Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Brian Joseph McCarthy passed away on April 7th, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. He was the first born child to Tim and Kitty McCarthy who emigrated from Co. Kerry, Ireland to Brooklyn. He raised four children in Windsor Terrace and was a teacher at Bishop Ford High School for 30 plus years. While living in Windsor Terrace he...

Apr 3, 2025

Marcela Godinez Torres, devoted mother, wife and sister passed away peacefully with her daughter and husband by her side at her home on April 3rd 2025. She was the heart of her family and her early departure will leave a void that will never be filled. Despite all the hardships Marcela was faced with throughout her life, she had...

Apr 2, 2025

Joan Helen Martin (nee Keegan) passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025 after a brief illness.  The devoted wife of the late Thomas P. Martin, she was also predeceased by her beloved daughter, Marianne Meagher.  She was born to Lawrence V. Keegan and Helen Katherine Roberts in Bay Ridge and spent her early childhood in Laurelton, Queens.

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Mar 30, 2025

James Hackman Cohill passed away at the age of 97 on March 30, 2025. Born to Thomas and Mary Julia Hackman Cohill on May 25, 1927, he was proud to call Rockville Centre, L.I., his hometown. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy just before his 18th birthday during World War II. After his military service, he earned a bachelor's...

Mar 29, 2025

Michael J. Daw passed away on March 29, 2025.  United States Air Force Veteran. Retired NYPD Sergeant. Proud member of the Transit Irish War Pipe Band and NYPD Emerald Society Pipe Band.

Son of the late Frank and Mary (nee Lacey), of Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland. Loving father of Michael Daw Jr., Jennifer Motz (Ken), and Kimberly...

Mar 24, 2025

Donna Balkissoon passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Loving wife of Indal Balkissoon, and cherished mother of Patricia, Paulette, Freddie, Yvonne and Eddie. Beloved grandmother of Bradley, Elena, Daniel, Kayla, Brittany, and mother-in-law of Herbert, Richard, Jennifer, and Daniel.

Donna's sweet loving and caring heart has touched many lives, as she left a lasting...

Mar 21, 2025

Lawrence Peter Dockery passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, NJ.  Born on September 6, 1939 in Bronx, NY and raised in Brooklyn.  He was the son of the late Stephen and Phyllis (Bentivegna) Dockery. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marie Rose (Lutfy) Dockery. Loving father of Stephen (Diane) and Maryanne. Proud...

Mar 16, 2025

On Sunday night, March 16, 2025, Veronica Kaminski passed just shy of her 92nd birthday.  Living most of her early life in Brooklyn with her parents Victor and Hannah Klepacki, she took very early on to learning the Double Bass.  A graduate of Bay Ridge High School, being taught later by Fred Zimmermann and playing Bass for Steve Spitalny's...

Mar 9, 2025

Visitation Thursday , March 13, 2025 4 PM  -  8 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Funeral Service Friday, March 14, 2025 10 AM

Annunciation Greek Church Orthodox 302 W 91st Street New York, NY 10024

Cemetery Cypress Hills...

Mar 9, 2025

"There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains"

"Hay algunos que traen una Luz tan inmensa en el mundo, que aún si se nos van con Dios, la luz siguiera brillando profunda mente"

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Mar 2, 2025

Visitation Friday, March 7, 2025 4 PM  -  8 PM

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

Funeral Service Saturday, March 8, 2025 9:30 AM

Saint Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church 192 81st Street Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery The Evergreens...

Mar 1, 2025

A lifelong Bay Ridge resident, Paul Kasbar was born on July 16, 1972. Paul attended Saint Patrick's school, Fort Hamilton, High School and City College in Brooklyn Heights.

Paul passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, and held by his mother, on March 1, 2025.

Paul was very involved in the neighborhood....

Feb 19, 2025

Carole Florence Gili (nee Westerberg) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter's home in West Chester, PA. She was 90 years old. She was born and raised on 71st St. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Bay Ridge HS in June 1951. She was recognized with several academic honors including; The Spiers Memorial...

Feb 14, 2025

Visitation Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12 Noon - 4 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nikolay Tsurkan, 87, of Brooklyn, New York, on February 14, 2025. Nikolay was born...

Feb 13, 2025

Visitation Saturday, February 15, 2025 8 AM - 9:15 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Funeral Mass Saturday, February 15, 2025 9:45 AM

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

Cemetery

Christ the King Cemetery 980...

Feb 12, 2025

Visitation Saturday, February 15, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM

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Sunday, February 16, 2025 2 PM - 4 PM   &   7 PM - 9 PM

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

Funeral Mass Monday, February 17, 2025 9:45 AM...

Feb 5, 2025

William J. Morton was called to heaven on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 15, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles and Catherine (McCarthy) Morton, Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his son, William. Bill is survived by...

Jan 30, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward J. Jones, who passed away on January 30, 2025, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, at the age of eighty-eight. Edward was born on June 17, 1936, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, to John and Viola Jones. He was the beloved brother of the late John J. Jones, surviving...

Jan 30, 2025

Gary passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after years of illness.

Born on January 22, 1960, to the late Joan and Thomas Hansen, Gary was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.  He later moved to the Sunset Park section of Brooklyn which was then known as "Little Norway."  He attended Fort Hamilton High School and...

Jan 30, 2025

Visitation Saturday, February 15, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM

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Sunday, February 16, 2025 2 PM - 4 PM   &   7 PM - 9 PM

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

Funeral Mass Monday, February 17, 2025 9:45 AM...