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John R. Quintano, 71, Fair Lawn Resident
FAIR LAWN, N.J. – John R. Quintano, of Easton, Pa., formerly of Fair Lawn and Mahwah, died Wednesday, March 16 in Bethlehem, Pa. He was 71.
He was born in Jersey City. He received a bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and was a director of cash management at Nabisco Brands for 34 years and was employed as director of finance at United States Tobacco from 1997 to 2004. He was a parishioner of St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Fair Lawn, and very active in Fair Lawn and St. Anne’s parish athletics.
He was the husband for 48 years to Cathleen M.Quintano (O’Connor); father o…
Alexander Motichka, 79, Lodi Resident
LODI, N.J. – Alexander Motichka, of Lodi, died Wednesday, March 16. He was 79.
He was the husband of Mary J. Motchka (Megna); father of Alexander of Edison, Melissa and her husband, Mike Leonte, of Pompton Lakes, Maureen Aquino of Rochelle Park, and the late Andrew “ Andy, who predeceased him in 1992; grandfather of Alexa and her husband, Joseph Alvarado, Michael Leonte, Christopher Motichka, Nina Motichka, Angela Leonte and Shana Motichka; and brother of John of Ringwood.
Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Alesso Funeral Home, 91 Union St., Lodi. Funeral services will tak…
Rhoda A. Phillips, 85, White Plains Resident
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Rhoda Ann "Beebo" (Hamerman) Phillips of White Plains died Saturday, March 12. She was 85.
She was born Sept. 4, 1930, in Brooklyn. While attending Brooklyn College, where she graduated in 1952 with an English degree, she met her lifelong friend, Ethel Sloan. While still in her early 20s, she moved to Manhattan and worked as a copywriter. After marrying and having two daughters, she moved to Eastchester, where she worked as the manager of Doubleday Bookstore for 14 years. Later, she moved to White Plains and worked as an investigator for the Westchester County…
Robin Fox, 80, Croton Resident
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Robin Fox, a Croton resident for over 30 years, died Wednesday, March 9. She was 80.
Born to Milton and Ruby in Cleveland, she dedicated her life to her son and to making the world a better place.
She passionately participated in the Walkabout Clearwater Chorus and River Lovers, both supporting the Sloop Clearwater. Tirelessly involved in her community, she was active in the Croton Free Library, the Shad Festival and the voting booth in Cortlandt.
She is survived by her son, Jasper Sr. (Jessica); her grandchildren; brother Michael (Louise); her nephews, Jason (Vane…
Martha R. Broadie-Leak, 102, New Rochelle Resident
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Martha R. Broadie-Leak, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died Tuesday, March 8. She was 102.
She was born to Charles and Ellen (Harris) Byrd in Winnsboro, N.C., where she began her formal education, and completed it in Baltimore. She was co-founder of Gospel Temple Church of America. She was married to Bishop Benjamin H. Broadie, who predeceased her. She then married Elder Fetson Leak, founder and pastor of Faith Temple COGIC of New Rochelle, who also predeceased her.
Surviving are a son, Darryl A. Broadie (Michelle); four grandchildren, Dannen Broadie, Jerron Broad…
Clifford Bunard, 91, Former Shrub Oak Resident
YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Clifford H. Bunard, formerly of Shrub Oak, died Tuesday, March 15. He was 91.
He served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation machinist. He was employed by Metro-North for 30 years. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, Richard (Robin) Bunard; daughters Loretta (Joseph) Pisano and Claudia (Bobby) Stevens; six grandchildren, Vincent Pisano, Robert, Harold and Thomas Stevens, and Patricia and Robert Davis; and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia; his second wife, Katherine; a daughter, Christine Davis; and a grandso…
Christina Wright, 74, Former Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. – Christina Wright, formerly of Norwalk, died Sunday, March 13. She was 74.
She returned to her home in Baxley, Georgia, after her retirement from the City of Norwalk Police Department. She was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her mother, Getrude Gamble; her sons, Mitchell Gamble, Freddie Wright and Orvin Wright; her sisters, Annette Elliott, Anne Sead and Teresa Garrett; her brothers, Isaiah Barney, Sr., John Gamble, Benjamin Gamble and Calvin Gamble; and her grandchildren, Sharon Smith, Avis Stukes, Michael Smith, Terrance Smith, Toni Smit…
Rev. James W. Carter, 74, Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. – Rev. James W. Carter, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, March 15. He was 74.
He was born Nov. 7, 1941, in Keyport, New Jersey. As a young man, he was actively involved in civil rights and pastored in several churches, including as associate minister at Shiloh Baptist in Trenton, New Jersey. After a trip to Africa and the Middle East in the mid-1980s, he felt compelled to focus on community and activist ministry. His work included the founding of Mustard Seed Ministries in Red Bank, New Jersey, and La Soul, a company created to provide employment to recovering addicts and alcoholics.…
Anne E. Roberts, 89, Norwalk Resident
NORWALK, Conn. – Anne E. Roberts, wife of the late Dudley E. Roberts, died Monday, March 7 at Norwalk Hospital. She was 89.
She worked as a legal secretary to the late Judge Walton Clark of Darien and Middlesex School in Darien. She loved life, cooking, baking, gardening, reading a good book, crossword puzzles and traveling, especially to Bermuda.
She is survived by her son, Michael J. Roberts, of Norwalk; a brother, Joe Dichiaro and his wife, Bobbie; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Dichiaro.
Calling hours will be held Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1…
