Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Gina Prazeres passed away at her home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 45.

For the past 20 years Gina was a master level stylist and colorist, working and training with the most elite in her industry. She loved her profession and her clients loved her dearly and considered her a friendly ear for years.

Gina will always be...

Jan 2, 2025

Maria Capalbo

July 10, 1944 – January 2, 2025 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Capalbo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, at the age of 80.

Maria Capalbo was born on July 10, 1944, in Acri, Italy. She moved to America with her family at the...

Dec 28, 2024

Barbara T. O'Shea, 92, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara graduated from Tottenville High School in 1950. She then continued her education at Pace University as well as Packard Business College. Barbara became an administrative assistant, first working for Socony Oil Company and then MIV-Mount Loretto, where she retired.

She was a longtime member of...

Dec 26, 2024

Charles Sciascia, 91, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, after spending a beautiful Christmas Day surrounded by his family.

 Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Giovanni and Marianna Sciascia, Charles cherished time with his loved ones. He found joy in gathering with family and friends, dining out, watching the New York Mets and Rangers, and loved snacking on chocolate. He...

Dec 26, 2024

Kathy A. Wagner, age 65, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Staten Island Care Center. She was a 1978 graduate of Tottenville High School. She was married to her loving husband, Clifford Wagner. Kathy worked as a word processor for a law firm in Manhattan. She was an avid reader and lover of...

Dec 25, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Thomas Iliceto, a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, passed away at home on December 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born to Vincent Iliceto and Anita Botazzo on March 7, 1934 in Brooklyn New York.

Thomas was the complete family man and true patriarch of his family. There was nothing more important to him. He was always eager to help...

Dec 20, 2024

Anna Maria Rappa was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, who spent her life caring for others and encouraging them to be their best selves.

Born to Giovanni Padovano and Mariolivia Colomba on September 25th, 1961, Anna was the first of three children, followed by her sister, Angela Padovano Bula, and bother, Vito Padovano. Anna was a smart...

Dec 18, 2024

On December 18, 2024 Anna Puglia of Staten Island, NY left us to go home to God and to be with her sweetheart Vincent. Anna is deeply loved for the wonderful, loving, happy and memorable life she made for her family. She will always be remembered for her commitment to helping family, friends and community.

Anna was a strong woman with...

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Robert (Butchie) Tyrell, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away at home on December 15, 2024. 

Born to Robert Tyrell and Mary McEwan on June 7, 1943 in Tottenville, Staten Island, New York. Rob was a native Staten Islander. He played in these woods as a boy, waterskied off its shores as a teen, and enjoyed sitting on...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

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Dec 13, 2024

Mildred Mary (Millie) Burns, 85, grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and was the only child of Mildred and Charles (Bill) Burns. Millie attended Our Lady of Angels grammar school and later lived in her beloved Bay Ridge. Millie was married to Peter Purpura and raised her 3 children Mark Purpura, Faye Dilgen and Amy Purpura Smith in Bay...

Nov 29, 2024

We mourn and celebrate the life of a woman who was a beacon of love and service, Mary Afflitto. Mary walked in grace and strength since her birth on January 16th, 1949, in the bustling borough of Brooklyn. And it was on the 29th day of November in the year of our Lord 2024, that our dear Mary was called...

Nov 23, 2024

Scott “The Plateman” Spina, aged 76, passed away peacefully on November 23rd at home with his loving wife Joyce by his side. Scott was a lifelong Staten Islander and graduated from Augustinian Academy in 1966, he was also a member of the Augustinian Alumni. He bravely served in Vietnam with the US Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1969-1971 and was...

Nov 22, 2024

Richard O. Sarnes, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on November 22,2024, at the age of 53. Born on September 28, 1971, in Tottenville, Richie was a native Staten Islander and went to P.S. 1 during his years of elementary school. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated mechanic for the Fire...

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 21, 2024

Loving mother, wife, aunt, and sibling Lillyann (Liz) O'Connor, 76 a native Staten Islander passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024 surrounded by her family in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 

Born on February 10, 1948, Liz was a lifelong resident of Rossville on Staten Island before moving to Atlantic City in 2022. After graduating from Tottenville High School Liz enjoyed a...

Nov 20, 2024

Linda Joan Miesegaes,74, passed away at home, where she lived with her husband, Bruce and daughter Stephanie, on November 20, 2024.

Linda was born on Staten Island in December, 1949.  She went to P.S. 5 and was a graduate of Tottenville High School. She was the Captain of the cheerleading squad for the Plainsmen.   Linda worked at the Westerleigh Bank...