Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Louis W. Tabeek: 07/25/1949 – 12/23/2021

Louis W. Tabeek of Staten Island, New York passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 72.

Louis was born in Brooklyn, New York in July 1949, to father Joseph Tabeek and mother Julia Dachille. The oldest of four children, he was a trickster, often antagonizing...

Dec 23, 2021

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

Dec 22, 2021

Evelyn Herbert Bedell passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 22, 2021 at the age of 98.

Evelyn was born in Staten Island, to Ernest and Elizabeth Herbert.  She was the youngest of 10 children.  She attended PS 42 and graduated from Tottenville High School.

In response to WWII, Evelyn joined the Waves,...

Dec 19, 2021

Peter Alborano, 87, of Staten Island, passed away Sunday, December 19th, 2021. A fighter to the end, Peter was a beloved husband to the love of his life, Maureen Alborano, beloved father and best friend to his children, Joseph, Peter Jr., and Dina Alborano, and was an endlessly devoted grandfather to Christopher, Amanda, Brianna, Joseph, and Matthew Alborano.

Peter...

Dec 14, 2021

James "Jimmy" Conway of Staten Island, devoted husband and father entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 after a brief illness.

Jimmy was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he enjoyed an adventurous childhood in a home full of loving family and lifelong friends.  His storytelling of those days was tender, wildly entertaining...

Dec 14, 2021

Justin Marrero, 20, passed away on 12/14/2021 at his Army base, Fort Carson in Colorado. He was loved tremendously by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, FDNY EMT Michelle Costello, extended family, and his girlfriend Ashley Falzarano. Justin was born in Queens, NY, on 6/29/2001 and lived in Colonia, NJ, until he graduated from Woodbridge...

Dec 13, 2021

Vincent Barbarino, 93 passed away on December 13th, 2021. He was born to Frank and Marie Barbarino in Brooklyn, New York on January 30th, 1928.

He was a beloved husband of Barbara Root, devoted father of Frank Barbarino, Shari Frazzetto, Paul Barbarino, Ellen Gugliara and Audra Gurnick. He is also survived by his eighteen grandchildren, Samantha, Anthony...

Dec 10, 2021

Marie Yurcik, 91, passed away on December 10, 2021.  She was born Marie Quinn to Timothy Quinn and Barbara McDonald in Wallasey, England on June 22, 1930.  She grew up during the bombing of England during WW2. She emigrated to New York City, living in Manhattan while working in the banking industry on Wall Street.

She met her...

Dec 8, 2021

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

Dec 7, 2021

Keith A. Cohen, 46, of Tottenville, passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021. Keith grew up in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, and graduated from South Shore High School. At a young age, he began working in Coney Island and became known as the person who worked the Shoot out the Star game. Keith went on to Culinary school and earned his...

Dec 6, 2021

Betty Vaccaro, Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on December 6, 2021,

Born August 3, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY as Betty Jane Della Peruto, she met the love of her life, her soulmate Anthony Vaccaro and married him on April 28, 1962. When he passed in August, 2020 it broke her heart. Together they were invincible.

Dec 5, 2021

Julia Mac Dowell, 86, passed away peacefully at the Staten Island University Hospital North on December 5, 2021. Julia was born in Liverpool, England on June 11,1935. She came over to the United States at the age of 23. She attended The College of Staten Island, where she obtained her Associates Degree. Julia also attended St. Vincent's School of...

Dec 4, 2021

Frank DiMartino, 79, passed on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Frank was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He then lived in Staten Island, with his wife, Nan before retiring to The Villages in Florida. He is predeceased by his wife Nan; parents Rosario and Santa DiMartino; in-laws Fred and Adele Hricewich. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law...

Dec 3, 2021

Leroy C. Metzger, 79, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2021.  Leroy worked for William S. Archers as an auto parts salesman.  He attended St. Joseph/St. Thomas RC Church and was an usher there. Leroy was a N.Y. Yankee fanatic and also loved the N.Y. Jets.  He loved to work out and was a very devoted family man who loved being...

Nov 26, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Nancy Pierce, age 86, a longtime resident of Tottenville, who passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021, at Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center where she resided for the last four years. Born January 25, 1935, to Agnes Jelicks and Joseph Sohl in the town...

Nov 25, 2021

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

Nov 24, 2021

Helen Joan (“Joanie”) Marzinke, 78, mother of three, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 24th, 2021, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  She was born in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island on August 15, 1943, the youngest of three children, to Umberto and Helen Giardino.  Joanie graduated from Port Richmond High School and Wilfred...

Nov 21, 2021

Josephine Scotti, 70, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Josephine was devoted wife, mother, grandmother and, sister.   She was an extremely generous person,  Josephine helped build businesses with her husband, Thomas.

She enjoyed gardening, bowling and, shopping in her free time.

Josephine was predeceased by her husband Thomas in 2011.  She...

Nov 17, 2021

Michael Fenga was born in the Lower East Side of Manhattan on August 20th, 1941. For the past 39 years, he has resided in Tottenville, Staten Island, where he passed away on November 17th, 2021. More than anything, he cherished his family and friends, gardening, fishing, and being a part of his community through charity and his church...