All Obituaries

Charles J. “Chaz” Fierro, 85, of Port Chester, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 after almost three months of failing health, he died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  Charlie was born on June 25, 1933 to Lillian and Michael Eye of Port Chester.  He was dedicated to his family who were the joy of his life.  He was a true friend  during good times or bad and a  firm foundation which all could hold onto through  the...

Marion D. Weltz, 99, a resident of Rye Brook, NY and formerly of Port Chester, NY died March 8, 2019. She was born December 10, 1919 in Port Chester to the late Sidney and Edith Niess Denson. She was raised and educated in Port Chester graduating from Port Chester High School and the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.  Mrs. Weltz was the widow of Edward L. Weltz who died March 29, 1982.  Mrs. Weltz is survived by her son Richard E. Weltz of Rome, NY and daughter Barbara E....

Anthony "Dave"  Sciandra, 89, a lifelong resident of Port Chester, NY, peacefully passed away March 8, 2019. He was born July 20, 1929 to the late Antonio and Maria Moore Sciandra. He was raised and educated in Port Chester. Dave was married July 6, 1952 in Harrison to Rose Marie Paterno. She pre-deceased him on July 3, 2013.  Dave was a technician for Aero-Vend in Port Chester, NY. Prior to that he owned George's Custard...

John V. Flanagan, Sr.,  90, a lifelong resident of Port Chester passed away March 5, 2019. He was born January 16, 1929 to the late Terrence and Anne O'Shea Flanagan.  He was raised and educated in Greenwich, CT. Mr. Flanagan served in the United States Army in Korea during combat. He was a tank commander.  He was married November 10, 1956 to Barbara McAleer at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Port Chester. Mr. Flanagan was a bus driver for County Transportation and was a...

Fay Hellman, 87, a lifelong resident of Port Chester died February 24, 2019. She was born August 18, 1931 in Port Chester to the late Doris Johnston.  She was a graduate of Port Chester High School.  Ms. Hellman was a  medical office manager for Dr. Jamal in Rye Brook, NY.  She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Hellman of Hollywood, Fl, cousins Richard Johnston of Ridgefield, Ct, Thomas Johnston of Columbia, Md., Kathy Gesullo of Huntington, Ct and Elaine Shoztic of...

Due to the pending snowstorm for Monday March 4, 2019. The funeral mass and burial for Mrs. Kowalski has been rescheduled for Tuesday March 5, 2019 at 9:30AM  Elena Kowalski, age 94 and a resident of Port Chester for 55 years, died February 22, 2019 in Sarasota, Florida. She was born November 25, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Leopold DeBiasi and Rose Risano DeBiasi. She was the widow of Mr. Frederick Kowalski former Superintendent of Port Chester Schools.  She was a...

Victor L. Zanabria, 91, a resident of Port Chester died February 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 7, 1927 in Apurimac, Peru to the late Victor Zanabria and Agripina Zamora De Zanabria. He was raised and educated in Peru. Mr. Zanabria was a retired employee of Management Related Company in Port Chester. He was a parishioner of the Holy Rosary Church in Port Chester.  Mr. Zanabria is survived by his wife Valentina and his children Manuel, Victor,...

Mr. Angel A. Rodriguez, 91, a longtime resident of Port Chester died February 20, 2019 at his home surrounded  by his family.  He was born May 5, 1927 in the province of Oriente, Cuba to the late Nicolas Rodriguez and Luisa Torres Rodriguez.  He immigrated to the United States in 1966. Mr. Rodriguez was a retired employee of Greenwich Hospital and had previously worked for American Felt Company. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He is survived by...

Donald Robert Olmstead, 37, passed away at home in Ormond Beach, Fl on February 19, 2019. He was born August 19, 1981 in Port Chester, NY to Patricia Chalmers Olmstead and the late Donald R. Olmstead. He is a graduate of Seabreeze High School and attended UCF. He was in sales and represented several insurance companies. Donald was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a great sports enthusiast. Donald was a very special person, someone who was very loving and caring to...

Catherine F. Furano, 91, a lifelong resident of Port Chester died February 16, 2019. Kay was born July 23, 1927 in Port Chester, NY to the late Joseph and Carmella Santora Corsaro.  She was raised and educated in Port Chester growing up on Willow Street.  She worked as a seamstress in a parachute factory, supporting the war effort for the duration of World War II.  She worked in both child care and elderly care after raising her family.  Kay was the widow of...