Obituaries

Dec 12, 2022

Janet Marie Benitez, 84, A Retired Teacher

Janet Marie Benitez (nee: Kelly), 84, of Tottenville, Staten Island, passed away on December 12, 2022 at Morristown Medical Center.

Janet was a lifelong Staten Islander, born and raised in Tottenville and lived there her whole life.  Janet briefly joined the convent for six years before deciding she...

Dec 12, 2022

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son in law, brother, uncle, and friend, Arsenio (Sonny) Velez, 65, passed peacefully at home in Brodheadsville, PA with his devoted wife by his side on December 12, 2022. Sonny was born on January 8, 1957 in New York, NY and eventually settled with his family in Staten Island, NY. He attended Curtis High...

Dec 9, 2022

Jordan Silver of Tottenville, passed peacefully at home on December 9, 2022 at the age of 63 years old.

Jordan was born in Brooklyn, lived in Great Kills, and eventually settled in Tottenville in 1996 with his wife, Linda. He attended Tottenville High School and the College of Staten Island. Jordan began his career with NYPD in...

Dec 9, 2022

Mary Morrone, 72,  passed away on December 9, 2022.

Mary was born in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, lived in Highland Park, New Jersey, and eventually settled in Bolton Landing, New York.  She had a compassionate heart, was a loyal friend, and she was devoted to her beloved sons.

Mary was pre-deceased by her...

Dec 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Tom Daragjati. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 6, 2022

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...

Dec 2, 2022

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), Christmas time, and of...

Nov 26, 2022

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...

Nov 22, 2022

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...

Nov 21, 2022

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 returned to work as a bookkeeper...

Nov 19, 2022

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...

Nov 19, 2022

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...

Nov 18, 2022

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...

Nov 18, 2022

Joseph S. Gatto, born November 24, 1941, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022. Joseph was born in Brooklyn and worked for 27 years as a loan officer at Chemical Bank. He eventually moved on to work in construction, which was his long life passion. He was a 3rd degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus as well as...

Nov 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Hye Soon Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 16, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Blanca C. Escobar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 15, 2022

Frances D Smith, born on 2/27/1926, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2022. Frances was born in Staten Island, NY. She went to PS5 and Tottenville High School. She was married to Frederick M Smith who passed on June 22, 2007. She worked at SS White, Arthur Kill Correctional Center, and then Borough Hall, Staten Island....

Nov 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Bill Nowlon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 9, 2022

John R. Bassano, Sr., born November 2, 1940, died on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the age of 82. He is survived by his sons, John Jr. (Josephine), Joseph (Ellen), and daughter, Christine Pirone (Jack); grandchildren, Joseph, Amanda, Katelyn, Julianna, John Paul, Jack, and Ashley; sisters Darlene Cammarata and Barbara Bassano; brothers Tommy Ragazzi and Daniel Bassano; former wife,...

Nov 9, 2022

John E. Matthies

Age: 76 Middleton, NJ

John E.Matthies, 76 of Middletown, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, November 9th at Riverview Medical Center.

Mr. Matthies, also known as The Bop, was born in Bronx, NY and resided in Staten Island with his family for many years, before retiring from the New York City...