Obituaries
Mary Jane Quinn
Feb 6, 2023
Mary Jane Heffernan Quinn lived and loved every minute of her 94 years and 30 days, succumbing finally on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. The woman who cared about everybody else first and herself last died at Staten Island North Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Brooklyn during the Depression, and it often was her job to wait on...
Joseph E. Alverson
Feb 5, 2023
Joseph Alverson, age 95 passed away on February 5, 2023. Joseph was born December 5, 1927.
Joseph is predeceased by his wife Muriel. They were wed for 50 years at the time of her death. Joseph is survived by Son, Joseph and daughter in law Linda, son, Robert and daughter in law Kristen, son, Thomas and daughter in law Lisa....
Frances Pizzo
Feb 3, 2023
Frances Pizzo (nee: Miranda) formerly of Westerleigh, Staten Island, born June 1, 1926, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023. Frances is predeceased by her husband Vincent B. Pizzo, her son James Pizzo, her parents Carmella and Joseph Miranda, her brothers Vincent and Joseph Miranda, and her sister Catherine Pizzo. She is survived by her son Vincent G. Pizzo...
Priscilla R. Carollo
Feb 1, 2023
In loving memory of the amazing and loving Priscilla Anne Raccuglia Carollo, who passed away suddenly on February 1st, 2023. She was the most beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend to all who had the privilege to know her.
Priscilla was born on April 19, 1943 to Phyllis Arcimone and Frank Raccuglia on Bay 7th Street in Brooklyn, New...
Josephine Eckert
Jan 31, 2023
JOSEPHINE M. ECKERT
Josephine M. Eckert, 93 years old of Tottenville, Staten Island, NY passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Josephine was born on September 21, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Julia and Gaetano Seddo.
Josephine was the mother of five children. Despite her large family, Josephine was available for everyone including grandchildren, great grandchildren and many...
Luigina D'Angelo
Jan 30, 2023
Luigina D’Angelo, beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on January 30, 2023. Born on November 23, 1933, as Luigina Tignanelli, in Aprigliano, a town in the Calabrian region of southern Italy, Luigina was the sister of Franco and Maria. Along with her mother, Luigina first immigrated to the United States in September 1954. She returned to Italy for...
Barbara Borriello
Jan 30, 2023
Born Barbara Baffi on April 21, 1942 in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn to Michael and Emily, she lived her early years surrounded by her huge extended family. Always an excellent student, Bobbie attended Bishop McDonnell High School on a full scholarship and in 1963 she married Frank Borriello. Bobbie and Frankie welcomed their daughter, Michelle, and moved to Staten Island...
Mary P. Austin
Jan 30, 2023
In loving memory of Mary (Nancy ) Austin who passed away on January 30, 2023. Nancy was a loving wife to Alfred, who passed away in 2014 after a long and wonderful marriage of fifty-six years. Nancy was a beloved mother to Thomas Austin, Patricia Scipione, and Geraldine Lore, and sons-in-law, Carl Scipione and Peter Lore. Nancy was blessed...
James Buebendorf
Jan 28, 2023
James V. Buebendorf passed away on January 28, 2023. Beloved husband of 53 years to Ethel Brown, and father to James Jr (Sherry), Donna Perrette (John) and Michelle McCormack (Christopher). He was loved and adored by his seven grandchildren Isabella, James, Evan, Juliana, Matthew, Daniel, and Ryan.
Loving brother to Anne (Baker), Gerry (Panayides), Mary (Petella) and the...

Frank Bevilacqua
Jan 26, 2023
Frank Bevilacqua
On January 26, 2023 we lost a beloved husband of 37 years, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Frank was born in Brooklyn and moved to Staten Island when he was a teenager where he graduated from Tottenville H.S. He was a member of the Zimmer Club for over 40 years and enjoyed...
Loretta Bodulich
Jan 26, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Loretta P. Bodulich. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lawrence Hynes
Jan 26, 2023
On Thursday, January 26, beloved father, brother, husband, and die-hard Jets fan Lawrence Steve Michael "La-La" Hynes passed away. Larry was 59 years old, born to Lawrence and Julia Hynes in Williamsburg, Brooklyn where Larry was a tremendous athlete during his middle and high school years.
Larry was an avid sports fan and supporter of all non-Yankee franchises....
Vanessa Ruggirello
Jan 25, 2023
Vanessa Marie Ruggirello, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, godmother, aunt and cousin, passed at her home on January 25, 2023 at the age of 23. Vanessa is predeceased by her grandfather, John “Jack” Ruggirello; grandmother, Susan “Snookie” Ruggirello; and grandfather, John Lampitelli. She is survived by her parents, Stephen Ruggirello and Lisa Lampitelli; sister, Jessica Ruggirello, and her partner, Michael...
Rose Falco
Jan 19, 2023
In loving memory of our mother, Rose Falco, who passed away on January 19th, 2023. Rose was the devoted wife of Lewis Falco and the loving mother of five children. Tony, Nicky, Gino, Mary, and John. Rose has 10 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our mother was a kind, caring,...
Irene Ryan
Jan 18, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Irene Ryan at the age of 61 on January 18, 2023. She passed peacefully, after a long battle with cancer at Samaritan Hospice surrounded by loved ones.
Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 27th, 1961 to Paul Jensen and Ann Johnson. She grew up in Staten Island,...
James Franco Jr.
Jan 13, 2023
We are sad to announce the death of James Robert Franco Jr., who passed away at the age of 67 on January 13, 2023, after his battle with pancreatic cancer. Jimmy was born on March 25, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York where he grew up in the Marlboro projects with his parents, James Robert Franco Sr. and Mary Starace...
Antoinette Cetrino
Jan 13, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Antoinette Cetrino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Gerald Anzalone
Dec 31, 2022
Gerald Anzalone, 57, passed away on December 31, 2022. Gerald was born in Brooklyn to Gerald and Carol Anzalone and was named after his father.
He worked on Wall Street, then continued to work in Florida for Salomon Brothers. He played the bass when he was younger, loved music, loved having a good time, and enjoyed live...
MaryLee Lawler
Dec 29, 2022
MaryLee Lawler died peacefully on December 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. MaryLee was born on June 16, 1957, to Walter and Janet Lawler in Staten Island. She graduated Tottenville High School in the class of 1975 and was a lifelong Staten Islander. She was loved by everyone she knew.
She is survived by her daughters Jessica...
Louis Angelico
Dec 26, 2022
Louis Angelico, 81, passed away on December 26, 2022.
Louis was the beloved husband of the late RoseAnn, the loving father of Gina, and grandfather of Steven. Louis was also cherished by his brother, Richard; brother-in-law, Joe; and sister-in-law Ann. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Louis worked for the NYC Police...