Obituaries
Vito Miniero
Apr 26, 2025
Our family patriarch has been called by our Heavenly Father at the tender age of 95.
Born and raised in Brooklyn he is a Korean War veteran who worked tirelessly as a Local 3 electrician and loved his family dearly. As the center of the family he spent the last seven years residing with four generations in Tottenville and loving trips...
Joseph Bartoloni
Apr 25, 2025
Joe Bartoloni, 69, passed away on April 25, 2025 due to complications of early onset Alzheimer’s.
Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 17, 1955 to the late Frank and Dina Bartoloni. Joe worked as a Global management consultant in the financial services industry. He was also an active member in his community, he was part of the Pleasant...
Michael T. Grecco
Apr 23, 2025
With heavy heart's we announce the passing of my beloved father, Michael. He was a man who found his greatest joy in being surrounded by his family, filling every gathering with warmth, laughter, and love. His presence brought comfort, his spirit brought light, and his love brought us all together. We will miss him deeply but will honor him by...
Salvatore A. Rapaglia
Apr 22, 2025
Salvatore A. Rapaglia, 84, passed away on April 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Salvatore Rapaglia was born in Sicily, Italy, and began his soccer participation in this country at the age of 15 after immigrating to the U.S. He joined fabled Palermo SC in Brooklyn, NY. Palermo SC later became the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club. He began to play soccer...
Mary C. Russo
Apr 20, 2025
Mary Wagner Russo, born on October 19, 1960 to Clifford and Joan Wagner, passed away on April 20, 2025.
Mary was born and raised on Staten Island. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2018. Mary the fifth of six children; She is survived by Joan Wagner, Clifford Wagner, Elizabeth & Daniel Bacher, and her younger sister Barbara Abrams. Her sister Christine Foley...
Dominick J. Toscano
Apr 18, 2025
Dominick J. Toscano, 73, passed away on April 18, 2025.
Dominick was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always there to provide for his family and help those in need. He was a veteran who proudly served in Vietnam as a MP in the 716 Battalion. Dominick was a great leader who always did his best to keep his...
Gaetano Sena
Apr 16, 2025
Gaetano Sena, 78, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. Gaetano, known as “Nino,” was born in Sant’Angelo di Lombardi, Avellino, Italy. He came to the United States at the age of 13 and spent his life in the restaurant business. He had his own restaurant in Brooklyn, New York where he created amazing dishes from...
Nicola D'Aquino
Apr 13, 2025
Nicola D’Aquino, 82, passed away on April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Nicola was born in Santo Spirito, Bari, Italy, to Michele and Antonia D’Aquino. He immigrated to Brooklyn, NY in 1965.
Nicola was a wonderful Husband, Father, and Nonno. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucia; his children, daughters-in-law, and son-in-law: Michael (Andrea), Vincenzo (Lisa),...
William Graziano
Apr 11, 2025
William Graziano, 78, passed away on April 11, 2025. William, known as “Billy” to most, was born in Brooklyn, NY to Vito and Carmela Graziano. Billy spent his life working in the plumbing and heating business and was excellent in his field of work. His phone would often ring non stop, with calls from people needing and entrusting him with...
Minerva Mendez
Apr 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Minerva Rosa Rios Mendez
Minerva, age 65, of Staten Island, found her peace on April 10, 2025, after a life lived with strength, grace, and deep...
Rose DeLuca
Apr 10, 2025
Loving mother and grandmother, Rose DeLuca, 98, passed away on April 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was born in Brooklyn, NY to Dominick and Lillian (nee Tisi) Burzumato. She worked as a Buyer for Site Employee Store for Morgan Guaranty. Granny loved spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Granny Rose had a...
Richard S. Zsuffa
Apr 4, 2025
Richard Zsuffa, 90, passed away on April 4, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Tug boat captain with masters Captain’s license, Richard worked for American dredging company and he worked Dunbar and Sullivan. He worked up and down the east coast of the United States. He also did work in South America. He had a government contract to use dynamite...
Michael Graziano
Apr 3, 2025
Michael Graziano, 86, passed away on April 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York to Vito and Carmela Graziano. Michael was the best handyman around; he could fix anything. He was the biggest Yankee fan and Frank Sinatra fan. Anytime he could he would be singing and dancing, he was the best at it....
Patricia J. Ekelund
Apr 2, 2025
Patricia J. Ekelund, 83, of Richmond Valley, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born Monday November 17, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the eldest daughter of the late Patrick McMahon and the late Margaret (Devany) McMahon.
Patricia was a graduate of St. John Villa Academy (High School), in Staten Island, where...
Patricia E. Marano
Apr 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mom and grandmother- Pat, who passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025.
She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be deeply missed. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Patricia was surrounded by love from family and friends. She moved to Staten Island in 2010 and...
Thomas W. Stumpf, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Thomas W. Stumpf, Jr., 73, passed away on March 24, 2025.
Thomas was born in the Bronx, New York and moved to Staten Island as a young man, graduating from New Dorp High School in 1969. He started his career working as a frame technician for New York Telephone. He then started working for Lucent Technologies (AT&T) as an installer and...
Anna C. Perry
Mar 23, 2025
Anna C. Perry, 91, passed away on March 23, 2025 surrounded by her precious family.
Anna was born on Staten Island to Louis and Mary (nee:Gladys) Cossean. She grew up in Rossville along with her siblings, Marie Wilkie, Eileen Gall, Rita Knesel, Arthur Cossean, Benny Cossean, Louis Cossean, Donald Cossean, and Richard Cossean. She was a homemaker and raised nine wonderful...
Francesco Lauro
Mar 16, 2025
Francesco was born on June 13, 1939 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2025.
Francesco is survived by his beloved daughters, Franca, Maria and Caterina along with sons in law, Angelo, Vincenzo and Michael; and his seven grandchildren Rosa, Mariateresa, Marino, Rossella, Francesco, Francesco, and Deanna.
He was born and raised in Mola di Bari, Italy...
Camille Marotto
Mar 15, 2025
Camille Marotto, a radiant spirit and unmatched matriarch, was born on September 10, 1936 and passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at the age of 88. Camille was not just a survivor of life's trials, including her courageous battle with cancer, but a thriver who approached each day with undeniable grace and fervor.
As a dedicated secretary at Bartels &...
Linda Codispoti
Mar 11, 2025
With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Linda Codispoti, a woman whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to family and friends made the world a brighter place. She was the definition of grace, with a heart so full of love that everyone who met her felt instantly welcomed and cherished. Linda was a woman...
