Lawrence V. Gasparro
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence Vito Gasparro, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Larry departed peacefully after a brief illness on September 8, 2025, with his family at his side.
He was born on November 6, 1939, in Peekskill to Lorenzo Vito Gasparro and Lucia Anita Scivoletto Gasparro, and was raised in Peekskill with his three sisters. He graduated from Peekskill High School in 1957.
Larry followed his parents into the family business, “Larry’s Bakery,” on Washington Street in Peekskill, where they served the community for decades. The bakery specialized in making Italian pastries, cookies, wedding/celebration cakes, and other specialty custom treats. Larry competed in semi-professional bodybuilding competitions, winning a number of achievement awards.
Later in life, Larry owned and operated a small health club, “Hudson Valley Gym,” where he provided members with support in building strength through resistance training using free weights and machines.
He enjoyed helping people achieve their strength and fitness goals.
Larry is survived by his three daughters: Angela Gasparro DeHayes, Laura Gasparro Dowd, and Patricia Verrigni (Alex). He also leaves behind grandchildren Philip and Lauren DeHayes; Kaila, Kellie and James Dowd; and Alexandra and Emma Verrigni; and great-grandchildren Michael, Alyssa, Kennedy, Lainey, and Ava. Larry is survived by his loving sister Annette Gasparro and was predeceased by his sisters Barbara Gasparro Boyle and Virginia (Ginger) Gasparro. He also leaves behind nephew Philip Boyle Jr. and niece Christine Boyle Dubrisingh, as well as brother-in-law Philip Boyle Sr.
Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Assumption on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery.
(Sourced from Joseph F Nardone Funeral Home)
Monsignor Robert Paul Senetsky
Monsignor Robert Paul Senetsky, 90, a priest of the Eparchy of Passaic serving at Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Peekskill, N.Y., fell asleep in the Lord at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Cortlandt, N.Y., following a brief illness.
Monsignor Robert was born in Dickson City, Pa., on February 18, 1935, the son of the late Andrew Senetsky and Anna Labonick. He was Baptized and Chrismated at Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Scranton, Pa.
After his education in local schools, he attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree. Following this, he attended the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he completed his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ by Bishop Nicholas T. Elko on April 23, 1960.
Following his ordination to the priesthood, he served at St Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway, N.J.; Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora, Pa.; and Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Peekskill, N.Y., where he served for over six decades. He also attended the Gregorian University and the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome and received a Doctorate in Canon Law in 1966.
During the years of his priestly service, and in addition to his parish assignments, Monsignor Robert also served as Eparchial Protosyncellus (Vicar General), Eparchial Judicial Vicar, Eparchial Chancellor, Auditor and instructing Judge of the Tribunal, Eparchial Finance Officer, Eparchial Consultor, and Vicar for Priests. In 1973 he was appointed a Consultor of the Pontifical Commission for the Revision of the Oriental Code of Canon Law. In 1977, Pope Paul VI appointed him a Papal Prelate of Honor with the title “Monsignor.” In 1983 he was appointed Consultor to the Oriental Congregation.
Monsignor Robert was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Bishop Kurt Burnette will celebrate the Funeral Divine Liturgy with Prayer of Absolution and Pouring of Oil at Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Scranton, Pa. on September 11, 2025, 11 a.m. Father Roman Vasylynka is Parochial Administrator of Saint Mary’s in Scranton. The Office of Christian Burial for a Priest was celebrated September 10, 2025, by local and visiting clergy. Visitation on September 11 will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the church.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, there was visitation at Monsignor Senetksy’s former parish, Saints Peter and Paul, 705 Shenandoah Avenue, Peekskill.
Interment is at Saint Mary Parish Cemetery in Scranton.
“Well done, my good and faithful servant …Come, share your master’s joy!” (Mt 23)
(Sourced from Dorsey-Carlone Funeral Home)
