Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Henry J. Putko, 99, of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Brooklyn VA Hospital at Fort Hamilton. Born on March 16, 1926, in Brooklyn, Henry was the youngest child of Joseph and Mary Putko. As a young boy, he moved with his parents and four siblings—Helen, Raymond, Frank, and Nellie—to Poland before the...

Dec 8, 2025

Francis "Frank" Patrick Duggan, born November 25, 1940, returned to God on December 8, 2025. He was a devoted husband of the late Jeanette (née Nicholson) for 56 years, son of the late Daniel and Mary (née Powers), brother of the late Daniel, father of Patricia (Charles) and Thomas (Danielle), grandfather of Ryan, Brigid, Francis, and Joseph.

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Dec 7, 2025

Margaret Reilly was born on July 26, 1928 in Roslea, County Fermanagh, Ireland. She was the youngest daughter of a large family. In 1950, she emigrated to the USA, together with her cousin, to seek a better life and to pursue an education. She first lived in Newport, Rhode Island, with her brother, Tom, and his family. After working...

Nov 30, 2025

Frances J. Sullivan, Aunt Jeanne, AJ , passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Dear daughter of the late Kathleen and Thomas Sullivan. Frances was the last of nine cherished siblings. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins and her beloved Sister in law. She was known to be an avid reader, puzzle solver...

Nov 24, 2025

Daniel Joseph MacLellan was born on June 11, 1954 to William and Marilyn MacLellan in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Danny attended OLA Grammer School, where he also served as an Altar Boy, and was a graduate of Ft. Hamilton High School. In his teen years, Danny worked at Thompsons Fish Market on 3rd Avenue. Danny was a big sports fan....

Nov 23, 2025

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donations in Raffaele's memory to: (Please send acknowledgement email to: maureenbrody77@gmail.com )

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation PO Box 64348 St. Paul, MN 55164-0348

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Raffaele "Ralph" "Ralphie" Alio, 47, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully, leaving...

Nov 23, 2025

Visitation Hours Friday, November 28, 2025 4 PM - 8 PM

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

Prayer Service Saturday, November 29, 2025 10 AM

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

Nov 14, 2025

Charles E. Nigro passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Solimando). Loving father of Joseph, Deborah Pugliesi (Joseph), Charles (the late Barbara), and Anthony (Cathy). Proud grandfather of Dina Rodriguez (Enrique), Danny Pugliesi, Dominique Pugliesi, Hunter, Katie, Brett, and Kristina. Dear brother of John Nigro. -   -   -   -   ...

Nov 13, 2025

Visitation Hours Saturday, November 15, 2025 3 PM – 7 PM Sunday, November 16, 2025 3 PM - 7 PM

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

Funeral Mass Monday, November 17, 2025 9:45 AM

The Shrine Church of Saint Bernadette 8201 13th...

Nov 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angelo De Vito, age 78. Angelo passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025 surrounded by family.  He is survived by his wife Maria Matilda, children Lucille (John) and Anthony (Maura) and grandchildren Eve and William.

Angelo was an ambitious individual. As a youngster, he accepted a...

Nov 5, 2025

Brian William Byrnes, 48, of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November 5, 2025.

He bounced into Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, for the first time on January 5, 1977. He spent his early years finessing a lifelong love for everything New York, attending Our Lady of Angels grammar school, then moving on to LaSalle...

Nov 3, 2025

Nancy Marie Pacifico (née Lawlor) was born on February 24, 1950, and passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 75. A lifelong resident of Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights, Nancy attended Fort Hamilton High School, and was a proud retiree of the New York Telephone Company.

Nancy was predeceased by her cherished husband, Albert Pacifico, with...

Nov 2, 2025

Amanda Robertina Reyes DePaz was born December 7, 1938, in Jalapa, Guatemala to Cristobal and Flora Depaz. She was the sister of Bernardo Depaz.

Mother to Gilmer, Jorge, and Flora Reyes. Grandmother to 8 grandchildren and great-grandmother to soon-to-be 16 great-grandchildren. She had 1 nephew, 2 nieces, and 6 great-nieces and nephews. Wife to Gregorio Reyes.

Nov 2, 2025

Peter Francis Murphy was a Brooklyn man through and through. He was born in Park Slope on February 15, 1945, the third of five children to Edward and Vivian Murphy of 14th Street. He attended Xaverian High School and St. John's University. He later settled in Bay Ridge, where he became a familiar face at the local American Legion...

Nov 1, 2025

Susan Margaret Parkes lived in Brooklyn her entire life.  She died on November 1st, 2025 at her home.  A terrific woman, Susan spent her careers dedicated to AT&T and Verizon.  She was loved by everyone and was a wonderful daughter and sister.  She attended St. Anselm grammar school, Fontbonne Hall Academy and St. John's University.  Susan made it her...

Oct 30, 2025

Ana Marie Wilson (nee Martin), 63, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Ana battled breast cancer for three years with strength and resilience. Ana is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Michael. She leaves behind her adoring children, Lisa (George) and Mikey (Masha). Ana is predeceased by...

Oct 23, 2025

Visitation Hours Sunday, October 26, 2025 4 PM - 8 PM

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

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 27, 2025 10:30 AM

Saint Patrick R.C. Church 9511 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery ...

Oct 20, 2025

Antonio De Vito, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was born in Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi (Naples), Italy on May 12th, 1933. He is survived by his wife Giuseppina, children Aida (Sam) and Francis (Nina), and grandchildren Marissa (Billy), Eric (Adelaine), Andrea (Jack), Lauren, Michela, and great-grandchildren, Jolina, Giuliana, Sofia, and a great-grandson on the way. At age 16 in...

Oct 17, 2025

Visitation Hours Monday, October 27, 2025 8:30 AM - 10 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 27, 2025 10:15 AM - CLICK HERE FOR FUNERAL MASS LIVESTREAM -

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

Oct 16, 2025

Visitation Hours Wednesday, October 22, 2025 & Thursday, October 23, 2025 2 PM - 4 PM  &  7 PM - 9 PM

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

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 24, 2025 10 AM

Saint Anselm R.C. Church...