OBITS: Staten Island Advance 13 May 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/ Cascella, Peter J. CASCELLA Peter J. Cascella of Rosebank on May 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Urgitano). Loving father of Dr. Peter Cascella Jr., and Denise Lomangino and father in law of Karen Cascella and Joseph Lomangino. Dear brother of Joseph, John, Rose Martucci, Antoinette Quattroche, Catherine Felline and Adeline Orrico. Also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral from Dongan Hills Virginia Funeral Chapel, 1707 Hylan Blvd., on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's Church 9:30 A.M. Entombment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 2-4, 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Doody, Lester D. DOODY flag nypd Lester D. Doody of Tottenville on May 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Catherine Bocchicchio, William A. Doody and Peggy Davi. Father-in-law of Michele Dellisanti and John Davi. Dear grandfather of Corinne and Conner Davi. Great- grandfather of Frankie Vesce. Funeral from Bedell-Pizzo Funeral Home, 7447 Amboy Road, on Saturday, May 14th at 12:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Our Lady Help of Christian R.C. Church 1 P.M. Private cremation will follow. Friends may visit Friday 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 on 5/13/2005. Esposito, Ray ESPOSITO Mr. and Mrs. John LaFemina sadly announce the passing of Betty LaFemina's mother Ray Esposito. Reposing Torregrossa Funeral Home, 1305 79th St, Brooklyn, NY, Saturday and Sunday, 2-5, 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Gramprey, Bradley P. GRAMPREY Bradley P. Gramprey, of Texas, formerly of Staten Island, on May 9, 2005. Beloved husband of the late Estelle. Loving father of Jane Bredthauer and Lynn Kinis. Funeral arragements entrusted to Harmon Home for Funerals, 571 Forest Avenue, West Brighton. Graveside Service, Moravian Cemetery, Saturday 11:15 A.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 on 5/13/2005. Higgins, Estelle Mary HIGGINS Estelle Mary Higgins of Annadale on May 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late John. Funeral from JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) on Monday 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Child Church 10:45 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 5/13/2005 - 5/14/2005. LaRocca, Frankie LaROCCA Frankie LaRocca on May 12, 2005. Beloved father of Adrianna. Beloved husband of Nina LaRocca (nee Timpone). Loving son of the late Ines and Anthony LaRocca. Beloved brother of Paul LaRocca and Joanne Scalici. Dear uncle to Alexandra, Olivia and Catherine. Reposing at A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc., 183 Sand Lane, South Beach, S.I. Funeral Mass from Holy Rosary Church on Saturday at 9 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Visiting Friday 1-4 P.M. and 6-10 P.M. A. Azzara Funeral Home Inc. Family Owned and Operated since 1900 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Mazzucchelli, Matilda MAZZUCCHELLI Matilda Mazzucchelli of Eltingville on May 12, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Edward Mazzucchelli and Evelyn Mazowiecki. Dear sister of Viggie Luciani. Cherished grandmother of Aja Shevelew, Andrew Mazowiecki and Alexandra Mazzucchelli. Funeral from The JOHN VINCENT SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, 28 ELTINGVILLE BLVD. (AT ELTINGVILLE STATION) on Saturday 9 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Child Church, 9:45 A.M. Interment Ocean View Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday from 2-5 and 7-10 P.M. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Nasta Jr., Joseph NASTA The Officers and Members of North Shore Post VFW #7172 will meet on Friday 7:30 P.M. at Matthew Funeral Home, to pay our repsects to our departed comrade, Joseph Nasta Jr. Commander Dan Ingellis Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Pietromonaco, Rose PIETROMONACO Rose Pietromonaco of Port Richmond on May 10, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving mother of Emil C. and Gabriel. Dear sister of Michael, Louis, Salvatore, Dominick, Anthony and John DeSiato, Jessie Garzone, Annie Acquesta, Antoinette Parisi, Angie Scaramuzzi, Margaret Madalone and Mary Ferone. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral from MATTHEW FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2508 VICTORY BLVD., AT WILLOWBROOK ROAD, on Saturday 9:15 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial Holy Family Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Moravian Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Parkinsons Association would be appreciated. www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Steros, Emanuel "Manny" STEROS Emanuel (Manny) Steros of Old Town on May 12, 2005. Beloved husband of Roberta (Bobbie) (nee Hine). Devoted father of Sandra and Christopher. Fond brother of Anthony and Helena. Cherished grandfather of Isabella. Family and friends will be received at Martin Hughes Funeral Home, 530 Narrows Rd. South, at Britton Ave. Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday 10 A.M. at St. Ann's R.C. Church. Interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery. Martin Hughes Inc. Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1885 www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance on 5/13/2005. Vigilante, Michael VIGILANTE Michael Vigilante of New Dorp on May 11, 2005. Loving son of Anthony and Louise. Dear brother of Anthony, Salvatore, Joseph, Peter, and Gianni Vigilante and Michele Franchini. Also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Hanley Funeral Home, 60 New Dorp Lane. Monday 8:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 A.M Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Saturday and Sunday. Hanley Funeral Home, Inc Family Owned and Operated www.SiLive.com/obits Published in the Staten Island Advance from 5/13/2005 - 5/15/2005.