John G. Crawford Funeral Director

Teodora Dora" Conte a longtime resident of Ossining passed away on September 26, 2018 in Campobasso, Italy. She was 57. Dora was born December 6, 1960 in Sassinoro, Italy to Modestino and Vera Tracanna Conte. She graduated from Ossining High School class of 1979. She was married to Paolo Arienzano. Surviving are her husband, parents and two brothers Frank and Mario Conte. Memorial Mass Saturday, September 29, 2018, 11:00 am at St. Augustine Church, Ossining.

Madelina Quast of Ossining passed away on August 13, 2018, at home with her family. She was 88. Mrs. Quast worked as a Supervisor for Maryknoll Fathers. She had worked for the Father’s for over 20 years before retiring in 1996. Prior to coming to Ossining, she worked as a seamstress for a designer in New York City. Madelina was born on August 7, 1930 in Jamaica, Queens to Giambattista and Olympia Lucarelli Azzizzi. She married Walter Quast in Hollis, Queens on September 23, 1...962. Walter passed away in 1991. Mrs. Quast had been a resident of Ossining since 1962 coming from Queens. Locally she was a parishioner of St. Ann’s Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and community. She is survived by three sons Walter (Diana), Kenneth (Lisa) and Dennis (Kami), one brother Dominick Azzizzi , 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she is pre deceased by her sister Rose Case and brother Gus Azzizzi. Funeral Mass St. Ann’s Church, Ossining on Saturday August 18th at 10am. Interment following at St. Augustine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to The Ossining Fire Dept. Walter Quast Scholarship Fund, 21 State Street, Ossining, NY 10562 would be appreciated. Arrangements by John G. Crawford Funeral Director See more

Edward C. Altro, Sr. a former resident of Ossining, NY died on April 10, 2018 at the Vassar Bros. Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Ed was 72. He was born in the Bronx ...on April 14, 1945 son of Joseph and Cecilia Scott Altro. He was a resident of New Paltz. Ed was a franchise owner of Wise Potato Chips, local distribution route for twenty years before retirement. He served in the US Navy from 1964-1966. He is survived by three sons, Scott, Edward, Jr., and Christopher, one daughter Jennifer, one brother Art , one sister Joyce and several grandchildren . Pre deceased by two brothers Ronald and Joseph and one sister Kathy. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. John G. Crawford Funeral Director. See more

Leslie Sharman Peterson, beloved and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2018. She was 63. A service in celebration of Leslie’s life will be held on Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. at The Briarcliff Congregational Church, 30 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY. Reception to follow in Beebe Hall. John G Crawford Funeral Director.

The Baker-Collyer Christmas Cheer Fund which was started by an Ossining merchant who witnessed two children picking through a garbage pile for food 102 years ag...o has started to solicit contributions for this year’s drive. Over 360 local needy families in the Ossining area were aided through last year’s generous community efforts. The fund goes solely to purchase food for the holiday baskets. The administration efforts are handled by volunteers and the baskets are packed and delivered by members of the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department and other community members. Please consider being part of this 102 year tradition. Tax deductible contributions can be sent to the Baker-Collyer Cheer Fund, c/o John Crawford, Chairman, PO Box 508, Ossining, NY 10562 or by calling 914-438-9843 or [email protected]. See more

Doreen ( Boyton ) Hutchinson of Ossining died after her long fight with Cancer on Saturday January 21, 2017 at The Emerald Peek Rehab & Nursing Center in Peekskill NY at the age of 44 years young. Doreen graduated from Ossining High School 1n 1990, SUNY Oneonta 1994 with a BA in History/Secondary Education. She was self employed with Waggin'Bottoms Pet Care Services & Serenity Acres of Poughkeepsie NY. Doreen married her husband Liam J. Hutchinson of Briarcliff Manor NY. On ...May 29th 2005. Doreen was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Dottie Boyton. Both of whom were respected and active members of the Ossining community. Doreen leaves behind her husband, Liam Hutchinson and his family. In addition she leaves behind her brothers Ed Stowell, Bill McCabe and Chris Peace along with a long list of other family and friends who loved her for the passionate and loving person she was. A Remembrance Gathering will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Ossining Fire Police Quarters, 21 State Street, Ossining, NY. John G. Crawford Funeral Director. See more

Serving 325 needy families with food baskets