Jeanne Torigian Neville, 58, who founded the Butterflies from Jodie Charitable Fund has died. Torigian had been battling Leukemia over the past year.
According to Butterflies from Jodie website, Butterflies from Jodie, a symbol of life, love and eternity, was established in November 2000 following an untimely death of Jodie Torigian at age 21. Undergoing a sudden cardiac arrest, this charitable fund was set up with the hopes to turn a tragic loss into a vital and giving organization. With the unrelenting support we have received over the last 10 years, we have been able to help keep Jodie's amazing spirit alive through our defibrillator distribution program and cash gifts, known as butterflies.
Their annual charity event raised money for a wide range of organizations including the New Rochelle Little League Challenger Program, Scott Perdew Field, HOPE Community Services, Little Trooper AJ (Aiden Lopez) and Kevin Martin (Racing4Research). The fund provided defibrillators to the New Rochelle Police Department and Bedford Hills Elementary School among others.
UPDATE: There will be a wake at Lloyd Maxcy Funeral Home in New Rochelle, NY on Friday from 1 PM t o 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM. The funeral mass will be Saturday morning at Holy Family in New Rochelle.
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Bob McCaffrey was born and raised in New Rochelle. He has worked for a major beverage company with responsibilities in sales, distribution and plant operations. He is an active member of the Mount Joy Neighborhood Association.
What can one say about a person that could enter a room and light it up without saying a word?! Not to mention hit a softball like no other! Even though you will be terribly missed, the memories in my heart will always remain.
Rest in Peace!
Jackie Zack
What a wonderful, funny woman. I knew her well. Rest in peace Jeannie.
God Rest her soul. Didn't know her and wish I did. loss for her fine family and for the community.
Warren Gross