Luciano Imperatore, 88, Of Croton Falls

SOMERS, N.Y. – Luciano Imperatore, of Croton Falls, died Wednesday, March 11, after a long illness. He was 88.

03/13/2015 2:00 p.m.

Imperatore was born in Gorga, Italy, to Leonino Imperatore and Assunta Maironi. immigrating to the United States in December 1947.

He worked as a brick and stone mason with Local 5 in New York before retiring in 1992, building his own home in 1963 and maintained a popular vegetable garden.

Imperatore is survived by his daughter, Anne Ahearn and son-in-law Bob.

A graveside service will be held Monday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Somers.

Visiting hours are Sunday, March 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster.

Contributions in Imperatore's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, Hudson Valley Region, 121 Executive Drive, New Windsor, NY 12553.

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