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FEINSTEIN, LILLIAN NEE BAUMAN PAROFF
Lillian Feinstein died on February 10, 2009 at the age of 90. For many years, Lillian lived in Brooklyn, NY and later Tamarac, Florida. Three years ago she returned to her roots. She had grown up in Spring Valley and was a graduate of SV High School. Many years ago, her family owned and operated Bauman's Hotel on Pascack Rd. in Spring Valley. She lived in Nyack and recently moved to the Esplanade of Palisades, NY. Lillian is survived by her son, Barry and wife Elaine, grandchildren Pamela Paroff, Jodi Paroff and husband Peter Della Bella, great-grandchildren, Lucas and Rachel, Jason Paroff and wife, Jodi and great-grandchildren, Allison, Adam and Brian. She was predeceased by husbands, Louis Paroff (1973) and Lester Feinstein (1995). Her beloved daughter Susan Levy died in December 2005. Her daughter, Susan's children are Elisabeth Levy and Stephanie Shapiro, husband, Ari and great-grandson, Zachary. Lillian leaves her brother, Irving Bauman and sister-in-law Lillian of Davie, FL and many nieces and nephews. Her brothers Maury Bauman, Harry Bauman and sister, Evelyn Gutman predeceased her. Lillian was a lifelong member of Hadassah, enjoyed socializing with everyone and was a great knitter and great cook. Her family was her joy and she will be missed by all. A Graveside Service and interment will be at 11 AM on Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Jewish Community Cemetery, Route 306 in New Hempstead, NY. Shiva will be observed thru Sunday evening at 2 Salisbury Point, Apt. 4C, S. Nyack, NY. HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-8600
KENNEDY, PETER MAXIMUS
Peter Maximus Kennedy, a Wall Street executive whose indomitable will led his firm through some of Wall Street's darkest days and whose investment acumen enabled him to risk everything he owned at the right times, died February 11, 2009 in the Yale/New Haven Hospital. Formerly of Rye, New York, he was 86 and lived in Big Horn, Wyoming. His died of complications of a heart attack, according to his son, Peter M. Kennedy III. In 1969, when Wall Street was reeling, Mr. Kennedy became Chairman and CEO of the old line firm of Dominick & Dominick, founded in 1870 and holding the oldest membership the New York Stock Exchange. As firms like Dupont and Goodbody were forced to close their doors, he rapidly shrunk the Dominick franchise. Mr. Kennedy's decisiveness extended even to installation of low watt light bulbs at the firm and a ban on taxicab usage, steps that proved crucial when the firm's available capital dipped to $100. Dominick was the only one of the 14 "sub major bracket” underwriters from that era to survive. In 1973, Dominick's existence was threatened again by the desire of its major investor to leave Wall Street's troubles behind. To save the firm, with the full support of his wife Marie Lyons Kennedy, Mr. Kennedy sold virtually all of their assets, including their home, to purchase control. The family moved in with friends. In 1976 Mr. Kennedy once again risked everything he owned. He pledged all of his assets to purchase the high-end furniture maker Drexel Heritage Furnishings for $67 million, employing 100 per cent leverage. The Drexel deal began the modern leveraged buyout era. Other acquisitions followed, and in the 1980s, culminating with the 1986 sale of Drexel to Masco, he disposed of his acquired companies. From that point on, having twice risked everything, he was content to become a conservative investor. Mr. Kennedy formed family-held Eighteen Seventy Corporation in the 1980s. The firm controls Ferguson Copeland and Guy Chaddock, makers of fine furniture in North Carolina; GI Ranch Corporation, a half-million acre cattle ranch in Oregon; and Dominick Company AG, a private bank in Zurich, Switzerland. A Wyoming trust holds his interest in Dominick & Dominick, which continues today as a full service securities firm based in New York and for which he had a special attachment until his death. An indefatigable worker who never left home without his traveling Bloomberg, Mr. Kennedy was active in the markets until virtually the day of his death. He was also a devotee of puzzles, and would complete the Sunday New York Times crossword using only the Across or Down clues. Mr. Kennedy was born in Derby, Connecticut on July 28, 1922. He graduated from Yale in 1944 with a degree in mathematics after garnering many academic honors, including membership in Phi Beta Kappa. He joined the Army Air Force, which assigned him to study at the University of Chicago and Harvard, and then to a base in Great Falls, Montana, where he helped develop the radar system for the B-29 bomber wings. After the service he worked for his father in a mortgage banking business while earning his law degree at night at U.Conn. In 1948, following the death of his father, he worked for Shell Oil, and four years later joined Dominick & Dominick as a research analyst. He rose to become a partner and head of investment banking, working with established clients of the firm such as Dillingham Corp. and Flying Tigers, and new American business icons such as Kirk Kekorian, Wm. Zeckendorf and Jimmy Ling. He served on the boards of MGM, MGM Grand Hotel, Bulova Watch, Western Airlines, Unum (life insurance), Tiger International and Harding Glass. He is survived by three sons, Peter (Carroll) of Rye, New York, Paul of Brooklyn, New York, John of Bend, Oregon; nine grandchildren, Sarah (Luke) Dolce of Harrison, New York; Burke, Matthew, Catherine, James, Mary of Rye, New York; Paul of Austin, Texas; Nicholas of Brooklyn; and Hilary of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two great-grandchildren, Isabelle and E. Max Dolce of Harrison, New York; a brother John, of Orange, Connecticut; a sister, Helen, of Hamden, Connecticut; and brother, William, of San Diego, California. Mr. Kennedy was a private and unpretentious gentleman, who flew economy and cooked his own hamburgers for dinner after Marie, his wife of 58 years, died in 2004. He preferred a simple life in Wyoming (with his Bloomberg) to lunches at The Four Seasons. He was a devout Catholic who attended Mass daily. Through the Marie Kennedy Foundation established by him, Mr. Kennedy was a generous donor to Catholic and educational causes, and was a longtime board member of the Yale Eye Institute. A wake will be held at the Wm. Graham Funeral Home 4-7.30 PM on February 15, and a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Resurrection Church, Boston Post Road, Rye, NY at 10 AM on February 16. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Yale Eye Institute. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME 1036 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 (914) 967-0129
LA BELLA, FANNIE
Fannie La Bella, 94, of Rye Brook passed away peacefully on February 12, 2009. She was born Fortunata M. Corsaro on November 9, 1914 in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Joseph and Carmella Corsaro. At the age of six, she moved to the US with her family. She was one of eight children. Fannie was raised and educated in Port Chester. On September 12, 1940 she married Joseph La Bella. They raised three children Donna, Carmella and Peter. Fannie worked for the Port Chester Senior High School as a baker in the cafeteria for many years and was a school crossing guard for the Village of Rye Brook for 31 years retiring at the age of 90. Fannie will be remembered for her "zest for life". She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing cards, trips to the casino and weekly bingo. She loved to bake and cook for her family. She is survived by her daughter Carmella and son-in-law John Swick, granddaughter Anne Marie Munnick, daughter-in-law Joanne La Bella, sisters Josephine, Frances, Katherine and brother Rocky. Fannie was blessed with 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, her daughter Donna and son Peter. Her sisters Philomena, Mary and brother Vinny, son-in-law Deacon Jack Munnick. Visitation will be today, Friday, 4-8PM at Joseph Tutera Funeral Home, 121 S. Regent Street, Port Chester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 14, 2009, Corpus Christi Church at 9:30AM. Fannie will be brought to her final resting place, St. Mary's Cemetery, Rye Brook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Donna Munnick Scholarship Fund c/o Corpus Christi Church.
MASSILLIO, ALICE "QUEENIE"
Alice M. Massillio "Queenie" of Northport, Maine passed away on February 10, 2009 at Waldo County General Hospital. She was 82. Born on September 16, 1926 in Fall River MA, to the late Edward L. and Maria Rochon Reuss. On September 22, 1945 she married Michael Massillio in the Bronx. In 1957 they moved to Garnerville and in August 2007 she moved to Northport, Maine where she remained until her passing. Alice was a member of the Leo Laders Post 1682 for 33 years, a volunteer at Helen Hayes Hospital for 28 years, and past president of the Italian-American Club in West Haverstraw. Survivors include her loving children Michael Massillio Jr. and daughter-in-law Kathleen of Garnerville, NY; and daughter Susan and her husband Raymond Dean from Northport, Maine and granddaughter Jill Chicherchia, husband Frank and 3 great grandchildren Alexandra, Anthony and Francesca Chicherchia of Monsey NY, son Daniel Massillio, daughter-in-law Maryann and grandson Daniel, of Stony Point NY, Jason Dean of Northport, Maine. Brother Edward Reuss and sister-in-law Terri of Poughkeepsie, New York, Niece Eloise Tavares of California. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Massillio Sr. and sister Edna Tavares Friends may call on Friday February 13, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at T.J McGowan Sons Funeral Home GARNERVILLE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday February 14, 2009 at 10:15am at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church. Interment to follow in F.W Loescher Veterans Cemetery. T.J MCGOWAN SONS 71 N. Central Highway Garnerville, New York 845-429-6665
MESSINA, JENNIE
Jennie Messina of Rye Brook, NY passed away on February 11, 2009 at Greenwich Hospital. Jennie was born in Port Chester, NY on November 21, 1925 to the late Clementine and Pasquale Imundi. Jennie is survived by the love of her life, James F. They were married March 17, 1946. She is also survived by her children, James Messina of Boca Raton, Florida, Sally Ann Santullo, and Marie Spencer of Rye Brook, NY. Her sister Fannie Imundi, of Rye Brook. Jennie is also survived by her grandchildren, Jason Spencer of Mount Kisco, NY, Jimmy Messina of Wellington, FL and Cristin Tabachnick of Boynton Beach, FL. Her great-grandchildren, Jimmy, Ashley and Sabrina. Jennie is also survived by her beloved dog, Roxie. Jennie always put family and friends, first. She was a great cook and baker. Jennie loved going to the casinos and hitting the slot machines. She was predeceased by her brothers, Anthony and Alphonse Imundi and sister Lucy Sabato. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and American Heart Association. Calling hours Sunday, February 15, 2009, 3 to 7 PM. Mass at Corpus Christi Church, Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:30 AM. Interment Private. JAMES GUNIPERO FUNERAL HOME 353 Westchester Ave. Port Chester, NY 10573 (914) 939-1315
SCHMALING, FRANKLIN D.R.
Franklin D.R. Schmaling, age 74, of Port Chester died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of 52 years. He was predeceased by two sons Jeff and Keith(Yvonne), and survived by three sons Steven (Gina), Erik (Marcela) and Brice. He was also survived by seven grandchildren. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Franklin "BUD" was a member of the I.B.E.W. L.U. 501 and he finished his career with Schulman Reality Group as an electrician. Visiting will be held from 4-9PM on Friday, 2/13 at James J. Gunipero Funeral Home Inc. in Port Chester. His mass will be on Saturday at 10AM at Our Lady Of Mercy Church in Port Chester.
SMALL, LOUIS
Louis A. Small died peacefully February 11, 2009.
Beloved husband of the late Gertrude, Father of Robert and his wife Carla, and Stanley and his wife Amy.
Grandfather of Samantha and her husband Yehoshua Zlochower, Gabrielle and her husband Mark Tullman, Katie, and Michael. Great-grandfather of Anya, Julia, Sammy, and Elana.
Graveside Services Friday 10:30 am, Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.
He will be missed.
