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Mamaroneck Observer

Recent Obituaries

Brad M. Kreinces, 69, of Mamaroneck, NY passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  Brad was born on March 7 to Doris (Baron) Kreinces and Howard Kreinces in Brooklyn, New York.  A loving husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend, Brad took great pride in everything he did.  Above all, family was his everything.  From walks down the street with his wife + best friend, Amy (Steinhorn), and their two dogs, Jimbo and Drogie, to days spent on the beach in Aruba, Brad was happiest with his three children, Alex (29), Jason (27) and Evan (25).


An amazing coach, Brad loved spending time on the field, inspiring kids and athletes that he mentored, ensuring they had fun along the way.  Brad also loved educating the next generation of CPA students and enjoyed guest-lecturing at William Patterson University.  Brad was a proud small business owner, operating his CPA firm, Kreinces + Co., in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.  Brad enjoyed guiding his team and clients, always providing sound advice and guidance.


Brad could always be relied on for a positive attitude, smile and long list of jokes that could light up any room.  Brad was generous, selfless and caring, and above all, loved his family with all his heart.


Eugene Robert Giancola (Gene) passed away on October 6, 2024 in Hamden, CT.  Gene was born on March 28, 1931 in Mamaroneck, NY.  Gene lived 80 of his 93 years in Mamaroneck.  As a residential carpenter, he built houses, additions and completed household projects in his beloved hometown and neighboring towns.  Gene served in the United States Navy, as a Seabee, during the Korean War and received an honorable discharge in 1953.  For the rest of his life, he continued to give back to others with his kind, thoughtful gestures and words.  He was a cherished member of the communities he lived in and leaves behind a legacy of helping others.  Gene loved all animals and was the happiest with a dog or cat by his side.  Gene also took pride in creating and caring for beautiful outdoor gardens wherever he lived.  Gene was predeceased by his wife Theresa Giancola and son James Giancola and leaves behind his daughter Jean Giancola, his partner for 25 years Dolores Marino and her family, along with countless friends who felt his warmth and generosity.  He is loved and will be greatly missed by everyone.


Mario E. Brissolese of Mamaroneck passed away on October 2, 2024.  He was 94.  Born in Chucuito, Callao, Peru on November 11, 1929, to Victorio and Ursula Brissolese.  For many years, Mario was a fisherman in his home country.  He enjoyed playing Dominoes, reading the newspaper daily, gardening and especially loved spending time with grandkids.


Mario is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Yolanda Brissolese (nee Mergoni), his cherished daughters, Millie Kellogg (Donald) and Vanessa Ramirez (Richard), and loving grandchildren, Skylar & Lila Kellogg and Katherine Ramirez.  He is also survived by his dear sister Alicia Arangoitia.


Rosemarie DeMelia (nee Ariganello) of Mamaroneck, NY passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 80.  Born in New Rochelle, NY on May 8, 1944, to the late Bruno and Jean Ariganello (nee DiCarlo).  Rosemarie has been retired from the workforce.  Rosemarie is survived by her loving children, Dave DeMelia and Theresa Bisceglia, cherished grandchildren, Britney and Sydney Bisceglia and her dear sister Josie Fennell.  She was predeceased by her sister, Betty Livecchi.


Virginia Carpenter, of Mamaroneck, NY, passed away September 27, 2024, at age 94.  She was born in New York City on January 21, 1930, to William & Prapian (Helen) Nishan.  For many years she worked in credit and collection for various companies, most recently, Time Warner Cable.  Virginia was an active member of the Mamaroneck Senior Center where she derived incredible joy from outings, bus trips, mahjong, time at the harbor and wonderful friendships.  Virginia is predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael, along with her son, Michael.  She is survived by her cherished daughter, Karen, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Mary Morel along with loving grandsons, Peter & Alex, whom she adored. 


Irene B. Sokol was born on March 5, 1925 in NYC to Louis and Hannah (nee Katz) Blynn who were immigrants from Europe.


She grew up in the Bronx with her parents and her brother, Milton Blynn (predeceased).  Irene attended NYC schools and graduated from Hunter College because her cousin ‘was already going’ and the families thought it would be good for the girls to go to college together.  Later, with her husband’s encouragement, she received a Master of Librarian Science from Queens College.


A teacher and a librarian in the NYC schools for many years, adults would come up to her saying how she had helped them while they attended intermediate school.  As a librarian, she would tutor students in public speaking and would accompany children on class trips.

She met her future husband, Joseph Sokol in September, 1947, set up by Irene’s cousins who thought they would be perfect for each other.  They married 7 months later on March 28, 1948. Irene joked that their second date in December of ’47 lasted all night because of a snowstorm that stopped the subways from running.  Joe went out and came back and stayed all night on the couch of her parents’ Bronx apartment, much to Hannah’s disapproval. Joe died one day after their 39th anniversary.


Irene and Joe eventually settled on Long Island and raised their two daughters Lisa Sokol and Martha Sokol McCarty (married to James) in Woodmere, NY.  After Joe passed, and Irene retired, she moved to Mamaroneck, and then to Rye.


Irene became a proud grandmother of Matthew, Rachel, Joanna (married to Nick), Joshua and Michael.  She was a great grandmother of Asher and Zoe.


Irene loved her NY Times, her art programs and her museums.  She would call her daughters to tell them when she discovered an interesting show on TV about native American art, or about an important artist.  She loved travelling the world in her younger years and enjoyed classical music especially the music station WQXR.  Always curious, she loved being a teacher and was a “union” girl her whole life.  Good food at a great restaurant- she was happy to go, and there was nothing wrong with a shopping trip to Bloomingdales (if they were running a sale).


When she was born, she received the Hebrew name of Chana.  During an early childhood illness, she was renamed Chana Chaia. Chaia means Life.  It was a life well-lived for 99 and ½ years.  May her memory be a blessing.


Elizabeth DeNardo, of Mamaroneck, passed away September 25, 2024, at age 89.  She was born March 24, 1935, in San Vito, Catanzaro, Italy, to Antonio & Maria Manno.  Elizabeth worked in the Sealectro Factory for many years.  She always loved to tend to her garden and was eager to plant come the springtime.  She was a talented cook who loved to feed and be amongst her family.  She is predeceased by her beloved husband, the late, Domenico DeNardo.  Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Osvaldo DeNardo, Marisa Fulciniti (Mario) and Luciana DelRio (Jorge), cherished grandchildren, Claudia, Sonia, Elizabeth, and Olivia, and great grandchildren, Thomas, Marco, Giulia, Silvia, and Alessia.


Vincent DeFrancesco, of Mamaroneck, passed away September 24, 2024, at age 76.  He was born May 13, 1948, to George & Mary DeFrancesco.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  For 40 years he was the owner and proprietor of Vinny’s Meat Market, a staple on Mamaroneck Avenue.  Vinny loved to cook and is fondly remembered for entertaining family and friends on holidays, BBQ’s and any special occasion.  He enjoyed fishing, along with travel and cruises but most especially loved his time in Cape May, NJ or at a casino.  He is the devoted husband of Lucille (nee Quadrini).  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his cherished daughter, Michelle Capparelli and her husband Paul, and loving grandchildren, Paulie & Olivia.  Vinny is the dear brother of Rose Hunter (Kenneth, deceased), Marie Staropoli (Dominick), Diana DeCamillo (Larry) and dear brother-in-law Michael Quadrini (Laurie), Theresa DiSisto (Michael) and Bernadette Cianciulli, (Mark, deceased).  He is the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, and he is the cherished friend and relative to many.



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