OBITS: Staten Island Advance 11 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/ Bertini, Rock L. BERTINI Rock L. Bertini, native Staten Islander of West Brighton on June 9, 2005. Loving father of Patricia Moschella, Marilyn Fiore and Deborah Bertini-Franseen. Dear brother of Rose Pinzolo. Cherished grandfather of Ron Moschella, Dr. Darren Fiore, Jessica Fiore and Elliot Bertini-Franseen and great grandfather of Lara Su Moschella. Also survived by his wife Novalene Bertini. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK RD., on Monday 8:30 A.M. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Castleton at 10:00 A.M. Interment Fairview Cemetery, S.I. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Foundation of S.I. would be greatly appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Digrugilliers, John H. DIGRUGILLIERS John H. Digrugilliers on June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Douglas). Dear father of Denise Arroyo, Eileen Leonard, Michelle Lane, and Gary K. Digrugilliers. Fond brother Ronald Digrugilliers. Also survived by eight grandchildren. The family will greet relatives and friends at Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Private cremation to follow. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. 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. Friedman, Douglas P. FRIEDMAN Douglas P. Friedman of Port Richmond on June 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Townzen). Loving father of Douglas J. and Joseph P. Fond brother of Robert and Lawrence. Adored grandfather of Samantha, Taylor, Douglas and Kaitlyn. Cherished father-in-law of Suzanne and Kerry. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Monday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Blessed Sacrament Church 9:45 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., Sunday evening 6-9 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 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Gesso, Dominic "Wee" GESSO Dominic (Wee) Gesso of May's Landing NJ formerly of West Brighton on June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Ponterio). Loving mother of Joyce Lino and Mike Gesso. Dear father-in-law of Angela Gesso and Richard A. Lino. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Christine Lino, Danielle and Christopher Gesso. Fond brother of Susan LoCastro, Rose Viola, Anne LaMendella, Anthony Gesso and the late Michael Scotto, Mary Dogery and James Scotto. Funeral from Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton, Tuesday 9:45 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Blessed Sacrament Church 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received Sunday 7-9 P.M. Monday 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 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005. 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. Seegitz, Fredrick SEEGITZ Fredrick Seegitz on June 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Brascia) Loving father of Sharon and Frank Seegitz and Felicia Scarpa. Dear grandfather of Michelle DeLellis,Joseph, Frank and Michael Seegitz. Fond brother of Henry and Robert Seegitz and Hilda Dixon. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church Thursday 9:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting Tuesday 7-9 P.M., 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 6/11/2005 - 6/13/2005. Ziel, Conrad C. ZIEL Conrad C. Ziel on June 10, 2005. Beloved husband of Beverly G. (nee Westbrook). Dear father of Kurt J. Ziel, Doreen M. Nowlen and Kerri E. Ziel-Rodriguez. Fond brother of Charles J. Ziel. Adored grandfather of Kurt, Raymond, Natalie and Jacquelynn. A funeral service will be conducted Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Wednesday at 11 A.M. Private cremation to follow. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 6/11/2005 - 6/14/2005.