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John H. Higginbotham

John H. Higginbotham

Dec 1, 2023

John H. Higginbotham passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Valintis).  Loving father of Brian (Nadine), Kathleen (Javier), and the late Mark.  Proud grandfather of Justin (Lauren), James (Alyssa), Mathew, Joshua, Mark, Kaylin (Andy), Katie (Chris), and great-grandfather of Jameson and Connor.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and...

Violet O'Connor

Violet O'Connor

Nov 26, 2023

Violet Athens O'Connor passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital on November 26, 2023, less than one month shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born on December 23, 1931, to Greek immigrant parents Nick & Jean Athens, and was the middle child between doting big sister Mary and rascally baby brother Artie.

Tragically widowed at the age...

Patricia M. Watt

Patricia M. Watt

Nov 25, 2023

Patricia M. Watt (nee Kelly) was called back home peacefully on Saturday, November 25, 2023 with her daughter Kathleen MacLellan and granddaughter Kelly MacLellan by her side – after a lovely Thanksgiving and speaking with those she loves most.  Patricia was predeceased by her parents William & Alice Kelly, Husband of 50 years George J. Watt, Son George M. Watt...

Rosanna Martinelli

Rosanna Martinelli

Nov 22, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Rosanna's memory to:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Donation confirmation e-mails may be sent to since1886@clavinfuneralhome.com for acknowledgement.

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Visitation Sunday (11/26)  3 PM - 5 PM...

Mamie Gerardi

Mamie Gerardi

Nov 22, 2023

Born Domenica Maria in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to Salvatore Gerardi and Caterina (Zaccagnino) Gerardi, Mae was the oldest of four children. Named after her paternal grandmother, her parents "Americanized" her name for her birth certificate.  Mae earned her Bachelor's degree from Hunter College.  She planned to teach Spanish but opted for a career in the insurance industry.  Mae was an...

Robert T. Downs

Robert T. Downs

Nov 21, 2023

Robert T. Downs passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Mary (nee Davis).  Loving father of Lisa, Kevin (Laurie) and the late Stephen (Susan).  Proud grandfather of Jason, Shaun, and Alexa.

In lieu of flowers, family kindly requests that you make a donation in Robert's memory to...

Brian Fox

Brian Fox

Nov 9, 2023

Memorial Visitation Sunday (11/19)  12 Noon - 2 PM

Prayer Service Sunday (11/19)  2 PM

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

In lieu of flowers, family kindly requests donations in Brian's memory to the ASPCA , providing effective means for the prevention...

Peter Barry Sullivan

Peter Barry Sullivan

Nov 9, 2023

Peter B. Sullivan Sr. of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn died on November 9, 2023, in Brooklyn New York. He is survived by his children Jennifer M. Sullivan, Peter B. Sullivan and Kevin B. Sullivan; his former wife Irene,  his son-in-law Michael, his seven grandchildren Owen, Lucy, Warren, Aryn, Jonathon, Anne and Teresa, his beloved brother Daniel and sister-in-law Catherine; former...

Captain John Ward

Captain John Ward

Nov 8, 2023

John James Ward of Rockaway Beach died on November 8, 2023, in New York City.  He is survived by his beloved wife Lois Ward; his children Ian Ward, Brendan Ward and wife Christina, Kelly Fisher and husband Andrew, and Brian Ward; his step-son Stephen Knight and wife Maggie DuPree; his eight grandchildren Colin, Anna, Matthew, Lillian, Aria, Stephen, Thomas,...

Nickolas Joseph Ayoub

Nickolas Joseph Ayoub

Nov 5, 2023

Visitation

Sunday (11/19)  5 PM - 7 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11209 COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AVAILABLE

Funeral Mass

Monday (11/20)  9:45 AM

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

Cemetery

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Tommy K. Lee

Tommy K. Lee

Oct 26, 2023

Tommy K. Lee passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023. Adored son of the late Kwok On Lee and late Ngan Fong Lee (née Ng). Beloved Husband to Anna S. Lee (née Gong). Loving Father to Timmy and Adam. Cherished Father-in-law to Cynthia and Jessica. Caring Grandpa to Alexandria and Cleopatra. Adored Yea-Yea to Cameron. Dear Brother to Sunny....

Ashley Lynne Pilla

Ashley Lynne Pilla

Oct 25, 2023

Ashley Lynne Pilla left this world unexpectedly on October 25th, 2023, in Queens, New York. She was born on July 21st, 1987, in Burlington, Vermont. She was an energetic child with a love for drawing and painting and the outdoors; she was extremely talented in competitive sports, including skiing and soccer. After living out her early years in Shelburne...

Francis Odd Haugland

Francis Odd Haugland

Oct 21, 2023

Visitation

Wednesday (10/25)  4 PM - 8 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING AVAILABLE

Funeral Mass

Thursday (10/26)  9:45 AM

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

Cemetery

Pinelawn...

Stella Kelly

Stella Kelly

Oct 20, 2023

Stella Kelly (nee Brzuchalski) passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Vincent (Joe). Loving mother of James Kelly, Joseph Kelly (Janet), Christine Delgado (Gary), and Mary Nafash (George). Proud grandmother of Megan, Kellie, Billy, and great-grandmother of Lucas. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. -    -    -    -    -    - Visitation...

Leona Dell'Isola

Leona Dell'Isola

Oct 13, 2023

Visitation

Tuesday (10/17)  3 PM - 7 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Funeral Mass

Wednesday (10/18)  9:30 AM

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

Cemetery

Calverton National Cemetery 210...

Camille P. Johnson

Camille P. Johnson

Oct 12, 2023

Visitation

Wednesday (10/18)  9 AM - 11 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Funeral Service

Wednesday (10/18)  11 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery

Rosehill Cemetery 792 E Edgar Road...

Robert Anthony Mastrangelo

Robert Anthony Mastrangelo

Oct 12, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Robert's memory to:

American Heart Association

or

American Diabetes Association

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Visitation

Monday (10/16)  3 PM...

Daniel Pagán

Daniel Pagán

Oct 5, 2023

Daniel Pagán passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023.  Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Berkey).  Loving father of Daniel W. (Tina) and Justin (Darlene).  Dear brother to Wanda Pagán and Zabrina Marquez.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either of the following:

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Joan Elizabeth Latella

Joan Elizabeth Latella

Oct 1, 2023

Joan Elizabeth Latella, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known for her boundless generosity, peacefully departed this life on October 1, 2023, at the age of 89. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, faith, and compassion that will forever serve as an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Joan was born...

Mary Lee Mcgeeney

Mary Lee Mcgeeney

Sep 30, 2023

Mary Lee (Miss Mary) McGeeney passed away peacefully after a long illness, on September 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  A memorial will be @ Clavin Funeral Home October 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. with funeral mass at Our Lady of Angels Church at 10:30 AM.  Mary Lee was born on November 13, 1933 and almost made it...

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