Lifelong Westchester Resident, 91, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver
A 91-year-old man who lived his entire life on the same block in Westchester was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a roadway at night.
Rocco DePaolo was killed in Dobbs Ferry around 9:25 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, while crossing the intersection of Broadway (Route 9) and Maple Street, said the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police.
DePaolo, who graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School in 1945, was inside a crosswalk when the dark-colored vehicle hit him, police said.
The vehicle, which was later found, fled in a southerly direction, police said.
DePaolo was transported by …
Dean Caracciola, 16, 4th-Generation Nutley Resident 'Loved By All'
Dean Angelo Caraacciola, a lifelong Nutley resident, died Aug. 9. He was 16 years old.
Born in Livingston, he was part of the fourth generation of his family to call Nutley home. A junior at Horizon High School in Livingston, he was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. Gifted with an ear for music, he loved to hear his father play acoustic guitar and enjoyed playing Guitar Hero. He also loved Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal and Family Feud.
Remembered as a beloved brother, son, grandson and uncle, his greatest joy was spending time with his family, who …
Joseph Torre Of Union, Business Owner And Avid Sports Fan
Joseph Torre, a lifelong Union resident, died suddenly on Sunday at home.
Born in Summit, he played Little League in Union and attended Union High School. An avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, he loved going to Yankees games with his father, the late Joseph W. Torre. He also enjoyed relaxing at home and spending time with his family.
A self-employed business person, he owned JT Detailing.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy J. (nee Rummel) Torre; a sister, Tina Ferreira and her husband Michael; and another sister, Cheryl Calabrese and her husb…
