Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Mary DiMambro, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  She is survived by her four loving children, Anthony, Michael, Angie, and Joseph, as well as her loving son-in-law, Donald Vandegrift and daughters-in-law, Roseann, Stephanie, and Mary DiMambro.  

Mary was born on April 7, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York.  She was one of ten children...

Sep 19, 2023

Cecilia Oliva, 81, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Staten Island University Hospital-North, surrounded by her loving family. Cecilia was born in Brooklyn to David and Winifred Newell.  She received her high school degree from Catherine McAuley HS -Class of 1960.  She then moved to Richmond Valley in Staten Island and lived here for forty nine years.

Cecilia was...

Sep 16, 2023

 

George Harry Mathis, 92, of Staten Island, New York, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Staten Island. Born on June 25, 1932, in Staten Island, George lived a remarkable life filled with adventure and cherished moments.George, known for his friendly and outgoing nature, had a special ability to make friends wherever he went. After spending many years in...

Sep 15, 2023

 

                                                   Lorraine Alice Rokicki

                                                  September 5, 1948- September 15, 2023

 

 

Lorraine Alice Rokicki (nee: Goffin), 75, passed away at Staten Island University...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Our dear mother, Dorothy Calkins of Tottenville, Staten Island, New York and Manahawkin, New Jersey, sadly passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2023 at the age of 95 with her family at her side. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Martin Calkins, Sr. and sons, Martin Calkins, Jr., Richard Calkins, Sr. and grandson, Timothy Calkins, Jr. She is...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Dorothy Brittain

November 29, 1931 – September 13, 2023

 

Dorothy (Dot) Brittain (nee: O’Brien), 91, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023.

 

Dorothy was born on November 29, 1931 in Midland Beach to Lawrence and Edith O’Brien. She graduated New Dorp High School, class of 1949 and was a life-long Staten Islander.

 

Dot married Philip Brittain...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Robert W. Benoit, born on April 30th 1944, sadly passed away peacefully on September 8th 2023 with his family by his side.    Robert (Bob) was infamously known in his family as "Papa". He was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Park Slope. He was one of six siblings. In 1968, Bob married his wife Helen and...

Sep 7, 2023

 

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stacey Ann Shea on Thursday September 7, 2023 at the too-young age of 52 while surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born in the small town of Tottenville, Staten Island, the youngest of six children. She was a fun-loving woman with a big personality...

Sep 2, 2023

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Aug 28, 2023

Juanita Eva Huttar (nee:Haag), 102,  passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  

Juanita was born on June 8, 1921 in Richmond Valley to George and Anna Haag.  She graduated from Tottenville High School, Class of 1939.  She then continued her education at the Guggenheim School of Dental Hygiene, Class of 1941.  Juanita became one...

Aug 28, 2023

Anthony J. Puliafico passed away  at the age of 87 on August 28, 2023 after suffering with Alzheimers and Parkinson Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family.  

Anthony was born and raised in the lower East Side of Manhattan.  He went to work at a very young age doing numerous jobs in building construction, delivering fruits and vegetables,...

Aug 24, 2023

In Lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Catherine's name be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Estelle (Jablow) Wayne, age 95, of Tottenville, Staten Island passed away on August 16, 2023.  Born in Brooklyn on February 28, 1928 to Julius and Ida Jablow, Estelle lived in Brooklyn until moving to Staten Island in the early 1950’s.  She obtained her teaching degree and was a History Professor at Tottenville High School. She then took time off to...

Aug 14, 2023

Aug 13, 2023

 

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn (Aquino) Mondello, 57, passed away on August 13, 2023 at her home in Staten Island after a heroic battle with glioblastoma cancer.

Sandy was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 28, 1966 to Richard Aquino and the late Mary Christine Aquino.  She grew up in Staten Island as a child and remained a lifelong...

Aug 11, 2023

Aug 6, 2023

Carmela Sheehan  passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023  after a courageous battle with cancer.  With her family by her side she fought cancer with grace and dignity and never lost her faith.  She knew it was in Gods hands. She was 84 years old.

Carmela was born in Brooklyn, New York to Jack and Rose (Di Bella)...

Aug 6, 2023

 

Robert “Mr I” Imparato, Sr

 

 

 

Navy Veteran, Robert A. Imparato Sr., 82, of Huguenot passed away on August 6, 2023, from complications related to pancreatic cancer.

 

Robert, Bob, to all who knew him, was born November 29, 1940 to Vincent and Helene (Vispetto) Imparato in Brooklyn, New York.  He attended public elementary and secondary schools,...