Gary Anthony Alleva Sr. of Brewster, NY died Saturday December 20, 2008 after a long illness. He was 60 years old. Mr. Alleva was born in Yonkers, NY on January 13, 1948 the son of Leon Alleva of Yonkers and the late Carmella (Amato) Alleva. He graduated from Roosevelt High school then served in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1970. On August 17, 1969 he married Joann Santangelo in Yonkers. Mr. Alleva moved to Brewster from Yonkers in 1983 and operated his business Gary Alleva Food Sales from Brewster. Besides his father Mr. Alleva is survived by his wife Joann, two sons Gary Jr. and his wife Amy of Chantilly, VA, Michael of Brewster, NY and Christina Alleva of Wappinger's Falls, NY, a granddaughter Avery Alleva, a sister Leona Petrizella of Holmes, NY and two additional important family members who helped take care of Mr. Alleva, Jacqueline Colombraro of Brewster and Katja Day of Wappinger's Falls. Funeral Services will be held on Sat. Dec. 27, 2008 at 2 PM in the Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY 10509. Internment will be private. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 12 to 2 PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society .
Published in the The Journal News on Dec. 26, 2008
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Ruth Argo (Mazzei)
Gary moved to Brewster, NY in the 80's. He was divorced from his wife, Joanne, but they had 2 sons and a daughter together. He passed away in 2009 after a bout with cancer. He was always smiling and will be remember as a great guy. RIP Gary.
Mary Peruso (Creadore)
I had the pleasure of teaching Gary Alleva Jr. in kindergarten in Yonkers. What a delightfully intelligent child he was and his mom, Joanne . . . a lovely, caring lady and mother who I keep in touch with to this day!