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New York Native ID'd In Las Vegas Mass Shooting Was Father Of Six
A New York native is among the 59 dead and more than 500 injured during the country's worst mass shooting event when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday.
John Phippen, who is originally from Hempstead in Nassau County, was at the festival with his son Travis, who was also shot, when the gunfire erupted, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help take care of the six children he leaves behind.
One of the 56-year-old Phippen's son's Nate, posted on his Facebook page his brother, Travis, an off-duty LA County EMT, "carried my dad, who is now deceased,…
Brian Baek Of Pomona, Nypd Officer, Dies At 31
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Former NYPD officer Brian Baek of Pomona, died on Friday, Sept. 29. He was 31.
Born on Jan. 31, 1986, to Chinhee and Anthony Baek, he graduated from North Rockland High School and was a nine-year member of the NYPD; stationed at the 50th precinct.
Baek was known for his vivid sense of humor, being a faithful friend, being the jokester, and always being there for the people who needed him. He was a true human being, with a one-of-a-kind soul.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Baek and dog Jax. He is also survived by his older brother Eugene; niece Thea; all his…
Gloria DiPaola Of Wappingers Falls, Known As 'Mom' To Many, Dies At 67
Gloria DiPaola, who has lived in Wappingers Falls since 1974 and who was formerly a Yonkers resident, died on Sunday, Oct. 1, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born in the Bronx on Oct. 21, 1949, DiPaola was the daughter of Mary (D’Auria) Delasantra of Wappingers Falls and the late Victor Delasantra and was known as "mom" to many in the community.
DiPaola worked as an administrative assistant for more than 20 years and also sold Avon products. She was a parishioner of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Falls and dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. In her spare time, she …
