Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

Daniel J. Feliciano, 37, passed away on February 19, 2024.

Daniel was born on May 12, 1986 in Staten Island to Michael and Kathryn (nee:Wojtal) Feliciano.  He went to New Dorp High School in 2001 and graduated in 2004.  While at New Dorp H.S., he was a pitcher for the baseball team.  He joined the Navy Reserve for three years from...

Feb 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Paul Argenziano, who departed this life on February 19, 2024. John Paul was an adored son to Stefanie and John. Brother to Nicholas and Daniel. A grandson, cousin and nephew. And a deeply loyal friend. 

Born on July 13, 1990, John lived a life defined by his unwavering love...

Feb 16, 2024

Arlene Klose Schweikert

January 22, 1933 - February 16, 2024

Arlene L. Schweikert 91, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2024, surrounded by family, in the Tottenville home she lived in for the past 68 years. Born Arlene Louise Klose, in Travis, she lived on Parrish Avenue until March 1949, when she married Francis X. Schweikert. In 1956 Arlene and Francis moved to...

Feb 16, 2024

Matthew Taylor, III, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2024.

Matthew was born in Dongan Hills, Staten Island on August 8, 1931.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from January 18, 1952 to October 17, 1953.  He received the Bronze Star  with letter V (for valor) and a Purple Heart...

Feb 14, 2024

Herbert Barghaan, Jr. was born on November 15, 1944 in Staten Island, NY. He lived his whole life on Staten Island, setting down in Tottenville with his wife to raise their two sons.   Bert lived a life dedicated to service. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following, he worked for the New York Police Department. After retiring...

Feb 13, 2024

Richard “Rich” A. Robinson III, 62, of Staten Island, New York, died February 13, 2024, at his home from natural causes. 

 He was born on January 23, 1962, to R. Elaine Whitham and Richard “Robby” A. Robinson Jr. in Augsburg, Germany. 

 Rich studied Accounting at St. Martin’s University and worked loyally for the public as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief...

Feb 10, 2024

Helen M. Mattera (nee McCarthy), 82, formerly of Huguenot, Staten Island, NY, passed away peacefully at Rose Garden Nursing Home, Toms River, NJ on February 10, 2024.

 

The last 3 years she had several strokes but the strength she had shown through all these obstacles showed how much of a fighter she was. She had a beautiful smile and this wonderful...

Feb 9, 2024

Margaret L. Scheller passed away peacefully on February 9th 2024 at the age of 94. She was born in Staten Island, NY to Charles and Ruth Archer (nee Hughes). She worked as a clerk at the Department of Motor Vehicles for many years. Margaret loved taking trips to Atlantic City and tending to her African Violets. But most of all...

Feb 6, 2024

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Feb 6, 2024

John Francis Kelly, 59, passed away on February 6, 2024. He was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. 

He is pre-deceased by his parents Edward and Esther Kelly. 

 John graduated from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1984. He began his career at Fidelity Investments and then worked at Goldman Sachs, to return to Fidelity Investments to present...

Jan 30, 2024

Stephen Maklari 64, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning January 30, 2024 at his home in Mount Pocono. 

Born in Staten Island, New York on February 27, 1959 he was the son of the late Stephen B. and Frances E. (Rock) Maklari.   Stephen was educated at Tottenville High School, Staten Island, New York and spent his working...

Jan 30, 2024

Camille Quaglia (Portobello) was born on July 1, 1944 to Vincent Portobello and Carmella Smaldone, in the Park Slope Section of Brooklyn.  She moved to Dyker Heights with her family as a young woman where she met her spouse, Peter Quaglia. The couple married on September 26, 1965 and have lived on Staten Island ever since. 

Camille was a devout Catholic...

Jan 28, 2024

Richard A. Martin, 72, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024.

Born in 1951 in Brooklyn, Richard Martin is the beloved husband of the late Donna (nee McKeon).

 He is survived by his daughter Danielle, her husband James, and his three grandchildren, Gregory, Logan, and Taylor.  Richard is the dear brother of Janice and Geraldine, and brother-in-Law of Linda, John, and Mike....

Jan 26, 2024

Domenico DeSantis passed away on January 26, 2024. He was born in Italy and was the fifth of six boys and one girl. Domenico went to school for only one day because he had to stop school and go to work to help his family. He didn't even have shoes until the age of 14, and he still went out...

Jan 26, 2024

Mary T. Meehan (nee Rochford) passed away January 26, 2024 at the Addeo Hospice Residence on Staten Island. Mary was born in 1928 in Harlem, New York, New York. 

She was known to family and close friends as "Chickie". Mary was a loving and devoted grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her friend's and was deeply devoted to her family. Her...

Jan 22, 2024

Jan 18, 2024

Frances (nee Diminio) Tuzeo beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister died peacefully on January 18 at the age of 99 at the Addeo House

Frances was born and raised in Little Italy in Manhattan on Elizabeth Street. She was happily married to her late husband John in 1948 at St. Patricks Cathedral in NY until his passing in 2000.

She worked for...

Jan 17, 2024

                                            Jeanette Cafaro-Utt                                              5/1/43 - 1/17/24On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 we had to say goodbye to our...

Jan 10, 2024

Michael Ippolito, 91, was promoted to glory on January 10, 2024.

Michael was born on December 12, 1932 in Dongan Hills, Staten Island.   He graduated from McKee High School.  After graduation, at the age of twenty, he started MJ Trucking on Staten Island.  

He enjoyed golfing, truck shows, and historical trucks and cars, and country-western music.  He attended Christian Pentecostal...

Jan 3, 2024

Kenneth G. Sutherland passed away on January 3, 2024. He was born May 14, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York to John and Jennifer Sutherland. Kenneth served active duty in the United States Coast Guard for 4 years and then went into the USCG Reserves. Kenneth was also self employed and owner of Allboro, where he worked as a licensed Master...