Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

 

"After a courageous battle with cancer, John Dilgen passed away on July 29th, 2023 at the age of 67. John, or "Johnny" as he was lovingly referred to by friends and family alike, loved life and was loved by all who knew him. Johnny was quick to laugh, always game for an adventure, especially outside so he could enjoy...

Jul 27, 2023

 

THOMAS PAUL MONAHAN JR.

            Native Staten Islander Thomas Paul Monahan Jr. died at the age of 86. Tom was born January 11, 1937 on Claypit Rd. in the old Sandyground section of what is now known as Charleston. He graduated St. Louis Academy in Pleasant Plains and St. Mary’s High School in Perth Amboy, NJ. In high school...

Jul 25, 2023

 

Joan Quinn, 87, formerly of Rossville, Staten Island, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 25th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born March 21st, 1936 at Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York to John and Ella Levendoski.

Joan “Saint Joan” Quinn was known for her fun-loving nature, generosity, and heart of gold. She dedicated her life to her...

Jul 21, 2023

Jul 20, 2023

Marjorie D'Arrigo, born Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York on June 1, 1944 and passed away on Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Marjorie D'Arrigo was very active in her church and enjoyed visiting different prayer meetings. And enjoyed quilting, knitting, sign language and reading.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband Ron Fay and her sister Barbara.

She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2023

 

The greatness of a life is measured by the smiles it bestowed on the people around them. Nick, you were a father of all fathers... your little girls' first loves, protector and anchor of the family! You were not just a grandfather to Nicky, Cassidy and Jessica, you were the most amazing poppy... the one all their friends wanted...

Jul 19, 2023

Marie Dunigan ,87, a life long Tottenville resident and devoted family matriarch passed away on July 19, 2023.

 Born Marie Theresa Zsadanyi in Richmond Memorial Hospital on October 3, 1935, Marie was the only child of Paul and Amelia Zsadanyi.  A graduate of PS1 and Tottenville high school she worked as a secretary at Nassau smelting before her marriage. She...

Jul 17, 2023

 

 

Diane Kelly, 62, of Tottenville, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2023.

Diane was born on Christmas eve, 1960 on Staten Island. Her sense of humor, contagious laugh, and concern for others will be dearly missed.She spent many years working with those in need as a health care worker. She had a passionate love for cats, classic...

Jul 16, 2023

Jul 14, 2023

 

Jack J. Santora, of Tottenville, Staten Island, passed away at Staten Island University Hospital on Friday morning, July 14th, 2023. He was 64.

Jack was born to parents John and Beatrice Santora (Amato), at the Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn on October 28, 1958. Jack spent most of his childhood in Brooklyn and graduated from William E. Grady CTE High...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Jay Michael Coller passed peacefully surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer on July 14, 2023. Jay was born on March 6, 1961 and raised on Staten Island, where he lived in princes bay most of his life. He was a truck driver for 40 years and a Jack of all trades. He was someone you...

Jul 11, 2023

Tara Lynn Gittins, a lifelong Tottenville resident, passed away on July 11, 2023. She is survived by her father Wayne Gittins, her son Jacob Jeffrey Eagle, whom she adored, and her fiance, Jeffrey Eagle.

 Tara graduated from Tottenville High School and Drake Business School. She worked as a Paralegal for many firms on Staten Island and in Brooklyn.

Throughout...

Jul 11, 2023

 

James "Jimmy" Sweeney, 77  passed away on July 11, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.    Jimmy was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 6, 1945.   He served in the Army National Guard ,  Navy Reserve.  He was a Financial Specialist on Wall Street and was a die hard NY Giants and NY Rangers fan   Jimmy loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Isabel Gonzalez, 96, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023  surrounded by her family.  

Isabel was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.  She was predeceased by her husband, George of almost seventy years and is survived by her children, George, Melba, Carol, and John, four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

In Puerto Rico, where she was born,...

Jul 5, 2023

Jul 5, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, you will be dearly missed. You were the strength of our family. We honored you in life and now in death. Forever in our hearts.

Jul 4, 2023

 

In lieu of flowers, donations in support of Firefighter John Patrick Morgan can be made to The Firefighter John Patrick Morgan's Children Scholarship Fund.

Donations can be mailed to The FDNY Foundation located at 9 MetroTech Center. Room 5E-10 Brooklyn, NY 11201 or online contributions can be made on our website, please visit https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate/

Click on donate today and...

Jul 2, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Frank D. Russo.

Frank D. Russo, fondly known as Frankie Cutlets, departed peacefully from this world on July 2nd, 2023. Born on March 23rd, 1931, in Brooklyn, NY, Frank was a beloved husband to his late wife Sarah of 70 years. 

Frank was born to his late parents James and Rose Russo. Frank was father to...

Jun 30, 2023

Tom Lanigan was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was the only son of Daniel and Veronica. He has four sisters; Margaret (Tom) Leonard, Patricia (Tim) Young, Mary (Ray) Fortier and Veronica (John) Doll. Tom had a quick wit and was always there if someone needed him for advice or help.

  Tom married the love of his life, Ronnie...

Jun 30, 2023

Leonard (Lenny) Kelly passed away surrounded by his daughters on June 30, 2023.Lenny was born November 30, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York . He moved to Staten Island in 1972 with his wife Bernadette to start their life and family . He proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Allagash. After returning from the Navy he...