All Obituaries

Emma D. Sessa 94, of White Plains, N.Y. died on May 24, 2019 at the Grove in Valhalla, N.Y. She was born on Sept. 28, 1924 to the late Edward and Margaret (nee Rosati) Sessa in NYC. She was a retired Bookkeeper with General Foods in White Plains, N.Y. Emma is survived by her two loving nieces, Carol (Richard) Barnett and Lois (David) Sammarco, both of North White Plains, N.Y. also survived by her six grand nephews. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Sunday, 3-7 PM. (No Visiting Hours On...

Victor F. Heins, Jr. 93, Formerly of Mt.Vernon, N.Y. and North Massapequa, N.Y. and most recently of Spring Hill, FL died on May 15, 2019. He was born on April 27, 1926 in Mt.Vernon, N.Y. to the late Victor and Mary Heins. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Victor was a retired Mechanical Engineer. He was predeceased by his devoted wife, Florence Heins in 1995 and by his beloved son, Victor Heins III in 1977 and loving companion, Irene in 2018 and is survived by his loving...

Francine C. Arkontaky 91, of Yonkers, N.Y. died on May 21, 2019 at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, N.Y. She was born on June 8, 1927 to the late Carmine and Loretta (nee Fontechio) Brandonisi in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Francine was a retired Registered Nurse at Mt. Vernon Hospital. She was Predeceased by her devoted husband, Peter Arkontaky in 1980 and is survived by her loving children, Michael Arkontaky of Yonkers, N.Y., and predeceased by daughter in law, (Becky Hahn), John (Margaret) Arkontaky of...

Robert I. Del Conte 91, of Hartsdale, N.Y. died on May 14, 2019 at The Grove in Valhalla, N.Y. He was born on Nov. 13, 1927 to the late Giovanni and Francesca (nee Pugliese) Del Conte in Trieste, Italy. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Robert was a retired Mechanical Engineer with Verizon in Bronx, N.Y. He is survived by his loving companion of many years, Florence Jaffe of Hartsdale, N.Y. and by his loving children, Andrea (Jim) Chillemi of Garrison, N.Y. and...

Richard J. Gordon, 89, of Valhalla, NY and formally of Honolulu, HI died on May 11, 2019.  He was born on October 31, 1929 to the late Thomas and Edith (nee Zurner) Gordon in North Pelham, NY.  He served very proudly with the US Air Force in the early 1950’s and attained the rank of Lt. Colonel.  He retired from military service on April 27, 1953.  He later worked on a civilian basis for the US Government on various Air Force Military Bases all over the world as an...

Joey Centi 39, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on May 13, 2019. He was born on March 15, 1980  in White Plains, N.Y. He was an Auto Parts Store Mgr. with Auto Part International in Elmsford, N.Y. Joey loved Car Racing and Trips to Mohegan Sun.  He is survived by his beloved parents, Dino and Lisa (nee Pallotta) Centi of Thornwood, N.Y. and by his loving sister, Anna (Danny) Nazaruk of Valhalla, N.Y. one niece, Gabby Nazaruk and two nephews, Cole and Jack Nazaruk. Also survived by his Aunt...

Adele I. Vaccaro, 94, of Monroe Township, NJ and formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut, Poughkeepsie, NY, and New Rochelle, NY died on Monday, May 6, 2019. Adele was born on July 19, 1924 to the late George and Antoinette Cavalieri in Throgs Neck, NY. She attended and graduated in 1941 from Walton High School in Bronx, NY. Adele was also a graduate of Grace Institute where she studied business. Her business career began with W.R. Grace & Company in Hanover Square, NY from 1942 - 1950...

Nicole S. Lindberg 27, of New Milford, CT died on May 6, 2019. She was born on March 20, 1992 to Thomas and Susan (Sachse) Lindberg in New Milford, CT. Nicole graduated in 2014 from the University of Delaware’s School of Business with a degree in Marketing and learned about the European Union during a semester abroad in Freiburg, Germany during her Junior year.  This gave her the opportunity to travel throughout Europe. She was active in her college sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta,...

Armand Scardera 80, of Bronx, N.Y. died on May 7, 2019. He was born on Jan. 20, 1939 to the late Frank and Fanny (nee Salvaggi) Scardera in NYC. He was a retired Laborer with Local 20 in NYC. Armand is survived by his loving brother, Albert Scardera of Hawthorne, N.Y. and Cape Canaveral, FL , two sisters, Yola Banks of NJ and Mary Cafaro of FL. also survived by his many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. HAWTHORNE FUNERAL HOME 21 West Stevens...

Theresa Vaccariello 92, of Thornwood, N.Y. died on May 8, 2019 at Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne, N.Y. She was born on May 13, 1926 to the late George and Therese (nee Otti) Lorenz in Thyrnau, Germany. She loved Playing Bingo, Knitting, Line Dancing, ShopRite and Kohls. Theresa was predeceased by her devoted husband, Thomas Vaccariello in 2011, her beloved grandson, Victor Vaccariello, Jr. and four brothers, George, Willie, Joe and Herman Lorenz. She is survived by her loving sons, Thomas...