All Obituaries

Frances Lenzo passed away on November 24, 2021 a few days shy of her 95th birthday. A native Staten Islander she was born Frances LoConte, the daughter of Vincenzo and Lucy LoConte. She was born in Fort Wadsworth and lived her life in Rosebank. While attending St. John's Villa Academy she helped out in her fathers neighborhood store. After graduating from St. John's Villa Academy she went to work for the Federal Reserve Bank in Manhattan for several years until she met and...

Maria Estela Francisco was a beloved mother grandmother and friend. She was born to Amedeo Garingo and Emiliana Calica Garingo in Baguio City, Philippines on March 3, 1945. She was seamstress by trade prior to immigrating here in pursuit of a better life where she was a dietary aid at Doctors Hospital for twenty-five plus years. She is survived by her sisters Alicia Europa, Strel Santos and by her daughters, Mary Elaine Francisco, Gichell Watson and son in law, Dr. Steven Watson. She also...

Iluminada Velazquez was born in Moca, Puerto Rico on August 2, 1932. She dedicated her life to God and family. The world lost this angel on November 20, 2021.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 71 years, Marcelino Velazquez, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandhildren. We invite you to know her through her children’s stories.   Gladys Our loving mother was humble, sensitive, and caring to all.  Mom’s name is...

ToniAnn DeGennaro born of Irish and Italian descent was born and raised on the North Shore section of Staten Island, New York along with her five siblings. She attended Edward Markham Middle School, Port Richmond High School and then went on to further her studies at the College of Staten Island. She pursued a career in retail business soon after. She ran one of the most lucrative, high end, clothing stores in the Staten Island Mall for over 25 years. She was adored by her customers and...

Isabel Stuardo passed away on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.She was 89, battling multiple myeloma but still full of energy and love. Isabel was born in Chile in 1931 and moved to the US in 1980 to be close to her two loving children, Fuad & Leila.  She worked as a personal assistant where she had the honor of working along Diane Von Fürstenberg, Eddy Duchin, the Kennedys, Jay-Z, amongst others. She was a dedicated mother and loving grandmother. Isabel was married to Fuad Safatle...

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations in memory of Anthony Sgambati to St. Sylvester's Church, 856 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304.

Glen Joseph Konefal passed away on his 67th birthday September 20, 2021 at Silver Lake Nursing Home.  He was born in Queens and his family moved to Staten Island in 1962.  He worked as a manager at Travelers Insurance Company.  He was involved in his parish’s (Holy Rosary) track and basketball programs. He was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan.  Glen was always there to help his family and friends.  He is pre-deceased by his parents Helen and Joseph...

Robert L. Russo passed away peacefuly Monday morning at his Daughter's Grasmere home. The son of Josephine and Andrew Russo he was born in Massachusetts. At age 11 he moved to Brooklyn with his family living in the borough until 1966 when he settled in Grasmere. Robert was skillfull with his hands and founded the Ace Forklift Service in Redhook Brooklyn, retiring in 1999. Robert is survived by his loving daughter Theresa Benedetto and cherished grandchildren Andrew and Amanda...