OBITS: Staten Island Advance 11 Nov 2004; Staten Island, Richmond co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Staten Island Advance Death Notices http://www.statenislandadvance.com/ Amato, Irene AMATO Irene Amato of Annadale on November 9, 2004. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Ann Morris, and the late Rocco. Also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral from Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph R.C. Church (Rossville) 9:45 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated since 1841 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Amodeo, Anthony AMODEO Anthony Amodeo of Westerleigh on November 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Ann Marie (nee Moran). Loving father of Anthony, Jennifer and Gregory Amodeo. Cherished son of Stella Amodeo and the late Anthony Amodeo. Dear brother of Diane Dalessandro. Devoted grandfather of Amanda, Anthony and Shyanne. Funeral from Matthew Funeral Home Inc., 2508 Victory Blvd., at Willowbrook Road, on Friday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Family Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Kindly refer to www.matthewfuneralhome.com for directions and if desired, leave an on-line condolence. Matthew and John Scamardella Family Owned - Directors www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Barbaccia, Joseph T. BARBACCIA Joseph T. Barbaccia of Great Kills on November 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Sharon. Devoted father of Jason and Derek. Loving grandfather of Jake. Fond son of Mae Esposito. Dear brother of Thomas, Joseph and Jacqueline. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:15 A.M. St. Charles Church. Interment Moravian Cemetery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Brigante, Scott Patrick BRIGANTE Scott Patrick Brigante of Dongan Hills on November 9, 2004. Beloved son of Susan (nee Scott). Dear brother of Mark, Christine and Noreen. Fond grandson of Ann Scott. Cherished nephew of Ellen Scott. Adored uncle of Patrick and Shaun. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Niekrash, Barbara L. (Goetz) NIEKRASH Barbara L. Niekrash (nee Goetz) on November 8, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Chester S. (Nick). Dear mother of Richard J. Niekrash and Karen B. Paglia. Fond sister of Theresa Spruck. Adored grandmother of Christina, Lisa, Jody, Ricky and Ron. Also survived by one great-grandson. Funeral from Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa R.C. Church 9:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/12/2004. Pavone, Martha (Avarello) PAVONE Martha Pavone (nee Avarello) of Dongan Hills on November 9, 2004. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Eleanor Posthauer and Vincent. Adored grandmother of Deborah, Jeanne, Patricia, Andrea, Carol and Linda and great-grandmother of five. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Friday 10:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family R.C. Church 11 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Christa House, 720 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 would be greatly appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Racinski, Florence RACINSKI Florence Racinski of Travis on November 6, 2004. Beloved sister of Jeanette Avenia, Lottie Belitza and Margaret Oras. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral from Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Friday 10 A.M. Mass of Chrisitan Burial, St. Anthony of Padua 11 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Radin, Royal S. RADIN The Honorable Royal S. Radin of Grymes Hill on November 8, 2004. Beloved husband of Faye R. (nee Reiman). Dear father of Dr. Laura Radin-Barber, Jana Staffaroni and Kathleen Garzo. Fond brother of Sanford Radin and Beatrice Margulies. Adored grandfather of Michael, Adam, Tyler and Louis. A Funeral Service will be conducted at Temple Israel Reformed Congregation on Thursday 11:30 A.M. Interment Beth Israel Memorial Park Woodbridge, NJ. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. at the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Ave, P.R. In lieu of flowers contributions to S.I. Institute of Arts and Science would be appreciated. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Shields, George K. SHIELDS George K. Shields of Great Kills on November 9, 2004. Beloved husband of Mary B. (nee Helmes). Loving father of William and Mary P. Schott and the late George. Adored grandfather of four grandchildren and great-grand- father of seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Friday 8:30 P.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Smit, Edith C. SMIT Edith C. Smit of Port Richmond on November 7, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Leonard W. (NYFD) and Peter E. (NYFD), Cathy Vargo, Marie Goggin and the late Theresa Smit. Fond sister of Joseph Cole. Also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Friday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary of the Assumption Church 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 7-9 P.M and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Tardy, Clara TARDY Clara Tardy of Boca Raton, Fl formerly of Great Kills on November 6, 2004. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Frank, Anthony, Joseph, John, Charles and the late Jimmy. Fond mother-in-law of Kathy, Wendy, Jeanine and Patricia. Dearest sister of Cagaton Mazza, Joyce Naylor, Annette Bounopastore and Grace Servedio. Also survived by her eight grandchildren. Funeral from the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) on Friday 8:45 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's Church 9:45 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/9/2004 - 11/11/2004. Territo, Anthony J. TERRITO Anthony J. Territo onNovember 9, 2004.Beloved husband of the late Rachel E. (nee DeSantis). Dear father of Anthony J. Jr., and Ronald E. Territo. Dear father-in-law of Elke Territo. Fond brother of Grace Guerino. Adored grandfather of Jeffrey R. Territo. A Funeral Service will be conducted Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Saturday at 11 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Torretta, Mary C. (Nobile) TORRETTA Mary C. Torretta (nee Nobile) on November 9, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother to Deborah Blasi, Donna Biserta, Denise Marino, David Torretta. Dear mother-in-law of Ritch, Freddie, Johnnie and Karen. Adored grandmother to Michael, Jameson, Meghan, Courtney, Jordan and Madison. Reposing at the A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc. Family Owned and Operated since 1900 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/11/2004 - 11/12/2004. Williamson, Jack WILLIAMSON Past County Commander and Commanders and Members of the VFW will meet on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Matthew Funeral Home to pay our last respects to our departed Past County Commander, Jack Williamson. George Abdou, County Commander Published in the Staten Island Advance on 11/11/2004. Williamson, John WILLIAMSON The Officers and Members of the Watkins-Kellett American Legion Post will meet Thursday, November 11 at Matthew Funeral Home at 8 p.m. to hold services for our departed member, John Williamson. Timothy Kuhn, Commander Published in the Staten Island Advance on 11/11/2004. Williamson, John D. WILLIAMSON John D. Williamson of Arden Heights on November 8, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving father of Geri Jaques and Deborah Collado. Fond father-in-law of Kenneth Jaques. Devoted grandfather of Donna DeTeresa, Erika Bacchio and Christopher and Jennifer Collado. Cherished great-grandfather of Allison DeTeresa, Christine DeTeresa and Steven Bacchio. Funeral Service Matthew Funeral Home Inc., 2508 Victory Blvd., at Willowbrook Road, Friday 9:30 A.M. Interment Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Kindly refer to www.matthewfuneralhome.com for directions and if desired, leave an on-line condolence. Matthew and John Scamardella Family Owned - Directors www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Wood, Doris Kierran WOOD Doris Kiernan Wood formerly of New Brighton on November 8, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Paul Jamie Wood. Loving mother of Mary Ganthier, Joanne C. Ricci, Bronwyn W. Corkery, J. Robie, Paul T., Alfred Jamie, Peter V., and Joseph K. 'Jody' Wood. Dear sister of Joseph J. Kiernan and the late Betty K. Dunn. Adored sister-in-law of Peggy Kiernan, Anita M. Wood and Adelaide L. Paul. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Paul's Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/12/2004. Youngs, Joseph A. YOUNGS Joseph A. Youngs of Grant City on November 8, 2004. Beloved husband of Margaret A. (nee Chinat). Dear father of two daughters and one son. Also survived by many grandchildren. Funeral from the Richmond Funeral Home 2052 Richmond Road at Midland Avenue, on Friday 9:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher's Church 10 A.M. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4, and 7-9:30 P.M. Richmond Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004.