Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

 

Vernelle Curry of Staten Island went home on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the age of 89.

 

Vernelle was born on April 30, 1933 in Richmond, Virginia to Joseph and Grace Bates.  After graduating high school, she moved to New York City and landed a job at Emerson Radio in Jersey City where she met Thomas Curry.  Vernelle...

Apr 4, 2023

 

James Patrick Murray, age 81, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Midlothian, VA.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 29th, 1941 to Hugh and Bridget (Coyle) Murray. He is a graduate of Manhattan College and served his country in the Army Reserves.

He spent his early years in Brooklyn and...

Apr 2, 2023

Biagio Schiano, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 2, 2023.  He was born in Monte DiProcida, Naples, Italy in 1929.  He then came to America and settled in Brooklyn, New York in 1948.  He was a baker for one year then became a longshoreman retiring in 1978.

Biagio was in the Army during the Korean War....

Mar 30, 2023

 

Nick Matera was a beloved husband, father and adoring grandfather who passed away on March 30, 2023. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia, his daughter, Marie and his four grandchildren Patricia, John, Matthew and Annabella. 

Nick was born and raised in Little Italy, NYC and eventually settled in Staten Island with his family in...

Mar 28, 2023

Edythe Votta, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2023.  

She was born in New York City and moved to Brooklyn as a teenager.  Edythe married her husband Sam in 1960 and then in 1965 moved to Eltingville, Staten Island and raised their family there.  She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandson...

Mar 15, 2023


Kathleen Ippolito, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother, aunt, and, for many years, a committed attender of Tottenville Evangelical Free Church, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 15, 2023, at the age of 87.
Kathleen was born in Manchester, England, lived through the bombings that occurred there during World War II, and moved to the United...

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Mar 3, 2023

 

David J. (Dave) Navallo, 59, loving and devoted son, brother, godfather and uncle, unexpectedly passed away on March 3, in his sleep from 9/11 related illnesses. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing. David was born on August 27, 1963, in Staten Island, NY to parents Joseph and Patricia (English) Navallo.

 As a child, he excelled in...

Feb 25, 2023

Gerard (Gerry) Jensen passed away suddenly on February 25, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Gerard was born in Queens, NY on May 29, 1951, to father Fredrick Jensen and mother Clara (nee Hall). Gerry was the second child in a line of 9 children, late Joseph, Fredrick (Fritz), Philip, late Carl, Clair Tarantino, late Christopher, Linda Fehlhaber, Lawrence. Gerry moved...

Feb 21, 2023

Angela (Angie) Hamilton (née Mini) was one of ten children (Justine, Desiree, Phyllis, Carol, Eugene, Jimmy, Anthony, Vinny, Gary) born in Brooklyn on November 15, 1930.

She married her husband, Lyle Dean Hamilton in 1947 and went on to have three children: Lyle Jr (Maureen) Hamilton, Amy (Larry) Altuna, and Susan (Dominick) Mancino.

Angela is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2023

 

John H. Miller, 61, of Staten Island,NY, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.   John was born on July 21st, 1961 to Harold Miller and Kathleen McCormick. After John graduated from Tottenville High School, he went on to study at Lincoln Tech and led a fufilling career as an Automotive Mechanic for the...

Feb 19, 2023

 

Stefano (Steve) Tufano

January 1, 1934 – February 19, 2023

 

Stefano (Steve) Tufano passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2023. 

Stefano was born in Naples, Italy and immigrated to the United States with his father and siblings on October 28, 1954, at the age of 20.  He was born to Raffaele and Speranza Tufano.  Stefano...

Feb 15, 2023

 

Ann Marie Napolitano, a passionately creative woman who dedicated decades of her life to raising money for the Visiting Nurses Association of Staten Island, died on February 15, 2023 on Staten Island.  She was 87 years old.

 

Born Ann Marie Burns on March 8, 1935 to William and Eleanor Burns of Tompkinsville, Staten Island, Ann was raised on...

Feb 15, 2023

In Lieu of flowers, donations to For Blakes Sake Rescue OR Pitbulls and Addicts (www.pitbullsandaddicts.org) in Diane's name would be appreciated

Feb 14, 2023

 

Vincent Alphonso Cino passed away peacefully on February 14th surrounded by his wife of 65 years along with his son Kenneth and daughter Karen. Vincent recently celebrated his 89th birthday with his family. Vincent was born on December 20, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York.   Vincent was an avid New York Mets fan. He loved gardening, especially his vegetable...

Feb 12, 2023

 

Alice Tagliavia, age 82, passed away on February 12, 2023 with her family by her side.  She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Carlo in 2005.  She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Grollino and her son-in-law, Joseph, her son Carlo Tagliavia and her daughter-in-law, Valerie, her grandchildren Patrick Grollino and his wife Christina, Tara Grollino, Autumn Tagliavia and...