx on August 22, 2015.  She was born on May 11, 1925 in NYC to the late Alice and Patrick Fay.  Virginia was predeceased by her two sisters, Marion Gannon and Ethel Searles.  She married the great love of her life, the late John J. Enright, on May 17, 1947.  For thirty one years she was the evening clerical supervisor of the Emergency Room at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center before her retirement in 1993.  

Virginia Rose is survived by her four deeply grateful children, Joy McCrosson (Matthew), John (Annie), Patrick (Lori Ann) and Mark (Lynda).  She leaves behind her greatest joys in 12 grandchildren, Matthew R. McCrosson (Suzanne), Melissa Cybulski (Mark), Patrick McCrosson, Daniel McCrosson (Felicia), Christopher Enright (Elizabeth), Lucianne Enright, John Enright, Rachel Enright, Maxwell Enright, Schuyler Enright, Emma, and Eliana Enright.  She was also the much loved great grandmother “GG” of Brendan, Madeline, Millie, Ben, Rebekah, and Ethan.

Virginia Rose was a woman of great faith!  She lived her life with dignity and grace even during these final years as she suffered through dementia. She leaves a legacy of love and asked only that we make God’s world a better place!

Family will receive friends at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home at 6110 Riverdale Avenue Bronx, NY on Monday August 24th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The funeral Mass will be held Tuesday August 25th at 9:45 a.m. at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY.  Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.

Susan McCrossan

Death Notice - McCrossan, Susan on August 18, 2015 at the age of 80. Loving daughter of the late Sarah and John. Dearest and loved sister of Patricia Sheridan, Margaret Sheridan, John, Bernard, Josephine Simpson, Thomas and the late Mary Brennan. Beloved aunt to many. Reposing Friday 4-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave,  Bx. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Bronx, NY.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  

Scott K. DeGarmo

Death Notice - DeGarmo, K. Scott passed away on August 15 at his home in Riverdale, N.Y., surrounded by wife, Barbara, and beloved daughters Madden Manion(Terrance) and Julie DeGarmo (Douglas Dietrich). He is also survived by four precious grandchildren, Jack and Tommy Manion and Anika and Graydon Dietrich; his brother, John DeGarmo, and sister, Mary Toof. Scott had a long and varied career in newspapers, magazines and, most recently, as owner of magazine and trade show company Broadband Communities. A memorial service celebrating Scott’s life will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, N.Y.  Donations can be made to curepc.org.

Patricia M. O'Keefe

Death Notice - O’Keefe, Patricia M., (nee Dunn).  Beloved wife of 44 years of Kevin and devoted mother of Christopher (Kate Sullivan) and Kate (Casey Yarger).  Loving sister to Kathleen and Kevin Dunn.  Pre-deceased by her parents, James and Mary, her brother Tommy and her aunt Nora Spillane.  Pat was a dedicated teacher and good and loyal friend to many.  Pat taught kindergarten and first grade for over thirty-five years at St. Paul School in East Harlem and at Incarnation School in Washington Heights where she also served as Principal from 2004 to 2009.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Pat’s memory for scholarships and tuition assistance to: Incarnation School Development,  c/o Pat Cronin,  570 West 175th Street, New York, NY10033 or go to the web site, www.incarnationnyc.org, and click the "Donate" button on the left to use PayPal. Please designate "In Memory of Pat O'Keefe" and "For tuition assistance" on the check or on the donation page.

The wake will be on Thursday, August 20th from 2-5 and 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10am on Friday, August 21st at Incarnation Church,  1290 St. Nicholas Avenue (West 175th St) New York, NY 10033 phone (212) 927-7474.

Yakov Veynblat

Chapel Service - Yakov Veynblat - The family is gathering Sunday at 10 am at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue Bronx NY. The chapel service will be held at 10:30 am in the memorial chapel. The interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.

Griffin Sua

Memorial Services - Griffin Sua passed away on August 5, 2015. Loving son of Samantha and Nicholas Sua.  Cherished brother of Ethan Sua, Ryan King and Aidan King. Also survied by his grandmother Francine Soukis, step dad Joseph King, aunt Stefanie Soukis and niece Isabella Hernandez. There will be a memorial wake Sunday, August 9th, from 2-4 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY.  All friends and family are welcome to gather to remember Griffin. 

Carol Baum

Chapel Service Notice - Baum, Carol passed away on August 2, 2105.  Beloved wife of Arthur and loving mother of Lisa Burchell (Kenneth) and Jason (Michelle).  Devoted grandmother of Megan, Max and Jack.  The family will gather Thursday, August 6th at 11:00 am at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home,  6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx.  Following will be a graveside service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, NY

Honorable Thomas B. Galligan

Death Notice - Galligan, Honorable Thomas B., on July 30, 2015 at the age of 90.  Devoted brother to the late Mary Galligan and the late Sister Rose Marie Galligan, SC.  Proud World War II Veteran and served in the United States Navy.  Former Judge of the Municipal Court of N.Y.C., subsequently appointed a  judge of the New York City Criminal Court in 1974 and thereafter designated an Acting Justice of the State Supreme Court in New York County for 20 years.  Judge Galligan was held in high esteem by his colleagues and was dearly loved by many faithful family members and friends.  Visiting hours are Monday, August 3rd from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, New York 10471.  Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 4th at 9:45am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, New York 10471.  Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the New York Foundling Hospital (nyfoundling.org).

Edmund P. Murray

Death Notice - Edmund P. Murray passed away on July 28, 2015 at the age of 50.  He is survived by his parents Bartholomew and Maureen, sister Siobhan and her husband Bob, and devoted partner Sharisse, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends across the US and Ireland.  A proud serviceman, Ed joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1985 and was deployed to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Edmund also served  his community as a decorated NYPD officer, a 9/11 first responder, well-known and well-liked, who achieved the rank of Sergeant before his retirement in 2012.

Reposing Wednesday 6-9 pm and Thursday 2-5 & 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave,  Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery

Margie O'Driscoll

Death Notice - Margie O'Driscoll passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015 at the age of 59. She was born in NYC on October 8, 1955 to her late parents, Denis and Bridie O'Driscoll. Margie graduated from Incarnation School in Manhattan, St Nicholas of Tolentine High School and College of Mt. St. Vincent in the Bronx, and earned her Masters in Computer Science from Columbia University. Before her stroke in 2001, she was very active in Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, and the Irish Business Organization of New York (IBO). She is survived by her brother Denis and his wife & children, sister Noreen, and brother James and his wife & children, as well as many cousins and friends across the US and Ireland. She is at peace.  Reposing Saturday July 25, from 7-9 pm and Sunday July 26, 4-8pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Bronx. Interment St Raymond's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local stroke association or to KeenanStrong in her memory would be greatly appreciated. 

James J. Hunt

Death Notice - Hunt, James J. on July 19, 2015.  Beloved husband of Winifred (nee Burke).  Loving father of Richard. Retired member of MABSTOA.  Reposing Wednesday 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave,  Bx.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to The St. Francis Breadline 135 West 31st St. NY, NY 10001 www.stfrancisbreadline.org would be greatly appreciated.

Sarah "Sally" Kealy

Service Announcement - Sally Kealy. The wake is Tuesday July 14, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday July 15, 2015 at 9:45am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 6000 Riverdale Avenue next to the funeral home. The interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx NY.

William Jansen

Death Notice - William John Jansen passed away peacefully on July 10, 2015 at the age of 57. William was born in the Bronx, NY on April 30, 1958 to his parents William and Joanne Jansen. William attended John F. Kennedy High School in the Bronx and went on to work as a carpet installer for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Resilient Floor Coverers Local 2287. William was a loving and compassionate person with a kind word and a kind deed for everyone he knew. William was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife Linda and his children Onnolee, Billy Jack and his wife Sade Jansen, his sisters Karen Reiss and Joanne Broomer, and his brothers Roy Jansen, Gerard Moran, Edward Moran, and Jack Moran Sr. He is also survived his beautiful grandchildren Allanaand Liam. To all of his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he was like a second father and took special time out for each and every one of them. Surely God has a special place for William as we all have a special place in our hearts for him. Reposing Wednesday July 15, 2015 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-5 pm only at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY. A service will be held Thursday during the hours at the funeral.  The committal is private.

Richard E. Waldron

Waldron, Richard E. passed away on July 6, 2015. Proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, served in Vietnam.  Beloved husband of Kelly (nee Diana). Loving father of Patricia, Kenneth, Kathleen, Julie, Michael, Richard and Dennis. Dear brother of Barbara and Gladys.  Cherished grandfather of Megan and Dennis.  Also remembered as a dear uncle and friend to many.  Reposing Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave,  Bronx.  Gathering Friday morning from 9-10 am at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 101 Mill Street, Putnam Valley NY (845) 528-2131 at 11:30 am.

William Edward Hay

Death Notice - There will be a Memorial Gathering and Service here for William E. Hay. William is survived by his loving Wife and best friend Mary Ann Amodeo;  his Father Douglas Ashton-Hay from Australia; his Mother Arline Novick from Vermont; his Brother Douglas Hay and wife Dahlia of New Jersey; Mother-in-law Rosemarie Amodeo from CT; Sister-in-law Cheryl Amodeo from CT; Brother-in-law Louis Amodeo and wife Cathy from CT. Also remembered as a beloved uncle to  Andrea, Julia, Juliet, Alex and Jonathon. The memorial gathering is currently scheduled for Sunday July 12th from 2-4 in the afternoon. At 4:00pm there will be a Memorial Service here at the funeral home. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations on behalf of William will be appreciated to Yougottabelieve.org.

Luis A. Lopez

Death Notice - Lopez, Luis A. passed away June 26, 2015 in NYC surrounded by his family. Dedicated NYPD Lieutenant from the 30th Precinct. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Haas). Loving father of Anthony and a devoted uncle to Charlie. Cherished brother of John, Norma and the late Josie.   Dear son-in-law of Donna and Louis Haas. Also a special brother-in-law to Hannah and Natasha.  Reposing Wednesday 2-4 & 6-9 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave,  Bronx. There will be a wake Thursday from Noon until 1 pm. A funeral Service will follow at 1 pm at the funeral home.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.