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Alonzo Duff Staten Island
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Alonzo Frank Duff Jr. was born on January 13, 1948, at the original Staten Island Hospital to Alonzo “LD” Duff Sr. and Muriel (Jenkins) Duff, as their only son.
After his parents separated, Alonzo moved with his mother to Brooklyn, where they lived in a brownstone. As an only child, he was often surrounded by adults, which he said made him naturally inquisitive—always asking questions and observing the world around him. ...
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Alonzo Frank Duff Jr. was born on January 13, 1948, at the original Staten Island Hospital to Alonzo “LD” Duff Sr. and Muriel (Jenkins) Duff, ...
Rashaird Reid Staten Island
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Rashaird D. Reid , was born on July 26th, 1977 to Shirley A. Belton and David Reid, in Killeen Texas. He was the second child born from their union . Shortly after his birth , the family moved back to New York, where they settled in the Mariners Harbor section of Staten Island.
Rashaird, affectionately nicknamed "Shard" by the family and "Shuga Muga ...
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Rashaird D. Reid , was born on July 26th, 1977 to Shirley A. Belton and ...
Brenda Thompson Staten Island
For live stream please click HEREFor Homegoing Service on Thursday please click Here Brenda Mae Morris-Thompson (Grandma) was born on January 25, 1943, at Bronx Lebanon Hospital to the late William and Virginia Morris. She was educated in the New York City Public School System and attended P.S. 39 through the 8th grade. She continued her studies at Julia Richmond All-Girls High School before transferring to Taft High School. After completing her education, Brenda discovered a deep passion ...
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Diane Torres Staten Island
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Diane Torres died unexpectedly in Richmond University Medical Center on February 25, 2026 at the age of 66 years old.
Diane Torress was born on June 7, 1959 to Ana Rojas-Torres predeceased and Felix Torres Sr. predeceased. Diana attended IS 61 and Curtis high school where she graduated. She worked at Bayley Seton Hospital and later served as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Saint Elizabeth Ann’s Rehabilitation Center where she was employed ...
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Diane Torres died unexpectedly in Richmond University Medical Center on February 25, 2026 at the age of 66 years old.
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Elizabeth Correa Staten Island
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Elizabeth Correa, affectionately known as Liz, was born on February 7, 1962, to Miriam Maldonado and the late Jose Correa. She was the fourth of nine children and the second daughter. From the very beginning, Liz had a spark that could light up any room. Funny, silly, creative, witty, and big-hearted, she loved her family and friends deeply.
Liz grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, attending Intermediate School 27 and Susan Wagner High School. She was a ...
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Elizabeth Correa, affectionately known as Liz, was born on February 7, 1962, to Miriam Maldonado and the late Jose Correa. She was the fourth of nine children ...
Charles Emerson Sr Staten Island
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Margaret Balmer Staten Island
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Margaret M. Balmer, 75, was born on February 15, 1950 in Seaboard, North Carolina. She transitioned into the presence of God on Saturday , January 31th at Richmond University Medical Center.
Margaret came to Staten Island when she was a young child, living first in New Brighton, then West Brighton, and most recently Port Richmond.
Margaret graduated from Curtis High School in 1969 and went to work at Banker’s ...
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Margaret M. Balmer, 75, was born on February 15, 1950 in Seaboard, North Carolina. She transitioned into the presence of God on ...
Regina Fields Staten Island
At the Families request, there will be no streaming. Regina Fields was born on November 22, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, to the late Debra Briggs and the late Eugene Fields. Regina departed this life on January 2, 2026. Regina received her elementary education at Immaculate Conception School and continued her studies at Saint Peter’s High School for Girls. Throughout her working life, she served with care and dedication as a home health aide and as a teacher’s assistant at a ...
At the Families request, there will be no streaming. Regina Fields was born on November 22, 1980, in Staten Island, New York, to the late Debra Briggs and the late Eugene Fields. Regina ...
Anibal Nunez, Jr. Staten Island
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Anibal Ayala Nuñez Jr., 66, peacefully left this earthly life on January 12, 2026, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital after bravely battling ...
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Willie Robinson Staten Island
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Willie Leroy Robinson passed away unexpectedly in Richmond University medical center on January 17th 2026 in Staten Island.
Willie Leroy Robinson (Robbie) was born on August 26th 1933 in Jacksonville Florida where he was raised by his adopted mom Bessie Coleman. He finished his education in the Florida system. At the age of 20 Robbie enlisted in the army working for the Dept. of Defense in 1953 -1956. Robbie later found his way to New York. During ...
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Willie Leroy Robinson passed away unexpectedly in Richmond University medical center on January 17th 2026 in Staten Island.
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Clifton Thomas, III. Staten Island
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Clifton “Sonny” Thomas III died peacefully on January 14, 2026 in Staten Island, NY at the age of 71. His family would call him “Sonny” but to everyone else he was “Cliff”.
Clifton Thomas III was born on October 29, 1954 to Clifton Thomas Jr. & Laura Atkinson Thomas. He was born and raised in the Tottenville section of Staten Island with his 4 siblings. He graduated from Tottenville Highschool and ...
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Clifton “Sonny” Thomas III died peacefully on January 14, 2026 in Staten Island, NY at the age of 71. His family would call him ...
Annetta Smith Morris Staten Island
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On Thursday, January 8, 2026. Annetta M. Morris, a beloved family matriarch and servant of the Staten Island community, made her final transition and joined the ancestors.
Annetta Morris (née Smith) was born on September 25, 1933 in Shelby, Mississippi to the late George Houston Smith and Leola Elizabeth Smith (nee Gilmore). She was the oldest of five children. As a young child Annetta was exposed to the historical Delta Cooperative Farm in ...
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On Thursday, January 8, 2026. Annetta M. Morris, a beloved family matriarch and servant of the Staten Island community, made her final transition and ...
Shahidah Peterson Staten Island
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Shahidah Peterson, a lifelong Staten Islander known for her creativity, warmth, and love of life’s moments, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 41. Shahidah lived a short life, but a full life, marked by creativity, connection, and joy.
She was born on November 13, 1984, and raised on Staten Island, New York, a place that always remained home. Shahidah attended Port Richmond High ...
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Shahidah Peterson, a lifelong Staten Islander known for her creativity, warmth, and love of life’s moments, passed away on ...
Dolores Hughes Staten Island
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Making her grand entrance on September 22, 1934, Dolores Irene Ellerbe Hughes was the youngest of five children born to Thomas Rex Ellerbe, Sr and Charlotte Mae Breckenridge. She was affectionately known to her family and close friends as Doe or DoeDoe. Growing up in Washington DC, Doe met the man of her dreams, Bill Hughes, literally, at her front door. He was ...
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Making her grand entrance on September 22, 1934, Dolores Irene Ellerbe Hughes was ...
Nilsa Cruz Staten Island
Thank you so much for your generous donations in honor of Nilsa. Your kindness and support during this difficult time has meant more to the family than anyone can express. Knowing that so many people cared and wanted to help has brought the family real comfort. For live stream please click HERENilsa was raised in and spent her early years in Puerto Rico. She came to came to the New York as a young teenager . Nilsa Cruz was a wife, a mother, an active member of the community whose work ...
Thank you so much for your generous donations in honor of Nilsa. Your kindness and support during this difficult time has meant more to the family than anyone can express. Knowing that so many ...
Sharon Peake Staten Island
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Hector Galarza, Jr Staten Island
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Hector Galarza Jr., born and raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 4, 2025, at Waterbury Connecticut, entering the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on September 17, 1965, to the late Hector Galarza Sr. and Natalia Cruz-Galarza.
Hector was a devoted husband to Lisa, a loving father to his daughters Lyniece and Natalia, and a proud ...
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Hector Galarza Jr., born and raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on ...
Beatrice McKoy Staten Island
For live stream please click Here Beatrice Ruth McKoy, age 86 danced her way into Heaven on December 9, 2025 from Staten Island University Hospital. Beatrice affectionately known as "Bea" by her friends and "Pudden" by her family. Beatrice "Pudden" was born on October 8, 1939 in New York City. She now joins her husband; Edward McKoy, parents; Dewey & Alberta Shelton and sister; Corrine Meadows in God's Mansion. Beatrice graduated from Seward Park ...
For live stream please click Here Beatrice Ruth McKoy, age 86 danced her way into Heaven on December 9, 2025 from Staten Island University Hospital. Beatrice affectionately ...
Beryl Brooks Staten Island, NY
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In Loving Memory of Beryl Brooks
Beryl Brooks, affectionately known as "Miss Cooley," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born on April 26, 1926, in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, West Indies to the late Beatrice (Dennis) and Charlie Brooks.
Beryl is survived by her children Gertrude, Joslyn (and Carmen), Ivorlyn (and Frank), Rudolph, Ventrice (and Winston), and Denise, ...
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In Loving Memory of Beryl Brooks
Beryl Brooks, affectionately known as "Miss Cooley," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December ...
Gumersindo Cruz Staten Island
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Gumercindo “Grand-pa Fruit” Cruz. 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was a proud Staten Island native.
Gumercindo was born on January 13, 1942 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Mr. and Mrs. Cruz. He went to school in Puerto Rico later working as a carpenter and electrician. Fuit Jay came from time spent with family and friends- he loved to fish, cook (that man could cook) watch ...
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Gumercindo “Grand-pa Fruit” Cruz. 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was a proud Staten Island ...
Pennina Edwards- El Smith Staten Island
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Cynthia Scott Staten Island, NY
Cynthia L. Scott, born on January 24, 1960, in Savannah, GA, to Annie Mae Green-Scott and Henry Scott Jr., leaves behind a legacy of love and family. Cynthia is survived by her son Raymond Sherod, son Leon Dugger, daughter Danyiel Holkmann, daughter-in-law Amanda Dugger, and son-in-law Mandel Holkmann.
Grandmother to sixteen grandchildren: Raymell, Rayima, Josiah, Raysare, Saraia, Toraya, Trinity, Nyree, Myra, Olivia, Ava, Damyien, Daniel, Nazir, Ellington, and Maya.
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Cynthia L. Scott, born on January 24, 1960, in Savannah, GA, to Annie Mae Green-Scott and Henry Scott Jr., leaves behind a legacy of love and family. Cynthia is survived by her son Raymond Sherod, ...
Gloria Jackson Staten Island
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Elaine James Staten Island
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Ms. Elaine Marie James, born and raised in the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 7th, 2025 at Staten Island University Hospital after a courageous battle with illness.
Elaine was born on February 20, 1951 to the late Constance Wilson and Ricardo Underwood. She was early-educated in the Catholic and NYC Public School System and received her ...
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Ms. Elaine Marie James, born and raised in the Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, ...
Mark Alexander Staten Island
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Willie Johnson Staten Island
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In Loving Memory of Mother Willie Ruth Johnson
Willie Ruth Johnson, affectionately known throughout her community as "Momma Ruth," passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on September 30, 1932, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Olen and Ella Moss Johnson, delivered with the assistance of a midwife and named in honor of one of her beloved ...
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Carmen Taylor-Beckett Staten Island
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Monica Gotay Staten Island
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Monica Dupree Gotay was born on June 8th, 1972, in Staten Island, New York. She was the eldest of 9 children.
Not long after her own start, Monica gained the title of “Big Sister” to Marsha Gotay. This was a title that she held close to her heart. From the beginning and to her end, Monica loved Marsha with a deep and sacred conviction that only a big sister could have.
Monica was blessed to have been loved and cared for by Renee Bell ...
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Monica Dupree Gotay was born on June 8th, 1972, in Staten Island, New York. She was the eldest of 9 children.
Not long after her own start, Monica ...
Deacon Leroy Bell Staten Island
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Deacon Leroy A. Bell passed away peacefully in Richmond University Medical Center on October 13th, 2025 in Staten Island, NY at the age of 69 years.
Deacon Bell was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies on October 28th, 1955, to the late Henry and Attlyn Bell.
He graduated High School In Jamaica, West Indies. After graduating, he joined the fire department in Jamaica where he was a fireman for over 10 years. He came to the USA in ...
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Deacon Leroy A. Bell passed away peacefully in Richmond University Medical Center on October 13th, 2025 in Staten Island, NY at the age of 69 ...
James Penson Staten Island
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JAH born James Eugene Penson, the beloved son of Eugene Harris and Robin Penson. JAH was born in Staten Island, NY on March 26, 1974. Jah was known all everywhere he went along with his sister Martha and cousins Fred Fred, Monk Monk, Lawanna and close friend Ricki.
Jay Love is the first of Robin’s three children along with Martha and Phylicia and the first of Eugene’s children. In August of 2003 Jay married Christine ...
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JAH born James Eugene Penson, the beloved son of Eugene Harris and Robin Penson. JAH was born in Staten Island, NY on March 26, 1974. Jah was ...
Raoul Maurice Bell Staten Island
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Raoul Maurice Bell transitioned at Richmond University Medical Center on October 6, 2025, in Staten Island, New York, at the age of 72.
Raoul was born on November 9, 1952, at Harlem Hospital in New York City to the late Novarro and Clara Bell.
He attended P.S. 18—remembered as the “The Red School House”—and later I.S. 27, where his athletic talent ...
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Raoul Maurice Bell transitioned at Richmond University Medical Center on October ...
Betty Saylor Staten Island, NY
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Betty May Brock Saylor died peacefully on September 27 th , 2025, on Staten Island, NY
at 84 years old.
Betty May Brock Saylor was born on May 1 st , 1941, in Staten Island, NY to
[Charles Brock and Sara Harris]. She was the youngest of 7 children Rachel Brock,
Anna Brock, Martha Brock, Fred Brock, Henry Brock, Charles Brock.
She graduated from McKee Highschool in 1959. After moving to 81 Jersey Street
in Staten Island, Betty worked for The Bank of ...
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Betty May Brock Saylor died peacefully on September 27 th , 2025, on Staten Island, NY
at 84 years old.
Betty May Brock Saylor was born on May 1 st , 1941, in ...
Excee Smith JR. Staten Island, NY
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Excee "Bobby" Smith, Jr. was called home on September 25, 2025, after 90 years of life.
Excee, the eldest child of Excee Smith Sr. and Queenie, was born on August 22, 1935, in Tarboro, North Carolina, where he graduated from high school. He moved to NYC, where he met Frances T. Vaughn. They married in 1957. He worked for the US Postal Service before beginning his final career as a NYC bus driver, while Frances ...
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Excee "Bobby" Smith, Jr. was called home on September 25, 2025, after 90 years of life.
Excee, the eldest child of Excee Smith Sr. and ...
Tashawna Jefferson Staten Island
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Tashawna Nephatia Jefferson passed away peacefully on September 12th 2025 after a two-year journey with bone cancer. Up until the end Shawna maintained her edginess, her wit, her sense of humor and appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her short life, which was full of wonderful and varied experiences.
Shawna's life can best be encapsulated by five "F" ...
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Tashawna Nephatia Jefferson passed away peacefully on September 12th 2025 after a two-year journey with bone cancer. Up ...
Council Allman, Jr. Staten Island
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Council D. Allman, Jr. , affectionately known as “Count”, died peacefully on September 22, 2025 in the Staten Island Care Center at the age of 62.
Council was born on February 6, 1963 in Staten Island, NY to Council Allman Sr and Mary Elizabeth Allman. He was the younger brother of Timothy, Craig, and Gretchen and the older brother of Christopher, Rhonda, Bethany and Angela. Council shared many stories about the ...
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Council D. Allman, Jr. , affectionately known as “Count”, died peacefully on September 22, 2025 in the Staten Island Care Center at the ...
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