All Obituaries

Maria Mastroianni, 87, passed away on December 6, 2022 with her loving girls by her side. She was a Department of Education employee for twenty-two years.  She retired in the 1990’s as a head cook. Maria was pre-deceased by her son-in-law, Frederick J. Facciponti, Jr.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Phyllis Maria Facciponti;  cherished granddaughters, Venere Iacona, Cassandra Facciponti and Maria Facciponti; adored great-granddaughters, Anna Altman and...

Concetta (“Connie”) Questel, age 89, of Staten Island, New York passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022.  Connie was born on October 13, 1933 in Brooklyn before moving to Staten Island where she raised her family.  Connie’s greatest joy in life was spending quality time with her family.  She enjoyed hosting holidays, cooking delicious meals everyday (including Italian Sunday dinners), Christmastime, and of...

Andrew Napoletano Sr., age 76, of Staten Island, New York passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.  Born and raised in Brooklyn, he moved to Staten Island and then to Holmdel, NJ where he raised his own family.  Andrew was pre-deceased by his parents Anthony and Dolores Napoletano and wife Connie (Babajko) Napoletano.  Andrew is survived by his children Anthony, Andrew Jr., and Vincent James Napoletano; his daughter-in-laws Gina Napoletano, Cindy Napoletano, and Kimberly...

       Herbert Bruce Gruberger Herb was born on December 15, 1938, to Margaret and Samuel Gruberger in the Bronx. He attended Amanda Childs High School in the Bronx and City College. Herb served as a PFC in the Army, six months active duty, and eight years reserve. Herb’s first career was as a district manager for National Shoes. His second career was as a driver for Inta-Boro, one of the largest car services in New York City. Herb was a car 194. Herb’s...

                                              Margaret Lettera, 99 Margaret Lettera, 99, a long-time Staten Island resident, died in her home on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Sunrise Senior Living.  Born Margherita Ferraro in Hells Kitchen, Manhattan, she moved to Staten Island in 1957. She worked as a bookkeeper in Manhattan before raising a family.  She...

Loretta Ora Burkley (Wright) of Annadale, passed on November 19, 2022, at the age of 88 years old. Loretta was born in Midland Beach, lived in Clove Lakes, and eventually settled in Annadale with her husband, Freddie. (who passed in 2013) Loretta attended PS 29, Curtis High School, and Pace University. While in Curtis, she received varsity letters in volleyball, tennis, basketball, and softball. The way in the 300 Club for her bowling league. As a teenager, she worked in Woolworths and...

Aurora Scamardella, 94, passed away peacefully on November 19,  2022. She was born on December 12, 1927 to Pietro and Gabriella Greco in Brooklyn, New York. She married her late husband, Vincent "Lefty" Scamardella on May 28, 1950, and was married 51 years. Aurora was a devout Christian and attended Gateway Church. She was a devoted, loving wife and mother. She always stressed the importance of family and instilled those values into her children. Aurora had a heart of gold...

Ann-Margaret DeSilva (née Bougades) Born: 09-02-1971 Died: 11-18-2022               Ann-Margaret was born on Staten Island to Robert and the late Maryann Bougades. She graduated from Tottenville High School and started working at the Busy Beach Daycare Center. She loved working with children and would later get married and then have two children of her own, sons Shane and Ryan. She was so very proud of them both and...