Obituaries

Oct 18, 2024

Philip Eways passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.  Philip, born on February 17, 1937, was 87 years old, and a life-long resident of Brooklyn.  He was a renowned "street," basketball player, who until well into his seventies, would often be found in the parks of Bay Ridge amongst his friends shooting his "automatic" jumpshot. Philip was also passionate...

Oct 18, 2024

Thomas Guarino passed away on October 18th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born in Little Italy, New York where he spent his younger years.  At 7 years old the family relocated to Brooklyn where Thomas would spend the remainder of his life. He was so proud of his Italian heritage and being...

Oct 15, 2024

Matt's journey through life began on May 6, 1934. Born in Flatbush, Brooklyn at home and raised in Bay Ridge, Matt was the second son of Angela and Peter Vetri and twin of Dorothy (Maguire). Matt attended PS 185 in Bay Ridge, Xavier High School in Manhattan and graduated from the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania in...

Oct 11, 2024

Visitation Tuesday (10/15) 4 PM  -  8 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Prayer Service Tuesday (10/15) 7 PM Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Departing Prayer Wednesday (10/16) 10 AM

Clavin Funeral Home...

Oct 10, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Eileen's memory to:

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

or

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Eileen Ireland passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10th.  A lifelong resident...

Oct 9, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Patricia's memory to:

The ALS Association

or

Ronald McDonald House - New York

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Visitation Monday (10/14) 2 PM  -  6 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th...

Oct 8, 2024

Lydia Garcia, born 12/20/1944 has gone to be with God on 10/8/2024. She was born in Brooklyn and moved to Staten with her family a few years ago.

Lydia was the beloved wife to Louis Garcia, beloved mother to Louis Garcia Jr. (Kara), beloved sister to Fay Torres, and her most cherished title, beloved Nana to Louie...

Oct 5, 2024

Gerard Joseph O'Mara passed painlessly and peacefully alongside family on October 5th, 2024.  A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, NY, Jerry is survived by his loving, devoted, and doting wife of 62 years, Janet (Howlett), and their heartbroken sons and daughter in laws, Richard (Maureen Donnelly) and Raymond (Ellen Snyder).  Jerry was the ever proud and loving Grandfather to Connor...

Oct 5, 2024

Hugh E. Gallagher passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024. Hugh was a life-long resident of Brooklyn but truly enjoyed his second home in Lighthouse Point/Pompano Beach, Florida.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years Geraldine and his devoted children: Catherine (Rob), Hugh (Marykate), Linda (Donnie), Daniel (Kristen). He was the very proud and loving...

Oct 4, 2024

Madeline Helen Whalen (nee Smith)

Madeline passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep. A lifelong resident of Bay Ridge, she was the youngest daughter of the late John and Helen Smith.

Madeline was the beloved wife of Peter and a devoted mother to Peter Jr. and Victoria Patricia. She also cherished her three dogs,...

Oct 2, 2024

Visitation Friday (10/4) 4 PM - 8 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Funeral Mass Saturday (10/5) 10:15 AM - - - CLICK HERE FOR FUNERAL MASS LIVESTREAM - - -

Our Lady of Angels Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY...

Sep 28, 2024

Carolyne Chieffo, 72, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Carolyne was born on January 23rd, 1952, to Dolores and George Taylor in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Bishop Kearney High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, and later her master's in education at Long Island University. She...

Sep 27, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Joan's memory to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Joan Patricia Gilroy, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born on December...

Sep 18, 2024

Visitation Saturday (9/21)   &   Sunday (9/22) 2 PM - 6 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Funeral Mass Monday (9/23) 9:45 AM

Saint Anselm R.C. Church 356 82nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery

Resurrection Cemetery...

Sep 18, 2024

Visitation Sunday (9/22) 3 PM  -  7 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Prayer Service Sunday (9/22) 6 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Sep 17, 2024

Visitation Friday (9/20) 2 - 4 PM & 7 - 9 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Funeral Mass Saturday (9/21) 8:45 AM

Saint Anselm R.C. Church 356 82nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery

Saint...

Sep 16, 2024

Visitation Thursday (9/19) 2 - 4 PM & 6 - 9 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available

Funeral Mass Friday (9/20) 10:15 AM - - - CLICK HERE FOR FUNERAL MASS LIVESTREAM - - -

Our Lady of Angels Church 7320...

Sep 13, 2024

Tammy peacefully received her heavenly wings on Friday, September 13, 2024. While we mourn her loss, we rejoice, knowing she is now in the best place, Heaven, where she can see, hear, talk, and walk—where there is no suffering or pain. Hallelujah! Tammy touched the hearts of all who had the joy of knowing her, leaving behind cherished memories....

Sep 13, 2024

Umasankar Paty was born on June 15 in 1931 in the town of Hindol in the state of Odisha in India and lived a life that was full of love, happiness, intellectual pursuit and adventure. He obtained his Bachelor's in Science at Ravenshaw College and then his MBBS degree at SCB Medical College of Utkal University in India in...

Sep 5, 2024

VISITATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT:

Matthew Funeral Home

2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

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In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Alice's memory to:

The Seton Foundation...