Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Robert R. Tomes, 68 Loving family man; historian and scholar; lover of music and culture

Robert Raymond Tomes, 68, a lifetime Staten Island resident, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Throughout his life, he was a genuinely good and happy person, who was widely known for his iconic smile, larger than life laughter, and his...

Oct 19, 2023

 

Kenneth John Danielsen, Sr.

November 10, 1946 — October 19, 2023

Kenneth John Danielsen, Sr., 76, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle, died on October 19, 2023, in Staten Island, New York. 

Born in Brooklyn, he grew up in Prince's Bay on Staten Island. He graduated from Tottenville High School and went on to graduate from the New...

Oct 18, 2023

 

Mrs. Grace Faith O’Keefe, age 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1942 in Staten Island, New York to Percey Worth Hall and Lillian Payne Hall.

 

Born and raised in Tottenville, nee Grace Hall lived her entire life in Tottenville until her retirement to Maine in 2001. They then relocated to Forked...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 14, 2023

Oct 12, 2023

 

Angelina Totillo,  of Marlboro, NJ, formally of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on October 12th at the age of 95.

Angelina is predeceased by her parents Nicola and Carmela DiRusso, and her brother Anthony DiRusso. She is survived by her children Raymond and Michele, their spouses Michelle Totillo, and Gene Galasso, four grandchildren Nicholas, Matthew, Lisa, and Thomas, and...

Oct 10, 2023

Oct 9, 2023

 



Phyllis Ann Spears, born in Buffalo, New York, passed away on October 9, 2023. She became a registered nurse in 1963 and worked as one for 35 years until she retired in 1998. She was always up for an adventure. She loved horseback riding, hiking, as well as snorkeling in the Florida Keys. She also loved tropical vacations...

Oct 9, 2023

Lorraine Kenny, nee Stergious, was born in Staten Island on November 22,1945. She passed in the borough of her birth on October 9, 2023. Lorraine was alifelong resident of Staten Island, as were her parents, who were in the firstgraduation classes of New Dorp High School. Lorraine herself graduated fromNew Dorp High School in 1963, where she was a superior...

Oct 8, 2023

 

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfatherDonald K. Oliver of Jackson NJ formerly of Princess Bay Staten Island passed away peacefully at home Sunday October 8, 2023.  Donald  was born on July 20, 1936 to Joseph & Elsie Oliver in Brooklyn N.Y.  Donald along with his beloved wife of 67 years Barbara and children moved  to Staten Island in...

Oct 7, 2023

Margaret L. Day, 83, passed away on October 7, 2023 at Brandywine Living in Bridgewater, NJ, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret, affectionately known as Peggy,  was born on June 7, 1940 in Long Island City, New York to George Elder Day, Sr, (FDNY Captain) and Theresa Elizabeth Day (Homemaker).  In 1944 her family moved to the Upper East Side...

Oct 5, 2023

After a two-year battle with cancer, Michael “Mike” Dellegrazie passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born on June 23, 1947 in Mola di Bari, Italy to his late parents Pietro and Sibilia Dellegrazie (nee Vitulli). In 1961, he had made the courageous journey aboard the USS Constitution to come to America. While in America he met his...

Oct 2, 2023

After a long and courageous battle, Anthony, 55, passed away on October 2, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family.

Anthony was born in Brooklyn to Carol and the late Gerald Anzalone. He grew up on Staten Island with his brothers, Sal, Mike, the late Gerald, and Steven, whom he adored.  He married his high school sweetheart, Danielle Marcotrigiano....

Sep 29, 2023

 

Dr. Asha G. Mittal, MD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother on September 29th, 2023. 

We invite all family and cherished friends, colleagues, and patients to a viewing and memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of a noble and devoted soul we deeply admire. 

Dr....

Sep 24, 2023

Joseph I. Maza, 74, passed away on September 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.  

Joseph was born on Sunday, June 26, 1949 in New York, New York.   He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on February 23, 1968 and reached the rank of Sergeant as a radio mechanic.  He was honorably discharged from the Air...

Sep 24, 2023

Patricia Bradley, 60, passed away on September 24, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 14th, 1963 to the late Kathleen and Peter Bradley.  Patricia was a loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend & devoted fiancé to Bill Dilgen for 19 years.

 In her short time in the physical world, Patricia never realized...

Sep 19, 2023

Mary DiMambro, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  She is survived by her four loving children, Anthony, Michael, Angie, and Joseph, as well as her loving son-in-law, Donald Vandegrift and daughters-in-law, Roseann, Stephanie, and Mary DiMambro.  

Mary was born on April 7, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York.  She was one of ten children...

Sep 19, 2023

Cecilia Oliva, 81, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Staten Island University Hospital-North, surrounded by her loving family. Cecilia was born in Brooklyn to David and Winifred Newell.  She received her high school degree from Catherine McAuley HS -Class of 1960.  She then moved to Richmond Valley in Staten Island and lived here for forty nine years.

Cecilia was...

Sep 16, 2023

 

George Harry Mathis, 92, of Staten Island, New York, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Staten Island. Born on June 25, 1932, in Staten Island, George lived a remarkable life filled with adventure and cherished moments.George, known for his friendly and outgoing nature, had a special ability to make friends wherever he went. After spending many years in...

Sep 15, 2023

 

                                                   Lorraine Alice Rokicki

                                                  September 5, 1948- September 15, 2023

 

 

Lorraine Alice Rokicki (nee: Goffin), 75, passed away at Staten Island University...