Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Cesidio (Jess) DiCristoforo, aged 98 of Staten Island, NY passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at home. Born in Italy, moved to the United States when he was nine. During WWII volunteered and became a SeaBee serving in the South Pacific honorably. After the war, married Nancy Caponera. They had two children, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He worked...

Mar 25, 2024

Theresa M. Humphries, 73, passed away on March 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Theresa worked for McCallister Towing and  Columbus Line, a shipping line in New York City.  She enjoyed going to Atlantic City, cruises, vacationing in Wildwood, and especially spending time with her family and friends. Theresa is survived by her husband, Bob Humphries; son, Bobby Humphries (Cait); sister,...

Mar 19, 2024

Gloria Stuart, 94, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Born Gloria Del Grosso, she was a native and life-long resident of Tottenville, graduating fromTottenville High School and entering the workforce in Manhattan in 1947 as a Claims Managerat Michael Levy & Co. She married her high school sweetheart, Al, in 1951 just before hisreturn to Navy...

Mar 14, 2024

Mar 10, 2024

William C. Quinn , 98, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in New York City on December 25, 1925 to Stephen and Mary Quinn.  William served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.  He then graduated from Providence College in Providence, RI and taught English at Bishop Loughlin in Brooklyn, New York. He also...

Mar 3, 2024

Delores (nee Matula) Taylor , 88, passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Delores graduated from New Dorp high School, then continued her education at Berkeley College in San Francisco, California.  When she returned home, she worked as a clerk for Richmond County Bank in Port Richmond.  A short time later she began working as a technician...

Mar 3, 2024

Denny Pizzini

Denny Pizzini, sculptor and Civil War historian, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024.   

 

He was born in Brooklyn in 1935 to Angeles Martinez of Madrid, Spain and Umberto Pizzini of Riva Del Garda, Italy, both immigrants who loved this country dearly.  

 

This love and pride was passed on to their son.  He proudly served in the...

Feb 25, 2024

In lieu of flowers, contribution to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, in Frank's name would be appreciated.http://tribute.michaeljfox.org/tribute-page.php?id=2817&np=true

Feb 25, 2024

Anthony DeNuzzie, 93, of Tottenville S.I NY passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024 at his sons home in West Virginia surrounded by loved ones to be with the lord. 



Anthony was born On May 24, 1930 in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island. Shortly after high school in 1950 he entered the Marines and served in the Korean War where he was awarded two Purple hearts. Following his service he worked 25 years for Procter & Gamble. After retirement he drove school buses for Pioneer Bus and...

Feb 24, 2024

                                        Nicole "Nicki" Modafferi (1970 - 2024) of Staten Island, New York

It is with profound sadness that we share Nicole's passing on February 24, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she attended Ft. Hamilton...

Feb 21, 2024

Richard "Bucky" Powers, aged 81, passed away on February 21, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  He was born on July 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Frank and Mary (nee: Leonard) Powers.

He joined the United States Navy in 1960 and served proudly on the USS Galveston until 1964.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Feb 21, 2024

Feb 19, 2024

Daniel J. Feliciano, 37, passed away on February 19, 2024.

Daniel was born on May 12, 1986 in Staten Island to Michael and Kathryn (nee:Wojtal) Feliciano.  He went to New Dorp High School in 2001 and graduated in 2004.  While at New Dorp H.S., he was a pitcher for the baseball team.  He joined the Navy Reserve for three years from...

Feb 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Paul Argenziano, who departed this life on February 19, 2024. John Paul was an adored son to Stefanie and John. Brother to Nicholas and Daniel. A grandson, cousin and nephew. And a deeply loyal friend. 

Born on July 13, 1990, John lived a life defined by his unwavering love...

Feb 16, 2024

Arlene Klose Schweikert

January 22, 1933 - February 16, 2024

Arlene L. Schweikert 91, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2024, surrounded by family, in the Tottenville home she lived in for the past 68 years. Born Arlene Louise Klose, in Travis, she lived on Parrish Avenue until March 1949, when she married Francis X. Schweikert. In 1956 Arlene and Francis moved to...

Feb 16, 2024

Matthew Taylor, III, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2024.

Matthew was born in Dongan Hills, Staten Island on August 8, 1931.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from January 18, 1952 to October 17, 1953.  He received the Bronze Star  with letter V (for valor) and a Purple Heart...

Feb 14, 2024

Herbert Barghaan, Jr. was born on November 15, 1944 in Staten Island, NY. He lived his whole life on Staten Island, setting down in Tottenville with his wife to raise their two sons.   Bert lived a life dedicated to service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following, he worked for the New York Police Department. After retiring...

Feb 13, 2024

Richard “Rich” A. Robinson III, 62, of Staten Island, New York, died February 13, 2024, at his home from natural causes. 

 He was born on January 23, 1962, to R. Elaine Whitham and Richard “Robby” A. Robinson Jr. in Augsburg, Germany. 

 Rich studied Accounting at St. Martin’s University and worked loyally for the public as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief...

Feb 10, 2024

Helen M. Mattera (nee McCarthy), 82, formerly of Huguenot, Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully at Rose Garden Nursing Home, Toms River, NJ on February 10, 2024.

 

The last 3 years she had several strokes but the strength she had shown through all these obstacles showed how much of a fighter she was. She had a beautiful smile and this wonderful...

Feb 9, 2024

Margaret L. Scheller passed away peacefully on February 9th 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Staten Island, NY to Charles and Ruth Archer (nee Hughes). She worked as a clerk at the Department of Motor Vehicles for many years. Margaret loved taking trips to Atlantic City and tending to her African Violets. But most of all...