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Lorraine Cocozza Obituary
Lorraine T. Cocozza, 68, former longtime resident of Irvington-on-Hudson, passed away September 20, 2015, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, after a 3 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on January 23,1947 in the Bronx, N.Y. Lorraine was the mother of 5. She was predeceased by her children Theresa Koval (6-21-69), Kenneth Koval (10-14-72) and Paul Cocozza II (3-22-04). She is survived by her daughter Tracy Swanson, granddaughter Madison Swanson and son Mark Cocozza. A Memorial Service will be held at Dwyer & Vanderbilt Memorial Home in Tarrytown, Friday, September 25 from 4pm to8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Transfiguration Church Tarrytown, N.Y. on Saturday, September 26 at 11 am. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Paul Cocozza II Scholarship Grant at Irvington High School 40 North Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533.
Dwyer & Vanderbilt
90 N. Broadway
Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591
914-631-0621
www.dwyervanderbiltny.com
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Valerie Golembiewski
September 17, 2025
Dear Lorraine,
Miss you so much! Ted has now joined you in heaven. May you both rest in well-deserved peace.
Love and prayers,
Valerie
Valerie Golembiewski
September 17, 2024
Dear Lorraine,
Missing you more each day and always loving you...
Valerie
Valerie & Ted Golembiewski
September 17, 2023
Dear Lorraine,
You were in my thoughts today. I always seem to remember you this time of the year and on your birthday. Miss you and love you even more!
With love, prayers, and virtual hugs,
Valerie & Ted
Valerie Golembiewski
September 17, 2022
Lorraine, your loss is still so raw with me. Miss you and feel that I'll be joining you soon.
Love and prayers every day,
Valerie
Valerie & Ted Golembiewski
September 17, 2021
Lorraine, think of you often, especially on your birthday. Miss you and long to just see you again. You were more than a cousin, you were like a sister. Rest in peace with your Mom and Dad and Carol.
Love and prayers,
Valerie & Ted
Bill Evans
April 26, 2018
I will always love you and miss you being with you was 12 of the best years of my life all of my family loves and misses you. Love bill
John & Anne Massey
September 26, 2015
You and your family are in our Prayers
John &. Anne Massey
Bob Cerbone
September 25, 2015
Lorraine have a great trip. Say hi to Paul and Sue.
Valerie Golembiewski
September 23, 2015
Miss you and will always love you...
September 23, 2015
Lorraine: You've had more than your share!! A beautiful, strong woman in my eyes. Always smiling, always up! I'm certain you've had your moments.
Know, that I pray for you and am overjoyed that you are with your son!
I hope your journey was peaceful and now you're home. Your true home! Diana Delgrosso.
Tony & Sandy Cerrato
September 23, 2015
Dearest Friend,
You will always be in our hearts. Will see you again. Love You,
Tony & Sandy Cerrato
September 23, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. May God lovingly comfort and support your family through this most difficult time. (Psalm 145:14)
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