OBITS: Staten Island Advance 5 Aug 2005; Staten Island, Richmond co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Staten Island Advance Death Notices http://www.statenislandadvance.com/ Blue, Beraldine (Moon) BLUE Beraldine Blue (nee Moon) of Mariners Harbor on August 19, 2005. Loving mother of Milton Filiciano, Gary, Emily and Darlene Mitchell. Cherished stepdaughter of Eulea Moon. Devoted sister of Herbert, Norris, Aliui, Lawrence, Carol and Barbara. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton. Funeral Service Thursday 10 A.M. Fellowship Baptist Church. Friends will be received at Fellowship Baptist Church Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director Harmon Home for Funerals - Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/24/2005. Bulone, Joseph BULONE Joseph Bulone of Grasmere on August 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Emily. Devoted father of Salvatore (Joan) and Joseph (Elizabeth). Loving grandfather of Jennifer (Vito) DePalo, Heather (Christian) Umhafer, Joseph, Stephanie and Joseph. Proud great-grandfather of Christian and Victoria. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Thursday 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Rosary Church 10:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/24/2005. DiDomenico, Vincent "Al" DiDOMENICO Vincent (Al) DiDomenico of South East Annadale on August 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Beatrice (nee Grillo). Loving father of Judith Ducey, Honorable Catherine DiDomenico-DeMarco, Vincent and Michael DiDomenico. Devoted brother of Ann Russo, Ralph DiDomenico and the late Anthony and Louis DiDomenico. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Friday 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Star of the Sea Church 10:45 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tuscon, Arizona 85718-3299 would be appreciated. K. Terrance McGinley, Director Harmon Home for Funerals - Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/25/2005. Doni, Bernard DONI Bernard Doni of Sunnyside on August 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Stroud). Loving father of Bonnie Rosenberger, Bernard Doni Jr., Janet Anderson, Darlene Dolinger, Debra Hrycyna, and Brian Doni. Adored grandfather of eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Funeral Service from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Thursday 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. K. Terrance McGinley, Director Harmon Home for Funerals - Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/24/2005. Koch, Kenneth J. KOCH Kenneth J. Koch, 87, of Bokeelia, Fla., formerly of West Babylon, N.Y. passed away Sunday, August 21, 2005. Mr. Koch served his country in the US Army during WWII. He was a wonderful piano player, an active ham radio operator 'W2GOY', an avid boater and enjoyed his computer. Ken is survived by his loving daughter Virginia and her husband Mike Smith; his two grandchildren, Christine (Robert) Donovan and Jordon (Kristin) Smith. He was 'Pop' to his three great-grandchildren, Cameron and Aiden Donovan and Ingrid Smith. Services will be held at the Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY on September 6, 2005 at 11 A.M. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Fuller Funeral Home - Cremation Service, Cape Coral, Florida. www.SiLive/obits.com Published in the Staten Island Advance on 8/24/2005. Lopes, Eugene J. LOPES Eugene J. Lopes of Great Kills on August 22, 2005. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Hughes). Devoted father of Eugene, James, John and Thomas Lopes, Suzanne Ryan and Patricia Foley. Dear brother of Rita Minetello. Loving grandfather of seventeen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral from the Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's Church at 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Tuesday 7-9, P.M., Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Staten Island University Hospice would be appreciated. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/24/2005. Pitta, Vito J. PITTA Vito J. Pitta, November 29, 1926 - August 21, 2005. Beloved husband of Albertina (deceased) and father of Vincent, Tina Marie Bauman and Debra Ward. Beloved father-in-law of Antoinette Pitta and Peter Ward. Loving and adored grandfather ('Pop Pop') of Vito, Ralph and Albertina Pitta, Matthew, Jaclyn and Natalie Bauman, and Tina Margaret and Nicole Ward. Beloved brother of Grace, Anthony (deceased), Erminio (deceased), Carmela (deceased), Thomas, Mary and Aimee. In repose Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., (at Tysens Lane), New Dorp, Staten Island 10306 tel.# (718) 351-5858. Visiting hours from 2:00-4:30 PM and 7:00-9:30 PM. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM on Thursday at the Holy Rosary Church, 80 Jerome Ave. South Beach, Staten Island, 10305 tel.# (718) 727-3360. Interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery, 2205 Richmond Road, Todt Hill, Staten Island 10306, tel.# (718) 351-0136. In lieu of flowers or bereavement gifts, his family requests and would greatly appreciate your support of the 'Vito J. Pitta Scholarship Fund', 305 W. 44th St., N.Y., N.Y., 10036. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/23/2005 - 8/24/2005. Rogers, Rose A. ROGERS Rose A. Rogers of Westerleigh on August 21, 2005. Beloved wife of Louis R. Rogers. Loving mother of Lois Nelsen, Andrea Scaturro, Paulette Vrabec. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral Service from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Friday 10 A.M. Entombment of cremains Moravian Cemetery. K. Terrance McGinley, Director Harmon Home for Funerals - Locally Family Owned & Operated Staten Island's only member of the International Order of the www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 8/24/2005. Siano, James SIANO James Siano of New Dorp on August 22, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Devoted father of Helene Manning, James T. Siano Jr. and Melissa Young. Cherished grandfather of eight. Loving brother of Lillian and Ellen. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Catholic Prayer Service 8 P.M. Thursday at Colonial Funeral Home. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to University Hospice wold be greatly appreciated. SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 8/24/2005 - 8/25/2005.