Obituaries

Apr 26, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Tom Turner (79) passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022 of natural causes at his home in Staten Island, NY surrounded by all his loved ones.

Tom was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1942.  Tom was a proud and dedicated firefighter of the FDNY for over 32 years,...

Apr 23, 2022

Lorraine Lynn Burgess, 72 passed away on April 23, 2022. Lorraine was born into a loving home surrounded by family and lifelong friends. Lorraine exuded charisma, athleticism and was outrageously funny from a young age. These qualities held true throughout her life. From her grad school years through high school she gained lifelong friends and her one true love. After...

Apr 23, 2022

Carl J. Chacon 56, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2022. Born July 03,1965 to Joseph and Rose Chacon, Carl was a lifelong Staten Islander.

He was a Loving father, husband, and friend who valued family above all and was always willing to help friends and strangers alike.  Carl was a jack of all trades, a stock...

Apr 22, 2022

Jimmy Geller, 65, passed away on April 22, 2022.

Jimmy was born James W. Geller in Brooklyn to the late Joseph and Sylvia Geller.  He was raised in Tottenville, Staten Island where he lived his entire life.  Everyone knew him and called him Jimmy, not James.  He was a teamster with Local 282 and was currently working with Island...

Apr 16, 2022

Mary Di Chiara, age 84, passed away Saturday, April 16th.

She is survived by her husband, Gino, two sons, Sal and Vinny, daughters-in-law, Kim and Faith, and five grandchildren.

Arguably the world's best cook, her meatballs, penne vodka, and baked clams, among other dishes, will be severely missed.  When she wasn't in the kitchen, she...

Apr 10, 2022

Mary Storer, 78, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022.  Mary was born and raised in Staten Island, New York.  She was a homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother.  Mary enjoyed going to church and was very active in her church, St. Mark's Methodist Church.

Mary loved children and was a Brownie Leader and a babysitter when her children...

Apr 9, 2022

Navy veteran, Mason, native Staten Islander, 96 Samuel Thomas Weening passed away on April 9, 2022 and was 96 years old. A native Staten Islander, Sam Weening was born on January 15, 1926 at the old Richmond Memorial Hospital in Prince's Bay. He was the second of three children born to Fannie (Laird) and Samuel Weening of Tottenville. Sam...

Apr 8, 2022

The family will receive guests at Teri's House at 2PM on Friday, April 22, 2022 for light refreshments.

Teri's House

70 Pleasant Plains Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10309

The family is asking for donations in lieu of flowers.

Donations can be made to:

Kristine Betancourt  c/o Alan...

Apr 3, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Helen V. Palmieri. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 2, 2022

Doris Chait, 77, passed away on April 2, 2022, at Staten Island University Hospital. She was born on March 18, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. She moved to Huguenot, Staten Island in 1980 where she lived the remainder of her life.

Doris enjoyed traveling, shopping, fine dining, animals, nature, and spending time with her husband, daughter, grandchildren...

Apr 2, 2022

Joseph Charles Scala, 41, passed away on April 2, 2022.  Joseph was born and raised in Staten Island (Pleasant Plains) and attended Wagner High School.

He worked as a laborer by trade and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles.

He is survived by his son, Joseph; mother, Donna; father Danny; brothers, Danny, Donny, Anthony, and...

Apr 2, 2022

Maria was known to many and loved by all. She was 91 years young and full of life! She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Maria was also an aunt and especially close to her niece Stella. Maria never took life for granted and she always lived by the philosophy of “tomorrow isn’t promised to no one”.  She will be greatly...

Mar 31, 2022

Mary Metzger, 77, born Mary E. Bull on May 7, 1944, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 26, 2022. Mary married Leroy C. Metzger on November 2, 1963. She then  graduated from LaGuardia Community College on March 18, 1986 and became a dietician and school food manager. She worked for the Department of Education School Food...

Mar 27, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Scott Ericksen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 25, 2022

In Memoriam

Emily Dorothy Cummings, 95, of Huguenot, died peacefully at home after a prolonged illness.

Born in Englewood, New Jersey, to Agnes and Marek (Mark) Kratky, emigrants from Czechoslovakia. As a young child, she moved with her family to Staten Island, NY where her parents started a small farm. Her father also was a...

Mar 21, 2022

Frank Joseph Artale was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 24, 1941, to the late Angelina (Leonardi) Artale and Frank Artale. Frank worked for the United States Postal Service as a truck driver and was also a member of the Teamsters Union for Local 804.

Frank is predeceased by his brother Thomas Artale. Frank is also...

Mar 17, 2022

Andrew L. Sinski Born February 20, 1949, passed March 17th, 2022 peacefully at home in Eltingville. Firstborn son to Eleanor and Andrew M. Sinski and brother Louis E. Sinski all deceased.

Survived by sister Pamela Micciulla, daughter Pamela Brown, son Andrew Bromfield and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild and loving friend to Kathy Stone.

A...

Mar 15, 2022

Michael L. Beshara, 69, a loving Husband, devoted Dad, beloved Grandfather, and loving Brother and Uncle,  passed away on March 15, 2022.

He was a retired NYPD Detective and a retired Investigator for the NYS Attorney Generals' Office.

Michael was a family guy. He did everything he could do for his family, especially for his wife,...

Mar 14, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Teresa Miceli. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Irene M. Russo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.