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Once upon a time
in Mahopac

Local lmmaker uses town
for movie shoot

BY BOB DUMAS (@simonsaysok93 and @tona-

EDITOR pac/Instagram), a producer, edi-

tor and cinematographer from

Appropriately enough, it Lincolndale who had just n-

sounds like the plot of a Hol- ished shooting his own short

lywood movie, except it really lm.

happened. Massaro introduced the two

Aspiring lmmaker and long- and they made an instant con-

time Mahopac resident John nection. O’Keefe had overhead

Manna was at e Freight Manna’s pitch.

House Cafe working on his “I heard him talking to Don-

laptop on a script for a short na, but I pretended to suddenly

lm. He began to envision the pay attention [when they came

Café—or someplace like it—as over],” he said with a laugh. “I PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
The movie’s three lead character gather around a table at the Freight House Cafe as the scene is being
a key setting for the story. liked how [Manning’s script] shot. The actors, from left, are Kevin Miller, Richard Lounello and John Higgins.
He approached the Café’s was dialogue-driven, what we

owner, Donna Massaro, told her call a walk-and-talk lm, and I

the plot and asked if she would saw an opportunity to capture

be willing to provide the estab- genuine moments between peo- O’Keefe sent Manna some ter, mostly by cutting out super- and he also posted something on

lishment as a shooting location. ple. I wanted to make the movie. roughs of the lm he had just uous scenes. productiohhub.com (a job web-

“I wrote the script in my back- It was going on right here and nished and when Manna saw “He had great ideas for the site for production profession-

yard and at e Freight House,” I thought it was appropriate to them, he knew right away that script, and it took o ,” Manna als). Even though many of the

Manna said. “I told Donna I shoehorn myself into it. he’d found a creative partner said. “He zeroed in on some jobs paid zero, we had a lot of

would love to shoot it there. I “John had an open mind thanks to some astonishing ser- things that were not needed— people raise their hands. We had

pitched the story to her, and for collaboration and said I endipity. parts that took away from the lots of volunteers, lots of young

she looked at me and said, ‘Let’s could apply my own creativity,” “He sent me the roughs and real message and didn’t really folks, which is what I was look-

do it.’ She donated the place to O’Keefe continued, “and I be- I was oored,” Manna said. “It serve the story.” ing for.”

me. en she pointed out a guy came more interested. I felt out was phenomenal. It knocked me O’Keefe was also instrumental e lm is called “Forty Years

sitting nearby with his laptop what he would need and what o my feet.” in putting together a small pro- from Now.” In it, high school

open.” we would need to do to get it Manna said O’Keefe took his duction crew. SEE MOVIE PAGE 20

at guy was Simon O’Keefe done. I o ered my services.” 40-page script and made it bet- “He already knew some folks,

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Virola at
his music
workstation

PHOTOS
COURTESY OF
ARMANDO VIROLA

MHS grad lets the music do the talkin’

Andrés Virola releases EP of electronic music compositions

BY BOB DUMAS ‘Perfectionism is a weakness orchestra. And he’s already be-
EDITOR but it’s also strength. gun work on his next set of com-
positions.
It started with the cello and You can’t let it control you.’
has culminated with some very “I have another electronic al-
modern electronic music. -Andrés Virola bum I have been trying to get
out for a while,” he said. “I guess
Andrés Virola, who graduated what do I do? My music teach- metal band, but rather a produc- mystery” about it. But he eventu- that’s where the perfectionism
this past June from Mahopac sets in. So, I have no date [of re-
High School, where he was a er at the time directed me to a tion music company based in ally revealed that Baravin was the lease] for that yet. In the mean-
cellist with the philharmonic or- time, I might put something else
chestra, recently released an EP [computer] program that I could Los Angeles that focuses pre- name of a character he once cre- out.”
of electronic music called “Sound
Captivations” under the stage mess around with. I didn’t know dominantly on movie and trailer ated for the Dungeons & Drag- Virola said getting the school
name Baravin. He also released orchestra to play his music live
a single called “R.I.P. Summer.” what I was doing but I eventu- music, and has supplied tracks ons game. before an audience was a great
experience.
Virola, who will likely attend ally came up with something. to lms such as “Harry Potter,” Virola said his music teacher
Manhatanville College next “It is de nitely an experi-
spring on a music scholarship, You basically play with it till “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and has called him a perfectionist— ence that I’m glad I had,” he
has long had a love for compos- said. “ ey may not be a profes-
ing music and hopes one day to something sounds pretty. Mu- “X-Men.” he has a penchant for continually sional orchestra, but they are re-
score movie soundtracks. ally good. I am lucky that they
sic theory came later but playing “I love that sort of music,” he tinkering with a piece that con- even considered me, and I thank
“It stared in elementary school, them for that.”
really,” Virola, 18, said of his around until something sounds said. “It can’t stand on its own, sequently never gets nished.
musical endeavors. “You ll out Meanwhile, Virola contin-
forms for extracurricular activi- nice is something that should and doesn’t get played on the ra- “Perfectionism is a weakness ues to compose and take musi-
ties. I stuck with the cello, which cal risks. e blog on his music
led to other music classes.” never go away.” dio,” he said. “To do it [for a liv- but it’s also strength,” he said. teacher’s website said he’s stock-
piled as many as 100 composi-
Virola said that even though he Virola said using the computer ing] you have to be really lucky.” “You can’t let it control you. But tions—his perfectionism perhaps
knew he was a good cello player, to blame for their not being re-
he also knew he wasn’t good is much easier for non-musicians Virola said a lot of people have on the other hand, it’s nished lease yet.
enough to make it a profession.
and it “helps with ow of ideas.” told him that the music from his when it’s nished, not when you “ e problem is to keep exe-
“It’s a beautiful instrument cuting, but not letting the dream
in the right hands, but I’m not “ e rst time I heard some- recent EP would work well in think it’s nished.” die along the way,” he said.
the right hands,” he said. “But I
eventually started having [mu- thing [electronic on the com- lms. Virola said he has vacillated With college looming and its
sical] ideas but no real outlet. I promise of formal training, it
told my dad, I have these ideas— puter], it made me think, oh, my “A lot of people say that is between electronic music and sounds like Andrés Virola is just
getting started.
god—this is what I want to do,” where it belongs,” he said. “It’s something more organic. In

he said, noting a lot of that genre the most cinematic of my work fact, he composed a piece that

sounds like background music in so far.” was performed live by the high

movies. As far as his stage name— school orchestra before the pan-

So, it’s not surprising that Vi- Baravin—goes, Virola said he demic and subsequent lockdown

rola cites Two Steps from Hell as debated whether to discuss its hit. But, he says, using computer

a major musical in uence. Two origin or not, noting he con- programming is easier and more

Steps from Hell is not a heavy sidered maintaining “an air of e cient than hiring an entire

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Bowling alley looks to create outdoor entertainment space

Spins Bowl owners hope it will help business to survive

BY BOB DUMAS there, but it could echo through ‘We think this is something that will erty. But we are located in a
EDITOR that valley,” he said. “And over- help the business survive during fairly commercial area; we don’t
illuminating the area should be the warmer months.’ have any residential neighbors
Spins Bowl, the bowling alley avoided, and [we should create bordering us. We are located
located on Old Route 6 in the some] restrictions on entertain- -Bill Diamond between the water plant and the
Carmel hamlet, is looking to ment such as live performances, President, Diamond Properties boating area. With live music
create an outside entertainment limits on capacity, as well as sea- performances, we would like to
area and repurpose some unde- sonal limitations.” rather an Airstream trailer that mollify any noise concerns. leave that open, not as a regular
rutilized space in its parking lot occurrence but maybe on a sum-
in an e ort to give the business Diamond said Spins Bowl would serve drinks. “We don’t operate any of mer weekend having a band.
a shot in the arm during its slow is busiest in the winter when But that is not the primary mo-
season. the leagues are in session and “It’s sort of a bar car,” he said. our venues late into the night,” tive of what we are trying to do
people are seeking indoor activi- here.”
Bill Diamond, the president ties. When the warmer weather “We already have a kitchen on Diamond said. “We typically
of Diamond Properties, which comes, outdoor activities take Planning Board Chair Craig
owns the venue, went before the over and business at the bowl- the inside and we don’t antici- close around midnight. We are Paeprer said it was too soon to
Planning Board last week, to ing alley slows—thus the idea to schedule a public hearing on the
explain the proposed amended create an outdoor entertainment pate running two kitchens. In- not that kind of a venue. We plan because there are still too
site plan, which includes adding space. many speci cs that need to be
picnic tables, an area for corn- stead of building a bar, what is are more of a family-oriented addressed. Town planning of-
hole and other outdoor games, “ e bowling alley is very busy
a refreshment truck trailer and during the winter but as soon as trendy these days is taking an place.” cials provided Diamond with
a rearranged parking area that the weather changes and the a list of the questions and com-
would add more spaces. leagues end, it goes pretty quiet,” Airstream trailer and converting Diamond said they may look ments but said they didn’t see
Diamond told the board. “So, any strong reason the project
Town o cials said the plan this is really targeted toward our it into a bar. If someone wants to have a live band now and couldn’t move forward.
does comply with zoning codes. o -season—spring, summer and
However, building inspector/ early fall. We think this is some- food, they can order it outside, then, but it wouldn’t be a regular “My recommendation is
code enforcement o cer Mike thing that will help the busi- that we work on some of these
Carnaza recommended condi- ness survive during the warmer but it comes from the kitchen occurrence. He said there would comments that we can address
tions that would limit the hours months.” and come back in two weeks”
of operations, which would help inside.” be piped-in music most of the Paeprer told Diamond. “ is
mitigate any noise issues. Diamond explained that the sounds exciting but there are
plan does not include a food He noted that alcohol would time. still quite a few comments we
“ ere are no houses right truck in the parking lot, but need to work on right now.”
not be stored in the trailer, as- “We would like to have out-

suaging any fears that town door music—speakers just

o cials may have had about for background music to set a

break-ins. He also said the ven- mood,” he said. “I don’t see the

ue wouldn’t stay open late into music as being the [main] en-

the night, which he hoped will tertainment aspect of the prop-

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Putnam pushes state for zip code breakdown of COVID cases

County has seen sharp rise in positive cases

Putnam County is working tion, New York State has released on a hyperlocal level is a neces- helped us atten the curve earlier Brewster, or you are further west,

with the state to get informa- a more detailed explanation of sity. this year,” said Health Commis- nearer to Peekskill, it is clear that

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person ballots counted, state Sen. Westchester, which makes up

the largest portion of the 40th PHOTO: BOB DUMAS
State Senate District, took the
longest in counting its absentee Sen. Pete Harckham
ballots. As of this writing, many gratulate him on his victory and
remain uncounted.

However, because the margin
had been so large in Harckham’s
favor, the Democrat did not delay
in declaring victory. In fact, Astori-
no conceded the race and dropped
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Vito and the aliens Of censorship and
state-run media
OF HUMAN I got ripped o . Vito’s alien story isn’t
INTEREST worth a soggy cannolo. Brie y, when LIFE, I was censored myself on some of the
he was 18 years old, Vito met a young HEALTH, internet groups that I participate in on
LORENZO woman on a subway, a complete stranger. POLITICS Facebook and the question of censor-
GARO ship was widespread among my friends
ey struck up a conversation and Vito MARA and acquaintances.
First, I must get something o my asked her out to a movie. e next day she SCHIFFREN
chest: Vito, you’re a lowdown showed up for their date accompanied by On Twitter, every single statement
scoundrel, no better than your a man who she introduced as her brother. Cast your mind back to the that President Trump makes, whether
Ma oso heroes. Readers should know beginning of the internet, if you disputed or not, now bears a sign saying
that in order to write this column for the e brother looked Vito over and gave his are old enough to remember it. this statement is disputed.
Mahopac News, I had to endure Vito’s sister the OK. ose days, it was a relief to come
strong-arm tactics: He coerced me into online and slowly begin to a liate with It’s actually crazy the amount of dis-
making him cannoli. e next morning, Vito woke up with other likeminded people about the respect that internet companies and the
no memory of their date. He remembered news, your taste in literature, recipes media now heap daily on the president’s
It all began the day Vito complained walking into the theater and looking at for cooking, diet and exercise, anything head. It is unprecedented.
about not being able to get good cannoli the brightly lit movie screen and nothing work related or hobby related, on local
in Mahopac. So, I decided to make him after that. And then, 30 years later, he saw events, on all kinds of things. In contrast, the utterly supine Wash-
a batch. To be honest, I didn’t care much the woman again. She hadn’t aged a day. ington media treats Biden with kid
about Vito’s cannoli problem. I had an After years of living in a society of gloves and never questions a word he
ulterior motive: I wanted to write about No Martians, no spaceships, I was, to regimented news that had a limited says. And now the media is going all
him and his wife, Rose. ey’ve been say the least, disappointed. I lashed out. perspective and no ability to reach out out in supporting Biden’s message of
married 60 years and it’s still springtime. to people across the country or the “now is the time to unify.”
Before COVID, like newlyweds, they “Vito, you were a nice Catholic boy. world who shared your unique perspec-
traveled to the city, Vito driving, to see Right? Well you know maybe, you know… tive, the internet was a place of unri- Apparently they think that after a
plays, the opera, or just to wine and dine. maybe something happened that you valed freedom. People gloried in their four year rage tantrum, where they
wanted to forget.” freedom in that respect. pissed over every single norm as to how
ey take walks together, garden, time has the Washington media should behave,
hardly bowed them. Both are particular Rose interrupted. “You’re barking up the In the early years of the internet, I now all they has to do is tell us very
about appearances. Rose keeps her silvery wrong tree. He has always been a perfect made several foreign friends where I seriously that everything is good again.
hair in a wavy permanent; everything she gentleman… too much so.” bonded with them over taste in Euro- Case in point, Andrea Mitchell recently
wears always looks new and shiny, just like pean literature. I met up with one of a rming on air that the Biden admin-
her large hazel colored eyes. Vito puts on a ey begat ve children, so I knew Rose these friends at a time when all of this istration “is not going to be political.”
tie when he entertains guests (even bums had to be exaggerating. I pressed on. seemed borderline between novel and hat Biden’s team will tell him, “what
like me) and shines his Oxfords every day, exciting and possibly scary. is was he needs to know, not what I want to
a habit leftover from his working days as “Vito, you say you saw this woman 30 before the time of mass cell phones. So, know.” en a very sober Mitchell
a banker. years later. So you have this 30 year-old at the time, I made all kinds of backup looks at the camera and states approv-
image of her, like a fading picture and...” plans just in case this person I had been ingly, “ at is a big change.”
Vito assured me that he could give me chatting with about literature for over
plenty to write about. “I think I was once “It was her!” cried Vito. “By the way, I a year in long passionate posts arguing is is the same media that has not
abducted by aliens,” he said. think the cannoli you brought last time our perspectives on various characters questioned Biden seriously on any of
were better.” turned out to be either a serial killer his policy decisions. It just accepts ev-
ere were tears in his eyes as he began disguised as a literary nut or so weird I erything at face value, in order to have
telling me what happened. But then he To ease the sudden tension, I told a would need to make a hasty departure. their “in” with the new man and to get
stopped abruptly, just as the story was story about my mother’s close encounter. invited to all the swanky parties again.
getting interesting. He warned me that it Instead the occasion turned out to be
would take an hour to nish and another She was the world’s greatest homebody. the start of a many-year, close, interna- As Dave Rubin of the Dark Web
hour for me to recover from the stunned But every time my ma heard a story about tional friendship. quips, “ is is what state-run media
silence and shock that would follow. a UFO sighting, she said the same thing: sounds like.”
“I wish they would take me!” In short, Back to the future, which is now the
Vito wasn’t going to nish his alien she was willing to go to Mars, but to get present and the masters of the universe Did anyone ever think seriously, a
story, not if he could get me to come back her out of Mahopac, you needed a hand who control some of the most popular few decades back when the Commu-
to his house with some more cannoli. grenade. apps are going all out for censorship of nist wall collapsed in East Berlin, that
Blackmail! So, here I am today, after mess- the side that they do not support, which all of that parsing of information that
ing around with another batch of cannoli, One day there was an article in the local is to say the Republicans. Russians used to do when they read
to give you the rest of Vito’s alien story. paper about a series of UFO sightings in Pravda, would one day become a skill
What I won’t do for Mahopac News. Mahopac. ey were happening all over How do I know this for sure? that Americans needed as well?
town. Not only were the police called to
investigate, they were seeing them, too. It It is easy to see what is going on
turned out to be a just a bunch of practi- here. Just as the media had a four-year
cal jokers ying their ultralights at night
in formation. When my mother read the SEE SCHIFFREN PAGE 17
story, she, of course, said, “I wish they’d
take me.”To which my father, having
heard this line many, many times, replied,
“Why don’t you take out an ad?”

SEE GARO PAGE 17

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Stu ng LETTERS

BRUCE of stu ng is that an ancient chef from that epoch, and on it was Sale of Indian Point
THE BLOG named Apicius, who was hot stu etched poultry recipes, as reported to Holtec a good thing
circa 1 anno domini, specialized in in e Wall Street Journal.
BRUCE stu like stu ed chicken, rabbit, To the editor,
APAR pig, and that long-lost delicacy, WELL BREAD e Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) sta approval
dormouse (no doubt served with One recipe they were savoring
What is it with stu ng cheese). of the sale of Indian Point to Holtec should be welcome news
anyway? in 1700 B.C., as seen on the un- to everyone who cares about our environment and economy in
If you think anks- e chef ’s stu ng ingredi- earthed rock of ages, was roasted the Hudson Valley.
giving is known for cooking up ents, according to reliable sauces, bird with a side of “specially
family squabbles over contentious included veggies, nuts, chopped Indian Point’s 24/7 carbon-free baseload power, and the mil-
topics like politics and whether liver, brain, and herbs (no Peaches? avored soft bread” (which rules lions in tax revenues it pays, will be missed after operations cease
the Knicks and Jets are really I guess she’s chopped liver). out matzoh). “ is may have in April—and we need a plan to make our communities whole.
professional sports franchises, been,” declares the Journal, “the Holtec has that plan and the proven capabilities to carry it out.
stu ng’s no slouch either when it Apicius was nothing if not cre- earliest precursor to anksgiving
comes to heated arguments over ative, and a mite ighty, you might stu ng.” e NRC sta are highly trained and experienced public ser-
whether the side is best served say. For instance, he is said to have vants who take their responsibilities seriously, examining facts
inside or outside the carcass. stu ed a suckling pig with small Our stu ng concoctions have without bias. ey know Holtec well: the company’s already
birds. I’m sure it fell on the palate come a long way since then. been managing the spent fuel at Indian Point for years and will
Oops! Excuse me. Before I am light as a feather. In fact, e Guinness Book of continue to do so whether the property is sold to it or not.
dressed down by my Southern World Records in 2010 cited
friends reading this, just make Fun fact: Chef Apicius is this as the “largest item on any ose who seek to hinder the sale are the same people who,
believe instead of stu ng you saw famous for authoring “On the menu in the world”—a Bedouin for years, leveled baseless charges—exceedingly useful as fodder
dressing, which I know is your Subject of Cooking” (no longer wedding dish of roasted camel for fundraising or political maneuvering—against Indian Point’s
decorous euphemism for that ed- available on Amazon). stu ed with sheep, chickens, sh operators.
ible papier mache nesting inside and eggs.
the bird. WAY, WAY BACK Now they tell us to ignore NRC experts in favor of self-ap-
With all due respect to Chef Just goes to prove that you can pointed gad ies.
DORMOUSE, ANYONE? always whip up something quick
One appetizing origin story Apicius, he’s a piker when it comes and imaginative even when the While it is sadly easy to guess at the naysayers’ ultimate goals,
to how far back stu ng rst stores are sold out of Stove Top it’s also sadly true that once Indian Point closes, the clock starts
became a thing that we still gobble Stu ng. ticking for our future.
up for anksgigving.
Bruce Apar is a writer, actor, e choice is clear: between a site fully restored by Holtec by
For a more scholarly, and juicy, consultant, and community the early 2030s, or an industrial carbuncle on the shores of the
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machine several millennia, to 1700 [email protected]; 914-275-6887. munities deserve the safest and timeliest decommissioning, and
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Public school vs. private school

STRONG Dear Public vs Private Dad, want to leave the public school she to the public school where her has its own format. ey’re also
LEARNING Many parents feel that public was attending. She was comfort- needs were better met. administered at di erent dates and
able there. One day, when she was locations.
DR. LINDA school is the only way to educate leaving my o ce, I introduced her In the meantime, if you are
SILBERT their child and there are parents to this cute football player sitting in considering a private school, even In general, they all basically
who believe that a private school the waiting room who attended the though your daughter may end cover reading comprehension,
Dear Dr. Linda, education is the only means to private school she was refusing to up going to public school, contact vocabulary, grammar, punctuation,
Even though we live in a a stellar student. Unfortunately, go to. She looked at him and said, the school(s) and see if she needs spelling, math calculation, decimals,
there is no absolute answer. It all “Oh, Hi. You know I’ll be going to take an entrance exam during fractions, percentages, graphs,
wonderful school district, our depends on the needs of the child to your school in September.”By eighth grade. ere are many dif- some algebra, and geometry. e
13-year-old daughter struggles and how those needs will be met. the way, she did go to the private ferent tests, but the most common ISEE exam and the SSAT are the
in school. I know this is a bad For example, the public school may school the next year, but it was not in this area, are the ISEE, SSAT two exams that most private high
time for all students, but online o er more afterschool activities the right choice and she went back and TACHS. Even though each
learning will be over soon, which your daughter may enjoy. test assesses similar areas, each SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 16
hopefully, and we feel a private
school will be better for her. e public school may o er a
Here’s why: wider range of course selection and
more services. e private school
She does too well to get any may o er smaller classes and more
extra help, but she needs it. e individualized instruction. As a
teachers are always there to family, you need to make a list of
help her after school, but she the pros and cons of your public
has sports and my wife and I school and the private schools that
think the sports are good for are in your price range. en shop
her. We have had tutors with around and actually spend some
her since she was in elemen- time visiting the private schools.
tary school. So, we’re thinking Remember though, your daughter
about sending her to a private is the one that will be attending,
school because it has much and she needs to be comfortable in
smaller classes and we think whatever school she’s in. No one
that may help her. However, she can learn when they are anxious
is adamant about not changing and/or unhappy.
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Public vs. Private Dad 14-year-old girl who was in your
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killer smile that would light up a room. He blessed with two children, Joseph and Jenni- ebrated Nov. 17 at St. John the Evangelist

was often the rst one through the door at fer. Joseph began his career working at a gas Church, also in Mahopac. A private crema-

parties and gatherings and always had his station, then the MTA, and nally as a su- tion followed.

arms full of gifts. pervisor of steam tting and mechanics for Chesley ‘Roy’ Myers

Sean had a successful career at BioQuest, the NYC Department of Education before

which he took great pride in. He was re- retiring in 2014 to become a fulltime grand-

spected by many doctors, nurses, and col- father (dziadek) to his wonderful grandchil- Chesley “Roy” Myers of Mahopac passed

leagues. dren, Ellis and Walker. away peacefully at home on Oct. 29, 2020

Sean is survived by his mother Helen; his On Oct. 11, 1966, Joseph came to Amer- at the age of 79.

brothers Frank and Mark; his and sister-in- ica from Poland to start a new life with his He was born on June 18, 1941 in Provi-

law Kristen; his nieces,Caroline and Megan; family in Queens. During this time he met dence, R.I., the son of the late Russell and

his godchildren Megan, Owen, Rowan, and the love of his life.Patricia and had two won- Aurise (neé Beaudry) Myers. Roy was a

Shea, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. derful children. In 1994, Joseph and Patricia, proud veteran of the United States Ma-

He has a large family both here and in Ire- and moved the family to Mahopac,where he rine Corps, having served from 1960-66

land. had enough land to start his garden. ere and earned the rank of sergeant. On Feb.

Sean Moloney A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrat- was nothing Joseph loved more than grow- 3, 1979, he married Rosanne Americo and
ed Nov.18 at St.John the Evangelist Church ing zucchini and tomato plants in his gar- they were blessed with two children.

Sean M. Moloney in Mahopac. A private cremation followed. den. On a nice summer day, Joseph would Roy worked at AT&T in White Plains
In lieu of owers, please make a donation drive around his neighborhood handing out for 23 years before retiring. He then

in memory of Sean to Make-a-Wish Hud- the vegetables that he grew to his neighbors. owned his own home construction com-

Sean M. Moloney of Sleepy Hollow and son Valley, 832 South Broadway, Tarrytown, Some of those in his inner circle of family pany where he passed on his trade to his

formerly of Mahopac passed away on Nov. NY 10591, or online at www.hudson.wish. and friends were also lucky enough to receive son, John. He built his home in Mahopac

12, 2020 at the age of 38 surrounded by his org/donate. Sean was very passionate and one of his world-famous zucchini pies. Al- with his own two hands in 1972 and

family. He was born Nov. 1, 1982 in New often donated and participated in events for though, he would never tell you the recipe, was always working on or tinkering with

York City, the son of Francis and Helen Make-a-Wish. he would always say the rst ingredient was something in the house. He enjoyed being

(Moran) Moloney. He graduated from Ma- Joseph J. Czeladko his love. a member of the Putnam Fish & Game
hopac High School in 2001 and attended
While gardening was his rst passion, he Club. He dedicated his life to taking care

Drexel University where he earned a Bach- was also an avid Lotto player and car enthu- of and loving his family.

elor of Science in business. Joseph J. Czeladko of Mahopac passed siast.Joe was a doting husband,caring father, Roy is survived by his wife Rosanne;

Sean played lacrosse at Drexel University away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2020 at the age kind-hearted uncle, and an out of this world his son John, and his wife Jasmina; his

where he was a team captain.He was an avid of 64. grandfather. He was a lifelong friend to any- daughter Jennifer Castro, and her hus-

sports fan and a naturally gifted athlete who He was born in Tykocin, Poland on one who was lucky enough to meet him.His band Frank; grandchildren Caden and

loved backyard games and was known to be March 9, 1956, the son of John and Mat- family and friends called him “Big Joe,” not Annabelle; and his sister Marie Annette

very competitive. He loved watching just ylda (neé Nartowicz) Czeladko. On Dec. 2, due to his height, but due to his larger than Myers. He was predeceased by his brother

about every sport. He was kind and gener- 1978 he married the love of his life, Patricia life personality and illuminating smile. Robert.

ous and was always smiling. He really had a Miche,l in Maspeth, Queens, and they were Joe is survived by his wife Patricia; son Jo- A funeral service was held Nov. 3 at

seph; daughter Jennifer Daniel,and her hus- Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home and inter-

band David; grandchildren Ellis (his pump- ment will follow at Rose Hills Memorial

Shrink Wrappingthe kin nose) and Walker (the real McCoy); his Park in Putnam Valley.

Protects Your dearly loved sister Ann and her family; his In lieu of owers, please make memo-
cousin Teddy; his nieces and nephews, and rial contributions in his name to St. Jude

his best friend Artie Carafa. Children’s Hospital, which was a charity

Est. 1987 . A Mass of Christian Burial was cel- Roy cared deeply about.

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BOYS SOCCER

Kennedy Catholic captures third straight title

Kennedy Catholic Prep’s varsity boys soccer team won their third consecutive
CHSAA Class A City Championship on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Matched up against the Queens/Brooklyn League champ, McClancy High, for
the second straight year, Kennedy was down by one goal at the half until senior
Brian Tolan netted the equalizer in the second half with an assist from Mahopac
resident Liam Mulholland.

After an extra session, the game went to penalty kicks, where Kennedy came
out ahead, 3-1, in the shootout after goalkeeper Luke Gerstner turned away two
McClancy attempts. Brendan Liddy, who resides in Somers, Paul Duggan from
Yorktown and P.J. Wu each converted a penalty kick.

e Gaels nished their 2020 season with a 9-3 record.

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Winter sports delayed until Jan. 4

BY BRIAN on that date; however, in this ated prior to the start of the
region, “there was evidence of season.”
MARSCHHAUSER a clear desire on the part of
SPORS EDITOR Section One member schools Individual school districts
to delay the start of low- and have the option of being “more
Low- and moderate-risk moderate-risk winter sports,” restrictive” and can further de-
high-school sports—bowl- according to a press release is- lay the starts of their seasons,
ing, gymnastics, skiing, boys sued by the committee. the committee added.
swimming, and indoor track
and eld—are slated to begin e change syncs up all win- Todd Santabarbara, Section
on Monday, Jan. 4, the Section ter sports. Previously, the New One executive director, com-
One Executive Committee an- York State Public High School mended school districts and
nounced late last month. Athletic Association delayed their coaches, student-athletes,
high-risk sports—basketball, athletic directors, and other
Section One is the gov- ice hockey, and wrestling—un- decision-makers for making
erning body of 82 member til Jan. 4. the fall season a successful one.
schools in Westchester, Put-
nam, Dutchess, and Rockland Modi ed winter sports are “Today’s decision to delay
counties. now scheduled to begin on the start of low- and moder-
Tuesday, Jan. 19. But the Sec- ate-risk winter sports a ords
ose sports were originally tion One Executive Commit- school districts additional time
scheduled to start their seasons tee was noncommittal, saying, to e ectively transition and
on Monday, Nov. 30. Other re- “ is date will continue to be plan for the start of a winter
gions in the state still had the monitored and will be reevalu- season in a safe and responsible
option of starting those sports manner,” Santabarbara said.

All winter sports have been delayed until Monday, Jan. 4.

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