Obituaries

Dec 26, 2019

Janet M. Lawler (née Liss) 82, passed away on December 26 at home surrounded by her family.  A native, and life-long Staten Islander, born to Walter Liss born in Poland and raised on Staten Island, and Margaret Chapman a life-long Staten Islander. Janet was a 1956 graduate of Tottenville High School. She was married to Walter Lawler in 1956 and raised...

Dec 26, 2019

Steven Michael Walla passed away on December 26, 2019 after a 2 year battle with Leukemia at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Staten Island, Steven was an Eagle Scout in troop 21 and graduated from Tottenville High School. He went on to become a Diesel Mechanic for the NYC Parks Department on Randall’s...

Dec 25, 2019

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

Dec 21, 2019

Janet DiClerico, 72, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 21, 2019, following a difficult illness. Janet was a native Staten Islander, born on December 14, 1947 in Arrochar, to Nicholas and Gladys DiStefano. After graduating from New Dorp High School, Janet worked at INA as a secretary, and then department manager until becoming a homemaker...

Dec 18, 2019

Catherine Lafferty, 88,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 18, 2019.  Catherine worked for the Catholic School of St. Patrick's, running and teaching in their CCD program.  She also found great reward in her time at the St. Francis Friary.  Catherine took great dedication to her family and for being a homemaker.

Dec 10, 2019

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

Dec 10, 2019

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

Dec 5, 2019

Josephine Yolanda DeMairo (Nee Taranto) of Staten Island formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on December 5, 2019 at home. Beloved wife of the late Constantine DeMairo. Beloved daughter of the late Guiseppe and Maria Taranto. Mother of Mary Anne Pekar and her husband George, Diane Rivela and her husband Frank. John DeMairo  and his wife Silvia, & Deborah Fox and her husband Michael. Grandmother...

Dec 4, 2019

Frank A. Rotunno, 83 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 4, 2019. He was born in South Brooklyn, then moved to Staten Island where he lived for 45 years. He graduated from New Utrecht H.S. in Brooklyn. Frank was the owner of Rotuno Brothers since 1958,retiring in 1999.  "His love of trucks, heavy duty...

Nov 30, 2019

Joyce Cecelia Schnurr, 86 Native S.I. wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Joyce Cecelia Schnurr, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and native Staten Islander, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 30, 2019. Joyce was born on Staten Island on Dec. 1, 1932. She was the daughter of John and Helen Hoagland. Joyce was predeceased by her...

Nov 19, 2019

John James McGowan Sr. NYC fireman, patriarch of proud loving Irish Catholic family. John James McGowan Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 19, 2019. John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he spent his childhood. He was the son of Austin McGowan Sr. and Grace Stillwell; a proud Irish family with deep...

Nov 16, 2019

Zaira Nolemi, 96 A warm, wise and witty matriarch and opera enthusiast. Zaira Nolemi, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Brooklyn, the proud daughter of immigrants from Tuscany, Zaira lived in the same brownstone for seven decades before moving to her son’s home in Huguenot two years ago. “Nonna Zai” was a...

Nov 15, 2019

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

Nov 13, 2019

Joseph John LaRocco

3-9-43  - 11-13-19

Joseph passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on November 13, 2019.  He was the devoted husband to the late Elizabeth LaRocco.  He is survived by his daughters, Joanne LaRocco DiJoseph and Christine Thiro, son-in-law William Thiro; grandchildren, Nicholas, Christine, Nicolette, Alexa; Sisters, Joan Manna and Theresa...

Nov 12, 2019

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

Nov 10, 2019

Laura Lloyd Hensch, 96, passed away on November 10th at Staten Island University Hospital surrounded by her close-knit family.  Laura served in World War II as a US Army Nurse and continued her career at the VA Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Pittston, PA, she married and settled in Brooklyn, and moved to Staten Island in 1989. Laura...

Nov 9, 2019

Donna M. Stantial born on July 3, 1950, lived in Staten Island and passed away on November 9, 2019 at the age of 69. Donna was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years Dwayne, her son, Anthony (Tami) Perrotta, stepson, Richard (Nicole) Stantial, stepdaughters Tracy (Rick) Mahig...

Nov 8, 2019

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

Nov 7, 2019

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

Nov 7, 2019

Robert C. Timari Tottenville resident, 'a kind and compassionate man' Robert C. Timari passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2019. Robert was a cement truck driver for Vanbro and also drove backhoes and caterpillars for an excavation company. He enjoyed jetskiing and loved the beach. He loved to work on cars, especially fixing and painting them. He had many...