Bronx Town Crier

03/14/2026

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Anne Tucker, R.I.P
The Aisling Center is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Anne Tucker in the care of Calvary Hospice, Bronx on March 11th 2026. Anne is predeceased by her infant daughter, parents, Susan Keane and Frances Keane, sister Mary, brothers, Patrick, Martin, John-Joe and Frances; and former husband Thomas Tucker and niece Patrica Keane. She is survived by her sisters in-law, Joan Finnegan and Judy Tucker, brothers-in-law Patrick Tucker and James O'Leary as well as her many nieces and nephews in the US and Ireland. She will be fondly remembered by her family, a wide circle of friends and more especially by the students she taught for over 50 years.
Anne was born and raised in Kilkee, County Clare, She emigrated to Kentucky when she was 13 to join a religious order. Anne moved to NY in 1964 and taught 2nd and 3rd graders for the next 40 years. (1965-1999) First at Our Lady of Refuge in The Bronx and later at St Philip Neri in The Bronx. She retired from teaching in 1999. After moving to Bronxville, Anne continued her love of children and helped many families raise their kids until 2024.
Anne loved to walk, cycle and go to the gym daily as well as play golf and travel.
Anne maintained ties to Ireland and visited regularly to Kilkee with her niece Josephine Keane
Anne was a devoted Catholic it was her guide through life. It gave her strength, peace and comfort during the many hardships she endured.
Anne will be remembered for her strong faith, kind heart, generous spirit, sense of humor and love of children. She will live on all these children’s memories as “been the best teacher ever”
Memorial Mass at St. Joseph's Bronxville on Monday, March 23, 2026 10:45am
Funeral private

03/13/2026

Parade this Sunday (3/15) in Throggs Neck starts at Noon. Expect street closures on and around East Tremont Avenue from 11am on.

03/04/2026

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Felicia Cacace.

(Family written obituary) Felicia (Lobalbo) Cacace, of the Bronx, NY, returned to the Lord on February 25, 2026. She was born to recently arrived Sicilian immigrants in East Harlem in 1923, when horse-drawn carriages roamed the streets. She lived a full, happy 102 years. That’s an eternity to some; for those close to her it was still too short.

Felicia – Fannie, to the countless people who knew and loved her – was called to the most challenging vocation in life: she created and cared for a family, putting others before herself day after day. Her home – and especially her dinner table – was always a place of gathering and community. She radiated warmth. You couldn’t help but smile in her company, charmed by her quick wit and disarmed by her playfully sarcastic tongue. Fannie created fellowship wherever she went; she was comfort and stability and security to all.

Fannie was the devoted wife to Ercole Cacace, who predeceased her in 2013. She is survived by her four sons: Chris, Bruce, Bobby, and Gerard. Six grandchildren meant the world to her – and she to them. For a time in each of their lives, she was a mother figure. Six great-grandchildren will carry on her memory. And she was “Aunt Fannie” to so many others, across generations and across the continent.

She often spoke fondly of her younger days, when she and her husband would paint the town dancing with friends and their many siblings. The Lindy Hop was Fannie's favorite dance, one she longed to do even after her body began to fail her. She’s smiling down on us now, as the Big Band tunes in heaven start to play for her.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Felicia Rest in Peace.

03/02/2026

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Anthony Artuso.

(Family written obituary) Anthony J. Artuso Sr, was born on June 16, 1947, in the Belmont section of the Bronx, to Vincent and Betty Artuso (nee Rex). He briefly attended RCA School of Engineering and NYU to follow his dream of pursuing a career in Aeronautical Engineering. He ultimately returned to his roots and carried on his family’s legacy of owning and operating Artuso Pastry Shop, an 80-year-old landmark in the Bronx’s Little Italy. Anthony was a devoted husband, father and doting grandfather. His greatest joy was his family. He cherished his yearly family vacations to Rhode Island, gathering for Sunday dinners, classic TV shows, oldies music and of course - anything aeronautical.

Anthony showed true kindness and was a steadfast pillar of the community, serving on the board of directors for the Belmont Section’s Business Improvement District, always supporting fellow business owners and local residents. His strong values, words of wisdom, and guidance will continue to shape and influence the lives of those he touched and will be carried forward through generations. His memory will live in the hearts and lives of all who were privileged to know him. He had a tradition of ending most events with him saying: “We came, we saw, we conquered.” And indeed, that is exactly what he did.

He leaves behind his loving wife Joanne (nee Parrello), cherished children, Anthony Artuso Jr (Tonia), Theresa Artuso D’Onofrio (Rich) and Concetta Artuso Mangano (Donato), and loving grandchildren, Olivia, Avianna, Christian, Stella, Lila Grace, Donato Jr. and Luca; as well as his extended Artuso Pastry family of dedicated employees, generations of customers and friends, old and new. He is also the brother of Joseph, John and the late Vincent Artuso.

The funeral arrangements are as follows the Wake will be held on Wednesday from 4-8pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME; and the Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 11am at St. Gregory the Great RC Church In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Calvary Hospital or Hospice of Westchester.

My deepest condolences to the family may Anthony Rest in Peace.

02/28/2026

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It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing of Anthony Artuso Sr., owner of Artuso Pastry Shop and native son of Belmont.

I have known Anthony for ages, and like Artuso Pastry Shop itself, he was and is, iconic in our community. He was deeply devoted to his family, his business, and this neighborhood. When needed, he stepped up to serve on the Board of Directors of the Belmont Improvement District, where he was a steady, no-nonsense voice of reason. He offered thoughtful insight, genuine care, and a dry and truly funny sense of humor. His perspective was always spot on and his support was unwavering.

We have survived and flourished across generations because of Anthony and people like him; individuals who invest not only in their business, but in the fabric of the community itself. His loss is a deeply personal loss for me, and one that our entire community should mourn at the same time we celebrate a life fully and generously lived.

Please keep Anthony’s wife, Joanne, and his children Anthony Jr., Theresa, and Concetta in your thoughts and prayers. They are certainly in mine.

Service details will be shared as they become available for those who wish to pay their respects.

Sincerely,
Peter Madonia
Chairman
Belmont Business Improvement District

02/28/2026

*DATE CHANGE*
DSNY Recycling Event *3/28" from 10am-2pm at Hollywood Avenue and Throgs Neck Expressway.

02/27/2026

Support Villa Maria's 70th Annual Card Party - A Night at the Disco on Thursday, March 19th at the Villa Barone Manor. $90 Per Ticket includes A Full Course Dinner and Open Bar. RSVP and Submit Payment by March 2nd. Any Questions? Contact Nicole Cestra at NicoleCestra@Gmail.com. You Can Pay At the Villa Maria Website. See Flyer for more details. Must make Reservations by 3/2.

02/27/2026

Dear Country Club Stakeholders,

I share with you the following information regarding 3305 Country Club Road. The City of New York Department of Buildings is returning the application to the property owner on the basis that “the proposed new building for 82 dwelling units is not permitted in an R3-1 zoning district.” In short, the current proposal runs contrary to our zoning.

Allow me to thank our Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson, and her office for supporting our office, and most importantly, our Country Club community, when helping to bring this matter to the immediate attention of the Department of Buildings for much deserved further scrutiny.

As I always have, I will continue to monitor building application filings in our district. We do not yet know what the property owner now intends to do, but on our end, and as always, I will inform you of any news. While this is positive news for our community, we still must be mindful of the future of this property. I can assure you our Community Board remains ready as your first line of defense. You are more than welcome to share this email with neighbors.

In service to our community,
Matt Cruz
Bronx Community Board #10
3165 East Tremont Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461
718-892-1161
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02/25/2026

DSNY Recycling Event 2/28 from 10am-2pm at Hollywood Avenue and Throgs Neck Expressway.

02/24/2026

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Angelina Margaret Riccio.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held Wednesday (2/25) from 3-7pm at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home; and the Funeral Mass will be Thursday (2/26) at 10:30am at St. Benedict's Church.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Angelina Rest in Peace.

02/19/2026

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Charles McLaughlin.

(Family written obituary) Charles Joseph McLaughlin was born in Bronxville, NY on July 7, 1930 to his parents, John and Margaret. His brother Jack was also born in the United States before the family moved back to Greencastle in County Donegal, Ireland. The family grew to include brothers James, Joseph, and Patrick and sisters Margaret and Eileen. When Joseph died at a young age after an illness, the family raised a cousin, Mary, following the death of her parents, with the rest of the children.

Charles returned to the US and entered the Army on March 26, 1953, earning a bronze star during the Korean Conflict, before being honorably discharged on March 27, 1956. After leaving the service, he took a job with Western Union, where he remained, becoming a supervisor, until his retirement in 1996.

Charles married Lillie McNulty (McLaughlin) on October 19, 1968, and the couple moved to the Throgs Neck section of The Bronx in 1972. Their only child, John, was born on April 5, 1980. They remained together until Lillie’s passing on September 25, 2012.

Charles was an easy going, gentle man, who enjoyed traveling, loved his family, and highly valued his relationship with Jesus and the Catholic Church.

Charles Joseph McLaughlin is survived by his brothers Jack, Jim, and Pat, his sisters Peggy and Eileen, his son John, his daughter-in-law Blanca, and his grandchildren Darwin, Zully, Axel, and Zaray, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was beloved by all and will be greatly missed.

The funeral arrangements are as follows: the Wake will be held Thursday (2/19) from 3-7pm at Schuyler Hill Funeral Home; and the Funeral Mass will be held on Friday (2/20) at 10am at St. Frances de Chantal.

My deepest condolences to the family. May Charles Rest in Peace. Thank you Sir for your Service to our Country.

02/18/2026

With regret, I inform you of the passing of Phil Baldessarre.

(Family written obituary) Philip Baldessarre passed away on February 14, 2026, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. He was 60 years old. Son of Giuseppe and Bruna (DiBello) Baldessarre, he was born on September 3, 1965, in Bronx, NY.

Philip was a Telecommunications Technical Associate for Verizon Communications in Nanuet, NY, and was a proud member of Sacred Heart-St. Patrick’s Church in Highland Mills, NY.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Valentina Baldessarre, of Highland Mills, NY; parents, Giuseppe and Bruna Baldessarre, of Bronx, NY; sons, Joseph, Thomas, and Daniel Baldessarre, all of Highland Mills, NY; siblings, Luigi Baldessarre and his wife, Donna, of Yorktown Heights, NY; and Joann Baldessarre and Michael, of Bronx, NY; and by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush Funeral Home, 117 Maple Ave., Monroe, NY. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Still Rd., Monroe, NY. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, https://www.michaeljfox.org/

My deepest condolences to the family. May Phil Rest in Peace.