Obituaries

Jan 22, 2026

Tom Barnard has died. At 82, he missed his goal of beating his dad's lifespan by just about two months. This is notable for its incongruity. In his 82 years, there was almost nothing in his life he didn't make happen through sheer stubbornness and force of will.

Tommy was legally blind from childhood. He had vision...

Jan 17, 2026

Stephen Finn, a devoted husband, father, brother, and public servant, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Stephen is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine; his daughter, Mary Smith (Shawn), and their children, Emily and Lloyd; his son, Frank Finn (Annie), and their son, Kellen; and his siblings, Maureen LaGreca (Bob, much-loved brother-in-law),...

Jan 11, 2026

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested to plant trees or make donations in John's memory to: Please send acknowledgement email to: cdemegret@hotmail.com

Calvary Fund of Calvary Hospital

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John R. DeMegret passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones,...

Jan 7, 2026

Visitation Hours Monday, January 12, 2026 4 PM - 8 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:45 AM

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 526 59th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220 Cemetery Private

Jan 7, 2026

Alice Catherine Kerrigan passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the age of 94. Born on November 24 in Ardfarna, County Donegal near Bundoran, Ireland. She was the oldest daughter of Dennis and Ellen (Clancy) Kerrigan.

Alice left Ireland as a young woman and spent time in London with her younger sister Eileen and had many...

Jan 6, 2026

Daniel Robert McGlynn passed peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters, on January 6, 2026, at the age of 78.

Born on December 26, 1947, Daniel was a Bay Ridge, Brooklyn native who grew up in a household that valued learning, discipline, and curiosity—foundations that shaped his lifelong devotion to knowledge. A man of extraordinary intellect...

Jan 4, 2026

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Suzanne's memory to:

Children's Tumor Foundation

or

The Stroke Foundation

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Suzanne (Sue) Filan, born on September 26th, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Sunday January 4th, 2026 surrounded...

Dec 31, 2025

Visitation Hours Sunday, January 4, 2026 1 PM - 5 PM

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

Funeral Mass Monday, January 5, 2026 10 AM

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

Cemetery Green-Wood Cemetery...

Dec 30, 2025

In lieu of flowers, donations in grateful memory of Father John Murray, C.Ss.R. may be made to the Redemptorists and sent to the Redemptorist Office of Mission Advancement, 3112 7 St NE, Washington, D.C. 20017

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John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R., of the St. John Neumann...

Dec 29, 2025

Victor Starshinin, 69 passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Victor was born on October 1st, 1956 in Russia and immigrated to United States in 1995. Victor was known for his intelligence, kindness and the love that he had for his family. He worked in the fields of physics and computer science. He loved reading,...

Dec 25, 2025

Visitation Hours Saturday, January 3, 2026 12 Noon - 4 PM

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

Service Saturday, January 3, 2026 2 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Dec 24, 2025

Lucille Grimaldi passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 24, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on December 18, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York to John and Lucy (Ferraioli) DiTirro, Lucille was one of three siblings including her sister Rosalie and brother John.  Lucille was proud of her Italian-American heritage and her hometown of Bay...

Dec 24, 2025

Thomas Jennings, a lifelong New Yorker, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on January 31, 1955.

Tom loved family gatherings and cherished the time he spent with his nieces and nephews, whom he adored. A devoted sports fan, Tom supported the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Rangers. He...

Dec 22, 2025

Anthony "Butchie" Marrone passed away on December 22, 2025. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran, and a man whose strength, discipline, and heart left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Anthony was the beloved husband of Patricia Marrone and the loving father of Christie and Joseph. His family was the center of...

Dec 21, 2025

Myra McCabe, beloved aunt and longtime public servant, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 90.

Myra dedicated 32 years of service to the New York City Office of Small Business Services, where she proudly worked under five New York City mayors. Earlier in her career, she was employed by Chemical Bank and Bankers...

Dec 15, 2025

Adrian Alexandru passed away on Monday the 15th of December, 2025. Born July 16th, 1939 in Romania to Alexandru and D Unguraneu, he was the youngest of four children. He was a beloved husband to Sanda, and a beloved father to his late son Mark, and his son Alexander. He is also survived by his niece Mara Pavel and...

Dec 12, 2025

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Paula Faustin, née Depestre, on December 12, 2025.  Her life was a radiant tapestry of love, faith, and generosity.  She brought warmth to every heart she touched, and her gentle, serene spirit uplifted all who knew her.

She is survived by her...

Dec 11, 2025

Joan Blackwell was born on May 23, 1942, into a large, loving Irish-American family, the second daughter of George and Cecilia Cox. Her mother, Cecilia, often joked that after her first daughter arrived as a perfect little lady, it was essential that Joan be dressed and photographed immediately—before she had the chance to roll around in the mud and...

Dec 11, 2025

Iris M. Velazquez, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, matriarch, and friend, earned her wings on December 11, 2025. Iris lived a life embedded in love, faith, and generosity. Her presence brought warmth to every room, and her gentle spirit lifted the hearts of all who knew her.

As the matriarch of her family, Iris was a guiding...

Dec 10, 2025

Visitation Hours Saturday, December 20, 2025 12 PM - 3 PM

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