Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Oct 13, 2024

Christopher Thorgersen, 35, passed away on October 13, 2024.  

Christopher worked for Local #1 as an elevator constructor.  He loved seeking out any type of adventure.  He loved skydiving, motorcycles and bungee jumping.  He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Christopher is survived by his beloved parents, George and Lori; cherished son, Christopher; loving brothers, Nicky, Vincent, Michael;...

Oct 13, 2024

Frances M. Castellano. 90, passed away on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

My grandmother, Francis Castellano, was someone you could always count on to be up after hours. A true night owl, she found her own rhythm in the quiet of the late night. She loved her trips to the city with her first grandson Michael, and her...

Oct 10, 2024

Charles John Siclari passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born to Charles and Lillian Siclari on February 10, 1948 in Staten Island, New York. He was the oldest of three children and lovingly nicknamed "Butch". 

As a young boy, Charlie spent his time riding his horses and helping to care for the family farm. He was also a member...

Oct 10, 2024

Carol J. Knutsen, (nee: Schlamp)  80, passed away on October 10, 2024.

A lifelong Staten Islander, Carol was born in Sunnyside, then moved to Eltingville then to Tottenville where she lived for over fifty years.  She graduated from Tottenville High School in 1961. She continued her education at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School.  Upon graduating from secretarial school, she worked as an...

Oct 8, 2024

Lynn MacKittrick, 78, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many. She lived with a spirit of generosity and love, always present for the milestones and everyday moments in her family’s lives—whether it was cheering at sports games, attending Girl Scout meetings, or applauding at dance recitals. Lynn embraced adventure, traveling far and wide with her...