All Obituaries

On Friday morning, September 25, 2020 at 10:04 a.m. I lost the love of my life Philomena Castellano, after over 64 years together, she will never be forgotten.   My beautiful, wonderful and caring spouse, Philomena 84, is survived by myself Peter R. Castellano, four Sons; Peter, Philip, Guy and Gregory along with their Wives; Brigid, Suzanne, Debbie, and Yulia, eight Grandchildren; Peter Jr, Guiliana, Jaclyn and Husband, Dylan, Jessica, Guy Jr.,...

Beloved husband of Calogera (nee Triola). Cherished father of Joseph and Salvatore. Loving grandfather of Christina, Amanda, Jenna, Salvatore, Nicolette and Lilliana. Adored brother of Maria. In lieu of flowers donations to Marist Brothers Esopus Camp for Special Needs Children are greatly appreciated in honor of Natale Puccio for the memory of AnnaMarie Leone. Donation details below, all donations are for the Mid Hudson Valley Camp at Esopus. Please make checks payable to Marist Center at...

Edward Christian Nielsen, beloved brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, and friend passed away at home on Sept. 17, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, he was brought to the South Shore of Staten Island as a Toddler, and spent his remaining years in Tottenville. Edward served in the Marine Corp from 1958 to 1964 and worked as a Boatman for I.T. Corporation until his retirement. Edward is predeceased by his Niece, Jackie, and is survived by his loving brother and sister, Robert and...

Gerald T. Woods, Auto mechanic, Loving Father and Grandfather Life long Staten Island resident Gerald Woods, 58, passed away on September 13, 2020 at Northwell Health Hospital.  Mr.Woods was born on January 30, 1962 to Mary and Gerald Woods. Jerry was a friendly and outgoing man. He enjoyed fishing, cars, chess, sports, history, documentaries and the science channel.  Jerry dedicated forty years of his life to being a mechanic, a majority of which was working at Brothers Foreign...

Christopher Jurgeleit, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at home on Sept. 7, 2020. Chris is survived by his wife Christine (Britten), two sons, Niko and Jake,  his brother John (Laura), niece Patricia, nephew John any many friends that were family. He is preceded in death by his parents Dieter and Patricia Jurgeleit.  He was born in Stockton, California and was brought to New York as a small child. Chris...

Lillian Guddemi, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2020.  Lillian was born in New York City, then moved to Italy when she was 9 years old. After WW II, she moved back to the United States when she was 18 years old. Lillian was a seamstress and owned Lilly's Restaurant in South Beach. She also owned the Christmas Tree Inn in Princes Bay. She loved her family and was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She especially loved...

It is with great sadness and much love that the family announces the passing of lifelong Rossville resident Lilyan J. Cossean, 88, on Saturday September 5th 2020. She was born Lilyan Schmardel, and was known to all as "Janet". She enjoyed an idyllic childhood on the Rossville waterfront where at an early age she developed a love of nature and wildlife and relished in the telling of how she would forage for wild watercress and catch bushels of crabs to provide her family with...