SERVICE INFO & OBITUARY FOR VIRGIL J. MELITI

FUNERAL HOME -Babcock Funeral Home Inc 19 Pulver Ave - Ravena, New York--UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation Mar. 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Babcock Funeral Home Inc. 

Virgil Meliti Obituary--SELKIRK - Virgil J. Meliti Sr., 101, of Selkirk, passed away on February 26, 2025, at his home.

Born on June 1, 1923, and raised in Croton, N.Y., Virgil James Meliti Sr., was one of seven children, born to Italian immigrants, Teresina Quattrocchi and Nicholas Meliti. A World War II veteran, Virgil served in Pacific Theater as a Naval Air Force Gunner participating in 26 flights defending important shipping lanes. In addition, he participated in 11 harrowing anti-submarine nighttime patrols that brought him within range of hostile shore-based anti-aircraft weapons. Virgil also flew in six special missions conducted in very life-threatening situations. He received several awards and commendations for his valor, and returned home to Croton and his family in 1945.

Virgil began his 41-year career with the railroad, where he started as a brakeman. During those years, the railroad went through many iterations: from The New York Central Railroad, followed by The Penn Central Railroad, to Conrail, and then, to MTA Metro North Commuter Railroad. He served as Vice-General Chair of the United Transportation Union (UTU) and negotiated the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Metro North Railroad and the UTU. Virgil also served as Local Chair of Local 1763 of the Hudson Division for Conductors and Trainman. Many subsequent and current railroad employees benefited from his tenacity and outstanding negotiating skills.

Beyond his 41-year career, Virgil always stepped up to volunteer and help others. He served as a Croton School Board member, and along with his wife, Grace, co-chaired the Parent Teacher's Association at Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School in Montrose, N.Y. Virgil was also an active life member of four fraternal organizations: the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and the Knights of Columbus (KofC).  More at Virgil Meliti Obituary (2025) - Selkirk, NY - Albany Times Union

PART TWO--FAT TUESDAY 2025 IS MARCH 4TH! A LOOK AT MARDI GRAS PRESENT & PAST, CROTON AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!

VINTAGE MARDI GRAS POSTCARD 
CORNELIA COTTON GALLERY
111 GRAND ST., (914) 271-6802
Click on image; circa 1940's; reprint

Part Two!!!!! Mardi Gras (a.k.a., Fat Tuesday) falls each year on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday at the start of Lent.

(ASH WEDNESDAY IS 3/5).

SEE PART ONE WITH SERVICES, EVENTS, LENTEN MENU OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE HERE BUT FOR NOW, CHECK OUT SOME 

ADDITIONAL VINTAGE CROTON MARDI GRAS AT THE LINKS 

BELOW:   

--2014 PHOTOS FROM MARDI GRAS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; CLICK HERE

--2013 PHOTOS FROM MARDI GRAS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; CLICK HERE

--2010 MARDI GRAS BASH AT THE GRANDSTAND; MORE HERE & HERE

CONGRATULATIONS JOHANNA H.

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(SEE PHOTOS AT Croton-Harmon Booster Club | Facebook)----Congratulations to Johanna H. (9th gr.) on being recognized as a 5-Star player by @gameday_one. Carla wants to remind Tiger Fans that Johanna is part of a strong group of underclassmen that went undefeated on JV last year. It’s true that we are losing 4 amazing seniors but the girls hoops dynasty will continue! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/w@atch?v=zZIb_ZnGWB8.

CROTON-HARMON WINTER 2025 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE TEAM AWARD NYSPHSAA

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FROM X-CROTON HARMON BOYS BASKETBALL Croton-Harmon Tigers Boys’ Basketball on X: "Great job fellas! And a salute to the ladies & Coach Lucas & Coach Zappa, as well @CHHS_gvb" / X\

Great job fellas! And a salute to the ladies& Coach Lucas & Coach Zappa, as well @CHHS_gvb

CLICK ON THE LINK AND/OR THE IMAGES BELOW

WHAT MANY CROTON RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HOPING FOR--EDUCATION DEPT. LAUNCHES "END DEI" WHISTLEBLOWER PORTAL-THE FEDERALIST

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WHAT MANY CROTON RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HOPING FOR--EDUCATION DEPT. LAUNCHES "END DEI" WHISTLEBLOWER PORTAL----The Department of Education announced Thursday a new “End DEI” portal for parents, students, and teachers to report diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination to the federal government.

EndDEI portal users are asked to name their school or school district, its zip code, and provide up to 450 words to “describe in as much detail possible” any potential discrimination going on. Read more at Education Department Launches 'End DEI' Whistleblower Portal

AND AGAIN, HERE IS THE FORM; GO TO Department of Education Form

PLANNING BD AGENDA, BATTERY STORAGE, LOT A, PLANNING BOARD AND SPECIAL PERMIT AUTHORITY ETC. ETC. ETC.

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The agenda for the March 4th Planning Board meeting at 8pm in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room is available below. Backup materials can be found at:  Planning Board Meeting

FAB NEWS FROM CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY---AND BEST OF WESTCHESTER---WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

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FAB NEWS FROM CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY---BEST OF WESTCHESTER: We need your vote! Croton River Artisans Gallery made it to the Best of Westchester elimination round. Please vote so all of Westchester will know that we have a gem of a gallery, right here in Croton! We are in the 'Fun and Leisure' category, under "Art Galleries." Register and vote using the following link: https://bestof.westchestermagazine.com/fun-and-leisure.

UNLEASH THE TITANS--CROTON WRESTLERS SUAREZ AND MARTIN AT NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY

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COURTESY OF PATRICIA LYNCH --Croton wrestlers Jonathan Suarez and Henry Martin will be wrestling today in Albany at the NY State Championship. (Brackets and information in photos--CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW). FloWrestling is streaming the matches but requires a subscription. Croton Athletics will provide updates as the tournament progresses. Go Tigers!

 
https://www.flowrestling.org/live/144200-2025-nysphsaa-ny-state-championships

BOATER SAFETY COURSE AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB

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Boater Safety Class at CYC
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM

A NYS Boater Education course is being held at the Croton Yacht Club. Starting January 1, 2025, NY State requires a boating safety certificate for ALL operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age. All operators, including those operating personal watercraft including jet skis, must have a boating safety certificate. For pre-registration and more information visit: NY Boating Safety Course Registration.

MARCH 15, AN EVENING OF SONG WITH THE BLAKE ROWE TRIO

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley Presents Local

Pianist/Composer Blake Rowe---CLICK ON THE IMAGE. READ MORE BELOW.

The Blake Rowe Trio will be performing An Evening of Song at the Unitarian Universalist

Congregation in Croton on Hudson, on Saturday, March 15th. The Trio features Blake Rowe on piano,

Julian Rowe on drums, and Chris Conte on upright Bass. They recently performed in November of

2024 to a sold out audience at the Westchester Collaborative Theater.

Blake Rowe is a pianist, singer-songwriter and music educator living in the Hudson Valley.

Having both parents who were professional actors, his songs and performance have the feel of musical theater, combined with the humor and satire of Randy Newman and Tom Lehrer. His songs also come from the heart and speak to our collective stories of love, loss and remembrance. A trained classical pianist, he brings a deep musicianship to his original material.

The concert will feature his son Julian Rowe on drums and Chris Conte on upright Bass. The event will be held at the church located at 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton. Beer & Wine and delectable sweets will be available for purchase. Suggested Donation $20/pp. 7:30-9:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00pm for refreshments. Website: https://www.uuchudsonvalley.org/

FAT TUESDAY 2025 IS MARCH 4TH! A LOOK AT MARDI GRAS PRESENT & PAST, CROTON AND BEYOND--PART ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VINTAGE MARDI GRAS POSTCARD FROM
CORNELIA COTTON GALLERY
111 GRAND ST., (914) 271-6802
Click on the image; circa 1940's; reprint

Part One! There will be more!  

Stay tuned.

---Mardi Gras (a.k.a., Fat Tuesday)

falls each year on the Tuesday 

before Ash Wednesday at the 

start of Lent. 

Traditionally, as part of that 

celebratory carnival, colorful 

king cakes are served at

parties and gatherings. King 

cakes, either purchased or 

homemade, also tend to contain

one customary ingredient—a 

tiny plastic king cake baby. 

(You can usually find King 

Cakes at ShopRite, Super 

Foodtown of Croton and Baked

by Susan.) 

READ MORE ABOUT KING CAKES AT How the King Cake (and the King Cake Baby) Tradition Began

---Speaking of Shrove Tuesday, don't miss this event and fundraiser!  The Youth Group of St. Augustine Parish is having their annual Pancake Supper on 3/4; more info at Youth Group - St. Augustine Parish - Ossining, New York

---Speaking of Ash Wednesday, here's a list of services at assorted local churches; go to EverythingCroton: REMINDER--A WRAP-UP OF 2025 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

(AND WITH THE LENTEN TRADITIONS ON THE HORIZON, YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: LENT 2025---LENTEN MEAL OPTIONS, UPDATED)

(UPDATED--SEE PART TWO AT EverythingCroton: PART TWO--FAT TUESDAY 2025 IS MARCH 4TH! A LOOK AT MARDI GRAS PRESENT & PAST, CROTON AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!)

---And now some vintage Croton Mardi Gras:

• 1960 HOLY NAME, MARDI GRAS; OLD CROTON! CLICK HERE
• 2019 MARDI GRAS WINDOW FROM THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY; CLICK HERE
• 2014 LOHUD ARTICLE FOR FAT TUESDAY AT THEN MEMPHIS MAE'S; CLICK HERE 

TOWN OF CORTLANDT SEEKS COMPTROLLER

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT SEEKS COMPTROLLER--The Town Comptroller is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an effective financial accounting system that accurately reflects the financial operations of the Town government and offers a framework for financial planning and analysis to support the operation and management of all Town departments. MORE AT Employment Opportunity: Town Comptroller - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

CROTON MILITARY ACADEMY/INSTITUTE---1885 FOOTBALL GAME! AND AN 1888 ADVERTISEMENT

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BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH--1885 CROTON MILITARY ACADEMY/INSTITUTE---FOOTBALL GAME! AND AN 1888 ADVERTISEMENT--CLICK ON THE IMAGES.

VILLAGE FB PAGE/WEBSITE REPORTS AN INCREASE IN SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUALS GOING DOOR TO DOOR IN THE VILLAGE ETC.

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FROM THE VILLAGE FB PAGE----There has been an increase of suspicious individuals going door-to-door in the Village and our neighboring communities.

https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/.../information...

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