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John Vaughan Obituary

VAUGHAN--John R., of Scarsdale, on March 13. Beloved husband of Constance. Loving father of sons John D. and Peter, and daughter Robin Kolderie. Grandfather of Robert, Brian, Daniel, Katherine, Matthew and Olivia. Mr. Vaughan was a law partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel. He is a US Navy veteran and served on the Boards of Fordham Law School and Legal Services of Hudson Valley. Calling hours at Fred. H. McGrath & Son, Bronxville, between the hours of 6 to 9pm on Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Scarsdale, on Wednesday, March 18 at 10am. Contributions in his name may be made to Fordham and LSHV.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 14, 2009.

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deepak and bill crawford

March 18, 2009

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a good neighbor; a kind friend; and an always-effervescent companion.

(The price of Christmas trees will now unaccountably rise.)

Betsy and Bart Guttag

March 16, 2009

Our thoughts and our prayers will be with you in this difficult time.

Delia (Hecht) McGovern

March 16, 2009

Saw this notice in the paper and want to say how sorry we are. Will remember your Dad as someone always with a smile - a great guy! We are sure he will be missed.
With condolences,
The Hecht's: Sarah, Delia, Amy & Liza.

March 16, 2009

May he rest in peace.

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