All Obituaries

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 roots. He spent summers on Staten Island visiting his family's 1900s home. He met Joan Brunnell, the love of his life, in Brooklyn in 1954 and they...

 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 wonderful story-teller. She had a keen interest in history and culture, with a passion for Michelangelo, DaVinci and the...

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 McCann and many loving nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his sisters, Louise Averaimo and...

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 enjoyed sewing, knitting, and most especially cooking family dinners; she happily prepared homemade appetizers, dinner, and dessert every Sunday...

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 and Fawn Stantial (fiancé Dave Pruitt),a brother, two sisters, and nine grandchildren. A funeral home service will be held at...