Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

Thomas J. Kent, born on January 6, 1935 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his place of residence on March 8, 2025,.

He was born in Astoria, Queens and raised in Manhattan. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Iona College and his M.A. in Sacred Science from St. John’s.  As a Christian Brother, he frequently traveled to teach...

Mar 7, 2025

David Joseph Morrissey, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 7, 2025.

David was a master tradesman and was a member of Steamfitters, Local 638. He coached football for his boys at Staten Island Pee Wee for many years. He continued that tradition of coaching flag football for his grandsons teams at 9/11 flag football. David went...

Mar 4, 2025

Nicholas Esposito, 83, passed away at his home on March 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. 

Nicholas is survived by his beloved wife, Fran; daughter, Nicole; son, Paul; and his five grandchildren, Rosa, Julia, Isabella, Pauly, and Nicholas.

Nicholas was a retired longshoreman who was also known as "Nick the Opera Singer" on the docks in Manhattan and New Jersey.  He...

Mar 3, 2025

Peter F. Kovak, 73, of Staten Island, New York, beloved husband, step-father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Staten Island University South on March 3, 2025. 

Peter was born on March 6, 1951, the oldest child of Margaret Clancy and Peter A. Kovak. He graduated from Tottenville H.S., on Yetman Avenue at the...

Mar 2, 2025

Peter Reider, 86, passed away on March 2, 2025. He was a loving husband to his wife, Lena, of 43 years.

Peter was a fireman for the New York City Fire Department for 24 years. He was a former Army veteran and was loved by everyone who knew him.

Peter loved being in the outdoors and loved gardening.

He leaves behind his wife,...

Mar 2, 2025

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Feb 26, 2025

Susan R. Butler, 75, passed away on February 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 17, 1950 to John and Margaret (nee Vikara) Butler in Staten Island. Susan participated in beauty pageants, where she was a winner earning the title of Miss Maritime Queen. For over 40 years, she worked as an office manager for an...

Feb 25, 2025

Ralph Favale, 76, passed away on February 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was a beloved son, brother, father, husband to the late Kathryn Favale, uncle, friend, and sweetheart. He was a retired Detective with the New York City Police Department. He was the former owner of Locker Room Sports and also was a coach for the Tottenville High...

Feb 23, 2025

James P. Burt, Jr., 81, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on February 23, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

James was a lifelong Staten Islander , born on August 24, 1943.  He graduated from Port Richmond High School and continued his education at Wagner College where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Alpha. He was a Special Education...

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Rosaria Spoto, 90, of Eltingville passed away on February 21, 2025.

Rosaria was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 25, 1934. Rosaria retired from Republic National Bank (formerly Crossland Savings Bank) where she held the position of Consumer Banker.

Throughout her life, Rosaria shared her joy of cooking with family and friends. In past years, Rosaria enjoyed cooking holiday meals for...

Feb 18, 2025

Joan Bronzo, 85, of Pleasant Plains, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  

Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 22, 1939.  Joan retired as the manager of the Safe Deposit Boxes for Crossland Savings Bank so that she would be able to spend time with her family and friends.  

Throughout her life,...

Feb 17, 2025

Asuncion Longueira, 96, passed away on February 17, 2025.

Asunción Longueira (Connie) was born in Manhattan in 1928. A daughter of Spanish immigrants, she grew up on the lively, diverse Lower East Side. She graduated from Washington Irving High School and attended Hunter College. She began her work life as a teenager, eventually landing a job at Irving Trust Company on...

Feb 15, 2025

Nancy P. Garone, 91, passed away on February 15, 2025.

Nancy was born in Brooklyn, New York to John and Julia (nee:Tallarico) Antonelli.  She married Frank Garone on October 3, 1953 and they raised three beautiful children, Debra, Frank J., and Camille.  She worked for the NYC Department of Education as a Paraprofessional in P.S.18 and P.S. 29.  She retired from...

Feb 15, 2025

Maryann Racioppo,79, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.

In her younger days, Maryann was a wonderful hairstylist and an amazing racquetball player.  Maryann was a Registered Nurse and helping others became her whole world for many years. But, most of all her passion was her family. She loved traveling, cooking, entertaining and planting in the garden.  She enjoyed fishing, crabbing...

Feb 15, 2025

Josephine DeAngelo, 85, passed away on February 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

 Josephine was born on June 7, 1939 in Mezzojuso, Sicily, Italy to Antonino and Provvidenza Bellone. 

One thing that most people didn’t know about her is as teen, she attended most of the Rock and Roll shows at the Brooklyn Paramount. She met her loving husband and the...

Feb 12, 2025

Vincent “Vinnie” Fazio, 77, passed away on February 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

During his career, Vinnie worked on Wall Street and then as a commodities trader but he was retired for 20 years. He had many hobbies he loved doing, from playing cards with his friends, fishing, golfing, spending time in Florida, watching the Jets, Mets, and Rangers...

Feb 8, 2025

Linda A. Melisi, 74, passed away on February 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda loved her husband, Lawrence, her sons, daughters-in-law and her five grandchildren very much .  Spending  time with her family  was the most important thing she could do, especially going to the Casino with her husband and shopping.

She absolutely loved her job as a school crossing...

Feb 6, 2025

Ann Viola "Annie" Piscopo passed away peacefully at the age of 84 at HER home in Staten Island, New York, on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

 Born on November 19, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Annie lived a life enriched by deep connections and meaningful conversations. She had a passion for spirited debates and insightful discussions, always engaging...

Feb 5, 2025

Helen Cutler (nee Kutko) entered eternal life on February 5, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1925 in Manhattan, the oldest child of the late Andrew and Vilma Kutko. Helen was raised in Charleston, Staten Island, formerly Kreischerville, where she attended P.S. 4.

In 1943, Helen graduated from McKee Vocational High School on Staten Island where she achieved a place...