OBITUARY
Melanie Van Til-Agosta
APRIL 20, 1955 – DECEMBER 13, 2024
IN THE CARE OF
Edward F. Carter
Melanie Van Til-Agosta, a resident of Montrose, NY, passed away on December 13, 2024. She was 69 years old. Melanie was born on April 20,1955 in Peekskill, NY to Harry Van Til and the late Delia Hayes.
In 1973, Melanie graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School. She received her Bachelor’s from Mercy college with an additional number of certifications specializing in substance abuse counseling. She worked at facilities like The Phoenix House and other recovery institutions. But she particularly enjoyed working with young women rebuilding their lives at My Sister’s Place. Before retirement she had returned to the corporate world working at places like HOP Energy as a Corporate Credit Installation Analyst where she had record breaking contributions to the company, but also created many friendships.
When she was not working or keeping up with her father Harry, Melanie was extremely active. She enjoyed visiting her YaYa friends down in Texas and Louisiana and her extended family in East Branch, NY. Whether it was camping, horseback riding, kayaking, or making a trip to Saratoga, she always accepted a challenge. When staying close to home and spending time with her kids, Melanie always looked forward to visiting Justin and Lesley and spending time with her granddaughters. Reagan and Brielle always sent “Mimi” home with pictures they had colored together and jewelry they had created. She could often be found watching her daughter coach volleyball in the Hendrick Hudson volleyball program and loved rooting them on at States.
Melanie’s involvement with local organizations cannot go unnoticed. She was a Lifetime Member of the Cortlandt Engine Ladies Auxiliary with 52 years of Service. Not only had she served as a Past President but was also on several of the committees. In January of 2019, Melanie joined the Cortlandt Engine Company along with Montrose Fire Department. She was an active member of the Montrose Fire Police, served as Financial Secretary in 2024. One of her favorite things was to act as Head of the Memorial Garden from 2022-2024.
She is survived by her son Justin Polomcean and daughter Alexis Agosta. Justin and his wife Lesley are the parents of Melanie’s twin granddaughters, Reagan and Brielle. She also leaves behind her father Harry VanTil, her sister Joann Zeoli (Tommy) and her brothers Keith VanTil (Tina Calcutti) and Kevin VanTil (Joanna). She is also survived by a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. She always tried to remain in touch with them and stay close to.
She was predeceased by her mother Delia VanTil, her sister Sharon Lape, as well as additional family members.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 18th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Edward F Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY 10548 . A funeral service is scheduled on Thursday, December 19th at 11:00am at Edward F Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose, NY 10548 . Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her honor to Cortlandt Engine Ladies Auxiliary or My Sister’s Place in White Plains
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Joyce Berta Reyes, born on February 27, 1951 / class of 1968, passed away on August 23, 2016 after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a strong, caring and beautiful person both inside and out who bore her illness with courage and grace.
Robin Lee (Metzger) Bleakley of Peekskill, NY died on November 08, 2022. She was 66 years old. Robin was born in Peekskill, NY to Robert and Roberta (Krug) Metzger on November 12, 1955. She grew up in Buchanan, NY and graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School in 1973. Robin worked for Unlimited Healthcare as a home health care aide. She enjoyed her breakfast group at Drum Hill Assisted Living in Peekskill. Robin is survived by her daughters, Jessica(Damion) Ajello and Leah (Mike Hackett) Bleakley, grandchildren, Gianni, Edward, Dante Ajello and Jack Hackett, sister, Roxanne Webb, step-siblings, Marcel and Phil Salerno, step-mother, Christine Metzger, Aunt Doris Krug, her life long friend Tina Harr and her fur babies Charlie and Princess. She was predeceased by her parents and friend, Susan Crowley. A memorial service will be announced in the future. O'Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home 97 Broadway Verplanck, New York 10596 914-293-0700
Hendrick Hudson High School Class of 1975
In Memorium
Dawn Carrara, August 9, 1973, highway accident (newspaper story)
Joseph Slocum, July 4, 1974, motorcycle accident (obituary)
Cathy Capasso, October 3, 1977, liver ailment (obituary)
Margaret Bijesse, August 31, 1978, auto accident (newspaper story)
Jay Jenkins, August 1, 1979
Barney Solit, September 11, 1979, canoeing accident (obituary)
Sam Biordi, February 27, 1987, fire (newspaper story)
Debra (Kennedy) Baisley, June 11, 1988, pancreatic cancer (obituary)
Don DeLeonardis, ca. 1992, auto accident
William Sabato, February 12, 1993
Earl Wilson, January 17, 1997 (obituary)
Joseph Occhipinti, August 14, 1998, blocked artery
Jeff Cornell, October 10, 2002
Patricia Ann (Burris) Noyes, November 25, 2003, diabetes (obituary)
Gregory Eames, April 16, 2006, plane crash (obituary)
David Heller, November 7, 2006, pneumonia (obituary)
Deborah (Curinga) Miller, March 15, 2008, breast cancer (obituary)
Bettina (Lifgren) Bell, November 12, 2013, pancreatic cancer (obituary)
Michelle (Swarner) Kinsell, January 1, 2015, cancer (obituary)
James Kelley, February 22, 2016, leukemia (obituary)
Billy Bernard, May 29, 2017, cancer (obituary)
Richard Salerno, March 30, 2020 (obituary)
Bill Morse, July 12, 2020 (obituary)
Veronica (Grace) Klotz, December 18, 2020 (obituary)
Robert Centrello, August 10, 2022, auto accident (obituary)
George Finch, August 30, 2022 (obituary)
Ed McGinness, December 24, 2022 (obituary)
Shirley (Leverich) Roush, February 10, 2023 (obituary)
Joe Perkins, October 6, 2023 (obituary)
Deborah (O’Prey) Pitz, October 22, 2023 (obituary)
John Pickup, January 14, 2024 (obituary)
Here is an excerpt from Charles Wolfe obituary, HHHS Class of 1966
Mr. Wolfe served his country in the Army during the Viet Nam War. He was credited with saving the lives of many of his fellow soldiers during several devastating ambushes. He was honored with two Silver Stars, the Air Medal, two Bronze Stars (one for valor) three Purple Hearts, the National Defense Award and South Viet Name Decoration. He was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor, and spent a short time at West Point before his discharge.
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