Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Visitation Friday, November 22, 2024 1 PM  -  5 PM

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

Funeral Mass Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:15 AM Click HERE for livestream

Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220

Nov 17, 2024

Concetta Occhipinti, 102, of Brooklyn, NY, left this world surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2024, in the peaceful comfort of her daughter's home.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband Giorgio (d. 1981), Concetta is survived by a daughter, Jeanie Occhipinti (Antonio Esposito); two granddaughters, Georgette Bergam (Dr. Miro Bergam) and Ariana Malik; and...

Nov 9, 2024

Claudia was a hardworking, compassionate, and joyful person who touched so many lives with her kindness and dedication. Our family is heartbroken, but we are comforted by the wonderful memories we have of her.

Thank you for keeping Claudia in your thoughts and prayers

-    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -

Nov 9, 2024

Proudly educated at: Visitation Academy; St. Anselm's School Class of 1938; Fontbonne Hall Academy Class of 1942 (where she met her best friend Veronica Hart); St. Joseph's College Class of 1947; and Columbia University MA in Library Science Class of 1948.

Virginia thoroughly enjoyed her career at the New York Public Library from 1948 to her retirement...

Nov 8, 2024

Albert Joseph Brown, 78, of Brooklyn, NY , peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024. Albert's journey in life began on March 12, 1946, in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was the oldest of four; Regina, Robert (Jayne), and Maryann, born to Albert J. Brown and Regina Rock. Albert was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1966. Albert served...

Nov 8, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Angelo's memory to: (Send acknowledgment email to: since1886@gmail.com )

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

or

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

-    -    -    -    -    -    -     -

Angelo Ralph Rubano MD, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, NY...

Nov 2, 2024

Elizabeth Cruz passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born in 1955 to William and Martha Benitez.  Beloved wife of Fernando Cruz. Proud mother of Fernando Cruz III and Steven Cruz.  Loving grandmother of Jayden and Josiah. Dear sister of Alicia Olmeda.

In lieu...

Oct 19, 2024

Raymond S. Allert, fondly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on October 19th 2024. Ray was born in Dyker Heights Brooklyn on September 2nd 1956 to the late August and Helen Allert. After graduating from Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School, Ray went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in Special Education from Brooklyn College. He ran...

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

-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -

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

-    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -

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...