OBITS: Staten Island Advance 17 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/ Armenia, Rose ARMENIA Rose Armenia on February 16, 2005. Beloved daughter of the late John and Jennie Armenia. Dear sister of Michael, Samuel, Marie Armenia, Santa Dahlstrom, Elina Lee and the late Elia, Grace, Carmelo, Elizabeth and Sarah Armenia. A Funeral Service will be conducted in Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Saturday at 10 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and 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 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Baker, Mary BAKER Mary Baker of Dongan Hills on February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Wayne. Loving mother of Wayne and Gary Baker. Cherished grandmother of Gary, Michael, Patrick and Marielle. Fond mother-in-law of Antoinette and Elizabeth. Sister of Catherine Keough and Lorraine Frye. Funeral from Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Friday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church 10 A.M. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday and Thursday. Hanley Funeral Home, Inc Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Carbone, Beatrice CARBONE Beatrice Carbone of Annadale on February 16, 2005. Beloved mother of John. Cherished aunt of Mary Miloscia, Josephine, Augi and Joseph Carbone. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Thursday 7 - 9 P.M. 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 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Costantino, Steven J. COSTANTINO Steven J. Costantino of New Springville on February 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Rose Ann. Loving father of Allison and Amanda Costantino. Cherished son of Frank and the late Gloria Costantino. Dear brother of Diane and Robert Costantino. Funeral from the MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Pity Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 P.M., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Giammalvo, Vincent F. GIAMMALVO Vincent F. Giammalvo, 89, formerly of Oakwood, on February 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lipchak) Giammalvo. Loving father of Vincent, Stanley, Mary Claire Ward, Katherine Dibble and Carol Vetrecin. Devoted brother of Mary Polichetti and Felecia Phillipps. Also survived by fourteen loving grandchildren and two beloved great-grandchildren. Funeral 9 A.M. Saturday from Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. St. Helen's Church, Westfield, NJ. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, NJ. Friends are invited to visit Thursday 7-9 P.M.; Friday 2-4; 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/17/2005. Gino, Joanne GINO Joanne Gino (nee Grigsby) on February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore 'Sammy' Gino. Loving mother of Stephen (Cynthia) Gino and Susan (Paul) Deremer. Dear grandmother to Donna (Albert) Santorelli, Keri Gino, Lisa (Vincent Saia) Deremer and Robin (Jonathan) Gridgeman. Adored great- grandmother of Albert, Samantha and Angelina. Reposing at 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 Moravian Cemetery. Visiting Thursday and Friday 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 2/16/2005 - 2/18/2005. Gioia Sr., George P. GIOIA George P. Gioia Sr. of Trinity, Florida, on February 14, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Raso). Loving father of George P. Jr. and Peter Gioia, Kathryn White, Marianne Lignell and Angela Valli. Dear brother of John Gioia and Louise Strada. Also survived by eighteen grandchildren and thirty-nine great-grandchildren. Graveside Service from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners, on Friday 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Harrison, Nancy A. (Barrata) HARRISON Nancy A. Harrison (nee Barrata) of Tobyhanna, PA. on February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of Charles Harrison. Loving mother of Gloriann Smolka. Dear sister of Vincent Barrata. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Smolka. Funeral service from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners on Friday 11:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Lorenzo, Willian "Bill" LORENZO Willian (Bill) Lorenzo of Eltingville on February 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Ann Brace, Toni Seaman, Karen Mahoney, Marilyn Giordano and Michael Lorenzo. Dear brother of John. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral from the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) on Friday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Star of the Sea Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday from 2-5; 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/17/2005. Marino, Salvatore "Sonny" MARINO Salvatore 'Sonny' Marino of New Dorp on February 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Heineman). Loving father of Michele Mazzei, Robert Marino, Tracy Ruocco, Frank Marino and Nicole Marino. Dear brother of Lucy Russo, Grace Hansen, Josephine Provenzano, and the late Salvatrice Pantano. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Keri, Michael, Brittney, Michael and Nicholas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on February 18, 2005, 8:45 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Queen Of Peace Church 9:30 A.M. Entombment Woodbridge Memorial Gardens, Woodbridge, N.J. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 P.M. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Massetti, Louise MASSETTI Louise Massetti of New Dorp on February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Nello Thomas. Devoted mother of Donna. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Loving great aunt of Emily. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 P.M. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:15 A.M. St. Charles Church. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Wildlife Fund would be greatly appre ciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Mazza, Thomas MAZZA Thomas Mazza passed away on February 14, 2005. Cherished husband to the late Nettie. Beloved father to Salvatore and JoAnn Comfort. Father-in-law to Sam Comfort and Judith Mazza. Adored grandfather to Adam, Tom, Jamie, Anthony, Sal Jr. and Courtney. Great-grandfather to Abigail, Anthony Jr. and Taron. Fond brother to Comello and Sarah Mazza. Dear companion to Madeline Passarella and her loving and supporting family. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church on Friday at 9:30 A.M. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Wednesday and Thursday 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 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Mercaldo, Rose MERCALDO Rose Mercaldo of Princes Bay on February 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Isaac Mercaldo. Devoted mother of Stephen, Rev. Daniel, Rev. Andrew, James, Dr. David and Mary. Cherished grandmother of seventeen. Loving great-grandmother of thirty-seven. Fond sister of Alba, Joseph, Adeline, Anna and James. Reposing at Gateway Cathedral Church, 200 Boscombe Ave, Richmond Valley. Friends may call Friday 5 P.M.-8 P.M. Service 8 P.M., Friday. Funeral Service Saturday 9 A.M. at Gateway Cathedral. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gateway Cathedral, Rev. Dr. Isaac Mercaldo Memorial Library, would be greatly appreciated. Arrangments handled by Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. 718-351-5858 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/18/2005. Milnes, John T. MILNES John T. Milnes of West Brighton on February 14, 2004. Beloved brother of Joseph Milnes. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Saturday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Church 10 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received 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 2/16/2005 - 2/18/2005. Patrone Sr., Anthony PATRONE SR. Anthony Patrone Sr. on February 16, 2005. Beloved former husband of Judy. Loving father of Anthony Jr., Gary and Jennifer Martin. Dear grandfather of Melanie and Anthony. Fond brother of many brothers and sisters. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church Saturday at 11:30 A.M. Visiting Thursday 7-9 P.M. and Friday 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 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Portuesi, Benny PORTUESI Benny Portuesi of Sunnyside on February 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Cassata). Loving father of Angie Babino, Salvatore and Philip Portuesi. Dear brother of Salvatore Portuesi and Josephine Attardo. Also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners on Friday Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa's Church 9:30 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/17/2005. Regina, Frances REGINA Frances Regina of Tottenville on February 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Devoted mother of Anne, Phyllis, Angela and Rocco. Cherished grandmother of nine. Loving great-grandmother ot ten. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10 A.M. Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Interment Forest Green Ceme tery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/17/2005. Tramontano, Lawrence Anthony TRAMONTANO Lawrence Anthony Tramontano. Devoted husband of Elizabeth (nee Gocs). Beloved brother of Lenora Fiumano and Theresa Ciraulo. Mass St. Stephen's Church at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday. IN REPOSE RACCUGLIA & SON 321-323 COURT ST., BKLYN 718-855-7737 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/17/2005. Vanicky, Gregory VANICKY Gregory Vanicky of Dongan Hills on February 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Pompeo). Loving father of Michele Molinaro and Gregory Vanicky. Cherished grandfather of Nicolette and Christina. Cherished brother of Sue Ellen Arale and Jeffrey. Beloved son of Harry and the late Helen. Funeral from Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Friday at 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Rosary Church 10:30 A.M. Private Cremation to follow. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday. In lieu of flowers contributions to S.I. University Hospice would be appreciated. Hanley Funeral Home, Inc Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005. Walsh, Joan M. WALSH Joan M. Walsh of West Brighton on February 15, 2005. Wife of the late Daniel J. Loving mother of Maureen Fagen, James, Robert and Claire Walsh. Father-in-law of Brian Fagen. Dear sister of William Meehan and Claire Elder. Adored grandmother of Daniel and Emily Fagen. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners, on Saturday Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Church 11 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M., Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005. Washington, Lena B. (Butts) WASHINGTON Lena B. Washington (nee Butts) on February 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Washington, Sr. Dear mother of Kenneth E. Washington, Jr. (Ret. US Air Force). Fond sister of Callie Stewart and Doris Hatchett. Adored grandmother of Michael D. Washington. Great-grandmother of Courtney and Breanna Washington. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. in the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Philip's Baptist Church or the NAACP would be appreciated. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/17/2005 - 2/18/2005.