Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Irene McCracken, 86, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021.  She was born on Staten Island and lived in Tottenville and Annadale for 58 years. She graduated from Tottenville High School. She was an Executive Assistant for Staten Island Community School Board 31 for thirty years, retiring in 2000. Irene enjoyed traveling and was a gourmet cook and baker....

Dec 28, 2021

Walter Gannon, 87, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Walter was born in Elmhurst, Queens, then moved to Eltingville, Staten Island in 1960.  He was a Detective with the NYC Police department for 24 years, retiring in 1980.  He was also head of security at Sealand Shipping in Elizabeth, New Jersey...

Dec 28, 2021

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

Dec 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Louis "Gino" Falco. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 25, 2021

All Services Will Be Private

Loving Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Grandpa, Pop-Pop, Brother, Brother-in-law, Uncle, Friend, lost his battle with COVID on December 25, 2021.

Henry was the simplest of men. Loved fishing, boating, the NY Jets, and being with his family whom he adored.  Sunday dinners with extended family were a constant and the NY Jets...

Dec 25, 2021

All Services will be Private.

Joseph J. Kosinski, 93

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather

Joseph J. Kosinski passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2021.  He was pre-deceased by his wife of 63 years, Helen R. Kosinski.  He is survived by their four children, Dorothy Ann Carola, Katherine M. Schacht, Joseph...

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 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 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

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 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 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...