Obituaries
Carol Anne Burgess
Oct 24, 2024
Carol A. Burgess (nee Kavanagh), 69, native Staten Islander, loving mother and grandmother, died on October 24, 2024.
Carol grew up in Great Kills and lived in other areas of Staten Island before residing in South Beach.
After graduating from Tottenville High School, Carol worked for 5 years alongside her mother at Banker’s Trust in Manhattan.
After leaving the bank, Carol married William...
Michael Bauer
Oct 17, 2024
Michael Bauer, 62 years old passed away on October 17, 2024 due to a heart attack while living at Lakeside Manor Home for Adults in the Silverlake section of Staten Island.
He grew up on Barnard Avenue in Tottenville. He was the first born to Joanne and Albert Bauer. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl, Lisa,and little brother, David. He...
Christopher Thorgersen
Oct 13, 2024
Christopher Thorgersen, 35, passed away on October 13, 2024.
Christopher worked for Local #1 as an elevator constructor. He loved seeking out any type of adventure. He loved skydiving, motorcycles and bungee jumping. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Christopher is survived by his beloved parents, George and Lori; cherished son, Christopher; loving brothers, Nicky, Vincent, Michael;...
Frances M. Castellano
Oct 13, 2024
Frances M. Castellano. 90, passed away on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.
My grandmother, Francis Castellano, was someone you could always count on to be up after hours. A true night owl, she found her own rhythm in the quiet of the late night. She loved her trips to the city with her first grandson Michael, and her...
Charles Siclari
Oct 10, 2024
Charles John Siclari passed away on October 10, 2024. He was born to Charles and Lillian Siclari on February 10, 1948 in Staten Island, New York. He was the oldest of three children and lovingly nicknamed "Butch".
As a young boy, Charlie spent his time riding his horses and helping to care for the family farm. He was also a member...
Carol J. Knutsen
Oct 10, 2024
Carol J. Knutsen, (nee: Schlamp) 80, passed away on October 10, 2024.
A lifelong Staten Islander, Carol was born in Sunnyside, then moved to Eltingville then to Tottenville where she lived for over fifty years. She graduated from Tottenville High School in 1961. She continued her education at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Upon graduating from secretarial school, she worked as an...
Lynn MacKittrick
Oct 8, 2024
Lynn MacKittrick, 78, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend to many. She lived with a spirit of generosity and love, always present for the milestones and everyday moments in her family’s lives—whether it was cheering at sports games, attending Girl Scout meetings, or applauding at dance recitals. Lynn embraced adventure, traveling far and wide with her...
John J. O'Regan
Oct 7, 2024
John J. O’Regan (Jack), 90, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2024. Jack was born on May 24,1934 in Staten Island, NY to George (Johnno) and Kathryn (née Devlin) O’Regan. Jack grew up in Port Richmond and graduated from Port Richmond High School. He is pre deceased by his siblings Maureen (Lachaire), George, William (Bill), and Patrice (Pat...
Joan Siclari
Oct 3, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Siclari (née Bockowski) passed away on October 3rd, 2024. She was born to John and Mary Bockowski on January 23rd, 1944 in Richmond Valley, Staten Island, New York. She was the youngest of 8 children, and was lovingly called “Flea” growing up by her siblings.
Joan graduated from Tottenville High School in 1962, and worked for The Bank of...
Edward A. LaForte
Sep 26, 2024
Edward “Eddie” Anthony LaForte, age 35, died on September 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Eddie was born and raised in New York City, where he resided until his death.
Eddie was a pioneer in the fixed gear biker community, known professionally as “Ed Wonka”; and traveled the world perfecting his craft. He was a talented artist and excelled at everything...
Marie Conniff
Sep 26, 2024
Marie Conniff (née Dougher), 85, of Staten Island, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2024.
Marie was born on January 7, 1939, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Patrick and Gertrude (née O'Leary) Dougher. She grew up in a close-knit family and carried the values of love and devotion throughout her life. In 1958, she married the love of her life,...
Vito Colella
Sep 24, 2024
Vito Colella passed away peacefully at home on September 24th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Vito was born on April 15, 1941 to Francesco and Angela Colella in Mola di Bari, Italy. He immigrated to Brooklyn, New York and later to Staten Island, New York with his wife Giovanna Colella.
Vito loved his work for over 30 years as a Longshoreman....
Vincenza Iuele
Sep 24, 2024
Vincenza Iuele, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband, Giuseppe. She immigrated from Amantea, Calabria, Italy and resided in Brooklyn, New York for over fifty years.
Vincenza was an incredible cook and a strong, independent woman. Family was extremely important to her, especially the love she had for her many grandchildren.
She is survived by...
Antoinette Salmieri
Sep 23, 2024
Antoinette Salmieri, 93, passed away on September 23, 2024.
Antoinette is the loving Mother of Salvatore and Augusta, Rosann and Manny Scarpati; cherished Grandmother of Jamie and Joe Magro, Salvatore and Alison, Priscilla and Anthony Caputo, Gerard and Samantha Scarpati. She is also survived by seven loving great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Shrine in Antoinette's name would be...
Raymond P. Girnys, MD
Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Raymond Peter Girnys, 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at Bedell Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd in Staten Island. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30am on Saturday, October 5th at Our Lady Help of Christians,...
