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Adeline Califana Obituary

Adeline (Dolly) Califana

AGE: 87 • Elmsford

Adeline (Dolly) Califana passed away at home on October 7, 2017 at the age of 87. Dolly was born on March 20, 1930 in White Plains, NY and resided in Elmsford, NY since 1952. She was predeceased by her loving husband Anthony on September 8, 1996. Dolly worked in the Surrogate Court of Westchester County and then in the office at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School in Elmsford, NY for 40 years before retiring in 2010. She is survived by her loving children Lisa Bartko (Arthur) of Pleasantville, NY, Mark (Rose) of Elmsford, NY and Ernest (Yolanda) of Tempe, AZ and her granddaughters Elisa and Toni Marie. Also, her beloved poodle Brandi and her dear aide Hedwig Bugembe who cared for her these past 3 months. There will be no calling hours. A funeral mass will be held on Tues Oct 10th at 12 noon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Elmsford, NY. Internment to follow at Ferncliff Shrine of Memories Mausoleum, Hartsdale, NY. Donations may be made in her memory to the Elmsford Fire Dept., PO Box 374, Elmsford, NY 10523

Published by The Journal News on Oct. 9, 2017.
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