All Obituaries

James (Jim) Nordmann of New City, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 67. Jim grew up in Pearl River, NY and worked as an automotive engineer for Volvo and GM Cadillac. He had many interests including photography, Aikido (earning a black belt), horseback riding, scuba diving and travel. He was known as being generous, kind and having a wonderful sense of humor. Jim was a beloved brother, uncle and friend and is survived by his brothers, John and...

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts we note the passing of Martin Mulhaire. Martin was born in Eyrecourt, Co. Galway Ireland in 1936, the son of Thomas and Theresa and brother of Brendan, Moira and Sheila. Martin emigrated to America with his wife Carmel Mahony in 1958 where they settled and raised a family in New York. Martin was both a talented carpenter and musician He was an integral part of the New York Irish-American music scene for over 50 years both in the...

Patricia Ann Dolan of Juno Beach, FL and former resident of Pearl River, NY, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday September 10th, 2020 at The Waterford Retirement Community in Juno Beach, FL.  She was 98. Mrs. Dolan was born February 5th, 1922 in New York City, NY to Michael and Delia Davin.  She was educated in New York, NY and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1941.  On October 28, 1944 she married the love of her life, Frank at Saint Teresa’s Church, Albany,...

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Diane Saunders, 71, of Sparkill NY.  Diane was a former long-time resident of Pearl River NY and she died peacefully in the presence of family on 9/9/2020 at Nyack Hospital.  She was born on December 13th, 1948 in Bronx, NY to Alfred and Mildred Wakefield.  She had a wonderful childhood growing up with her older sister, Janice, and twin brother Al.  She graduated from Preston High School and moved to Rockland County in...

Rita A. Freud, a 55 year resident of Pearl River, NY went to heaven on September 7, 2020 at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY at the age of 86.  Rita was married to her true love, Richard for 62 years.  Rita is predeceased by Richard in 2017.  Rita raised all of her five children in Pearl River and then worked for Doctor Nelson Lee in Orangeburg, NY alongside her best friend Pat Rooney.  She later enjoyed retirement with her loving husband, splitting their...

Richard H. Roth Jr. a lifelong resident of Nanuet, NY, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.  He was 62. Mr. Roth worked for Pfizer in Pearl River, NY as a supplier for 34 years before retiring in 2012. Richard was born November 25, 1958 in Suffern, NY to Richard H. and Joyce (Debold) Roth.  He attended Nanuet High School. Locally, he was a former member of the Nanuet Fire Department. He will be remembered for his love of sports, especially the Mets, Giants and the Rangers. He...

Andrew T. Albanese of Pearl River, NY, entered eternal peace at home at the age of 78 on September 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 13, 1941 to Dominic and Angelina (Peragallo) Albanese in Hoboken, NJ.   Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine “Lovey”; his children, Arthur (Jennifer), Colleen, and Matthew (Lauren Restuccia); his grandchildren, Morgan, Andrew, and Elena; his brothers, Dom “Vinny”, Raymond, and Michael; and...

Helene Margaret Smith passed away unexpectedly at her home in Pearl River, NY at the age of 82. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Eugene Smith, in 2004. Surviving are a sister, Pamela Rhodes and brother-in-law Gale Rhodes, of Portland, ME; nephew Nicholas Rhodes, his wife Sara, and son Samuel of Kenmore, WA; niece Anne Rhodes, her husband Carl Testa, and son Florian of New Haven, CT; cousin Mary Lou Dillon and her husband Robert Dillon of Nyack, NY; and cousin Peggy Schneider and...

Noel O'Connell of Pearl River, NY died peacefully at home on August 12, 2020, surrounded by loving family. Noel was born on December 23, 1954 in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland to Mary (née O’Sullivan) & Patrick J. O’Connell, of the "Andy" O'Connell clan.  The youngest of 6 boys, their family immigrated to The Bronx, NY when Noel was six years old.  He spent many childhood summers back in his beloved hometown of Cahersiveen, where he...

Jeremiah (“Jerry”) Goulding of Stony Point, New York died peacefully on August 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was 82. Jerry was born on November 27, 1937 to Michael and Julia Goulding of Cork, Ireland. He immigrated to the Bronx, New York in the early 1950s, where he worked as a supervisor at Con Edison for 42 years.  Locally, he was an active member of the GAA and a regular at Gaelic Park for decades. On October 20, 1962, he married Ellen Patricia (“Pat”)...