OBITS: Staten Island Advance 17 Mar 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/ Abbruzzi, Ann (Trelli) ABBRUZZI Ann Abbruzzi (nee Trelli) of Oakwood on March 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Bertucci and Michael Abbruzzi. Devoted mother of Mary Barone, Adele Bertucci and Rose Keough and the late Carmen Bertucci and Dominic Bertucci Jr. Dear sister of Rose Leinweber and the late Louis Trella. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Charles Church at 9:15 A.M. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery Friends will be received Thursday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Eger Foundation would be appreciated. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005. Benedetto, Godfrey C. BENEDETTO FLAG VFW Godfrey C. Benedetto, formerly of Staten Island, on March 14, 2005. Loving uncle of Kathryn Murtha, Monica Conrad, Godfrey, Aldo, Eugene and Robert Benedetto. Funeral from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Avenue, Castleton Corners, on Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Teresa Church 10:30 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Bennett, Josephine BENNETT Josephine Bennett of Bulls Head on March 16, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert and the late Stephen. Dear sister of Michael, Dominick and the late Anthony Calabrese. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK ROAD, on Friday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady of Pity Church 9:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetrey. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donatios to American Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 3/17/2005. Coppotelli, Cecile COPPOTELLI Cecile Coppotelli on March 14, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Ambrose. Loving mother of the late Susan. Dearest sister of Margaret Hall and Edward Dussault. Predeceased by Monsignor Joseph Dussault, John Walter, Amanda, Jean, Pauline, Theresa, Albert and Raymond. Also survived by a host of loving nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements handled by the JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION). Memorial Mass to be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Friday 10 A.M. Interment of cremains immediately following at St. Mary's Cemetery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005. Garaventa, Catherine L. GARAVENTA Catherine L. Garaventa of Dongan Hills on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Richard Garaventa. Dear sister-in-law of Waldine Neuschaefer. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Saturday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ann's Church 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Homme, Evelyn HOMME Evelyn Homme of Port Richmond on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Olav A. Loving daughter of the late William and Katherine Stalljohann. Dear mother of Sue, Scott and Jeffrey Homme. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Homme. Funeral services will be conducted at the Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue, P.R., on Friday 11 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Meislohn-Silvie Funeral Home Family Owned www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005. Karas, Frank H. KARAS Frank H. Karas of Tottenville on March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Dorothy Karas and Barbara Klaus. Dear brother of Steve Karas, Mary Gorka and Rose Thompson and the late Stella Panek, Walter and Joseph Karas. Dear grandfather of Brian Kelly and grandfather-in-law of Donna. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Rd. on Friday, March 18 at 10:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Help of Christians R.C. Church 11 A.M. Interment Cemetery of the Resurrection. Friends may visit Thursday 2-4, 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 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005. Lucchesi, Arthur Joseph LUCCHESI Arthur Joseph Lucchesi of Wall Twp, NJ, formerly of Staten Island on Tuesday March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of fiftynine years to Mary Lucchesi (nee Crimeni). Devoted father of Arthur Lucchesi, Jr. and Geraldine Teraskiewicz. Dear father-in-law of Suzanne Lucchesi and Edward Teraskiewicz. Loving grandfather of Marie Elena, Lisa and her husband Pete, Toni Marie, Arthur Joseph and loving great-grandfather of Peter Michael and Max Edward. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd, Wall, NJ on Saturday March 19 at 8:30 A.M. Mass St. Catharine's Church Spring Lake, NJ at 9:30 A.M. followed by committal Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 3/17/2005. Malarkey, Robert J. MALARKEY Robert J. Malarkey of Great Kills on March 16, 2005. Beloved son of the late Dr. Edward and Helen Malarkey. Loving brother of Barbara E. Malarkey, Peter E. Malarkey, Margo A. Malarkey and Elizabeth M. Josephson. Devoted father of David Edward Malarkey. Funeral from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's R.C. Church 11 A.M. Private cremation will follow. Friends will be received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Help Hospitalized Veteran's, 36585 Penfield Lane, Winchester, Ca., 92596. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Martin, Vernon W. MARTIN Vernon W. Martin of Eltingville on March 16, 2005. Beloved husband of Ethna (nee McGlynn). Devoted father of Gerard and Vernon Martin Jr. and Laurie Jean Petrucci. Dear brother of Norman and Harold Martin, Ruth Kopf, Florence Byron and the late Melvin and Russell Martin. Loving grandfather of three grandsons Brian, Christopher and Sean. Funeral from the Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills, on Friday. Mass of Christian Burial St. Clare's Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 2-4, and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 3/17/2005. Militello, Santo MILITELLO Santo Militello of New Dorp Beach on March 15, 2005. Devoted father of Ralph and the late George. Cherished grandfather of Dorian, Anthony, Greg and Angela. Loving great-grandfather of Austin, Cailin, Alyssa, Olivia and Angelina. Fond brother of Mary, Francis and George. Beloved companion of Marie Elefante. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Friday 10:15 A.M. St. Charles Church. Interment Resurrection Ceme tery. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005. Mulcahy, Henry "Harry" MULCAHY flagnypd Henry (Harry) Mulcahy (Retired NYPD), of New Dorp on March 16, 2005. Loving father of Nancy Canu, Donna Mulcahy and Fr. Bernard (Matthew) Mulcahy. Cherished grandfather of Luke Lorenzen and Jack Henry Salazar. Fond brother of John, Roger and James Mulcahy, Marion Schiels, Eileen Lee, Lucille Waters and the late Thomas Mulcahy. Funeral from Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane, Saturday 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Queen of Peace Church 9:30 A.M. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Friday. Hanley Funeral Home, Inc Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Rello, Joan K. RELLO Joan K. Rello of Huguenot on March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Leonardo. Loving mother of Leonard J. Rello and Diane Messina. Dear sister of Norma Rotondo, Eileen Cameron and Claire Porter. Also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral from Casey McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Great Kills. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Help of Christians R.C. Church Saturday 10 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends will be received Thursday 7-9 P.M. and Friday 2-4, and 7-9 P.M. Casey McCallum-Rice Funeral Home www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/17/2005 - 3/18/2005. Scarpelli, Joseph SCARPELLI Joseph Scarpelli of Dongan Hills on March 15, 2005. Beloved husband of Filomena (Fannie) (nee Fanghella). Loving father of the late Maria and Nicholas. Dear brother of Julia Fabiani and brother-in-law of Mario Fanghella and Rita Fanghella. Also survived by twenty-two nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. 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 St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions toUniversity Hospice, 256-C Mason Ave. Staten Island, N.Y. 10305 will be greatly appreciated. Visiting hours Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.