OBITS: Staten Island Advance 22 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/ Attardo, Francesco ATTARDO Francesco Attardo of Great Kills on February 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Vincenzina (nee Ingraffia). Loving father of Michelangelo Attardo, Ursula Rosa and Domenica Drago. Dear brother of Salvatore, Michelangelo Attardo and Domenica Mauro. Devoted father-in-law of Fortunato Attardo, Ralph Rosa and Lorenzo Drago. Adored grandfather of nine grandchildren. Funeral service from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's R.C. Church 11 A.M. Entombment Cemetery of the Resurrection. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. If so desired contributions to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005. Croce, Antoinette (Musiello) CROCE Antoinette Croce (nee Musiello) of West Brighton on February 21, 2005. Wife of the late Frank Croce. Loving mother of Carol Hall, Julianne Mugnano, Anthony and Frank Croce Jr. Also survived by seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners on Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial Sacred Heart Church 11 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/22/2005. DiPaolo, Rocco DiPAOLO Rocco DiPaolo of Pleasant Plains on February 20, 2005. Loving husband of Nida. Beloved father of Frank, Nicolina Gergel, Rocco and David. Dear brother of Loretta Anatale, Ida Finke, Donato DiPaolo, Dea Rosseti and Frank DiPaolo. Cherished grandfather of Carl, Erica, Andrew, Anthony, Joseph and Christopher. Funeral from the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD, (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION), Thursday 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas Church, 9:30 A.M. Entombment Woodbridge Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Esposito, Josephine ESPOSITO Josephine Esposito of Annadale on February 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Josephine Didonato and John Esposito. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral from JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) Wednesday 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 Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/22/2005. Ramaglia, Frances (Deturo) RAMAGLIA Frances Ramaglia (nee Deturo) on February 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Romeo. Cherished daughter to the late Frank and Clara Deturo. Dear sister to Margaret Azzara and the late Jenny Cea, Mary Deturo, Lee Cianchetta and Helen Lagana. Adored aunt to Michael Azzara, Lawrence Cianchetta, Patricia Day, Claire Scarpelli, Claire Walsh and Frank Cianchetta. Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church on Thursday at 9:30 A.M. Burial will be in St. Mary's 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 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Rosen, Carmella M. (Cavuoto) ROSEN Carmella M. Rosen (nee Cavuoto) on February 21, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harry Rosen. Devoted former wife of Tom Bifalco. Dear mother of David Rosen, Eileen A. Imperato, Anna DeMarco and the late Maryann Schroeder. Fond sister of Samuel Cavuoto, Yolanda Tominellow, Gloria Randazzo, Rose Rears and the late Jennie Salomoni, Anna Granfioni and Angelo Cavuoto. Adored grandmother of Dominick, Kim Marie, Robert, Timothy and Craig. Also survived by three great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. A Blessing will be conducted at Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Thursday 10:30 A.M. Private cremation to follow. Friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005. Ross-Muti, Theresa ROSS-MUTI Theresa M., age 48 of Point Pleasant NJ formerly of Staten Island NY on February 20, 2005. Beloved wife of Vincent Muti. Loving daughter of Cecilia Ross. Devoted mother of Vincent James. Dear sister of J. Jeffrey and Laurie Ross and Eugene and Donna Ross. Also survived by two aunts Marie McKnight and Eileen Quinn, four nephews Craig, Kyle, Jaime and Robert Ross and a niece Caroline Ross. Visiting hours are Tuesday 7-9 P.M. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Highway 88, Brick, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Ross-Muti's name can be made to autism awareness, c/o COSAC, 1450 Parkside Ave, Suite 22, Ewing, NJ 08638. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 2/22/2005. Ruggirello, Susan M. (Tuite) RUGGIRELLO Susan M. Ruggirello (nee Tuite) of Port Richmond on February 20, 2005. Beloved wife of John J. Ruggirello. Loving mother of Richard, John, Stephen, Susan, Mary Ruggirello and Louise Avenoso. Dear sister of Butch and Joseph Tuite, Chester Heald, Patricia Mask, Peggy Barnes, Theresa Capritti and Cathy Bellanza. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Memorial Service St. Michael's Church, 207 Harbor Road, S.I., N.Y., Friday 11 A.M. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 58 New Dorp Plaza, S.I., N.Y. 10306 would be greatly appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005. Skiladz, Robert L. SKILADZ Robert L. Skiladz of Oakwood on February 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Marie. Devoted father of Daniel Harrigan, Christine Harrigan, John J. Goodyear, and Christine M. Cecala. Cherished grandfather (dziadzio) of Danielle, John, Catherine, Alexis, Samantha, Philip, Mary and Gabrielle. Fond brother of Edward Skiladz and Judy Farrell. Loving uncle of Linda Vernon and Susan Mainolfi. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 9:15 A.M. St Charles Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005. Trischitta, Jennie TRISCHITTA Jennie Trischitta of New Springville on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frank G. Loving mother of Frank S. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Christian and Frank. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Funeral from the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) Wednesday 9:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Child Church 9:45 A.M. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday and Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005. Valitutto, Mary C. (Viscione) VALITUTTO Mary C. Valitutto (nee Viscione) of Tompkinsville on February 19, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Valitutto. Dear mother of John A., Deborah Ann Valitutto and Angela Marie Manna. Fond sister of Anthony J. Viscione, Dolores Connelly and Millie Masiello. Adored grandmother of Nicole Manna, Jennalynn Valitutto and Michael Byrne. Funeral from the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Wednesday at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church 10 A.M. Interment Silver Mount Cemetery. Friends will be received Monday and Tuesday 2-4; 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005. Vasta, Joseph P. VASTA Joseph P. Vasta of Bay Terrace on February 20, 2005. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Mersereau). Loving father of Denise Litwinkowich, Joe Vasta, Randy Vasta, Alesia Vasta and Josephine Massa. Dear brother of Marie Kozen and Jean Cannavo. Fond grandfather of eight grandchildren. Funeral from the Richmond Funeral Home, 2052 Richmond Road, at Midland Avenue, on Wednesday at 9:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 10 A.M. Entombment Resurrection Ceme tery. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Heart Association in his memory would be apprecited. Richmond Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.