In re the Estate of Rossi

OPINION OF THE COURT

Charles J. D’Arrigo, S.

This is a proceeding for the judicial construction of the last will and testament of Sylvester Rossi, who died a resident of Richmond County on March 27, 1958. Decedent’s will dated September 13, 1948 was duly admitted to probate by this court on June 27, 1958. Letters of trusteeship were issued on September 23, 1958 to the petitioner herein, Chemical Bank.

Pursuant to SCPA 1420 (2) petitioner seeks to obtain a determination as to the validity, construction and effect of Article fourth, Paragraph I, which provides as follows: "I hereby give to my said…