Obituaries

Sep 30, 2020

Gerald Richard Farinelli, 74, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2020. Born in Staten Island to the late Eleanor and Gaetano Farinelli, he was raised in West Brighton. He attended McKee High school and received his GED and also attended the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Gerald served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police...

Sep 25, 2020

On Friday morning, September 25, 2020 at 10:04 a.m. I lost the love of my life Philomena Castellano, after over 64 years together, she will never be forgotten. My beautiful, wonderful and caring spouse, Philomena 84, is survived by myself Peter R. Castellano, four Sons; Peter, Philip, Guy and Gregory along with their Wives; Brigid, Suzanne, Debbie, and Yulia, eight Grandchildren; Peter Jr, Guiliana, Jaclyn...

Sep 20, 2020

Beloved husband of Calogera (nee Triola). Cherished father of Joseph and Salvatore. Loving grandfather of Christina, Amanda, Jenna, Salvatore, Nicolette and Lilliana. Adored brother of Maria.

In lieu of flowers donations to Marist Brothers Esopus Camp for Special Needs Children are greatly appreciated in honor of Natale Puccio for the memory of AnnaMarie Leone. Donation details below,...

Sep 18, 2020

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

Sep 17, 2020

Edward Christian Nielsen, beloved brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, and friend passed away at home on Sept. 17, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, he was brought to the South Shore of Staten Island as a Toddler, and spent his remaining years in Tottenville.

Edward served in the Marine Corp from 1958 to 1964 and worked as a Boatman for I.T. Corporation until...

Sep 13, 2020

Gerald T. Woods, Auto mechanic, Loving Father and Grandfather

Life long Staten Island resident Gerald Woods, 58, passed away on September 13, 2020 at Northwell Health Hospital.  Mr.Woods was born on January 30, 1962 to Mary and Gerald Woods.

Jerry was a friendly and outgoing man. He enjoyed fishing, cars, chess, sports, history, documentaries and...

Sep 10, 2020

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

Sep 8, 2020

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

Sep 7, 2020

Christopher Jurgeleit, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at home on Sept. 7, 2020. Chris is survived by his wife Christine (Britten), two sons, Niko and Jake,  his brother John (Laura), niece Patricia, nephew John any many friends that were family. He is preceded in death by his parents Dieter and Patricia Jurgeleit.

He was born in Stockton, California and was brought to...

Sep 6, 2020

Lillian Guddemi, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2020.  Lillian was born in New York City, then moved to Italy when she was 9 years old. After WW II, she moved back to the United States when she was 18 years old. Lillian was a seamstress and owned Lilly's Restaurant in South Beach. She also...

Sep 5, 2020

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

Sep 5, 2020

It is with great sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of lifelong Rossville resident Lilyan J. Cossean, 88, on Saturday September 5th 2020.

She was born Lilyan Schmardel, and was known to all as "Janet". She enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the Rossville waterfront where at an early age she developed a love of...

Sep 1, 2020

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

Aug 25, 2020

Celestella Rich, 85, a beloved wife and mother who loved the Lord and was endlessly devoted to her family, died August 25 in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze. Born Celestella Williams in 1935 on the Fourth of July in Halifax County, N.C., her parents were Garfield Williams and the former Maggie Pierce. Celestella was born into a large...

Aug 19, 2020

Dominick Bolusi, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19 with his wife by his side. Born December 31, 1929 in the town of Saint Appolinaro, Italy. He is survived by his wife, Maria Bolusi, a marriage of 71 years. After World War II, he immigrated with his wife to Brooklyn, New York, Where their three children Anna Carfora,...

Aug 18, 2020

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

Aug 17, 2020

Lori Verner passed in peace on August 16th 2020 at the age of 58.

Lori is survived by her four children Cherilyn, Amanda, James, and Henry; Her sisters Diane, Cyrsten (Cookie) and her Brother Charlie. She is further survived by her grandchildren Gabrial and Vivienne.

Lori was born in Staten Island on January 21st, 1962....

Aug 15, 2020

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

Aug 9, 2020

Dennis Carollo Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9th, 2020.  A great man, father, husband and poppy, he was beloved by all who had the honor of knowing him.  Dennis served in the United States Army for three years. He played saxophone in the Army band and was honorably discharged. Thereafter, he worked in construction during the...

Aug 8, 2020

Anthony Vaccaro,81,  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a private battle with cancer.

Those of us that had the pleasure of knowing Tony know that he was a legend. A personality larger than life, a life filled with stories of empires built, lost...