Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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

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 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...

Nov 8, 2022

Martin M. Esposito, 76, passed away on November 8, 2022.

Martin was born on October 25, 1946 to Candida Nappi and Mario Esposito of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn New York.   He was the youngest brother to Nicholas (Nick) and Joseph (Joe).  Their parents divorced when the boys were young.

Martin enlisted in the US Army at...

Nov 5, 2022

Nancy A. Perricone, 66, of Tottenville died Saturday, November 5, 2022

A lifelong resident of Tottenville, Nancy graduated from Tottenville High School and the College of Staten Island.  She worked at   Simon & Shuster and Penguin Books before leaving the workforce to take care of her children.

There are two things Nancy loved more than anything:...

Nov 3, 2022

Beverley Ann Leath, 74 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 3, 2022. Beverley was born on June 1st, 1948 to Benjamin and Violet Fallick in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. She was the oldest of three children.

Beverley met her soulmate Sam Leath and the two married and started a family of their own in Brooklyn, New York. They had a...

Oct 31, 2022

Rudolph DiNunzio, 92, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born on July 9, 1930 to Gaetano and Carmela DiNunzio in Brooklyn, New York.

Rudy was a proud Korean War Veteran.

Rudy joined the FDNY in 1960.  He was assigned to a fireboat early in his career, then...

Oct 28, 2022

John Joseph Catania was born on December 21, 1948, and passed on October 28, 2022, at home surrounded his loving family.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Cologero and Rose Catania. He is survived by his older brother, Santino Catania, and is preceded in death by his loving sister Carmella Marino.

In 1969, he was married to...

Oct 28, 2022

Umberto (Bert) Tesoriero  July 10, 1932 - October 28, 2022 Umberto (Bert) Tesoriero, a Tottenville resident passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 28 at Eger's Health Care Center.  Born on July 10, 1932, he was 90 years old.  Umberto was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean after 68 years of marriage.   Bert was a devoted father to his...