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Bronx Town Crier, New York, NY (2025)

10/07/2025

With regret, I Inform you of passing of Angelina Orrico.

(Family written obituary) Angelina was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 94 — just one month shy of her 95th birthday. Angelina passed peacefully at home in Pelham Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on November 8, 1930, in the Bronx to Michele and Brunetta Biase, Angelina lived her entire life in the Pelham Bay neighborhood, where she built a beautiful life rooted in family, faith, and community. She married the love of her life and the boy next door, Nathan Orrico, with whom she shared a lifetime of devotion and joy. Together, they raised five sons in the same house where Nathan was born and Angelina ultimately passed.

Angelina was a woman of remarkable strength, resilience, and heart. She lived her life for her family, instilling in her children the values of hard work, faith, respect, and love. She was the anchor and the heart of the Orrico family — a guiding force whose wisdom and warmth touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her five sons: Donald, Patrick, Vincent, William, and Thomas; and her beloved daughters-in-law, Angela, Jirina, and Tammy, who she loved like her own daughters.

She was a proud and devoted grandmother to eight grandchildren: Donald (Mary), Lauren (Brett), Natalie (Ryan), Patrick, Michael, Alexa (Ewan), Briana (fiancé Robert), and Jenna. She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy, and her faithful companion, her dog Yogi, who rarely left her side.

Angelina’s greatest joy was being surrounded by family — during holidays, vacations, or simple evenings at home. Her legacy of love, resilience, generosity, and faith will live on through the many lives she touched.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Nathan, her brother Patrick, and her parents Michele and Brunetta.

A funeral service will be held to honor and celebrate Angelina’s life at Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary located at 8 Carman Road, Scarsdale NY 10583 on Wednesday October 15th at 10:30 AM, followed by interment at Mount Hope Cemetery located at 50 Jackson Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Calvary Fund of Calvary or Jeanne Jugan.

Angelina Orrico will be remembered always for her strength, her faith, her quick wit, her warmth, and her boundless love. She lived life her way — with heart, purpose, and grace — and leaves behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Angelina Rest in Peace.

10/02/2025

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Michael Joseph O'Brien.

(Family written obituary) Michael Joseph O'Brien, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and longtime resident of the Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Bethel at the age of 81. Born on August 16, 1944, he was the beloved son of the late John T. O'Brien and Julia (Sutton) O'Brien.

In October 1967, Mike married the love of his life, Marguerite (Wewer) O'Brien, and together they built a beautiful life and raised three sons: Michael (Suzanne), Dan (Christine), and Ed (Jazmin). He was a doting and proud grandfather to Breana (Everett), Mariana, Suzanne, Michael III, Kayla, Jillian, Mauricio and Gabriella, and his first great-grandchild, Everett.

Mike dedicated over 40 years of his life as a union plumber in New York City. Beyond his work, he had a great love for all types of animals and was known for his wonderful sense of humor and unwavering commitment to his family. He was immensely proud of all their accomplishments.

He is survived by his devoted wife, his three sons and their spouses, his grandchildren, great-grandchild, his sisters Judy Doherty, Peggy Buratowski, and JoAnn Major, and his brother Neil. He also leaves behind numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Mike was predeceased by his parents; his brothers William, John, and Donald; his sister Maureen (Sister Julia O'Brien OP); and his grandson Joseph.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Saint Mary's Church; 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. Entombment will follow in Saint Raymond's Cemetery; Bronx, NY. There will be no Wake.

Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in care of arrangements.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Mike Rest in Peace.

10/01/2025

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Jimmy Hession, a 90 year-lifelong resident of Throggs Neck.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held on Friday (10/3) at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home from 3-7pm; and the Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday (10/4) at 10;30am at St. Benedict's Church.

My very deepest condolences go out to the family. May Jimmy Rest in Peace.

09/26/2025

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Throggs Neck icon Alan Maurer, Sr.

Mr. Maurer was a vibrant, still-with-it Korean War Veteran, and he personified the very best of the Greatest Generation. Mr. Maurer was simultaneously the toughest badass and the most caring, considerate, and compassionate gentleman.

Mr. Maurer exemplified the very highest ideals of what a family man is and should always be for all of his legendary 95 years on this earth.

Mr. Maurer passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by everything that he had held most dearly in this life, Love and his Family.

The Love for Mr. Mauer extended well beyond his immediate family, as our entire community will feel this loss, as they too, loved and respected this Great Man for everything that he was and how he treated people in his every day life.

Mr. Maurer was a Father-figure and Hero not only to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren but also to every single life that he had touched. To know his warm personality was to love him, and his presence will be profoundly missed, remembered, and glowingly spoken about by every single person who had the privilege to know him.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held on Sunday (9/28) from 3-7pm at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home; the Mass will be Monday (9/29) at 11am at St. Frances de Chantal; and the Military Burial Service shall be Tuesday (9/30) at 12:30pm at Calverton National Cemetery.

My very deepest condolences go out to the Maurer family, and thank you for sharing your Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather with us. May Mr. Maurer Rest in Peace. Thank you for your Service to our Country.

09/25/2025

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Fred Melillo.

(Family written obituary) Fred Melillo, originally from Harlem, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in the Bronx on September 23, 2025. A beloved brother and caretaker of his late sister Lucille “Dolly” Bianchi, Fred is survived by his brother John; his niece and nephew, Dawn and John; his great-nephew, Danny Melillo; his great-niece and goddaughter, Tiffany Melillo-Singh; and his fifty-three-year companion, Joyce DiMichele, along with her sons, Joseph and Nicholas.

He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Rose Melillo, and his siblings Louie, Anthony, Dominick, Danny, Frank, and Carmella Melillo.

Fred was a fixture in his neighborhood bakeries and delis. His famous phrases—“Yoo-hoo” and “Naa-naa”—along with his warm smile and kind nature, greeted everyone who crossed his path. His positive demeanor, sincere gratitude, extroverted spirit, and generous heart left a lasting impact on all who knew him. His humor was as endless as his happiness.

Freddy’s impact was as easy to feel as it was to hear, often marked by him saying, “Hit me man,” before extending his hand for a fist bump.

Simply by being in it, Freddy made the world a better place—and his loss is one we all share.

Born in 1938, he spent his youth on Pleasant Avenue in Harlem before settling in the Bronx for the remainder of his life. He served as a custodian at Benjamin Franklin High School in Harlem for over 25 years—a fitting career for someone who was always cleaning up messes while maintaining a childlike wonder and sense of humor.

He unabashedly loved God and his family, often sharing the power he received from God with family members and friends. He also loved vacationing in Aruba, going to the pool, scalding hot food and big six foot Italian heroes.

The family will receive Freddy’s friends and loved ones at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home, 3535 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 1027 Rhinelander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Following the Mass, he will be laid to rest in St. Raymond’s Cemetery, 2600 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Fred Rest in Peace.

09/24/2025

***UPDATE: FOUND SAFE*** Missing Person: elderly woman with dementia missing from Throggs Neck area near Revere & Miles Avenues. She has been missing for a few hours (since 2pm?) and she does not know where she lives. The woman will answer to Hannah or Mafalda. If you have any information about her whereabouts, get in contact with the 45th Precinct or Debbie Rodriguez (message me for Debbie's contact info)

09/09/2025

Street Renaming this Saturday, 9/13.

09/03/2025

With regret, I inform you of the sudden passing of Paul Laddomada.

(Family written obituary) Paul P (Paolo Pietro) Laddomada passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28. He was born in Rome Italy

In 1948. His parents, Giuseppe and Antonetta Laddomada, were from Isola di Ponza. They immigrated to Pelham Bay in the Bronx in 1959 where Paul spent many years before moving to City Island . He was a professional engineer for the NYC Department of Environmental protection before retiring to run his own forty slip Schofield Marina on City Island.

Paul was devoted to San Silverio, Ponza's patron saint, and his Catholic faith.

He will be terribly missed by his lifetime partner of forty years, Maura Mandrano, his sisters Mary Nickols and Tina Capone, and many many friends.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held at Sisto Funeral Home on Thursday, (9/4) from 3:00PM - 8:00PM.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Paul Rest in Peace.

08/23/2025

MISSING CHILD ALERT 14-year-old Jocelyn Sanchez has been missing from the Bronx, New York, since August 14, 2025. She was last seen on that date, and her family and friends are anxiously waiting for any news. If you have seen Jocelyn or know anything about her whereabouts, please reach out to the New York City Police Department at 1-646-610-5030 immediately. Your information could make all the difference in bringing her home safely.

08/19/2025

With regret, I inform you of the untimely passing of Kathleen O'Connor.

(Family written obituary) In remembrance of Kathleen Theresa O’Connor

Kathleen Theresa O’Connor died on August 10, 2025, from complications due to cancer. She was 50 years old.

Kathleen was born in the Bronx, NY, where she lived her entire life. Both of her parents, Joseph O’Connor and Marianne Fannelli O’Connor, predeceased her. She was the youngest of Joe and Marianne’s girls: Ann O’Connor and Donna O’Connor.

Kathleen was Aunt to AJ Smalls and Kayla Smalls.

Kathleen (“don’t call me Kathy”) was born with an intellectual disability, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Despite these conditions, she attended school for children with special needs until she was 21 years old. After she graduated, she was cared for by her mother at home. After her mom died, Kathleen took up residence at The Institute for Community Living group home. She lived there for nearly ten years until she entered hospice at Calvary Hospital.

Although Kathleen had an intellectual disability, she remained engaged. She attended day programs for people with special needs. She bowled. She liked watching TV, listening to music, getting her nails done, and having her hair dyed different colors. She went on outings with the group home, including trips to the movies, the hair salon, City Island, and overnight stays at the Poconos. She and her housemate, Kent, were inseparable. She loved going out for lunch and car rides with her family. She really enjoyed opening birthday and Christmas presents. Christmas will never be the same without her.

Kathleen lived her life in the present moment. She had no worries about money, global warming, the state of the country. She was completely un-self-conscious. She enthusiastically greeted everyone she came in contact with as a friend. She was the life of the party wherever she went. Throughout her years, friends, program staff, home attendants, the staff at ICL, and the techs and nurses at Calvary all sang her praises.

To say Kathleen will be sorely missed by her family and friends is an understatement. Considering her life-long health issues, we are grateful to have had her in our lives for as long as we did.

A memorial will be held for Kathleen and her dad, Joe O’Connor (who died four weeks before she did), on August 27, 2025, from 9-11am at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home. It will be followed by a Mass at St Theresa of the Infant Jesus Church and the interment of her ashes at St Raymond Cemetery.

If you would like to honor Kathleen, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Institute for Community Living at iclinc.org (the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Programming campaign). This organization took very good care of her for the last decade of her life.

My condolences to the family. May Kathleen Rest in Peace.

08/16/2025

With much surprise, sorrow and regret, I inform you of the passing of Vinny Cavallo. Vinny was a respected and beloved attorney in this community for 40+ years.

(Family written obituary) Vincent A. Cavallo was and continues to be a shining light. His uplifting spirit and ability to make one feel like an old friend brought warmth and security to all who were fortunate enough to know him. He embodied unconditional love and lived his life for others. He saw beauty in all living things and shared his light with all he touched. He took his final breaths in the arms of his children, peacefully, punctually, as the sun rose on August 14, 2025 at the age of 74.

Vincent “Vinny” Anthony Cavallo was born in The Bronx, NY on June 2, 1951, to loving parents Orlando “Ray” Cavallo and Madeline DiNardi. With older siblings Joyce and Orlando “Tony”, he grew up surrounded by a large, loving family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and pets. He cherished the memories of his formative years. At 17 years old, Vinny met the love of his life, Helen Gaetano. They had their first date on June 13, 1969, and married on October 21, 1973.

Ever an entrepreneur and family man, Vinny worked in partnership with his brother Tony in their travel and real estate agencies. Vinny and Helen started their family while he attended St. John’s University School of Law at night, graduating with honors in 1973. After working all day and attending law school at night, he returned home to his wife and baby daughters to tuck them in. He was admitted to the Bar in 1984 and began his practice of law in The Bronx. He founded Cavallo & Cavallo with Tony in 1989. He proudly served The Bronx community in the purchase and sale of real estate for over 40 years. He was a pillar of his community and of his family.

Vinny loved building and driving fast cars, working on and caring for his (and his children’s) homes and gardens, finding and inventing new gadgets, joking and humor of all kinds, and connecting with people. He loved animals, especially dogs. Bodybuilding as a youth, running as an adult – including completing a marathon with his daughter, Erica – he strongly valued physical fitness and health. More than anything, Vinny loved being with and providing for his family and friends. Whether by a kind word, a joke, a look from across the room, or an embrace in a time of need, you were touched by his presence.

Throughout a lifetime of reflection, curiosity, hard work, and an authentic engagement with the experiences of life, he developed a magnetic and inspiring personal philosophy of how to live and how to love, grounded in acceptance and fairness.

He is survived by the love of his life, Helen, to whom he was married for almost 52 years, his children Jessica, Erica, and Vincent, his children by marriage Michael and Jai-Lee, his grandchildren Dante, Andrew Ray, William Vincent, and Grace, his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his countless friends.

To encapsulate a man like Vinny is impossible but we have done our best. Please join us in honoring his life. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to www.amyloidosis.org

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held on Wednesday (8/20) from 3-7pm at Sisto Funeral Home; and the Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday (8/21) at 10:30am at St. Benedict's Church.

My very deepest condolences to the Cavallo family. May Vinny Rest in Peace.

08/12/2025

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Seamus Donaghy.

Seamus Donaghy, originally hailing from County Tyrone, Ireland, was a longtime, proud member of the Carpenter Union, Local 608.

Seamus is survived by his loving wife Kathleen and their two cherished children, Kevin and Colleen.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be at
Schuyler Hill Funeral Home on Thursday (8/14) from 3-7pm; and the Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Chantal Church on Friday (8/15) at 10:00am.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Seamus Rest in Peace.

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