Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Asia Inelsa Vasquez-Munoz, a Project Manager for Emblem Health and a Monroe, New York resident, died on January 13, 2024, at the Kaplan Residence Hospice in Newburgh, N.Y.

 She was 53 years of age.

The visitation will be on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, New York...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Kari Liska of Goshen, New York, died on January 11, 2024, at Montefiore St. Luke's Hospital.

Per Kari's wishes, there will be no public wake, but a springtime celebration of LIFE will be held at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, New York 10918 on May 11, 2024 from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM

With a Memorial Mass...

Jan 5, 2024

Herman J. Olberding, Jr of Goshen, N.Y., died unexpectedly on January 5, 2024, at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y. He was 55 years of age.

The son of the late Herman J. & MaryEllen Olberding, Sr., he was born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, on August 27, 1968.

Herman was a Driver for Building Products in the Hudson Valley Region.

Herman was...

Jan 1, 2024

Claire M. McNeil

Central Valley, NY, and Raleigh, NC

Claire M. McNeil, 102, a longtime Central Valley, New York resident, passed peacefully on January 1, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.

Claire was born to the late Raphael and Isma Del Valle Lowe on July 15, 1921.

She was a dedicated homemaker and an active member of Central Valley United Methodist Church in Central Valley, New...

Dec 30, 2023

Gloria Petraia of Hawthorne, NY passed away on December 30, 2023. She was 95 years old. The daughter of the late Frank & Frances Maso she was born on September 23, 1928 in Springfield Ma. 

Gloria was a member of Mount Pleasant Senior Center. 

She was predeceased by her husband Achille Petraia. 

Gloria is survived by her daughter Frances &...

Dec 28, 2023

Jane Rita Galvin, of Chester, NY passed away on December 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of John and Julia McGann, Jane was born on August 9, 1941, in the Bronx, NY. The widow of Patrick Galvin, Jane is survived by her five children: Patricia Kelly (Thomas), Julie Silsby (Charles), Nancy Sorge (Mark), Maryellen Corin (Clive) and Michael...

Dec 26, 2023

Margaret J. Laing of Wood Ridge, New Jersey, died on December 25, 2023, at Hackensack University Hospital in New Jersey. She was 87 years of age.

She was born on April 22, 1936, in Bronx, N.Y.

Margaret was a retired Bank Teller.

Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband, Michael J. Laing. She was also pre-deceased by her sons Joseph P. Laing (11/28/2008) and...

Dec 26, 2023

Salvatore Anthony Zaccagnino, “Sal” of Middletown, New York, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was 75 years old.

Sal, son of the late Emilio and Ann Zaccagnino, was born in 1948.

He is survived by his wife Jean of 44 years; beloved daughter Kimberly Zaccagnino; son Bryan Zaccagnino and fiancé Julie...

Dec 26, 2023

Florence May Anderson, a lifelong resident of Pomona, NY, formerly of Monsey and Suffern, New York, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, at 89.

Florence worked as a secretary at Phelps Dodge, a copper mining company in Montebello, NY, for several years. She later became a homemaker and worked as a housekeeper for many...

Dec 25, 2023

Angel Manuel Alicea, Jr. of Southfields, N.Y died on December 25, 2023 at his residence.

A private family viewing and visitation was held at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950.

Cremation care followed at Oxford Hills Crematory under the immediate care and supervision of Brendan & Thomas Flynn.

Funeral care provided by the Flynn Family and the...

Dec 24, 2023

Joe Phipps a longtime resident of Monroe, N.Y. died on December 24, 2023 at Garnet Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y.

Joe was 86 years of age.

A simple cremation service without visitation was held by the family.

Cremation care was provided by Brendan & Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, N.Y.

Funeral arrangements were under the supervision of the Flynn Family and...

Dec 22, 2023

Edward F. Bustamante of Warwick, N.Y., died on December 22, 2023, at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J.

He was 64 years of age.

His family is working with our firm in performing a simple cremation service now and will be planning a Life Celebration during the Memorial Day weekend.

Once the service details are confirmed for the Life Celebration we will update Edward's...

Dec 21, 2023

Patrick Thomas Clark of Warwick, N.Y. died peacefully at Holy Name Hospital on December 24. 2023.  

He was 67 years of age.

Per Patrick wishes there will be no public wake or services, but his cremians are to be scattered.

A private family viewing was held at the funeral home.

Cremation care will be proivded by Brendan & Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills...

Dec 21, 2023

Wu-Sung Wu of Pomona, N.Y. died at Nyack Hospital on December 21, 2023.

Vistation with services will be held on Thursday  from 12 noon to 1:00 pm, at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, Inc., 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950

After the services cremation care will be provided by Brendan & Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc.

Funeral services provided by...

Dec 21, 2023

Patrick Rimmer of Warwick, N.Y. died on December 21, 2023 at Hackensack Medical Center.

He was 67 years of age.

Private cremation services were provided by Brendan and Thomas Flynn at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, N.Y.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Flynn Family and the staff of Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers.

Please feel free to leave a condolence...

Dec 20, 2023

Douglas MacLean

Goshen, New York

Douglas MacLean, a retired Printer for Newsday, a former longtime resident of St. James, New York, then Canann, N.Y., and a four-year resident of Goshen, N.Y., died on December 20, 2023, at Glen Arden in Goshen, New York. He was 83 years of age.

Douglas was born on May 17, 1940, in Oceanside, Long Island, N.Y. At 18,...

Dec 19, 2023

Kyle P. Manning of Blooming Grove, N.Y., died on December 19, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, N.Y.

A private family viewing will occur on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:00  PM at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 139 Stage Road, Monroe, NY 10950.

Cremation will follow at Oxford Hills Crematory, Inc., Chester, NY, under the immediate care...

Dec 19, 2023

Sean Pratt, a retired New York City Police Officer and a 35-year Chester, New York resident, died on December 19, 2023, at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y.

He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Patricia in 2021; their children survive him, Katie (Tom), Maura (Kevin), and Elizabeth (Martin).

He is also survived by his 7 adoring grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on...

Dec 18, 2023

Ralph T. Hetherington of Campbell Hall, N.Y., died on December 18, 2023, at Garnett Medical Center in Wallkill, N.Y.

He was 84 years of age.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Flynn Funeral & Cremation Memorial Centers, 3 Hudson Street, Chester, NY 10918.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023,...