Silver Alert Cancelled: Far From VA Hospital in Montrose, Found Safe

UPDATE, SATURDAY 3:51 p.m.: Francis Dalessio of Montrose has been located in good health in Connecticut. New York State Police would like to thank members of the community who searched for Dalessio and shared information with others on social media!

CORTLANDT, NY – A Silver Alert has been issued for an elderly man who went missing Thursday from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Montrose. The New York State Police from Cortlandt, in conjunction with the hospital, is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate 78-year-old Francis Dalessio.

Dalessio is reported to have left the Montrose VA located on Albany Post Road in Montrose on May 18. He is a white elderly male described as being 5’5” tall, 100 pounds, with white hair, and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket and a blue baseball cap.

Dalessio is believed to have taken a cab to Main Street in Peekskill yesterday morning. He suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention.

Anyone with information regarding Dalessio’s whereabouts is asked to contact the New York State Police by calling (914) 769-2600. All calls can be kept confidential.