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BURNS, JOSEPH J.
Joseph J. Burns, a lifelong resident of the Tarrytowns passed away January 15, 2007 at Rosary Hill Home. He was born December 18, 1924 to Joseph and Nelly Nevins Burns. Survived by his wife Angelina Tucci Burns, a sister Callista Zastenchik of Florida, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was a graduate of St. Teresa's and North Tarrytown Schools. Joseph worked for Mallory Battery Co., N. Tarrytown and later as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Hawthorne, NY. He served in the 471st Infantry U.S. Army from February 14, 1943 to February 14, 1946. He was a member of VFW Post 1939, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Tarrytown Seniors and a member of Transfiguration Parish. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Visitation will be at COFFEY FUNERAL HOME on Thursday from 3 to 7 PM. His Funeral Mass will be on Friday at Transfiguration Church at 9:45 with interment to follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Phelps Hospice 701 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 or Rosary Hill Home 600 Linda Avenue Hawthorne, NY 10532 would be appreciated. COFFEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 91 North Broadway, Tarrytown (914)631-0983
CIAVARELLA, ANTHONY JOHN
Anthony John Ciavarella of Valley Cottage, NY, died on Monday, January 15, 2007, at Nyack Hospital, Nyack, after a short illness. He was 67 years old. Beloved husband of Dolores Sanchez Ciavarella, they were married on May 10, 1964 in the Bronx, NY. Tony was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Angelo and Louise Bizzaro Ciavarella in New York, NY. He was the Owner and President of City Wide Corporate Transportation located in the Bronx, NY. Survivors include his beloved wife Dolores, at home, son Angelo and his wife Kathleen of Valley Cottage, NY, daughter Elizabeth Ciavarella-Brenner and her husband David of Brooklyn, NY, and two grandchildren, Nicole Teresa and Faith Ashley Ciavarella of Valley Cottage. Friends are invited to call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, 113 Lake Road East, Congers, NY, on Thursday afternoon and evening, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday morning at 11 AM. Cremation will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME, 113 Lake Road East, Congers (845)268-6665
CINELLI, JOSEPH
Joseph Cinelli of Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY passed away on Tuesday January 16, 2007, Joe was 75 years old. Joe was born in Manhattan, on November 1, 1931 to Jim and Sue (Melfi) Cinelli. "Uncle Joe” as the family knew him is survived by his brother, Jim Cinelli Jr. and his sister, Janet Squittieri and nephews, Robert and Christopher Squittieri, nieces, Terri Nicks, Susan Squittieri, Susan Turco, Lisa Karvellas, Jamie Tubito and Grace Karvellas and 16 great nieces and nephews. Joe was a Television Producer/ Director of many commercials. He was an avid golfer, skier, sports fan and a world traveler. Joe served his country during the Korean War and is now a servant of God. "Uncle Joe” we love you & will miss you, Rest in Peace. Friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at the "Family Owned” Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa's Church, 2855 St. Theresa Ave., Bronx, NY 10461. Interment will be in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY, 10901. JOSEPH W. SORCE FUNERAL HOME INC., 728 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack (845) 358 – 4433
CLASTER, LEON
Leon Claster died January 15, 2007 in Orlando, Florida. Beloved father of Jeri Christianson, Amie Miranda, and Lisa Gulden, four grandchildren, brother of Janet Mayer. A Proud veteran of World War II. Burial at National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
CRAWFORD, GLADYS E.
Gladys E. Crawford, 85, of Peekskill, NY, died January 13, 2007 at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jeremiah Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., 645 B Washington Street, Peekskill, NY, where family will receive friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, at 11:00 AM at Park Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 1220 Park Street, Peekskill, NY. Burial Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY. Reverend Lee A. Thompson, officiating. Funeral arrangements by: JEREMIAH EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 645 B Washington Street, Peekskill (914) 739-6881
DURKIN, KIMBERLY JEAN (STRITMATER)
Kimberly Jean (Stritmater) Durkin of Sloatsburg, NY passed away January 15, 2007 at the age of 31. Born January 24, 1975 in Suffern, N.Y. to Robert D. and Catherine A. Stritmater. Kim graduated from Suffern High School in 1993 and was employed by Provident Bank in Montebello, NY. She is survived by her husband John Durkin Jr., her children Hailey and John III, her parents Robert D. and Catherine A. Stritmater, her mother and father-in law, Mary Durkin and John Durkin Sr., her grandparents, August and Mary Stritmater Sr., Margaret Martin, and was pre-deceased by her grandfather Louis Martin, she is also survived by her beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday January 19, 2007 at 10 AM at St. Joan of Arc Church in Sloatsburg, NY. Burial will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at The Scarr Funeral Home, Inc. Route 202 Suffern. For directions or to sign Kim's guestbook please visit SCARR FUNERAL HOME Rt.202, Suffern 845-357-1137
GOETZ, FR. DONATUS
The Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Mary (New York-New England) mourn the passing of their beloved brother Father Donatus Goetz who died on Tuesday, January 16, 2007. Francis Xavier Goetz was born to Charles Francis Goetz (father) and Ann Marie McDermott-Goetz (mother) on November 29 1913 in New York City. Francis attended St. Joseph Academy in New York City from 1920-1923 and Our Lady of Mercy Grammar School from 1923-1928 in the Bronx, New York. His high school years were spent at Our Lady of Mercy High School in the Bronx from 1928-1930 and De La Salle Institute from 1930-1932 in New York City. In order for him to prepare for his studies for the priesthood, Francis studied Latin from 1936-1938 at St. Mary's College, Kentucky. He worked with a banking company until he entered religious life. Francis entered the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Joseph at St. Felix Friary, Huntington, IN, on August 26, 1938 and received the name frater Donatus. He pronounced his simple vows at St. Felix on August 27, 1939. Fr. Donatus continued his studies at St. Anthony Friary in Marathon, WI from 1939 to 1945. Donatus pronounced his solemn vows also at St. Anthony Friary on August 27, 1942. Father Donatus was ordained to the priesthood on May 16, 1945 at Saint Mary's Church, Marathon, Wisconsin. Master of Novices- St. Lawrence Friary, Milton, MA In 1952, at the split of the Province of St. Joseph, Father Donatus was appointed the first Master of Novices of the newly established Province of St. Mary. He faithfully held that position for twelve years (1952-1955 and 1958-1967). At St. Lawrence, Father Donatus directed over two hundred young men their first year of religious life. Fr. Donatus' personal commitment to the vision of St. Francis of Assisi was the path and light for many friars. His intense personality, his quiet disposition and his compassion for people inspirited not only the young friars but people in all of his ministries. Parochial Assistant- Our Lady Queen of Angels, New York, NY Fr. Donatus served as parochial assistant at our parish of Our Lady Queen of Angels, New York City for seven years (1946-1951 and 1967-1969). During his first summer at the parish, learning his pastoral skills, Fr. Donatus was seen in coveralls cleaning the triangular windows on the roof of the tiny church. It was an unusual sight for the parishioners. This however, indicated the idea of service Fr. Donatus exemplified. Hard working, dedicated, and spirtually motivated, Fr. Donatus began his varied ministries as a friar and a priest. Sacred Heart Church- Yonkers, NY Fr. Donatus resided at Sacred Heart Friary for many years throughout his ministerial life. He served as High School teacher (1951-1952 and 1955-1958); parochial assistant, chaplain of Yonkers General Hospital, the Sacramentine Nuns and the Sisters of Charity at Mary, the Queen Convent in Yonkers (1969-1972; 1980-1985; 1986-1992). Burke Rehabilitation Center- White Plains, NY Fr. Donatus ministered at Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, NY (1972-1980) with residence at St. Conrad Friary, White Plains. Our Lady of Peace- Malboro, NY Fr. Donatus also took leadership in preparing and developing the House of Prayer for the province in August of 1985. The friary was named Our Lady of Peace situated close to the Hudson River in Malboro, NY. It was here that Fr. Donatus led the quest for the prayer of contemplation combined with manual work. Retirement- Fr. Donatus joined the friar retirement community of Saint Clare, Yonkers, NY in 1992. In 2004, after determining Father required additional care, he was assigned to Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, NJ. Sixty-eight years of commitment and fidelity to the Rule and Life of the The Poor Man of Assisi marks the life of Fr. Donatus. He has attempted to aspire to these ideals by combining the ideals of St. Francis - that prayer and work, in a quiet way, be the daily thrust of the lives of the friars. Date of Birth: November 29, 1913, New York City, NY. Investiture: August 26, 1938, Huntington, IN. First Profession: August 27, 1939, Huntington, IN. Perpetual Profession: August 27, 1942, Marathon, WI. Ordination: May 16, 1945, Marathon, WI. Date of Death: January 16, 2007, Ringwood, NJ. He is survived by his brother Edward F. Goetz of Ocala, FL and his sister Sr. Dominica Goetz who resides at St. Patrick's Home in the Bronx. A wake service will be held at The Friary of Saint Clare, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, New York 10703 on Thursday, January 18, 2007, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Fr. Donatus on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, New York 10703. WHALEN & BALL FUNERAL HOME, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers (914)965-5488
