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John Dudley Staten Island
ohn L. Dudley was born on February 17, 1971 to Ruth Mae Dudley in Staten Island, NY. John was the second born of 4 children. He was a prankster who loved to laugh and make those around him laugh.
As a child John liked to draw and enjoyed writing music. He was a family oriented man who always spoke highly of them. John liked to travel as well as cook. He attended Ps18 Elementary and went to Jobcorps.
John is survived by a Son, Isaiah, An Ex- wife Carmen, two sisters Linda and Tevolia, A...
ohn L. Dudley was born on February 17, 1971 to Ruth Mae Dudley in Staten Island, NY. John was the second born of 4 children. He was a prankster who loved to laugh and make those around him...
Christine Darnt-Brady Staten Island
Christine Lenore Darnt-Brady was born September 16, 1951. She fell asleep peacefully on August 20, 2020. She was predeceased in death by her caring and loving parents, Paul & Esther Darnt, and her precious and adorable son Andre Brady.
She is survived by three supportive-loving-sons, whom she loved as boys, but loved even more as responsible men, William Walters (Tracy), Kimani Darnt (Jamie), and Malik Brady (Dominique) of Staten Island, New York. A special loving daughter, Nicole Ross...
Christine Lenore Darnt-Brady was born September 16, 1951. She fell asleep peacefully on August 20, 2020. She was predeceased in death by her caring and loving parents, Paul & Esther Darnt, and...
Ain Richardson Staten Island
Ain’s Life Journey
Ain Imani Richardson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born July 1, 1990 at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York. Ain Imani, which means “Precious Faith”, was affectionately known as Precious. She had a unique style and a free spirit about her. She also had a sweet and tender spirit and a keen intuition.
Ain was a prolific writer, who was acknowledged with an award for poetry from Port Richmond...
Ain’s Life Journey
Ain Imani Richardson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born July 1, 1990 at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New...
Lydia Beatty Staten Island
Lydia Corrine Beatty
Lydia Corrine Beatty was born on June 13, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Leander and Margaret Beatty. She was one of ten children. Lydia was raised in Brooklyn, New York in the Brownsville and East New York area. She received her early childhood education at Public School 137. As the story goes, on her first day of school she cried so badly she had to be picked up early. Lydia attended Clara Barton...
Lydia Corrine Beatty
Lydia Corrine Beatty was born on June 13, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Leander and Margaret Beatty. She was one of ten...
Darryl Smith Brooklyn
Darryl Smith, affectionately known as “SMITTY”, was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 12, 1962 to (the late) Helen Smith and Marion “Charles” Smith. Darryl attended John Jay High School. Upon high school graduation he enlisted into the United States Army in 1981, where he also served in the Gulf War for three years. He then was stationed in Honolulu Hawaii at Schofield Barracks, where he met and married (the late) Melissann Cambra. Within...
Darryl Smith, affectionately known as “SMITTY”, was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 12, 1962 to (the late) Helen Smith and Marion “Charles” Smith. Darryl...
Francena Fredericks Staten Island
Francina K. “Durham “ Fredericks Born September 15, 1929 to the late Ernestine and Ole Durham Sr.
Francina Graduated from Passaic high school she later went on to Mary George Fredericks to this union was born the late Dennis Fredericks. She later welcomed a son RALPH Williams to complete her family
Francina Love to travel and she was a very hard-working woman she retired from the 112th precinct New York City Police Department after over 30 years of service and she...
Francina K. “Durham “ Fredericks Born September 15, 1929 to the late Ernestine and Ole Durham Sr.
Francina Graduated from Passaic high school she later went on to Mary George...
Leo Johnson Brooklyn
Leo D. Johnson
Leo D. Johnson was born February 1, 1932 to Leo and Hattie
Starks Johnson in Durham, North Carolina. He departed this
life on April 13, 2020. As a child he was very active in church
work. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 55 and became
one of the first Eagle Scouts among African American teens in
Durham, North Carolina.
Upon completion of high school in 1949, he attended Talladega
College in Talledega, Alabama. After completing his
sophomore year, he enlisted in the U.S. Air...
Leo D. Johnson
Leo D. Johnson was born February 1, 1932 to Leo and Hattie
Starks Johnson in Durham, North Carolina. He departed this
life on April 13, 2020. As a child he was very active in...
Elizabeth Richardson Staten Island
Gail Richards
Elizabeth "Betty" Albertha Richardson
A life long Staten Islander, Elizabeth Richardson was born on September 10, 1946 to the late Oswald and Helen Richardson (nee Illidge). A graduate of Curtis High School she worked as a bookkeeper for the Lark Luggage Company and later as a Receptionist at New Broadview Manor Assisted Living before retiring.
In her retirement Betty enjoyed her days at the Cassidy Coles Senior Center going on trips to Sight and Sound plays,...
Gail Richards
Elizabeth "Betty" Albertha Richardson
A life long Staten Islander, Elizabeth Richardson was born on September 10, 1946 to the late Oswald and Helen Richardson (nee...
Kaseem Scott Staten Island
Kaseem Rayvon Scott was born on December 5, 1994 to the late Shanda F. Scott and Scottie Hawkins in Staten Island, New York. Kaseem was born and raised as a native Staten Islander. Throughout his youth, he spent his time building friendships, and playing video games in the Arlington and Mariner’s Harbor neighborhoods. He attended Staten Island public schools, including Port Richmond High School.
Kaseem will be remembered as a fun-loving young man who had a love for...
Kaseem Rayvon Scott was born on December 5, 1994 to the late Shanda F. Scott and Scottie Hawkins in Staten Island, New York. Kaseem was born and raised as a native Staten Islander. ...
Steve Howard Staten Island
STEVE ERSKIN HOWARD departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York.
Steve was born on October 10, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the fourth of five children born to Friendly & Rebecca Lillian Howard. Having lost their dad at a young age, when Steve was only two, he and his siblings forged a very close bond that was reinforced by the strength of their God-fearing, hard-working mother. Steve received his elementary and...
STEVE ERSKIN HOWARD departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island, New York.
Steve was born on October 10, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia,...
Moleik Beverly Staten Island
Moleik 'Lil Leek' Beverly, age 45, a Staten Island resident, passed away on July 5, 2020. He was born in Kingston, New York on April 24, 1974. He graduated with his GED and was certified in masonry and brick laying.
Moleik loved football, basketball and baseball. He also enjoyed music and personal training to stay fit.
He is survived by his Mother Nadya; Father, Stephen; Stepfather James; Two Daughters, Malieka...
Moleik 'Lil Leek' Beverly, age 45, a Staten Island resident, passed away on July 5, 2020. He was born in Kingston, New York on April 24, 1974. He graduated with his...
Charles Smith New York, New York
Charles J. Smith, 8/23/1933 – 6/27/2020
Charles J. Smith, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in New York City on June 27 following a long illness. Born on Staten Island on Aug. 23, 1933, he is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary O’Hara Smith; children, Sheryl Davis (Herman), Jerome Smith (Arlene), Sheelagh Allston (Adam), and Cormac Smith (Rosanne Howell); grandchildren Philip and Vanessa Smith, Oji Nembhard, Jerome, Lateefah, Hassan, Jaryl, Felicia, Jonathan, and Jason...
Charles J. Smith, 8/23/1933 – 6/27/2020
Charles J. Smith, 86, passed away peacefully at his home in New York City on June 27 following a long illness. Born on Staten Island on Aug. 23,...
Grace Robinson Staten Island
Obituary
FIVE score and 2 years ago, May 20, 1918, on a farm in Carroll County, Mississippi, a baby girl, the 10th of 11 children, was born to Jim Brandon and Narcissus Walker Brandon.
As the child grew, she learned many valuable lessons of life. One of them being how there was a time for all things, in its season. She learned the enormous responsibility of nurturing by feeding the farm animals that depended on her. Her days were filled with continuous work in the kitchen preparing...
Obituary
FIVE score and 2 years ago, May 20, 1918, on a farm in Carroll County, Mississippi, a baby girl, the 10th of 11 children, was born to Jim Brandon and Narcissus Walker...
Eric Townes Staten Island
Eric Anthony Townes was born in Harlem and raised in Staten Island, New York. He was the son of the late Edward Townes and the late Doris J. Chinn
Eric attended Mckee H.S. Eric had a love for cooking. He was always asked to cook for someone’s event or cook outs. He enjoyed his quiet time sitting by the water. Eric also had a passion for spending time with his family and friends during family gatherings, cook outs and watching sporting events.
At the time of Eric’s...
Eric Anthony Townes was born in Harlem and raised in Staten Island, New York. He was the son of the late Edward Townes and the late Doris J. Chinn
Eric attended Mckee H.S. Eric had a love...
Rev. Dr. Maggie Howard Staten Island
Reverend Maggie M. Howard
Psalm 34:8: “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man that trusts in Him.”
Reverend Maggie M. Howard’s sun rise began on October 19, 1963 and she concluded her earthly journey on June 13, 2020. Rev. Howard was one of four children. She had an Eldest brother Benjamin Fields and is survived by a younger brother Harold Wise, followed lastly by a younger sister Maebelle Wise-Costello. She was the 2nd child of Carrie Lee Wise...
Reverend Maggie M. Howard
Psalm 34:8: “Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man that trusts in Him.”
Reverend Maggie M. Howard’s sun rise began on October 19,...
Efrain Diaz, Jr Staten Island
Beloved brother and uncle, Efrain Diaz, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Efran was born and grew up in Brooklyn but moved to Staten Island in recent years to be closer to family. He was predeceased by his parents, Juana Nuñez and Efrain Diaz Sr. Efrain was one of 14 siblings. He is survived by all of them and also by several nieces and nephews as well as great-nieces and nephews.
Efrain always cared about...
Beloved brother and uncle, Efrain Diaz, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Efran was born and grew up in Brooklyn but moved to Staten Island in recent years to be...
Deidre Borders Staten Island
Deidre Denise Borders was born on November 19th, 1963 in Brooklyn New York to the late Marvin Poole and Dorothy Borders. A product of NYC Public School System, Deidra spent the majority of her life in New York. She also lived in Delray Beach, Florida for about 15 years.
For over 30 years, Dee Dee, as she was affectionately known, worked in the Food Service field. In her role as a cook, she was employed at various institutions such as Seaview Nursing Home, Publix and the Delray...
Deidre Denise Borders was born on November 19th, 1963 in Brooklyn New York to the late Marvin Poole and Dorothy Borders. A product of NYC Public School System, Deidra spent the majority of her...
John Wilkerson, Jr Staten Island
In Loving Memory of John Wilkerson Jr:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) The trumpet sound has called him up to eternity with The Lord Jesus Christ, where he will put on his robe and tell the story about how he made it over! Our beloved John has made it home.
John Wilkerson Jr. was the son of Bessie Wilkerson (neé Thomas) and John Wilkerson Sr. He was born in Fairfield, Alabama on October 28th 1956. The family...
In Loving Memory of John Wilkerson Jr:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) The trumpet sound has called him up to eternity with The Lord...
Millie Anderson Staten Island, New York
Millie Ann Fountain was born on July 11, 1934 in the City of Bartow, in Polk County Florida. Her mother was Annie Johnson Fountain. Her father was Hezekiah Fountain.
She was the seventh of fourteen living children, five boys and nine girls.
Millie Ann (Punch) became a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the 1960's meeting Airforce Serviceman James Edward Anderson during her training. They were married, April 3, 1960.
After giving birth to her firstborn son, Daryl, on...
Millie Ann Fountain was born on July 11, 1934 in the City of Bartow, in Polk County Florida. Her mother was Annie Johnson Fountain. Her father was Hezekiah Fountain.
She was the...
James Grice Staten Island
James David Grice, son of the late Herbert and Nellie Grice, was born on July 23, 1946 in Dothan, Alabama. He was the fourth of six children and they were raised in a Christian home. “Blue” as he was affectionately known to family and friends passed away on June 2, 2020 due to a long-term illness. He was 73.
At an early age, James was raised up in the Church of God in Christ in Dothan, AL. James graduated from Carver High School in Dothan, Alabama in 1964....
James David Grice, son of the late Herbert and Nellie Grice, was born on July 23, 1946 in Dothan, Alabama. He was the fourth of six children and they were raised in a Christian...
Natalia Sinclair Staten Island
Natalia Sinclair and twin brother Nathaniel was born on January 3rd 2017 at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn New York. To Shakaire Jones and Jagden Sinclair. Natalia attended Little Mines and Bright Future Daycare Center in Brooklyn New York for 2019 and relocated to Staten Island New York. Natalia was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. She enjoyed playing with her brothers and cousins. She loves to watch her favorite movies Moana,...
Natalia Sinclair and twin brother Nathaniel was born on January 3rd 2017 at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn New York. To Shakaire Jones and Jagden Sinclair. ...
Donnell Randle Staten Island
Donnell Albert Randle was born June 19, 1983 in Staten Island, NY. Donnell was the fourth child of Denise and William Randle. He was raised in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood in Staten Island and graduated from Port Richmond High School. Donnell continued his education at trade school, specializing in Excel.
Donnell was a dedicated employee of Primark where he worked alongside his sister Dayleen. His colleagues referred to him a dependable and reliable - two words that represents Donnell...
Donnell Albert Randle was born June 19, 1983 in Staten Island, NY. Donnell was the fourth child of Denise and William Randle. He was raised in the Mariners Harbor neighborhood in Staten Island and...
Dr. Pauline Josephs Staten Island
Dr. Pauline Josephs – A Beautiful Spirit and Light
Dr. Pauline Josephs was born on September 2, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica to late parents Lloyd Davis and
Mable Hinds. Dr. Pauline Josephs was one of 12 siblings; Sylvia, Roy, Yvonne, Donnett, Garth, Pamela,
Simon, Robert, Olive, Conrad, and Noel. After her mother passed in 1974, Dr. Pauline Josephs stepped
up to help raise her siblings and became “the rock and glue” of her immediate and extended family. In
1975 she...
Dr. Pauline Josephs – A Beautiful Spirit and Light
Dr. Pauline Josephs was born on September 2, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica to late parents Lloyd Davis and
Mable Hinds. Dr. Pauline Josephs...
Dolores Carrington-Faponle Staten Island
Dolores Carrington-Fanponle, 58 passed suddenly at her home in New Brighton on May 14, 2020. Dolores also known as Dee Dee to family and friends grew up in West Brighton but moved to New Brighton 30 years ago. She was a loving daughter, sister and cousin and those who were close enough to her for her to call a friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandmother who she would visit every other week and every holiday. Dolores “Dee...
Dolores Carrington-Fanponle, 58 passed suddenly at her home in New Brighton on May 14, 2020. Dolores also known as Dee Dee to family and friends grew up in West Brighton but moved to New...
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