

Mary Ellen Begnoche of New City, NY, 69 years old, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25 2014. Mary Ellen was born to the late Victor & Mary Rivera, in the Bronx on January 24, 1945 and was raised in New Rochelle, NY. Mary Ellen was a longtime resident of New City, NY. Mary with her husband, Leo Begnoche, were owners /operators of Paradise Travel Bureau for over 44 years with locations in Spring Valley, Suffern, Mt Kisco & Brooklyn. Mary Ellen also opened and operated her own travel school, Paradise School of Travel in Spring Valley, NY. Mary Ellen had a love of life and family. She loved to travel and enjoyed spending her summers with her family in Hampton Bays, NY. She was a very special lady who never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband Leo and loving children, Monique (husband Michael, grandsons Michael & Joseph), Leo (wife Eileen, grandchildren Shalla, Martina, Leo & Nora), Christopher (wife Heather, sons James & Brian) & Elizabeth (husband Larry, sons Aaron & Henry). She is also survived by her Sisters Margaret Mangieri, Victoria Ninivaggi, Katherine Jennings and Brothers Richard Rivera, Anthony Rivera & Robert Rivera in addition to many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her older brother Victor Rivera Jr. and her niece Jessica Rivera. The Family will receive friends on Thursday & Friday, May 29 & 30th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 10am, St. Augustine’s Church, New City, followed by interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Hospice of Rockland (benefit of Joe Raso Hospice Residence), 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956 in the name of Mary Ellen Begnoche.
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