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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Orlando ‘Lonnie’ Ferentini, unofficial ‘mayor’ of Lower Salem Road, was 89

Orlando “Lonnie” Ferentini of South Salem died at his home on Dec. 17. He was 89.

He was born Dec. 21, 1934, in Anagni, Italy, to the late Giuseppe and Marina (Frattali) Ferentini.

He grew up on his family farm. At age 17, he left Italy and immigrated to the U.S. in 1954, after spending two years in Venezuela where he worked in a variety of jobs. Living in the Bronx, his first job was in a butcher shop where he met his future wife, Maria Santa “Sandy” DiCarlo. They married in 1955 and spent the next 56 years together until her death in 2011.

Ferentini purchased land in South Salem in 1970 and built his dream home there. He became known for his remarkable vegetable garden, which he generously shared with his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed bow hunting and developed a few culinary talents, particularly his homemade sausage, spiedini, pasta and hamburgers, his family said.

A beloved member of the Lewisboro community, he took his unofficial role as “mayor” of Lower Salem Road seriously and drove around the road often to check in on his neighbors.  

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his eldest son, Joseph. He is survived by a daughter, Catherine, a son, Thomas (Jennifer), and two grandchildren.

 The family will receive visitors Monday, Dec. 23, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Clark Associates Funeral Home, located at 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s RC Church, located at 55 Valley Road, Katonah, on Monday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, located at 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lewisboro Senior Adult program: Pam Veith, Lewisboro Parks and Recreation, 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem, NY 10590. 

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