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Philomena Mcdonagh

Philomena Mcdonagh

Jan 30, 2025

Philomena McDonagh (née Ryan) passed away on January 30, 2025 in her home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old.

Philomena was born on Christmas Eve in 1944 in Ashfield, Castleblakeney, County Galway, Ireland. She was raised on the family's farm by her loving parents and surrounded by three older...

Joel P. Keeler

Joel P. Keeler

Jan 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce Joel Keeler passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2025 at the age of 73. Born on September 16, 1951 to Gertrude and James Keeler, Joel was the youngest son of 8 siblings. In 1973, Joel met Kathleen Regan and in 1981 they got married. During their 44 years together,...

Phillip A. Donohue

Phillip A. Donohue

Jan 28, 2025

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

Saint Anselm Youth Activities

By Mail: Attn: Saint Anselm Youth Activities, 356 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

By Venmo: @SAYA-BK

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Katerina Bantis

Katerina Bantis

Jan 26, 2025

Katerina Bantis passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Kostas. Loving mother of Spiro (Callie), Jim, and Chris. Cherished grandmother of Katrina, Dean (Nicole), James, Nikki (Vincent), Luke, Matthew, and Nicholas. Proud great-grandmother of Gia.

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Doris Cincotta

Doris Cincotta

Jan 25, 2025

Doris Cincotta (nee Carlson) passed away after a brief illness on January 25, 2025. Loving wife of the late Bartolo. Cherished mother of Michael Sclafani (Suzette). Proud grandmother of Christopher Sclafani. Sister to Mary Ann. Doris was a beloved fixture behind the bar at Tommy Mac's, J.J. Bubbles, McSweeny's, Branches, and the American Legion Post #157. She made a...

Nali Salem

Nali Salem

Jan 21, 2025

Visitation Thursday, January 23, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM

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

Funeral Service Friday, January 24, 2025 10 AM

Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral 355 State Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

Cemetery Ocean View...

Joseph G. Sayour

Joseph G. Sayour

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph George Sayour, born on October 19, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, to Angele and George Sayour, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, Gido, and friend, Joe's life was a testament to love, faith, and generosity.

Joe was the beloved husband of 53 years to his wife,...

Nancy Knutsen

Nancy Knutsen

Jan 17, 2025

Nancy Knutsen passed away on January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy is survived by her four sons; Michael (Crystal) Kefalas, Steven (Maria) Kefalas, Peter (Melissa) Kefalas, and George Kefalas. Nancy is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Eirene, Sophia, Stephanos, Stavros, Rose, and Michael. Nancy is also survived by her siblings, Peter Knutsen and Irene Englert....

Christopher B. Rearer

Christopher B. Rearer

Jan 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher B. Rearer on January 14, 2025. Chris, 66, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose loss has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew him. His passing came too soon, and he will be greatly missed by his family,...

Ralph E. Villano

Ralph E. Villano

Jan 13, 2025

Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:15 AM Click HERE for Funeral Mass Livestream

Our Lady of Angels Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery 3620 Tilden Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

Arline Joan Lyons

Arline Joan Lyons

Jan 7, 2025

Arline Lyons, age 88 long time resident of Brooklyn NY before relocating to Mahopac, NY passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025.

Arline was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph, and is survived by her six children Barbara ( Michael), Patricia, Joseph ( Dawn), Catherine (the late Richard), Michael ( Jennifer) and John; 9 grandchildren and 6...

Astrid Andersen

Astrid Andersen

Dec 21, 2024

Astrid Andersen passed away on December 21, 2024 at the young age of 96. She was born in Nipe, Norway on Christmas Day in 1927, one of 10 children. At the age of 19 she emigrated to Brooklyn, New York where she married and raised her family. Astrid took an active role in the Norwegian community and was a...

Margaret Mary Brown

Margaret Mary Brown

Dec 21, 2024

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Clavin Brown passed away peacefully on December 21 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. The daughter of Joseph P. and Della Fahey Clavin, Peggy was born on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, above the family business, Clavin Funeral Home. She was the youngest of the Clavin children (Mike, Mary, James, Joe, and Tom) all of whom predeceased her....

Reverend Daniel S. Murphy

Reverend Daniel S. Murphy

Dec 12, 2024

Father Daniel Stephen Murphy went home to God on December 12, 2024. It was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Mary was watching over him.

Father Danny was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 27,1944 to the late Kathryn (Driscoll) Murphy and Daniel Murphy. His childhood days in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn...

Arthur A. Geiser

Arthur A. Geiser

Dec 9, 2024

Arthur A. Geiser went to rest on December 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Artie was a brave fighter to the very end. He battled multiple rounds of cancer, dementia and chronic pain for 14 years with a positive outlook and a smile.

A proud Army veteran and a dedicated letter carrier for the U.S. Postal...

Carmen A. Dejesus

Carmen A. Dejesus

Dec 9, 2024

Visitation Sunday, December 15, 2024 1 PM  -  5 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Departing Prayer Monday, December 16, 2024 10:30 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Cemetery Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232...

Joseph A. Wilson

Joseph A. Wilson

Dec 2, 2024

Joseph A. Wilson, 93, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was always surrounded by his devoted family while at the hospital. Joseph was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley. He leaves behind his adoring children, Suzanne and Randy of Kessler of Howell, NJ,...

Robert J. Leary

Robert J. Leary

Nov 24, 2024

Robert Jerome Leary, 83, of Brooklyn, New York, died November 24, 2024, after a yearslong struggle with Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. A caring, generous man, he will be missed by those lucky enough to get to know him.

Robert was born December 10, 1940 in Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn to parents Robert Sr. and Eva...

Michael Donohue

Michael Donohue

Nov 21, 2024

Michael "Mike" Donohue passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY - the son of Elizabeth and the late Raymond Donohue. Mike was the oldest of six siblings, Kelley, Patricia, Colleen, Raymond and the late Barbara Donohue. He was a loving husband and caring father; he is survived by his wife Joan and daughters Kaitlin...

Richard Henry Greaker

Richard Henry Greaker

Nov 20, 2024

Richard Henry Greaker, 88, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 20th, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn in 1936 to Norwegian Parents Gladys Stenersen and Henry Richard Greaker. He attended James Madison High School and graduated from Tri-State University. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. After his military service, he worked for the Army...

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