Victoria Ann Booth
Victoria Ann Booth (née Stewart), passed away on Feb. 17, 2025. Vicki was a lifelong resident of Peekskill. She was born on August 16, 1942. She was the only child of Ralph Stewart and Elizabeth Stewart (Casterella). Vicki graduated from Peekskill High School in 1960. She married Raymond (Tom) Booth, on Nov. 7, 1965. He predeceased her in 2013 after 47 years of marriage.
Vicki is survived by her two children Tracy Sheridan (Jimmy) and James Booth (Faith) and her three grandchildren Matthew Mallory (Brianna Shiver), Kyle Mallory, and Allyson Booth. She was a fiercely devoted mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were certainly her pride and joy. They always felt the love and support she provided to them. She is also survived by cousins and friends who are scattered all over the country.
Vicki held many jobs in her lifetime such as crossing guard in Peekskill, teacher aide at Woodside Elementary School, and secretary at Maryknoll. Vicki and Tommy loved to travel. Many winters were spent in Old Forge, NY snowmobiling with friends, and summers at the Jersey Shore. After traveling to several different campgrounds in South Jersey, they chose one that turned out to be their summer happy place. In the summer of 1977, they decided that Oak Ridge Campground was the place the family would stay and in 1982 they bought their campsite. Many wonderful lifelong friendships and memories were made.
They also made trips to Jamaica, St. Lucia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Florida. She loved the beach and the boardwalk. Every time she went to the shore, she had to make at least one trip to the boardwalk.
Vicki and Tommy lived a happy, loving marriage. They gave their children a happy home. We would like to thank the staff at Artis Memory Care of Somers for taking exceptional care of our mom in her final years. She truly enjoyed being there and being safe.
Alex Mason
Alex Mason, born 27 Dec. 27, 1935 in Flushing, Queens, died at his home in Cortlandt Manor on Feb. 17, 2025, comforted by family, after a decades-long struggle with Parkinsons.
Alex was the son of Alexander Gregory “Chick” Michalenok and Frances Giovagnoli Michalenok, was predeceased by a brother Peter who died at seven years of age, has a brother Albert, and grew up in two large families: the Giovagnolis and the Michalenoks. He and his wife Burchenal Green have two sons: Alexander Gregory and Theodore Dawes Mason.
Alex and Burchie were married at home, and lived there for 50 years, raising their sons and caring for assorted beloved pets. He embraced his wife’s extended Green family as his own, hosting many reunions. Alex, a self-taught masterful craftsman, rebuilt his house, deck, dock, and garage.
A true renaissance man, Alex graduated from Queens College, worked deep in the Adirondack mountains for the New York State Department of Conservation, did a stint in the Army, and then pursued a career in publishing, specializing in international acquisitions and mergers, working first for Prentice Hall, then Pergamon Press, Harcourt, Brace & World, and Grove Press in England and New York. He was a published author, had an extensive library, and was an authority on modern literature.
Alex “Manifold Mason” built and raced cars, becoming an SCCA Formula C Regional Champion. He was an avid automobile aficionado and had a collection of antique and sports cars over the years. He had played trumpet in his youth and was a devoted and knowledgeable jazz fan. He also played baseball through college, followed the New York Mets, and coached his sons’ teams.
He was a dedicated dad and generous and interesting friend, well remembered for his great laugh and wry sense of humor.
Joseph J. Morey, Sr.
Joseph (Joe) J. Morey, Sr. passed away on Feb. 21, 2025 in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. Born in Peekskill to Helen (McGuigan) and Clarence Morey, Sr. on Nov. 9, 1955, he was one of eleven siblings in a local Irish-Catholic family that grew-up most of their lives on Fremont Street.
Joe is survived by his three children, Joseph Jr., Michael (Christina), and Madison; three grandchildren, Zachary, Zoey, and Ainsley; and siblings Helen (Murnin), MaryEllen (Giblin), Theresa (Esterly), Margaret (Devine), Catherine (Carroll), Lorraine (Ricci), and Daniel. He was predeceased by his brothers Clarence Jr. and James, as well as his sister, Clare (LeBrando).
After high school, Joe joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. He later made his career as a home painter in Peekskill and Westchester County and was often hired for the restoration and painting of many of Peekskill and Cortlandt’s historic and Victorian homes, including the Peekskill Museum, the Little Red School House and the Copeland House.
He was an avid fisherman who for many years kept a boat in the Croton Reservoir where he would spend hours casting a rod, smoking a Marlboro, and sipping an O’Doul’s. While not a golfer, he also found much relief in hitting the driving range and operating like it was a home run derby competition.
Always “one of the boys,” people enjoyed being around him, including his son’s teenage friends who affectionately called him “Senior” when they were growing up. He had a playful personality and a great sense of humor. He loved cracking jokes. No one could do a better impression of Donald Duck.
