Obituaries
Joan Bronzo
Feb 18, 2025
Joan Bronzo, 85, of Pleasant Plains, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 22, 1939. Joan retired as the manager of the Safe Deposit Boxes for Crossland Savings Bank so that she would be able to spend time with her family and friends.
Throughout her life,...
Nancy P. Garone
Feb 15, 2025
Nancy P. Garone, 91, passed away on February 15, 2025.
Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York to John and Julia (nee:Tallarico) Antonelli. She married Frank Garone on October 3, 1953 and they raised three beautiful children, Debra, Frank J., and Camille. She worked for the NYC Department of Education as a Paraprofessional in P.S.18 and P.S. 29. She retired from...
Maryann Racioppo
Feb 15, 2025
Maryann Racioppo,79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.
In her younger days, Maryann was a wonderful hairstylist and an amazing racquetball player. Maryann was a Registered Nurse and helping others became her whole world for many years. But, most of all her passion was her family. She loved traveling, cooking, entertaining and planting in the garden. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing...
Josephine DeAngelo
Feb 15, 2025
Josephine DeAngelo, 85, passed away on February 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Josephine was born on June 7, 1939 in Mezzojuso, Sicily, Italy to Antonino and Provvidenza Bellone.
One thing that most people didn’t know about her is as teen, she attended most of the Rock and Roll shows at the Brooklyn Paramount. She met her loving husband and the...
Vincent J. Fazio
Feb 12, 2025
Vincent “Vinnie” Fazio, 77, passed away on February 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
During his career, Vinnie worked on Wall Street and then as a commodities trader but he was retired for 20 years. He had many hobbies he loved doing, from playing cards with his friends, fishing, golfing, spending time in Florida, watching the Jets, Mets, and Rangers...
Linda A. Melisi
Feb 8, 2025
Linda A. Melisi, 74, passed away on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda loved her husband, Lawrence, her sons, daughters-in-law and her five grandchildren very much . Spending time with her family was the most important thing she could do, especially going to the Casino with her husband and shopping.
She absolutely loved her job as a school crossing...
Ann Piscopo
Feb 6, 2025
Ann Viola "Annie" Piscopo passed away peacefully at the age of 84 at HER home in Staten Island, New York, on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 19, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Annie lived a life enriched by deep connections and meaningful conversations. She had a passion for spirited debates and insightful discussions, always engaging...
Helen Cutler
Feb 5, 2025
Helen Cutler (nee Kutko) entered eternal life on February 5, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1925 in Manhattan, the oldest child of the late Andrew and Vilma Kutko. Helen was raised in Charleston, Staten Island, formerly Kreischerville, where she attended P.S. 4.
In 1943, Helen graduated from McKee Vocational High School on Staten Island where she achieved a place...
Vincent J. Malandrino
Feb 5, 2025
Vincent Malandrino
August 17, 1938 – February 5, 2025
Vincent Malandrino, son of Louis Malandrino and Mary Culotta, passed away on February 5, 2025. Born on August 17, 1938, Vincent was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
Vincent proudly served as a police officer with the NYPD for over 20 years. He began his career at the 90th Precinct...
Kathleen Deignan
Feb 4, 2025
Kathleen Deignan, 80, of Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025. She worked as an executive secretary and paralegal for ten years in the office of Senator John J. Marchi and then spent seventeen years in the same capacity at Staten Island University Hospital.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, Leo Sr. and Anne Deignan, as well as...
Michael J. Sullivan
Jan 29, 2025
Michael J. Sullivan, 63, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted son, husband, father, brother, and friend, Michael left behind a legacy of warmth, perseverance, and unwavering love.
Born and raised on the North Shore of Staten Island, Michael was the eldest son of Michael and Doris Sullivan and older brother to Robert Sullivan....
John Stange
Jan 27, 2025
John Henry Stange, a cherished soul whose life journey began on September 13, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, came to a peaceful close on January 27, 2025, in the same beloved borough where he first entered the world. His 90 years on this earth were marked by wisdom, intelligence, and a passion for life that left an indelible mark on...
Gina Persico
Jan 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gina Persico (nee:Munson) 58, who died peacefully surrounded by her family, on January 25, 2025.
Gina as Born on September 27, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York to James and Jeannine Munson. She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Persico and her father, James . She is survived by her mother,...
Salvatore Purpora
Jan 24, 2025
Salvatore Purpora,92 of Great Kills passed away on January 24 after a three-month illness. His family was at his side. Born in Brooklyn to Angelo (an immigrant from Sicily) and Anna Purpora, Salvatore lived on Brown Street and attended Madison High School. Sal was predeceased by his one older brother, Gaetano. After graduation, Sal enlisted in the army and fought...
Sr. Mary Michael French
Jan 20, 2025
Presentation Sister & Educator – 75 Years of Religious Life & Service
Sr. Mary Michael French (Marie Louise) was born on February 24, 1930 in Manhattan to Louis & Marie French. She...
Carolyn Albanese
Jan 18, 2025
Carolyn Albanese, a beloved Sister and Aunt passed away peacefully in her home on January 18, 2025.
She is survived by her brother Joseph Albanese, her sister Laura Mancuso, her sister-in-law Vita Albanese, her cherished nephews and nieces, Joseph Albanese, Denielle Albanese, Kristin Albanese, Paul Albanese, Diana Saturn along with her 7 Great Nieces and Nephews. Carolyn also leaves behind her...
Carolyn Jelicks
Jan 15, 2025
Carolyn (Carla) Jelicks passed away at the age of 80 surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM. Born in Staten Island New York, she is predeceased by her parents Frank and Rose Cusick, her husband, the love of her life, Jimmy, as well as her daughter Cynthia. Carolyn was a very dedicated and loving,...
Anna Catania
Jan 11, 2025
Anna Catania, 89, passed away early morning on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ribera, Sicily in 1935, Anna displayed a hardworking, resilient spirit from an early age. As a girl, she trained to become a talented seamstress and embroiderer.
Anna met her husband of 68 years, Gerlando, at a local store in Ribera. They became engaged...
Louis Casale
Jan 10, 2025
Louis Casale (October 27, 1940 – January 10, 2025)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis (Louie) Casale who left us peacefully surrounded by family on January...
Louise Noviello
Jan 10, 2025
Louise "Lulu" Noviello, 85, passed away on January 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Lulu is pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Nino, her son, Christopher, and her brother, John.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Charlie) Mauro; sisters, Cookie (late Domenick), Josephine (Anthony); and grandchildren, Sophia, Christopher, Samantha.
Lulu loved to go out and be around her family and friends....
