Heritage Funeral Home

What was planned as a memorial for Janine Mitchell has now transformed into something different. The Memorial Visitation from 2-5 PM on Saturday, April 17th will also include Janine's mother, Joan Mitchell who passed away in 2017. The religious services at 4PM will begin the Rite of Catholic Burial for both Janine and Joan. Please share this information. Janine Mitchell died suddenly on March 27, 2021. Janine was born in Cold Spring, New York at the old Butterfield hospital...Continue reading

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Evelyn Ramirez a Social Worker and life- long resident of Cortlandt Manor, NY she served her community for 12 years and was devoted to her career. She had a passion to serve her clients and she did with grace, understanding and love. Evelyn was born in the Bronx in October 8, 1966. She graduated Mercy College in 1993 with a Bachelor Degree in Science and worked as a Social Worker serving her community in Yonkers, NY. She was a devoted Aunt to her three nephews Brandon, Ch...ristian and Ryan and cherished her family. Evelyn was full of love and her smile will brighten up your day. She had a great impact on others. Your presence will be missed, your memories we treasure. Loving you to all the sands on the beach. We will never forget you. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23rd at the Heritage Funeral Home, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 Noon in Tuesday at St. Columbanus Church in Cortlandt Manor.

Demetrios Doupis, 40, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2021. Visiting hours are on Tuesday, March 16th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Basil Chapel in Garrison and interment will follow at Dale Cemetery in Ossining. Masks and social distancing regulations must be followed at all locations.

James R Lutz II Died: November 22, 2020 James (Jim) passed away in the afternoon on Sunday November 22,2020 at the age of 63. Jim was the son of J. Richard Lutz and Emma Linhart of City Island in The Bronx, NY. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Donna, his 3 sons Jeffrey, James III, Christopher and his grandson James IV. As well as multiple cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. ... Services will take place on Saturday November 28th at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley with visiting hours from 3pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim's name to: My Brother Vinny, Inc. P.O. Box 644, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Erik Olsen passed away on November 9, 2020. He was 55. Erik was the son of Betty and the late George Olsen. Erik is survived by Cora and their daughter Heather, and by his sister Georgette and her family. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13th from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley. The funeral service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, November 14th at the funeral home and interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to test out of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York will continue to be exempt from the travel advisory; however covered travelers must continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form. Essential workers will continue to be exempt as well. The new protocol is effective Wednesday, November 4. For any traveler to New York State fr...om out of state, exempting the contiguous states, the new guidelines for travelers to test-out of the mandatory 14-day quarantine are below: For travelers who were in another state for more than 24 hours: o Travelers must obtain a test within three days of departure from that state. o The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days. o On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test. For travelers who were in another state for less than 24 hours: o The traveler does not need a test prior to their departure from the other state and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State. o However, the traveler must fill out our traveler form upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days after their arrival in New York. The travel guidelines require individuals to take personal responsibility for compliance. The funeral home is not responsible for ensuring patrons are complying with the travel requirements. With regard to exemptions from the policy, individuals may continue to apply for exemptions by emailing the NYS Department of Health at [email protected].

As many businesses are opening up, funeral homes are still only allowed 33% capacity. Given that a wake is usually 2-4 hours, the 33% limitation is barely noticeable. People come and go, and almost everybody seems to be aware that hugging or another close contact should be avoided. That is probably the most challenging part - hugs are so comforting! If you have any questions or concerns about COVID-19 restrictions or protections, please ask.

Richard E. Meister Sr., loving husband of Patricia Ann (Fowler) for 61 years and devoted father of MaryLynn (Robert) Lester, Richard Meister Jr. and Kathleen (Michael) Marsico passed away on October 3, 2020. Rich was also a proud Grandfather of five: Richard (Silvia) Meister, Jessica VanValkenburg (Vito Tanzi), Jason (Stacey) Meister, Alyssa Marsico and Michael (Adriana) Marsico and Great Grandfather of six: Angela, Brandon, Richard, Brooke, Alyson and Ashley. Richard was bo...rn in New York City on August 14, 1938 to Goodwin and Elva Meister. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Peekskill. He attended Putnam Valley Elementary School. At Peekskill High School he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for football and was named All American for basketball at Westchester Community College. Richard was a longtime employee of Technicon/ Bayer Corporation in Tarrytown, making lifelong friends before his retirement. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid Giants, Mets, Rangers and Knicks fan, sharing his love of the game through coaching CYO basketball for many years. The family will be receiving friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, 35 Morrissey Drive, Putnam Valley, New York on Tuesday October 6, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Putnam Valley Parks and Recreation Department.

** EDIT ** * Funeral Mass time change * Mass at 10:15 on 9/30/2020 * On Thursday, September 24th Paul Henry Rivera, loving son, brother, grandson and friend passed away at age 32. Paul was born on September 19th, 1988 in Bronx, NY to Karen Daly Lent and David Rivera, raised by Karen and Yvette Rios, later parented by Karen and Maureen Lent. He was loved by many and had a heart of gold. He cherished his family and friends and was the kind of person who would help anyone in ne...ed. He will always be remembered for his gentle spirit, bright smile, contagious laughter, and love for Mother Nature; there wasn’t an animal he didn’t love. He had an amazing sense of humor and could make anyone smile and laugh. He inspired and blessed many with his strong belief and faith in God. He will be deeply missed. Paul is happy to join his Aunt Margie, Uncle Eddie and Uncle Al. He is survived by his grandparents James and Joan Daly; parents Karen Daly Lent, Yvette Rios, Maureen Lent and David Rivera; his sisters and their spouses Jennifer and Leeanna Robinson, Stephanie and Robert Rivera, and Amy Rivera, several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. The wake will be held Tuesday, September 29th 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at Heritage Funeral Home and the service will be held at Church of the Holy Spirit at 10:15am, and is for close family only. Paul will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. See more