Mount Kisco residents inducted into Senior Hall of Fame

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Four Mount Kisco seniors were honored for their outstanding service to their community and to the county.

Inducted into the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame on Dec. 6 in Tarrytown were Linda Cindrich, Leila Dabby, Ed Reilly, and Ralph Vigliotti.

The Senior Hall of Fame began as part of the 300th Anniversary of Westchester County’s founding to showcase how seniors have contributed to building the county. 

Over the past 42 years, nearly 1,600 seniors have been inducted. 

To be nominated, seniors must have made significant and enduring contributions to enhance Westchester’s quality of life through their professional work, volunteer achievements, or both. Community members make nominations, and a panel of judges selects the honorees.

Prior to the ceremony, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that the accomplishments and contributions from this year’s honorees made him proud to be your county executive.”

“The Class of 2024 honorees have made a lasting impact on the county, and we thank them for all they have done and will continue to do,” said Mae Carpenter, commissioner of the county Department of Senior Programs and Services.

What You Should Know About Each Honoree

Linda Cindrich

• Lifelong volunteer, including 50 years with the American Red Cross, earning the Merit Award signed by President Reagan for saving an infant in 1982.

• Raised $10,000 for Hurricane Katrina victims and $3,500 for earthquake relief in Italy.

• Resolved staffing crises at the Mount Kisco pool, ensuring it opened on time.

• Organized televised art classes for homebound seniors during COVID and raised funds for local scholarships.

• Honored as the Italian American Club of Northern Westchester’s “Woman of the Year” and the 40th Senate District “Woman of Distinction” award. 

Leila Dabby

• Key leader at the Fox Senior Center for 20 years, serving as president, vice president, and recording secretary.

• Advocated for bringing the county’s TIPS telehealth program to the center and supported community health initiatives.

• Born in Baghdad, Iraq, immigrated to the U.S. in 1941, and later became a racial justice advocate in White Plains.

• Raised two children, volunteered with local PTAs, and taught belly dancing for over 30 years.

Ed Reilly

• Lifelong Mount Kisco resident, co-owner of Thomas Fox & Son catering, and community volunteer.

• Supported nonprofits through his catering business, ensuring affordable meals for families and events.

• Served as president of the Mount Kisco Little League and co-vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, which named him “Citizen of the Year.”

• Leader in the Ancient Order of Hibernians and grand marshal of the 2001 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Ralph Vigliotti

• President of the Mount Kisco Historical Society, increasing membership and securing significant historical artifacts.

• Played a key role in restoring the Kirbyville Schoolhouse and creating trails with educational tours.

• Advocated for accessibility improvements at the society archives and historical preservation projects.

• Former village trustee, deputy mayor, and Planning Board member, with decades of civic involvement.