Obituaries
Joyce Schnurr
Nov 30, 2019
Joyce Cecelia Schnurr, 86 Native S.I. wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Joyce Cecelia Schnurr, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and native Staten Islander, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 30, 2019. Joyce was born on Staten Island on Dec. 1, 1932. She was the daughter of John and Helen Hoagland. Joyce was predeceased by her...
John McGowan, Sr.
Nov 19, 2019
John James McGowan Sr. NYC fireman, patriarch of proud loving Irish Catholic family. John James McGowan Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 19, 2019. John was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he spent his childhood. He was the son of Austin McGowan Sr. and Grace Stillwell; a proud Irish family with deep...
Zaira Nolemi
Nov 16, 2019
Zaira Nolemi, 96 A warm, wise and witty matriarch and opera enthusiast. Zaira Nolemi, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Brooklyn, the proud daughter of immigrants from Tuscany, Zaira lived in the same brownstone for seven decades before moving to her son’s home in Huguenot two years ago. “Nonna Zai” was a...
Amy Altuna
Nov 15, 2019
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Joseph LaRocco
Nov 13, 2019
Joseph John LaRocco
3-9-43 - 11-13-19
Joseph passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on November 13, 2019. He was the devoted husband to the late Elizabeth LaRocco. He is survived by his daughters, Joanne LaRocco DiJoseph and Christine Thiro, son-in-law William Thiro; grandchildren, Nicholas, Christine, Nicolette, Alexa; Sisters, Joan Manna and Theresa...
Elsie Prudence Rupolo
Nov 12, 2019
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Laura Hensch
Nov 10, 2019
Laura Lloyd Hensch, 96, passed away on November 10th at Staten Island University Hospital surrounded by her close-knit family. Laura served in World War II as a US Army Nurse and continued her career at the VA Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Pittston, PA, she married and settled in Brooklyn, and moved to Staten Island in 1989. Laura...
Donna Stantial
Nov 9, 2019
Donna M. Stantial born on July 3, 1950, lived in Staten Island and passed away on November 9, 2019 at the age of 69. Donna was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years Dwayne, her son, Anthony (Tami) Perrotta, stepson, Richard (Nicole) Stantial, stepdaughters Tracy (Rick) Mahig...
Janet Cote
Nov 8, 2019
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Robert Timari
Nov 7, 2019
Robert C. Timari Tottenville resident, 'a kind and compassionate man' Robert C. Timari passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2019. Robert was a cement truck driver for Vanbro and also drove backhoes and caterpillars for an excavation company. He enjoyed jetskiing and loved the beach. He loved to work on cars, especially fixing and painting them. He had many...
Santina Malagreca
Nov 7, 2019
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Andrew Gargiulo
Nov 6, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew Steven Gargiulo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
James Loeffel
Nov 6, 2019
James A. Loeffel, 67, passed away on November 6th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Staten Island University Hospital. He was born in Colorado Springs to Lupe and Walter Loeffel on May 27, 1952. James continued to live in Staten Island for most of his life, while owning a local record store in the 1980's. He was a...
Albert DiSarro
Nov 5, 2019
Albert Michael DiSarro, born in Staten Island, NY on December 16, 1934, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 5, 2019. He will be forever remembered for his kindness, strength, bravery, sense of humor and devotion to his family. As the youngest of six children to Italian immigrants Michael DiSarro and Cristina Pistilli DiSarro, he learned at a young...
Constance Beyer
Oct 30, 2019
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Philip Yanatelli
Oct 26, 2019
Philip M. Yanatelli Beloved husband and father was a doting grandfather Philip M. Yanatelli, a Staten Island native, passed away on Oct. 26, 2019. He was the beloved husband to Linda; a loving father to Philip and Cary, Kerri Ann and Adam, Nina Marie, C.J. and Patty, Victoria; and doting grandfather of Gianna, Sarah, Angelina, Lily, Logan, Tylerman, with...
Lucy Ramunni
Oct 25, 2019
Lucy Ramunni, 96 She enjoyed listening to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Lucy Ramunni, 96, passed away Oct.25, 2019, at Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center due to natural causes. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., where she attended P.S. 163 and high school, Lucy lived on Staten Island since 1966. She was an administrative assistant at General Motors Frigidaire Division,...
Jimmy Gee Jr.
Oct 25, 2019
Jimmy was a loving father and husband. He was married to his beloved wife, Po Chu for 48 years. He is survived by his loving children, Danny and Melissa. Jimmy was a Vietnam war Veteran. He loved fishing and was an avid hunter. He was a lifelong New Yorker. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Vincenza Ficalora
Oct 24, 2019
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Edmond Tawil
Oct 22, 2019
Born to Joseph and Josephine Tawil, on April 7, 1929 in Aleppo, Syria, He was one of 14 children! He enjoyed playing soccer and tennis with his siblings before embarking on trip to Nigeria, West Africa where he would call home for over 50 years. Edmond was was self employed and was heavily involved in charity work with Rotary...
