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Paula Livingston Staten Island
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Paula C. Livingston, lovingly known as “Christy” a cherished nickname given to her by the love of her life, entered eternal rest on June 7, 2026, at the age of 83.
Paula was born on June 29, 1942, in Staten Island, New York, to Marguerite Oates. A proud Staten Islander throughout her life, she carried a deep love for her roots and an even deeper love for her family.
She attended PS 18 as a child and went on to graduate from Curtis High ...
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Paula C. Livingston, lovingly known as “Christy” a cherished nickname given to her by the love of her life, entered eternal rest on June 7, ...
Pedro Garcia Bowser Staten Island
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Pedro departed this life at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith, and resilience.
Born in New York City, Pedro was known for his bright smile that could light up any room and his joyful spirit that drew people to him wherever he went. He had a gift for making others laugh and was well known for his playful sense of humor. A natural prankster, Pedro loved bringing smiles to the faces of family and friends. Whether sharing a ...
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Pedro departed this life at the age of 37, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith, and resilience.
Born in New York City, Pedro was known for ...
Bessie Walker Staten Island
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Bessie Walker was born on Saturday, January 17, 1947, in Livingston, Alabama, to the late Bester Gee and Mamie Thomas. However, her official records list her date of birth as January 5th 1947. She attended Bells Institute Elementary School and graduated from Sumter County Training School in Livingston, Alabama, in 1964.
Later that same year, Bessie moved to Staten Island, New York, where she built her life and career. She worked for several ...
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Bessie Walker was born on Saturday, January 17, 1947, in Livingston, Alabama, to the late Bester Gee and Mamie Thomas. However, her official records list ...
Lynette Johnson Staten Island
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The Life & Legacy of Lynette Johnson
Lynette Johnson-Jefferson was born on July 11, 1967, in Staten Island, New York, to the late Moses and Annie Johnson. She graduated from Wagner High School and later attended Myers School of Fashion Design. Lynette leaves behind her devoted husband, Roshamel Jefferson, and her two beloved sons, Jamel Johnson and Rahkim Jefferson, who were the center of ...
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The Life & Legacy of Lynette Johnson
Lynette Johnson-Jefferson was born on July 11, 1967, in ...
Shadella Loftin Staten Island
Shadella Diane Tirado was born on January 19, 1983, to Marcial and Elaine Tirado. She lived in The Bronx, New York, until the age of 6. In 1989 she moved to Staten Island, New York where she attended elementary school P.S. 14 and, in 1995, she went on to junior high school, I.S. 49. In 1998, she attended Tottenville High School, where she excelled academically and completed her studies in just three years. In doing so, she was able to pursue an internship and work ...
Shadella Diane Tirado was born on January 19, 1983, to Marcial and Elaine Tirado. She lived in The Bronx, New York, until the age of 6. In 1989 she moved to Staten ...
Brenda Lovell Staten Island
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Ms. Brenda Lovell, a cherished matriarch, devoted mother, grandmother, and dedicated caregiver, peacefully entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of profound love, warmth, and selfless service. Her story began on October 23, 1945, in the beautiful and lush region of Pomona Valley, Belize, Central America. Born to loving parents Olivia Hurburt and Randolph Rogers, Brenda grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture and close-knit community ...
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Ms. Brenda Lovell, a cherished matriarch, devoted mother, grandmother, and dedicated caregiver, peacefully entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a ...
Anthony Marcus Staten Island
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Anthony Leander “Tony” Marcus
was born on April 5th 1961 in Brooklyn, NY to Mr. Early James Marcus Sr. and Anita Louise Marcus. At Brooklyn Jewish Hospital he attended P.S. 113, then private catholic school. Our lady of good counsel in Bedford Stuyvesant. He also attended New Bedford Stuyvesant JHS where he graduated, then attended Boys and Girls HS.
He moved to Manhattan to work with his grandfather and older brother, and in the ...
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Anthony Leander “Tony” Marcus
was born on April 5th 1961 in Brooklyn, NY to Mr. Early James Marcus Sr. and Anita Louise Marcus. At Brooklyn ...
Michael Ford Staten Island
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael Lee Ford, who departed this life on April 21, 2026.
Michael Lee Ford was born on September 14, 1978, in Staten Island, New York, to Lana Ford and Luis Valdez Abraham. He was raised in Park Hill, a proud Fox Hill native, where he built many lifelong memories and deep community ties. Mike remained connected to his roots throughout his life and passed away in the very apartment where he ...
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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael Lee Ford, who departed this life on April 21, 2026.
Michael Lee Ford was born on ...
Arnold O'Brien Staten Island
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Celebrating the life of Arnold Justin O’Brien (AJ)
July 14, 1998 - April 25, 2026
Arnold Justin O’Brien, also known as AJ (27), of Staten Island, passed away on
April 25, 2026.
Life & Legacy
Born on July 14, 1998, in Staten Island New York Arnold Justin, better known as AJ,
was the ...
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Rudolph Graham Staten Island
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Rudolph Graham was born to the late John Graham and Lillie Belle Graham on July 17, 1952, in Bamberg, South Carolina. The family later settled in Harlem, New York, before moving to Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, where Rudolph was lovingly raised.
Affectionately known as “Rudy,” he was the sixth of eleven children. Rudy was known as a “cool dude,” as they would say back then—always smooth, friendly, and full of ...
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Rudolph Graham was born to the late John Graham and Lillie Belle Graham on July 17, 1952, in Bamberg, South Carolina. The family later settled in Harlem, ...
Arthur Reynolds Staten Island
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Arthur Lee Reynolds was born on December 28, 1957. He entered eternal rest at the age of 68 on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Richmond University Medical Center.
Arthur was born in Savannah, Georgia, to Mrs. Daisy Mae Reynolds. Shortly after his birth he moved to Crown Heights, Brooklyn, where he was raised by his grandmother, Ms. Mamie Jackson. He ...
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Arthur Lee Reynolds was born on December 28, 1957. He entered eternal ...
Ogie Mapp Staten Island
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Ogie G Mapp was born on March 8th 1937 to the proud parents of Ogie Mapp Sr. and Mamie Mapp. In Crawfield, GA. He met and married Flora Lee Mapp. To that union they had two children, Naimah Cecilia Mapp and Flora Elisa Mapp. He was a loving father. He taught his children at a young age the values that they would need throughout their life. He served in the USA Marines and had an honorable discharge. This, he took great pride in. It is an honor to have ...
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Ogie G Mapp was born on March 8th 1937 to the proud parents of Ogie Mapp Sr. and Mamie Mapp. In Crawfield, GA. He met and married Flora Lee Mapp. To that ...
Gladys Hicks Staten Island
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Gladys Mary Hicks Rhodes Snyder Also known as Sissy
was Born on November 20, 1943 and passed away on April 02 2026.
Gladys lived at 34 Fillmore Street S.I.N.Y She was a long time Staten Islander. Her parents predeceased her, their names were George Snyder and Helena Bishop.
Gladys has four daughters Lisa, Leslie, Latora, Rhonda.
She has two siblings George Snyder and Linda Jones
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Gladys Mary Hicks Rhodes Snyder Also known as Sissy
was Born on November 20, 1943 and passed away on April 02 2026.
Gladys lived at ...
Norma Candelaria Staten Island
Norma Iris Candelaria passed away peacefully on March 10, surrounded by her loving family, and entered into the loving arms of the Lord.
Norma is survived by her partner and friend, Iris Rodriguez; her son, Ethan Candelaria; her daughter-in-law, Damaris; and her two cherished grandchildren, Aliyanna Estrella and Ethan Ezekiel. She is also survived by her siblings, Zulma Cruz, Alfredo Candelaria, and Wanda Dominguez, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
Norma had an ...
Norma Iris Candelaria passed away peacefully on March 10, surrounded by her loving family, and entered into the loving arms of the Lord.
Norma is survived by her partner and friend, ...
Yasin Johnson Staten Island
The Weight of Your Light
Your chair still leans toward the window,
as if you might return to watch
the slow bloom of morning.
Dust drifts in the sunbeam—
tiny lanterns carrying your laughter
into the quiet corners.
I keep finding you in the smallest places:
the crease of a well-worn book,
the faint scent of cedar in your scarf,
the way the wind pauses
before it bends the trees.
Grief is not the absence of you—
it is the shape you left behind,
a hollow that ...
The Weight of Your Light
Your chair still leans toward the window,
as if you might return to watch
the slow bloom of morning.
Dust drifts in the sunbeam—
tiny lanterns carrying your ...
William Jones Staten Island
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William ‘ Bill’ Jones Died peacefully at home on March 17,2026 In Staten Island,Ny at age of 87 years Old.
William was born August 25,1938 in Staten Island, NY to Willie B Jones and Edith A. Morris -Jones.He attended McKee High School William serve in the army reserve for 2 years.William was a life long Staten islander He married his high school sweetheart Lois in July 1959
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William ‘ Bill’ Jones Died peacefully at home on March 17,2026 In Staten Island,Ny at age of 87 years Old.
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Elizabeth Frilando Staten Island
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Elizabeth “Ms. Liz” Frilando was Born in Hartford,
Connecticut on 9/17/1953. She graduated from
Weaver High School. She worked quiteafew jobs
throughout her life, the one she loved the most was
working at the Post Office in Manhattan sorting the
mail. She studied & got her CDL and used to park her
busalong Home Depot fence while on break. She was
also a cab driver late at night (we hated that but she
loved it). She loved walking up ...
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Elizabeth “Ms. Liz” Frilando was Born in Hartford,
Connecticut on 9/17/1953. She graduated from
Weaver High School. She worked quiteafew ...
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 ...
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Alonzo Frank Duff Jr. was ...
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.
Diane Torress was born on June 7, ...
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 ...
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