OBITS: Staten Island Advance 2 Feb 2005; 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/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Staten Island Advance Death Notices http://www.statenislandadvance.com/ Ancona, Donna ANCONA Donna Ancona formerly of Tottenville on January 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Susan Ancona, Karen Moog and Lisa Gatti. Dear sister of Ignatius (Buddy) Sclafani. Devoted daughter-in-law of Anna Ancona. Cherished grandmother of Meghan and Jennifer Moog, Gabrielle, Stephanie and Christina Gatti. Funeral from Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Thursday, February 3, at 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Help of Christians R.C. Church 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. If so desired contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation would be appreciated. Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated since 1841 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Archer, Andrew G. ARCHER Andrew G. Archer of Holmdel, NJ formerly of Tottenville on February 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Eileen, Stephen, Warren and the late Adrienne and Wayne Archer and stepfather of Donald, Keith and Kenneth Lamb. Dear brother of William E. Sr., Robert Sr. and Alice Lessica. Also survived by fifteen grandchildren. Funeral from Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Friday, February 4, at 10 A.M. Entombment Woodbridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit Thursday 2-4, and 7-9 P.M In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 460 Brielle Ave., S.I., N.Y. 10314 would be appreciated. Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated since 1841 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Cecilione, Rose CECILIONE Rose Cecilione of Edison, N.J., formerly of West Brighton, on January 31, 2005. Loving mother of Marilyn Musto and the late Virginia Cecilione. Devoted sister of Richard and Victor Bruno and Grace Perosi. Cherished grandmother of Virginia Frielinghaus, Donald Musto, and Faith Capitini. Also survived by two great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Friday 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 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 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Facciponte, Carmela FACCIPONTE Carmela Facciponte of Annadale on January 31, 2005. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Loving mother of David, Peter, Eddie and James Mineo. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral from Matthew Funeral Home, 2508 Victory Blvd., at Willowbrook Road, 9 A.M. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Child R.C. Church 9:45 A.M. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Queens, N.Y. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Carmel Richmond Nursing Home, 88 Old Town Rd., S.I., 10305 would be appreciated. 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 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Ferone, Nicolina "Mickey" FERONE Nicolina 'Mickey' Ferone of Port Richmond on January 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Anita Crispino and Lois Rodriguez. Fond mother-in-law of Vinny and Rickey. Dear sister of Millie Lisa, Jennie DeRosa and Edna Fama. Cherished grandmother of Troy, Todd, Tammie, Loni and Lia. Adoring great-grandmother of Alec Crispino. Funeral from Matthew Funeral Home, 2508 Victory Blvd., at Willowbrook Road on Thursday 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Blessed Sacrament Church 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday 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 on 2/2/2005. Gibson, Janet Veronica (May) GIBSON Janet Veronica Gibson (nee May) on December 16, 2004. Dear mother of Jacquelyne M. Little, Jamey B. Booker, Garrett J. and Katherine M. Gibson. Fond sister of Joseph A. and Robert A. May. Adored grandmother of Hayley, Ethan and Jonathan. Also survived by aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral from Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Friday at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Adalbert's R.C. Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Flowers Gift Shop Charities Harris, Elizabeth A. "Betty" HARRIS Elizabeth A. (Betty) Harris of Stapleton on January 30, 2005. Beloved wife of Andrew (Buddy) Harris. Loving mother of Betsy Aanonsen, Donna DeFazio, Jamie and Nancy Harris. Dear mother-in-law of Billy DeFazio and Walter Aanonsen. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa and Little Billy DeFazio Jr., Kristi Harris, Ashley, Lindsey and Erika Aanonsen. Fond friend of Lauri Hirsch. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton Thursday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 10 A.M. Private cremation to follow. Friends will be received Tuesday and 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 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Henderson, Nancy HENDERSON Nancy Henderson, formerly of Oakwood, on January 30, 2005. Beloved wife of the the late Angus. Devoted mother of William and Leonard Henderson. Loving mother-in-law of Ann Marie Henderson. Dear sister of Ralph Tozzi. Funeral from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles Church 10:15 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Landolina, Joseph F. LANDOLINA Joseph F. Landolina beloved husband of the late Carolina. Loving father of Vera Ann and Frank. Adored grandfather of Francesca Caroline and Renee Angela. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd. Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ann's Church Thursday 10:00 A.M. Intunement Moravian Cemetery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/2/2005. McEnerney, Ethel G. (Wakeman) McENERNEY Ethel G. McEnerney (nee Wakeman) of Silver Lake on January 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William McEnerney. Loving mother of Diana Murphy, Kathleen, Susan, William and Kevin McEnerney. Dear sister of Charles Wakeham. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Saturday 11 A.M. Committal private. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 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 2/1/2005 - 2/4/2005. Nardiello, Gennaro "Jerry" NARDIELLO Gennaro (Jerry) Nardiello of Grymes Hill on February 1, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Montuori). Loving father of Judith Ann, Gregory, Geoffrey and Glenn Nardiello. Dear brother of Rita Amalfitano, Dora, Anthony and Sylvio Mazzella. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Michael and Marc Scarso, Erin Nolan and Jacleen Nardiello. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton Saturday 10:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Stanislaus Kostka Church 11 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 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 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. O'Gara, Harold P. O'GARA flag nypd Harold P. O'Gara of Hazlet, NJ, formerly of Great Kills on January 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Frances and the late Helen O'Gara. Loving father of Daniel and Steven O'Gara, Kerry Noto, Ginger Russell, Katie Yorks, Lynn Hickey and Jeanine Okuska and the late Thomas O'Gara and Helen Drury. Dear brother of Joseph Cusack. Adored grandfather of twenty one grandchildren. Funeral Service from the CaseyMcCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's Church 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Owo, Mary Olufunke OWO Mary Olufunke Owo of Rosebank on January 27, 2005. Loving mother of Jaiyeola Coker, Teniola Kabiawu, Doyinsola Adeleye, Yetunde Owo and Charles Oluwaseyi Owo. Also survived by twelve grandchildren. Funeral service Matthew Funeral Home Inc., 2508 Victory Blvd., at Willowbrook Road on Friday at 9 A.M. Religious services Family Restoration Ministries, 70 Beach St at 10 A.M. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call 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 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Piccirillo, Gloria (Orlando) PICCIRILLO Gloria Piccirillo (nee Orlando) of Dongan Hills on January 31, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Lucille Piccirillo, Deborah Laureno, Doreen Santiago and mother-in-law of Paul Santiago and Robert Laureno. Dear sister of Anthony Orlando and Marie Lambo. Adored grandmother of GinaMarie, Carley, Cassie, Crystal, Robert and great-grandmother of Elijah. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Friday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Powers, Roger J. POWERS Roger J. Powers of West Brighton on January 31, 2005. Beloved husband of Jane Powers. Loving father of Richard W. and Roger E. Powers. Dear brother of Alice Dreher. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Caroline and Catherine Powers. Funeral Service Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Friday 11:15 A.M. Committal private. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society 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 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Proietti Sr., Thomas PROIETTI Thomas Proietti Sr. on January 31, 2005. Beloved husband to Dorothy (nee Nobile). Cherished father to Camille Bowne, Carol Peterson, Marie Proietti Greco and Thomas Jr. Adored grandfather to eight. Fond brother to Vita Ferrante, Mary Spencer, Sivie and Salvatore Proietti and the late Lena Zanistowski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I.Funeral Mass from St. Mary's Church on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 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 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005. Sammon, Elizabeth A. SAMMON Elizabeth A. Sammon of Stapleton on January 31, 2005. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth Sammon and Elaine Sammon. Adored aunt of John, Stephen Sammon, Diane Giordano and Barbara D'Aquila. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Thursday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Immaculate Conception Church 10 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/2/2005 - 2/3/2005. Wright, Warren WRIGHT Warren Wright, born in Staten Island, N.Y., to Clarence and Dorothy Wright on May 29, 1945, passed away on January 30, 2005, after a long battle with lung cancer. Warren was a Vietnam Veteran and as honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and worked as a merchant seaman for 35 years. Formerly resided in Olive, N.Y., where he was a member of the Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department, he was also the chairman of the Olive Conservative Party and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Warren moved to Lehigh Acres, Florida, in 1989 where he continued in the Masonic Lodge and became a Shriner. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sallie, 3 children: James, (Laura), Debra (Ernie), Tracy (Joel), and five grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Wyatt, Jenna, Clayton, and Hugh. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Beverly Wright. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at 5 P.M., from the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Road 82. The family will receive friends from 3-5 P.M. at the funeral home. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Lee Memorial Park, 239-334-4880 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/2/2005.