Obituaries
Robert J. Tyrell
Dec 15, 2024
Robert (Butchie) Tyrell, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away at home on December 15, 2024.
Born to Robert Tyrell and Mary McEwan on June 7, 1943 in Tottenville, Staten Island, New York. Rob was a native Staten Islander. He played in these woods as a boy, waterskied off its shores as a teen, and enjoyed sitting on...
Mildred Burns
Dec 13, 2024
Mildred Mary (Millie) Burns, 85, grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and was the only child of Mildred and Charles (Bill) Burns. Millie attended Our Lady of Angels grammar school and later lived in her beloved Bay Ridge. Millie was married to Peter Purpura and raised her 3 children Mark Purpura, Faye Dilgen and Amy Purpura Smith in Bay...
Mary Afflitto
Nov 29, 2024
We mourn and celebrate the life of a woman who was a beacon of love and service, Mary Afflitto. Mary walked in grace and strength since her birth on January 16th, 1949, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn. And it was on the 29th day of November in the year of our Lord 2024, that our dear Mary was called...
Scott Spina
Nov 23, 2024
Scott “The Plateman” Spina, aged 76, passed away peacefully on November 23rd at home with his loving wife Joyce by his side. Scott was a lifelong Staten Islander and graduated from Augustinian Academy in 1966, he was also a member of the Augustinian Alumni. He bravely served in Vietnam with the US Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1969-1971 and was...
Richard O. Sarnes, Jr.
Nov 22, 2024
Richard O. Sarnes, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on November 22,2024, at the age of 53. Born on September 28, 1971, in Tottenville, Richie was a native Staten Islander and went to P.S. 1 during his years of elementary school. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated mechanic for the Fire...
Lillyann C. O'Connor
Nov 21, 2024
Loving mother, wife, aunt, and sibling Lillyann (Liz) O'Connor, 76 a native Staten Islander passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024 surrounded by her family in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Born on February 10, 1948, Liz was a lifelong resident of Rossville on Staten Island before moving to Atlantic City in 2022. After graduating from Tottenville High School Liz enjoyed a...
Linda J. Miesegaes
Nov 20, 2024
Linda Joan Miesegaes,74, passed away at home, where she lived with her husband, Bruce and daughter Stephanie, on November 20, 2024.
Linda was born on Staten Island in December, 1949. She went to P.S. 5 and was a graduate of Tottenville High School. She was the Captain of the cheerleading squad for the Plainsmen. Linda worked at the Westerleigh Bank...
Shirley T. Echevarrieta
Nov 14, 2024
Shirley Theresa Echevarrieta passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 20, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Mary LaRosa and Bernard LaRosa, Shirley was one of six siblings including three brothers and two sisters. After graduating from Manual Training High School in 1954, she went on to become a Westinghouse typist...
Francesca Palmeri
Nov 12, 2024
Francesca Palmeri
August 15, 1930 - November 12, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Francesca Palmeri, also known as “Ciccina,” a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who passed away on November 12, 2024 at the age of 94 in Staten Island.
She was born in a town in Sicily, Italy, known as Buseto Palizzolo, Trapani on...
Asmarina E. Aromino
Nov 9, 2024
Asmarina “Angelina” Aromino was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. On Saturday, November 9, 2024, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 85.
Asmarina was born to Orazio and Caterina Panza on July 28, 1939, in Moiano in the Province of Benevento, Italy. She married the love of her life Giovanni...
Kathleen Bergen
Nov 9, 2024
Kathleen Bergen, 58, passed away on November 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, love and courage.
Kathleen was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Bishop Ford High School.
She was a devoted mother to her four children, Christiana, George, Daniel and Colin. Her children were her greatest joy and she found no greater happiness than being by...
Joan Holshuh
Nov 9, 2024
Joan Holshuh, born on May 12, 1936, in Queens, New York, peacefully passed away on November 9 2024, in Staten Island, NY. She was the daughter of Harry and Frances Gerhardt. Joan dedicated a significant part of her professional life as an executive secretary in Local 37 before retiring, when she made the decision to move to the Poconos. In...
Carol Anne Burgess
Oct 24, 2024
Carol A. Burgess (nee Kavanagh), 69, native Staten Islander, loving mother and grandmother, died on October 24, 2024.
Carol grew up in Great Kills and lived in other areas of Staten Island before residing in South Beach.
After graduating from Tottenville High School, Carol worked for 5 years alongside her mother at Banker’s Trust in Manhattan.
After leaving the bank, Carol married William...
