All Obituaries

Carol Ann McGrath née Reilly died peacefully in her home in Pearl River, NY on April 22, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She graduated from Fordham University in 1984 and went on to have an illustrious career as an educator and owner of Tall Pines Nursery School. She was a member of the Pearl River chapter of Rotary International, where she served as the chapter’s president. She is survived by her mother, Angelica, husband of 33 years, Charles, two sons,...

Grace L. Roos, 91, formerly of Pearl River, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 in Nanuet.  Her parents Amanda and Rudolph Roos, sisters Marion Roos and Astrid Mellen, predeceased her.  Her brother Eric of Bayville, NJ, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews survive her.    Grace was born in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern and lived until recently in Pearl River where she is well remembered for the many years that she worked at...

Patrick F. Lunney Sr. “The Chief” of Pearl River, NY, passed away on April 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was 86. Patrick was born in Swanlinbar Co. Cavan Ireland on January 17, 1933.  He was born into the O ̀ Luinigh family trade of hospitality originating in 1909.  Patrick arrived in the United States in 1960 at the age of 27.  He worked as a bartender in Brooklyn and NYC. Carrying on his family legacy, he opened his first pub...

Terry Matthews Bernstein, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at home at the age of 91. She was born on June 8, 1927 in the Bronx to Louis and Edna (Weinberg) Berlin, where she raised her children until moving to Rockland County in 1959.   To know her was to admire her. Her confidence, intelligence, and independence were second to none.   At the age of 16, she graduated from James Monroe High School after skipping several grades, and was...

Antoinette Scavera, of Chestnut Ridge, NY died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. She was 90. Antoinette was born March 2, 1929 in Emerson, NJ to Frank and Marie Falotico. On January 27, 1952 she married Samuel M. Scavera Sr. in Emerson, NJ. Antoinette recently celebrated her 90th birthday surrounded by her loving family. She will be remembered for her love and devotion to family and her fabulous cooking. She is survived by her sons; Samuel (Pam), Steven, daughter, Deborah Moore (Paul) seven...

John Patrick Donegan (85) a long time resident of Pearl River, NY passed away Monday April 15th surrounded by his family.  John was born March 20, 1934 in New York City to the late Dermott and Mary (Dolan) Donegan. After graduating from college, he entered the U.S. Army and served with the 8th U.S Army attached to the 24th Division in Korea from March 1957 to August 1958.   John worked for over 30 years as a Vice President for an International Public Adjusting Firm and then...

 William George Clark (86) long-time resident of Pearl River, NY, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Born in North Providence, Rhode Island, to William Sylvester Clark and Josephine Andrews Clark, Bill was then raised in the Bronx where he attended Rice High School.  In 1963 he married Mary Sozio at St. Andrew R.C.Church in Westwood, NJ and has lived in Pearl River since. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary, two sons, Billy (Karen) and Kenny. He is also survived by three grandchildren,...

Sandra Generous of Haverstraw, NY passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  She was 70.  Sandra  had worked as a credit representative for Lehn and Fink in Montvale, NJ. Sandra was born August 14, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY to Carl and Elfriede Goetz. She attended Central Connecticut State College.   She is survived by her children, David  and Laura Generous; her mother, Elfriede Goetz;  grandchildren, Angel and Carla and sister,...

Joseph A. Nery of Pearl River, NY passed away on April 8th, 2019 at Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY. He was 56. Mr. Nery was a union laborer with Local 754 in Chestnut Ridge and an active member of the Working Families Party.  Joe was born August 2nd, 1962 in Nyack, NY to Anthony and Marion Nery. He was educated in the Pearl River School District and attended Brockport University. Mr. Nery was an avid follower of the New York Mets and played softball for many years in...

Peter (Pete) S. Emma of Chestnut Ridge, NY passed away at home surrounded by his family. He was 87.  Peter was born June 27, 1931 in East Irvington, NY to Rocco and Grace (Zito) Emma. He grew up in Elmsford, NY and then lived in Chestnut Ridge for the past 60 years. Peter was a Combat Army Veteran of the Korean War from 1952-1954. Locally, he was a member of the American Legion Pomona Post and worked as a butcher for 53 years. He enjoyed watching sports especially football and UConn...