Richard Howard Neiman, age 76, died peacefully on October 28, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Richard was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on August 11, 1950, to the late Helen (Katz) and Dr. Arnold Neiman. A natural leader from a young age, he was raised in Glen Rock, New Jersey, and served as class president at Glen […]
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In Memory: Frank Chiappetta, Age 67
Frank “Frankie” Chiappetta, a Rye resident for over 50 years, passed away on October 25, 2026. Frank was born in Flushing, New York on April 2, 1959, to Frank and Raffaela (Parrinello) Chiappetta. He graduated from Rye High School, Class of 1977. In his earlier years, Frank worked at Rye Playland, operating rides like the […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Nelly Khandji, Age 95
Nelly Khandji, a long-time resident of Rye, NY passed away at the age of 95. Nelly was a kind, caring, and loving woman who devoted her life to her family, and the multiple generations she helped nurture. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Khandji, with whom she shared 46 cherished years […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Sandra Winter, Age 77
Sandra “Sandy” Winter was born in Mamaroneck, New York, in 1949, the daughter of Elisa Perna and Santo Quadrini, who immigrated to the United States from Arpino, Italy. Proud of her Italian heritage, Sandy carried with her a love of family, food, music, and bringing people together throughout her life. Sandy attended SUNY Cortland, where […]
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In Memory: Michael Robert Longo, Age 34
Michael Robert Longo, 34, Remembered for His Love of Family, Sports and the Rye Community Michael “Mike” Longo was born in Palo Alto, California, and grew up in Rye, New York. He passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2026, his 34th birthday. Mike grew up in Rye, and it was always a place that meant […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Franco Fazzolari, Age 79
Franco “Frank” Fazzolari, a longtime resident of Rye, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 26, 1946, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, to Salvatore and Rosina Fazzolari, Frank carried with him throughout his life the strong family values, unwavering determination, and tireless work ethic that shaped the man […]
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In Memory: James Michael McGrath, Age 82
James Michael McGrath passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on September 29, 2026, in New Rochelle, New York, at the age of 82. Born on April 16, 1944, to Eugene and Marion McGrath, Jim was raised in Yonkers. He attended Mary’s Seminary in Garrison, New York, for high school, where he graduated in 1962 and went […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Lavenia Yale Nelson, Age 79
Lavenia Yale Nelson, known to all as Lyn, died peacefully in Miami, FL on September 22, 2026 at age 79, surrounded by her family. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY and raised by her late mother, Louise Kohl Smith, in Rye, Chautauqua, NY and Reno, NV, and later in Palm Beach, FL by her late grandmother, Lavenia Blauvelt Kohl. Her father, Arthur William […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Robert Louis Kimmel, Age 93
Robert “Bob” Kimmel passed away on the morning of October 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of remarkable stories, a family who loved him deeply, and countless people whose lives were brighter for having known him.He leaves behind his two children, Jeffrey Kimmel (Liat) and Julie Kimmel (Leigh Pedersen); his grandchildren, Sienna, Cameron, Gavin, Ethan, […]
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In Memory: Obituary – Pauline Williams, Age 71
Pauline “Missy” Williams was born on October 15, 1954, in Clarendon, Jamaica, to Alfred and Gwendolyn McCollin. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life touched many people in ways both quiet and profound. Pauline departed this life peacefully on August 21, 2026, in Rye, New York, at the age […]