All Obituaries

Michele A. Divitto of Pleasant Plains on October 15, 2018.  Born in Manhattan, moved to Staten Island later on in life.  She was a pharmaceutical technician and enjoyed the simple things in life like shopping and spending time with her family.  She is predeceased by her late Father Nicholas and Father in Law John M. Potenza. She is survived by her Mother Ann, Step mother Carol, Fiance John Potenza, Sisters Claudia Andreula (Jason) and Nicole Sullivan (Christopher), Nieces and...

  Marie 'Cookie' Scarabaggio, 76 Longtime waitress enjoyed being with her family Marie "Cookie" Scarabaggio, 76, passed away at Staten Island University Hospital on Oct. 8, 2018. She was born in Brooklyn, then moved to Staten Island to Annadale. She was a waitress for 30 years working in various restaurants and worked at the Reo Diner in Woodbridge, NJ for many of those years. She enjoyed trips to AC, Las Vegas and liked playing blackjack. Marie enjoyed her family...

Richard E. Long, 80 Played baseball and managed teams on Staten Island Richard E. Long, 80, passed away at Staten Island University Hospital on Oct. 7, 2018. He was born in New Dorp, then lived in Great Kills, Annadale and Tottenville. Richard graduated from New Dorp High School in 1955. He then attended Rutgers, Wagner & CSI. He served in the National Guard and the Army Reserve. He played baseball at New Dorp H.S., American Legion and SI Major League. He also played softball for many...

  George Ippolito, 61 Excavator in family-owned business, committed church member George Ippolito, son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother-in-Christ to many, went home to be with the Lord who loved him and bought him with His own blood on Oct. 6, 2018, at the age of 61.  During his battle with stage 4 stomach cancer, George's anthem was "Praise You in the Storm," a song of trust in his Savior, knowing that whether he did or didn't recover from his illness...

50 year Staten Island resident, devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Donald J. Verteramo Sr. unexpectedly passed away in his home Sunday, September 23rd, 2018.  A retired Stationary Engineer, he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila (Bockowski) Verteramo, children Denise Esposito, Donald J. Verteramo Jr. and Daniel J. Verteramo. Grandchildren Ava & Andrea Esposito and Olivia, Enzo and Lola Verteramo, son-in-law Joseph Esposito and daughter-in-law Kate...

  Janice M. Filimon, 87 Tottenville resident, great-grandmother Janice M. Filimon (nee Petersen), 87, passed away at Golden Gate Nursing home on Sept. 23, 2018, after a long illness. She was a born in Tottenville, Staten Island. Janice grew up in the Biddle House on Satterlee Street in Tottenville. She was a graduate of Tottenville High School, then went onto college for two years. She was a homemaker. Janice was a Girl Scout leader for 30 years (St. Paul's Girl Scouts). She was...