Irvington PD Mourns Loss Of Former Officer Stephen Tilley
IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Stephen James Tilley, 55, of Palm Coast, Fla., a former police officer with the Irvington Police Department, died Friday, Feb. 24.
Born, July 1, 1961, Tilley began his law enforcement career with the Tarrytown Police Department in 1984 and transferred to the Irvington Police Department in 1987. He served as an officer and a detective until he retired in 2002, said Chief Michael Cerone.
His family said Tilley made friends wherever he went, lit up rooms with his smile and never failed to make others laugh.
He is survived by his wife Patti Tilley; his mother, Barbara Tilley…
Service Scheduled For Ronald Blackwood, Former Mount Vernon Mayor
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Ronald Blackwood, 91, the fist black mayor in New York state, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, from complications from Parkinson's disease.
Blackwood, who was a native of Jamaica, served as mayor of Mount Vernon for 11 years beginning in 1985.
He is survived by his wife of over 38 years, Ann Griffin Blackwood; daughter, Helen M. Blackwood; brother, George Blackwood (Lorna); sisters-in-law, Dorothy Griffin Kelley and Jane O'Neill; brother-in-law, John Kelley; his long-term mentee Breon Clark; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
A service will be held at noon Thursd…
