Funeral Homes in Rye, NY

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Kimberly Williams-Paisley (actor and film director), Justine Bateman (actor and writer), Justin Henry (child actor and actor), Jason Bateman (actor and television director), Greg Berlanti (film producer and screenwriter), Nick Kroll (screenwriter and actor), and Eric Junge (baseball player).

Rye is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is separate from the town of Rye, which is larger than the city. Rye city, formerly the village of Rye, was part of the town until it received its charter as a city in 1942. The population was 15,720 at the 2010 census. Rye is the youngest city in New York State. No other city has been chartered anywhere in New York State since 1942.Located in the city are two National Historic Landmarks: the Boston Post Road Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service in 1993; its centerpiece is the Jay Estate, the boyhood home of John Jay, a Founding Father and the first Chief Justice of the United States.Playland, a historic amusement park designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, is also located in Rye. Playland features one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the Northeast, the Dragon Coaster.Of note are two 200+ year old milestones labeled 24 and 25 on the Boston Post Road, America's oldest thoroughfare. The concept of mile markers to measure the distance from New York City was originated in 1763 by Benjamin Franklin during his term as Postmaster General. Rye is also home to a rare 1938 WPA mural by realist Guy Pene du Bois which is located within the city's Post Office lobby and titled "John Jay at His Home."

Rye Obituaries

It was revealed by Washington Post (DC) on March 7th, 2022 that Anthony J Cavanna perished in Rye, New York.  Cavanna was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anthony J's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on December 9th, 2021 that Janet Kaplan (Schuman) died in Rye, New York.  Ms. Kaplan was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Janet's life.

It was noted by Atlanta Journal/Constitution on August 5th, 2021 that James Ryan Almy passed on in Indian Hills, Georgia.  Almy was 88 years old and was born in Rye, NY.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Ryan's life.

It was revealed by WSJ on February 13th, 2021 that William Dentzer passed away in Rye, New York.  Dentzer was 91 years old and was born in Rochester, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor William's life.

It was noted by Orange County Register on January 27th, 2021 that John Shepard White passed on in Irvine, California.  White was 97 years old and was born in Rye, NY.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor John Shepard's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on January 2nd, 2021 that Francis E Jr "Frank" English passed away in Rye, New York.  English was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Francis E Jr "Frank"'s life.

It was reported by WSJ on August 8th, 2020 that Martha Nierenberg (Weiss) perished in Rye, New York.  Ms. Nierenberg was 96 years old and was born in Budapest, .  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Martha's life.

It was reported on December 10th, 2019 that Giuseppe Casabianca perished in Rye, New York.  Casabianca was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Giuseppe's life.

It was reported by Winnipeg Free Press on September 28th, 2019 that Julia Catherine Billingsley (Vanderzweep) perished in Rye, New York.  Ms. Billingsley was 52 years old and was born in Winnipeg, .  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Julia Catherine's life.

It was reported on August 18th, 2019 that Morgan Pauline Fellows died in California.  Fellows was 22 years old and was born in Rye, NY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Morgan Pauline's life.

History

Rye, New York may refer to:

*Rye (city), New York

*Rye (town), New York. . . . .

The official website for the city of Rye is http://www.ryeny.gov.