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Richard Coe Ryan, 90, Vero Beach
November 13, 1935 – January 25, 2026
Richard Coe Ryan of Vero Beach, Florida (formerly Williamstown, New York), passed away at age 90 on January 25, 2026. Affectionately known as “Dick” he was born in Oswego, New York on November 13, 1935, and spent much of his childhood in Camden, New York. His parents were Richard Glenn and Vietta Frances (Coe) Ryan, who resided in Camden for many years and predeceased him.
He graduated from Camden Central School in 1953 and Paul Smith’s College in 1955, with a degree in Forestry. In early 1956, he began serving his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers with duty stations in the United States and Japan. Early in his military service he climbed Mount Rainier in the state of Washington (14,410’), one of the highest mountains in the contiguous United States. He served as a construction surveyor with the United States Army Engineer Group on the island of Okinawa, Japan, for nearly 3 years. In 1958, he married Fujiko Tokiyoshi, who he met while stationed in Okinawa. They shared over 41 years of marriage until her passing in 1999.
Following his military discharge in 1960, he began employment with New York State, which lasted for 35 years. He worked on land and marine surveys and public land acquisitions throughout New York State for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Later in his civil service career he worked on right-of-way acquisitions for the New York State Department of Transportation at locations centered in the Southern Tier of New York. He was licensed to practice both as a land surveyor and as a real estate broker.
After retirement from civil service, he formed his own business, RYAN’s COMPANY, a forensic real estate investigative consultant services firm based in Laurel, New York; on Long Island where he raised his family and lived for 30 years. He loved living on Long Island with he and Fujiko enjoying time fishing on the waterways in and around Suffolk County, and on outings with the East End Surf Fishing Club. He served many years as a volunteer chairman of the land preservation programs for the Town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York.
In 2003, he fully retired from his business and moved to Williamstown, New York where he rediscovered high school sweetheart, Carol Jeanne Delarm, who he married in 2004 with her later predeceasing him in 2013. His years of retirement were spent at his residence in Williamstown or, during the winter months, at his second residence in Vero Beach. He had recently become a full-time resident of Vero Beach in October 2025.
Mr. Ryan is survived by: sons Ricky (Terri), of Clinton, Tennessee and Kelly (Laura), of Springfield, Vermont; twin sister Ann Hunt, of Mount Morris, New York; brother John Ryan, of Jordan, New York; sister Susan (Paul) Abendroth, of Yellow Springs, Ohio; grandchildren Abby (Chance) Bunch and their son Beau, Rachel (Jonathan) Barker, Carly, Emi, Richie, Dawson, Alexander, Skyler (Matthew) Ryan and their sons Zeke and Teddy; and one step-granddaughter Nova. He also leaves behind sister-in-law Elena Ryan of Jordan, New York, as well as his dear lady companion Carolyn Moir of Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, Canada. In addition to his parents and wives, Mr. Ryan was predeceased by his sister Jean Venditte.
A committal service with military honors will be held on April 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, New York.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home.
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Dominick S. Anderson, 28, Vero Beach
May 30, 1997 – January 20, 2026
Dominick S. Anderson, 28 of Vero Beach, passed away January 20, 2026.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6-8PM, Friday, February 20, 2026 at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 475 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32968.
Interment with Military Honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Ft. Pierce.
A complete obituary is forthcoming.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home.
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Michael J. Anderson, 86, Vero Beach
April 28, 1939 – February 5, 2026
Michael J. Anderson, 86, of Vero Beach, FL, formally of Haverstraw, NY, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the VNA Hospice House.
Born and raised in Haverstraw in 1939 to Michael A. and Mary M. Anderson (nee Kotulak), he was the youngest of three children. He was pre-deceased by his two sisters, Claire Bicknell and Maureen Mariano. Michael was a proud father to his daughter, Donna M. Anderson, a loving grandfather to his two grandchildren, Sawyer and Grayson, and a caring uncle to several siblings.
In 1957, Michael joined the US Navy where he was a Machinist Mate on the USS Seawolf until 1963. He went on to enjoy a long career in management with Consolidated Edison Utility before retiring. He was also a member of the West Haverstraw Fire Department for more than 50 years where he held every possible ranked position from chauffeur to chief and an active member of the Knights of Columbus.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, 1950 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2000 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, with Father Emmanuel officiating.
A Reception will follow the mass at St. John of The Cross Parish Hall, 7550 26th Street Vero Beach, FL 32966.
Interment with military honors will be held at a later date in Haverstraw, New York.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
An online guestbook is available at CoxGiffordSeawinds.com.
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Judith “Judy” Mazzucca, 69, Vero Beach
March 30, 1956 – January 31, 2026
Judith “Judy” Mazzucca”, a woman of fierce independence, a sun-seeker, and a devoted matriarch, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 69.
Born on March 30, 1956, Judy was known for her sharp wit and her unwavering honesty—you always knew exactly where you stood with Judy, and her friends and family loved her all the more for it. She dedicated 27 years of her professional life to Prudential, where her hard work and reliability were constants. However, if you asked Judy about her greatest legacy, she wouldn’t point to her career; she would point to her sons, David and Bill. Her role as a mother was her proudest achievement and the heartbeat of her life.
In her later years, Judy followed the warmth, retiring to Vero Beach, Florida. There, she spent her days exactly as she loved: soaking up the sun and enjoying the peace of the coast. A true lover of music, Judy was happiest in the crowd of a live concert, feeling the energy of the performance.
While she was known for her grit and independence, Judy also possessed a remarkably large heart. She was the friend who showed up, the one who offered help without being asked, and a steady presence for those she loved.
Judy is reunited in peace with her late husband, William. Her legacy of strength and love continues through her sons, David and Bill; her cherished partner of six years, Vinny; her daughter-in-laws, Jordan and McKenzie. She was the proud grandmother to Charlee and Cooper, who brought her immense joy and will grow up hearing stories of their grandmother’s independent spirit and generous heart.
