Obituaries
Carol J. Knutsen
Oct 10, 2024
Carol J. Knutsen, (nee: Schlamp) 80, passed away on October 10, 2024.
A lifelong Staten Islander, Carol was born in Sunnyside, then moved to Eltingville then to Tottenville where she lived for over fifty years. She graduated from Tottenville High School in 1961. She continued her education at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Upon graduating from secretarial school, she worked as an...
Lynn MacKittrick
Oct 8, 2024
Lynn MacKittrick, 78, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many. She lived with a spirit of generosity and love, always present for the milestones and everyday moments in her family’s lives—whether it was cheering at sports games, attending Girl Scout meetings, or applauding at dance recitals. Lynn embraced adventure, traveling far and wide with her...
John J. O'Regan
Oct 7, 2024
John J. O’Regan (Jack), 90, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024. Jack was born on May 24,1934 in Staten Island, NY to George (Johnno) and Kathryn (née Devlin) O’Regan. Jack grew up in Port Richmond and graduated from Port Richmond High School. He is pre deceased by his siblings Maureen (Lachaire), George, William (Bill), and Patrice (Pat...
Joan Siclari
Oct 3, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Siclari (née Bockowski) passed away on October 3rd, 2024. She was born to John and Mary Bockowski on January 23rd, 1944 in Richmond Valley, Staten Island, New York. She was the youngest of 8 children, and was lovingly called “Flea” growing up by her siblings.
Joan graduated from Tottenville High School in 1962, and worked for The Bank of...
Edward A. LaForte
Sep 26, 2024
Edward “Eddie” Anthony LaForte, age 35, died on September 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Eddie was born and raised in New York City, where he resided until his death.
Eddie was a pioneer in the fixed gear biker community, known professionally as “Ed Wonka”; and traveled the world perfecting his craft. He was a talented artist and excelled at everything...
Marie Conniff
Sep 26, 2024
Marie Conniff (née Dougher), 85, of Staten Island, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024.
Marie was born on January 7, 1939, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Patrick and Gertrude (née O'Leary) Dougher. She grew up in a close-knit family and carried the values of love and devotion throughout her life. In 1958, she married the love of her life,...
Vito Colella
Sep 24, 2024
Vito Colella passed away peacefully at home on September 24th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Vito was born on April 15, 1941 to Francesco and Angela Colella in Mola di Bari, Italy. He immigrated to Brooklyn, New York and later to Staten Island, New York with his wife Giovanna Colella.
Vito loved his work for over 30 years as a Longshoreman....
Vincenza Iuele
Sep 24, 2024
Vincenza Iuele, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe. She immigrated from Amantea, Calabria, Italy and resided in Brooklyn, New York for over fifty years.
Vincenza was an incredible cook and a strong, independent woman. Family was extremely important to her, especially the love she had for her many grandchildren.
She is survived by...
Antoinette Salmieri
Sep 23, 2024
Antoinette Salmieri, 93, passed away on September 23, 2024.
Antoinette is the loving Mother of Salvatore and Augusta, Rosann and Manny Scarpati; cherished Grandmother of Jamie and Joe Magro, Salvatore and Alison, Priscilla and Anthony Caputo, Gerard and Samantha Scarpati. She is also survived by seven loving great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Shrine in Antoinette's name would be...
Raymond P. Girnys, MD
Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Raymond Peter Girnys, 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at Bedell Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd in Staten Island. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30am on Saturday, October 5th at Our Lady Help of Christians,...
Patrice L. Sotomayor
Sep 19, 2024
Patrice Sotomayor of Tottenville died on September 19, 2024 when her loving heart gave out at one of her favorite places in Pennsylvania, rather than during multiple prior hospital stays over the last few years. Her time to move on happened more fittingly at a place that gave her joy.
She is survived by Carlos Sotomayor, her husband of 31 years;...
Mary McLendon
Sep 19, 2024
MARY McLENDON
“Send Me Your Tired, Your Hungry, Your 2-Legged and 4-Legged Strays Yearning for a Safe Place and a Good Meal”
Mary McLendon passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
She was a longtime resident of Tottenville and is survived by her four children: Deborah Canfield, Edward Canfield, Louis Canfield, and Ronald Connolly; her three grandchildren; and...
Agata "Tina" Barbara
Sep 19, 2024
Agata “Tina” Barbara, born January 6, 1942, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. At her side was her devoted husband of 63 years, Peter, and along with him, she leaves a loving family that worshiped her. Her Daughter Jackie, Son-in-law Santo, Grandchildren Michael, Peter, Danielle & Anthony, Great-Grandchildren: Rosario, Dominick, Avianna, Leo, Salvatore and Antonina and Granddaughter-in-law’s Jaclyn,...
Margaret A. Corbiere
Sep 17, 2024
Margaret A. Corbiere, 94, passed away on September 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Margaret is survived by her children, Michele Giacalone (Lou), Suzanne Sorrenti, George J. Corbiere, Jr. (Veronica); and her grandchildren, Carl Giacalone (Jessica), Elyse Sosa (Irvin), Marisa Sorrenti. Nicole Corbiere, George Corbiere, III.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, in Margaret's name would...
Todd Branden Hack
Sep 12, 2024
Todd Branden Hack of Tottenville, a long-time fourth-grade teacher at P.S. 8 in Great Kills, died Sept. 12. He was 46 years old. He died of natural causes, a pulmonary embolism.
Mr. Hack began his career with NYC’s Department of Education about 22 years ago at P.S. 3 in Pleasant Plains. In 2003, he was transferred to P.S. 8 where he...
Mary Thomas
Sep 11, 2024
Mary Thomas, born on March 29, 1941, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 11th in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania surrounded by her children. Daughter of the late William and Mary Neher, she was born in Manhattan. She is predeceased by her husband, Cecil, and brothers Albert and Kevin. She graduated New Dorp High School and was proud of her stellar attendance record.
She...
Katie Burkhart
Sep 11, 2024
Katie Burkhart passed peacefully on September 11th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Katie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, nieces and nephews. Katie was highly involved in her children’s schools and was an enthusiastic supporter of all activities her children enjoyed. Katie was her children’s biggest cheerleader,...
Joseph C. Mendolia
Sep 7, 2024
Joseph Mendolia, 95, passed away on September 7, 2024 at Staten Island University Hospital North of a stroke.
Joseph was born in Queens, New York, then moved to Staten Island and resided in Rossville for thirty years. Joseph was self employed. He was a high school graduate and played baseball and basketball. All of his life he was an avid Yankee...
