Peter J. Datino, of Mamaroneck, passed away November 25, 2024, at age 65. He was born November 10, 1959, to Antonio & Barbara Datino. Peter, along with his brother, founded Datino’s Lawn Sprinklers. In recent years he enjoyed his time in Florida, particularly his long bike rides by the beach for his sunrises. Peter most enjoyed being a grandfather and rooting for his grandchildren at their sporting events. Peter is the cherished father to James Datino, Daniel Datino (Solana), Chelsea Burpee (Andrew) and Katie Fiacco, the loving grandfather of Johnny, Nicky, Antonio, Bianca, Bowman and Kenleigh and the dear brother of Christopher Datino (Laura) and Michael Datino (Ellen).
Theodore "Ted" Johnson - 71, of Mamaroneck, NY, who died peacefully on November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on January 2, 1953, Ted led a life of dedication, love, and service to his family, friends, and community.
Ted was a proud Vietnam War veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Ted’s sense of duty extended beyond his military service—he was a beloved member of the Mamaroneck community for many years, where he worked in the Mamaroneck School District for over a decade, touching the lives of countless students, faculty, and families with his kindness and hard work.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife Louise. He was a devoted father to his son, David and David’s wife Emily and cherished his role as a new grandfather to his grandson, Kai. Ted also leaves behind his dear siblings, Timothy and Robert, as well as his mother Trudy Johnson, all of whom he loved deeply.
An avid fisherman and boating enthusiast, Ted found peace and joy on the water, often spending time outdoors with his son, David, in nature. Their shared love of adventure and time spent together created lifelong memories that will be cherished forever.
Ted’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him, but his legacy of kindness, strength, and love for his family and community will live on. He will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of calling him a father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.
Rachel Haley Abraham age 25, from Arlington VA and formerly from Mamaroneck passed away on November 18th. She is survived by her parents Deborah and Stephen Abraham, her twin siblings Leah and Joshua, her Fiancé Dylan Peterson, her grandmother Rebecca Herman.
Rachel was born May 1, 1999 in White Plains, NY. She graduated Mamaroneck High School 2017, American University 2021, and was in the process of obtaining a master’s degree from George Washington University in DC. While studying Rachel worked full time for HIMMS, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems as a Public Policy Associate where she fulfilled a passion of changing healthcare in the US.
Rachel had two special loves, her fiancé Dylan and her dog Nellie, and was actively planning her September wedding. Rachel lived life to the fullest and all who knew were touched and amazed at all she accomplished.
Rose Traynor, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1930 in Salterstown, County Louth, Ireland and emigrated to the United States as a teenager.
Rose married the late John Traynor and together they built a loving home in Mamaroneck, where they raised their three children: John Jr., Michael and Bernadette. Rose was a devoted wife and mother, known for her positive attitude, resilience and delicious brownies.
She worked for many years as a caretaker not far from Saints John and Paul School, where all of her children attended. Rose was one of the original contributors to the building fund which made possible the erection of Saints John and Paul Church and later, the School.
Rose resided in Mamaroneck for over 50 years, where she was a cherished neighbor and friend. She will be deeply missed by her children, her eight grandchildren, Darren, Keith, Logan, Carolina, Michael, Charles, Emily and Kevin; her great-grandchild, Shoshanna; and all who knew her.
John J. O’Keeffe Jr., - former airline executive and Larchmont attorney died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones November 29 after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.
Known to all simply as “Jack,” Mr. O’Keeffe was born December 21, 1941, to John and Mary O’Keeffe, Irish-born immigrants who settled in Ridgefield, CT. The elder Mr. O’Keeffe helped manage two of the imposing estates that characterized Ridgefield in the 1920s and 1930s and was a recognized authority on horticulture.
Son Jack’s easy manner and quick humor made him popular in school and beyond. He graduated in 1960 from Ridgefield High School, lettering in sports and a scholarship winner. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Fairfield (CT) University in 1965 and a degree from George Washington University Law School in 1968.
He entered the airline industry as a corporate attorney for Pan American World Airways, moved to Trans World Airlines in 1972 and rose to Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for TW Services in 1986. His career took him to destinations all over the world.
Mr. O’Keeffe became involved fending off Wall Street’s infamous corporate “raiders” in the 1980s, eventually leaving corporate life in 1990.
He then took on the unusual job of selling off thousands of acres of prime forest land in northern New Jersey and New York for a family that had owned them more than 200 years.
The family had been granted a patent by Thomas Jefferson in the 1700s to make iron nails and operated a factory on the Ramapo River in Rockland County, NY. The forest fueled their furnaces.
As president and CEO of the privately-held Ramapo Land Co., Mr. O’Keeffe ultimately disposed of more than 3,000 acres of land and other properties. It was supposed to be a one year-job, one of his associates recalled. It took 20.
Mr. O’Keeffe refused to make easy deals with developers, holding out for the best public impact of each sale.
Some took years of public battles with local and state regulators and noisy demonstrations by private citizens. He sold 1,200 acres to New Jersey for parkland. He arranged a deal that protected views of a scenic mountain. He sold off an 1800s-era water company that still had original wooden pipes. Overall, he finished a job that the family had started 100 years earlier.
(Fighting for noble causes was a familiar notion in the O’Keeffe household. Jack’s wife and law-school sweetheart, the former Valerie Moore, is the daughter of one of Thomas E, Dewey’s fabled mob-busting attorneys.)
Jack was a popular raconteur with his friends, telling stories about memorable childhood characters, sometimes improving them as time went on.
He was a dedicated golfer and fisherman, an avid naturalist, member of the Audubon Society and interested in ornithology. A formidable political science scholar, he loved arguing constitutional law, history and politics. His grandchildren knew him best as a Giants football fan.
In addition to his wife Valerie, Mr. O’Keeffe is survived by a daughter Anna G. O’Keeffe in Colorado, her four children and one new-born great-grandson who has been named after Mr. O’Keeffe. Also, a son, John M. (Christina) O’Keeffe in Connecticut and their two children; and two sisters and a brother, Mary Ellen Riddell in Massachusetts, Elizabeth Hurley in Rhode Island, and Thomas J. O’Keeffe in Ridgefield.
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