OBITS: Staten Island Advance 10 Jun 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/ Byrne, Frank BYRNE Frank Byrne of Eltingville on June 5, 2005. Loving father of Dr. Frank D. Byrne III of Madison WI., Dr. Cheryl Byrne of Crookston MN., Patricia Lee of East Brunswick, N.J., and NYPD Lt. Phylis Byrne. Dear father-in-law of Cindy Byrne, Jim Lee, and John Driscoll. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Lindsay and Michael Byrne, and Jonathan and Brittany Lee. Adored brother of Muriel Hassel, Claire Tiedemann, Ann Holman and Joan Byrne. Fond companion to Midnight. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) Saturday at 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Thursday from 7-10 P.M. and Friday from 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005. Caputo, Rosario "Roy" CAPUTO Rosario (Roy) Caputo 77, of Leesburg, Fl., formerly of Willowbrook passed away on June 3, 2005. He is survived by his loving wife June A. Caputo. Beloved father Robert (Jane) Caputo, Stephen (Machiko) Caputo, daughters Maria (Steven) Williams, Constance (Larry) Meyerson, Jennifer (Richie) Kosek, stepdaughter, Melissa (Greg) Moss. Dear brother of Frank (Carole) Caputo, Dominick (Barbara) Caputo. Adored grandfather of Michael, Anthony, Dominique, Olivia, Manae, Kirsten, and Travis. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 11th at 11 A.M. St. Rita's Church, Bradley Ave., Staten Island. Burial in Bushnell, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family ask donation be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/8/2005 - 6/10/2005. Downer, George M. DOWNER George M. Downer of Grant City on June 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Randall Downer, Deborah Competiello, Stacy Belmonte, Marilyn Mendez and the late George Downer. Cherished stepson of the late Grace Downer. Dear brother of Barbara Druback, Joyce Brahn, Emma Stalter, Linda Ambrosino and the late Roger Downer. Fond grandfather of Nicholas, Christian, Peter, Brandon, Carl, Alivia, Brianna, Andrea and Sara. Funeral from Richmond Funeral Home, 2052 Richmond Road, at Midland Avenue, on Monday at 9:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Christopher's R.C. Church at 10 A.M. Cremation Rosehill Crematory. Friends will be received Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association in his memory would be appreciated. Richmond Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/10/2005 - 6/12/2005. Drury, John M. DRURY John M. Drury of Little Silver, N.J. on June 3, 2005. Beloved son of Susan and the late John Malcolm Drury. Loving brother of Lisa Arizmendy and Lynn Morano. Dear uncle of four nieces and a nephew. Funeral arrangements from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners. Visiting hours will be held at the family home in Little Silver, N.J. on Friday, June 17th 6-9 P.M. The Memorial Service will be held on June 18th at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank, N.J., 247 Broad Street, Red Bank, N.J. at 2 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Drew University Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made to Drew University, Drew University Alumni/AE House, 36 Madison Ave., N.J. 07940. Please note ' Scholarship Fund' J.M. Drury on check. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Gildae, June GILDAE June Gildae of Great Kills on June 9, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert. Dearest sister of Sylvia Walsh, Fred Espenak and the late Grace Woglom, Elsie Gilligan, Kenneth and Al Espenak. Religious Services will be held on Saturday, THE JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) at 10:30 A.M. Interment Oceanview Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday from 2-5,7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 6/10/2005. Lauria, Joseph T. LAURIA Joseph T. Lauria of Oakwood on June 8, 2005. Husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Verna Lauria and Maryjane Baer. Dear brother of Robert and Richard Lauria, Rose Competiello and Anna Glincka. Cherished grandfather of Bethany Carroll. Devoted great-grandfather of Jayson Carroll. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Saturday 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles Church 9:15 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. If so desired donations to Pax Christi Hospice would be appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Montanti, Frances MONTANTI Frances Montanti of Graniteville on June 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Louis A. and JoAnn Montanti. Dear sister of Daniel and Robert Rubano, Rose Varlese, Teresa Tudda, Dr. Angelo Rubano and the late Olga Marino. Devoted grandmother of Austin, Avril and Arthur. Funeral was this morning from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK ROAD. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family R.C. Church. Interment St.Peter's Cemetery. Viewing was Friday 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Renta, Alfred J. RENTA Alfred J. Renta of Rosebank on June 9, 2005. Beloved father of Joshua Renta. Cherished son of Joseph Renta and Nilda Hernandez. Friends will be received at Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Saturday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Committal private. 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 6/10/2005 - 6/11/2005. Salvo, Mildred SALVO Mildred Salvo of Tottenvill on June 8, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Gasper. Loving mother of Louis Salvo and Eileen Fanning, mother-in-law of Kathleen and John. Dear sister of Alfred Bulzoni. Devoted grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of nine. Funeral from the Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Saturday, June 11th at 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Help of Christians R.C. Church 10 A.M. Entombment St. John's Cloister, Queens, N.Y. 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 6/9/2005 - 6/10/2005. Salvo, Vincent S. SALVO Vincent S. Salvo of Pleasant Plains on June 8, 2005. Beloved husband of Spohie. Loving father of Peter and Melissa. Dearest brother of Patricia DiDesidero and Lillian Rainese. Fond future father in law of Jessica Miller. Funeral from THE JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) Saturday at 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Thomas The Apostle Church 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday from 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. Contributions in his memory To University Hospice would be greatlty appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 6/10/2005.