Staten Island Advance

Robert C. Koss, age 82, formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed peacefully at Tranquillity at Fredericktowne on January 30, 2021. He was born in Bayonne, NJ on April 17, 1938, the son of Charles J. Koss and Helen S. Koss (nee Majewski). Bob lived most of his life on Staten Island, NY and graduated from St. Peter's Boys High School on Staten Island. After high school, Bob began his long career in banking, which was temporarily interrupted by his military service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he returned to his banking career at Chase Manhattan Bank in Manhattan, NY, until his retirement. He was also a league champion bowler. Due to his illness Bob moved to...

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday,October 1st, 2020 at Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1200 SE 10th Street, Stuart Fl. Full obituary and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com

On May 26, 2020, about the time the sun was setting, James Richard Madory, lately of Summerville, SC, found rest and eternal peace and a release from all of his suffering. He was a man of great faith who will be welcomed into the arms of God by his wife of fifty-four years, Karen and his sons Joseph and Michael. He will be greatly missed by his children, Jim, Becky, Lynn Anne, Bill, Scott, Trixie, Elizabeth, and Travis, and his grandchildren, Ella Rose, Drake, Xander, Rachael, Lila, Ruby Skye, Jimmy, and Andrew. Born on June 11, 1940 on the then country borough of Staten Island, NY to the late Eugene and Agnes Madory, Jim developed a reputation for good humored mischief. He married his...

Russell Charles Grimshaw, 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2020. The son of Russell and Aurelia Grimshaw, he was born on Staten Island, NY, where he graduated as valedictorian from Curtis High School. In 1950, he earned a degree in Forestry from Syracuse University, married his childhood sweetheart (Jeanne Surko), and was drafted into the army. He started his career with the Dixie Cup Company in Easton, PA, and later moved his family to Fort Smith, AR. In 1970, he transferred to Greenwich, CT, and resided in Montvale, NJ. In 1991, after 41 years with Dixie, he retired, moved to Cumming, GA, and then to Atlanta. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years and survived by...

William Gregory Miller loved and lived to spend time with his family. He was the son of Josephine and Jerome Miller and the brother to Joan and Michael. He married his high school sweetheart Maureen and had four children: William (Elizabeth), Kathleen (Clint), Russell (Anna), and Brandis (Richard). He wasn't just a husband and father; he was also their best friend. One of his favorite things to do was to boogie board on the Outer Banks. He was a man who loved to laugh, but more importantly to him, he loved to make others laugh. His life advice, dad-jokes, hilarious stories, outlandish sayings, and talent for nicknames will live on through his grandchildren: Madyson (Booballaddy),...

Mark John Bennett Jr., 35, died July 30, 2021, with his family by his side in Jacksonville, Fl. Mark was born March 10, 1986, to Mark and Diane Bennett of Staten Island, NY. Mark met and married his wife, Anita Bennett, while attending Coastal Carolina University. He spent his career in education. Additionally, he held a Bachelor's of Divinity and sought to serve the Lord in ministry, founding and briefly pastoring Sure Word Baptist Church (Vilano Beach). Mark was an active member of Bible Believer's Baptist Church. Mark and Anita welcomed their "miracle baby", Kingsley, in 2018. Mark was a devoted husband and father. He was passionate about his family, friends, faith and...

Carmen Cabrera, 96, of Naples, FL passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 20, 1924. Carmen graduated from Staten Island Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Child Care. She was married to Raoul "Roy" Cabrera who passed away in 1979. Carmen is retired from The Willowbrook State School for the mentally handicapped in Staten Island, NY. Carmen moved to Naples in 1978, she had a passion for gardening and loved flowers, she also enjoyed bowling, singing & dancing, cooking, walking and keeping active, loved to read, and especially loved her family. She is survived by her seven biological children, Joseph Cabrera, Rosemary Andujar,...

Mr. Bernard Vincent Bray, Jr, 90, husband of Mrs. Mary Tighe Bray, passed away April 14, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born January 1, 1931 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Bernard Vincent Bray, Sr. and Marion Kubis Bray. Bernard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He later went on to work for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company where he retired as an Operating Engineer. He and Mary moved from Florida and have made Aiken their home for the past fourteen years. Mr. Bray was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Bernard Vincent Bray, III. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years; his sister, Marilyn Conaty, of Cutchogue, NY; his...

Anne Marie Higgins (n?e McDonnell), 76 of Newark, Delaware passed peacefully on October 29, 2020. She was the loving wife of William, devoted mother of Christopher and Kathleen, generous mother in law to Janine (n?e Surace), adoring grandmother to Thomas, and caring sister to Patricia Connor (n?e McDonnell) and Kevin McDonnell. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Mary and James, her brother John, as well as many cousins and friends who benefited from her kindness. Born in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, Anne attended Saint Ephrem's grammar school, Saint Saviour High School and Notre Dame College of Staten Island. Anne and William married April 1, 1967 at her parish, St Ephrem's. She moved to...

Vincent Romeo, born on November 4, 1937 to Perugrino (Perry) Romeo and Filomena (Minnie) Conti. Vincent passed away on September 30, 2020 in Southbury, CT. Vincent was a 1955 graduate of Curtis High School in Staten Island, NY where he was frequently involved in dramatic production. Even as a 8 year old, he traveled to Manhattan for Broadway theatre productions. Geraldine Page was a dear friend in his youth, 10 years old. He later attended Cornell University and Wagner College. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, N.J. and was honorably discharged. Vincent was hired by Joe Baum of Restaurant Associates, which was famous for the restaurant Windows on the World among others. He later became...

Carmine Joseph DeMatteo, Jr. (AKA Joe/Carmen) of Peachtree City, GA, passed into Glory on June 9, 2020, after a lengthy illness. His ashes were interred in his headstone at Leila Cemetery in Colquitt County, GA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Joseph DeMatteo, Sr. of Brooklyn, NY. He was also preceded in death by his beloved nephew, Dennis John Monahan. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Patti, and his children: Lisa (Tommy), Joseph (Janeen), and Ed (Lori). He leaves behind his much-loved grandchildren; Thomas (Tommer), Kara Rose (Rosie), Dante (Squirt), Jasmine (Jasmina), Bobby, and Jonathan. He also leaves his great-grandson, Carson....

Aniello "Neil" Rego, age 72 of Spring Hill, TN went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late William Rego and Sadie Napolitano Rego and longtime resident of Staten Island, NY. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on board the USS Noa during the Vietnam War from 1967-1973. Neil moved to Spring Hill, TN in 2019 to be with his family. Neil and his wife Geraldine were dedicated to their nephew and godson, Andrew Belletti in which he considered a second set of parents. They adored his daughter Olivia who always brought a smile to their face. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine Rego. He leaves behind a sister, Marie (Pat) Potestio;...

Geraldine Rego, age 72 of Spring Hill, TN went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Accurcio Belletti and Antoinette Conti and longtime resident of Staten Island, NY. Geraldine moved to Spring Hill, TN in 2019 to be with her family. Geraldine and her husband Neil were dedicated to her nephew and godson, Andrew Belletti in which he considered a second set of parents. They adored his daughter Olivia who always brought a smile to their face. She leaves behind her loving husband, Aniello "Neil" Rego; brothers, Gary (Diane) Belletti and Robert Belletti; nephew and godson, Andrew Belletti; great niece, Olivia Jean Belletti. Also survived by her sister-in-law and...

St. Petersburg - Capt. John T. Willmot, 81, died July 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., Mr. Willmot resided in Hopatcong, N.J., for many years before moving to St. Petersburg in 1984. A U.S. Army veteran, he served with the 28th Infantry Regiment, Co. C/L in Germany. He retired as a tugboat captain from Moran Towing Corp. in 2009 after 51 years on the water. He and his crew were recognized for meritorious service for their acts of heroism on September 11, 2001 and for the days of recovery following. From the tug the Kathleen Turecamo, he and his crew joined with the local maritime community to rescue and evacuate victims stranded in Lower...

Matthew Hanratty, age 69 of Southport, (St. James) died Wednesday June 24, 2020 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in New York City on October 18, 1950, the son of the late Thomas and Molly Godfrey Hanratty. Matt was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport, NC and an active member with the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid golfer, a diehard Yankee and Giants fan, and a master Lego builder. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Judy Hanratty; two sons, Matthew Hanratty and his wife, Jennifer of Blacksburg, VA and Raymond Hanratty and his wife, Ariel of Brookline, MA; a sister, Kathleen Kellerhals and husband, Edward of Staten Island, NY; three...

Louis Michael Amoia, 83, long time resident of Clinton and later Old Saybrook, died peacefully on June 6th, 2020 from complications of Covid 19. He was born on December 13, 1937 to Ralph and Philomena Amoia on Staten Island, NY, the youngest of three children. His brother Vincent and his sister Virginia Sterlacci predeceased him. He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Karen and Michael Milano of Killingworth, and Susan and Ken Corbin of Pomfret. He leaves three grandchildren, Kristen and Michael James Milano, Shelby Corbin along with several nieces and nephews. After graduating from McKee High School on Staten Island in 1951, Louis joined the Air Force and was...

Frank D. "Frankie" Barbagallo Jr., 75, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2020, after a courageous battle for 6 years with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York, he retired to Florida and had been a resident of Martin County 21 years, 10 years in Stuart, where he enjoyed his retirement, coming from New Jersey. Before retiring he owned Mr. Frank's Hairstylist for 35 years. Survivors include his husband of 43 years, Pauldavid Kennen; his brother, Vincent Barbagallo and his wife, Alice and several nieces and nephews including, Donna Marchese and Joseph Barbagallo and his beloved puppies Arrangements are under the direction...

Robert Joseph Burke January 21, 1946 - April 4, 2020 Coach Robert "BOB" Joseph Burke died April 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family in Wilson, North Carolina. Bob was born January 21, 1946 in The Bronx, New York. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Jane Britt Burke, of Wilson, North Carolina; his son, Robert "Rob" Joseph Burke, Jr. (Neily); daughter, Ashlyn Burke-Metheny (Andrew). He is also survived by his granddaughters, Mina and Marissa Burke; his sister, Geraldine Iacovo. Bob is, also, survived by his sisters and brothers, by marriage, Donna Carr (Mac), Connie Moseley, Samuel Britt (Merle), Howard Britt (Bill). Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews. ...

Marcy Gard Anderson, 69, of Rindge, passed away in Rindge on October 18, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Marcy was born on Staten Island in New York, and was predeceased by her mother Helen Gard. She spent much of her working life at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) as a computer programmer, and later as a professor at Franklin Pierce College. Marcy spent her later years in Rindge, New Hampshire after marrying her husband Don Anderson, who predeceased her in 2011. Marcy enjoyed her cattery Cathedral Ragdolls, attending many cats shows along the East Coast, and winning numerous awards, enjoying life in the Monadnock area, time with family and friends, and was involved in...

Vincent Todaro, 58, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 25, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Todaro; grandson, Liam Todaro who was the joy of his life; daughter, Jylian Todaro; and beloved cousins, Guy, Mary, Ashley and Joey. Vinny is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Vinny enjoyed going fishing, gambling, and rooting for the Washington Redskins. He also was a huge Tom Petty fan listening to all his greatest hits. A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville, NC. Memorial Donations may be made to Fight the Good Fight at P.O. Box 2574, Huntersville, NC 28078.