More Obituaries

Ernest Michael Tigani, 63, a longtime resident of Port Chester, died Oct. 21, 2024.

He was born in Port Chester Feb. 14, 1961 to Michael Angelo Tigani and Rose Marie Licare, who predeceased him, and attended the Harrison Public Schools.

He retired from the Village of Rye Brook, where he worked at the Rye Brook Senior Center, and also served as a Town of Rye Constable and Justice Court Marshall.

Ernie was devoted to his daughters, doing everything he could to protect and support them.

He cherished his grandson, Lucas, and eagerly anticipated the arrival of his new granddaughter, Bianca.

In his spare time, Ernie enjoyed running his food truck, cooking, and spending time with family.

Known for his humor and laughter, he was a lovable prankster who could talk for hours.

Many referred to him as "Spanky," a nickname he earned in his teenage years for resembling Spanky from “The Little Rascals.”

Ernie was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the former Port Chester Auxiliary Police and dedicated 45 years to volunteering with the Port Chester Fire Department; he was always busy and on the go.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Tigani (Toscano); his daughters, Crystal McNabb, Alyssa Tigani, and Breanne Tigani; his grandson, Lucas Molleturo; his granddaughter on the way, Bianca Brown; his siblings, Georgia Masciola (John), Michael Tigani (Maria), and Christopher Tigani (Teri), along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Funeral Mass was held Mon., Oct. 28 at Corpus Christi Church in Port Chester.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association or Donate Life America.

Rita Fischer, 100, mother of a Rye Brook man, died peacefully at her home in Manhattan on Oct. 13, 2024, six weeks after her 100th birthday.

She was predeceased by Aaron Z. Fischer, her husband of 46 years, who died in 1995; they loved each other deeply.

Rita is survived by her three sons: Jeff of Rye Brook, Neil, and Kenny; daughters-in-law, Shelley of Rye Brook, Sharon, and Abby; grandchildren: Samara, Rachel, Adam, Alexandra, Courtney, Daniel and Ryan and great- grandchildren: Aaron, Jordan, Cameron, Reese, Hunter and Presley.

She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister and will be missed by all who knew her.

Steven Kamin, 53, of Rye Brook, died Oct. 25, 2024.

He was born in Boston June 22, 1971 to Michael H. Kamin and Arlene Kamin (Kohner) who predeceased him.

He is survived by his wife Robin Kamin (Horwitz); his children, Lily, Michael and Jenna; his siblings, Janice Kafka (Kamin), Gary Kamin (Mary Spognardi) and Eric Kamin (Kristen Kamin); his parents-in-law, Alan and Susan Horwitz and Betsy and Paul Bigley; his siblings-in-law, Stephanie and Jonathan Lang and Ryan and Erin West, and 13 nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Tues., Oct. 29 at Congregation Emanuel-El of Westchester in Rye.

John Henry Prioleau, 84, of Port Chester, died Oct. 21, 2024.

He was born Feb. 13, 1940 in Sumter, S.C. to Elias Prioleau, Sr. and Bealah Prioleau who predeceased him.

He was also predeceased by his siblings: William N. Praylow, Charlie Prioleau, Elias Prioleau Jr., James Prioleau, Paul Prioleau, Thomas Prioleau, Ervin Prioleau, Beulah Knight, Evelyn Gadson and Juanita Orr.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Prioleau; his daughters, Carla Prioleau and Jonchel Prioleau; his grandchildren, Shaun Prioleau and Nychel Prioleau; his sister, Bertha Hunter; his grandsons, Marcus Hood and Aaron Hood; his nieces and nephews: Angela Hood, Louise Prioleau, Evelena Prioleau, Willie Belle Prioleau, Willie Prioleau (Billy) and Marvin Hood Jr.; and his cousin Ceasar Thompson.

A funeral service was held Mon., Oct. 28.

Melsadie Alma Glenn, 87, of Port Chester, died Oct. 24, 2024.

She was born Dec. 10, 1936 to James and Gladys Glenn, who predeceased her, and was raised and went to school in Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I.

She moved to Kingston, Jamaica, where she started her family and had a successful career as a seamstress.

In 1974 she migrated to New York, where she began a new career path as a Certified Nurse's Aide.

She continued her passion for sewing as well and also enjoyed shopping, cooking and baking, music and was a devout gardener.

She resided in Port Chester and Mt Vernon, 1974-2016, after which she migrated to North Carolina.

Melsadie is survived by her daughters Pauline, Joan and Dionne; grandchildren Lisa, Major, Dionna, Kristina, BJ, Mario and Mike; great-grandchildren Julianna and Ne'kiel, and sisters Leonie Borchetta and Louise Glenn.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at act.alz.org.

Richard Steven Pike, 79, of Port Chester, died Oct. 26, 2024.

He was born June 8, 1945.

Arrangements by Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes in Scarsdale.