Obituaries

Aug 27, 2025

Ray Wendt passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born in the borough he truly loves, Brooklyn, on January 1, 1950. Ray was the beloved husband of Mary McConnell, devoted father of James and Adele Wendt, and father-in-law to Beth Velinsky Wendt. Ray was a proud grandfather of Violet and Julian Wendt. He was the dear brother of...

Aug 22, 2025

Leanore Spinosa passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1939, to Helena and Harold Pastori.

Raised in Bay Ridge, Leanore attended OLA Grammar School and St. Brendan's High School, where she earned a four-year scholarship. Over the years, she worked at the Telephone Company, Garfield Glass, Beth Israel...

Aug 19, 2025

Richard G. Attara passed away on August 19, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Alice Casanova-Attara and the devoted father of Daniel, Nicole (Clarissa), Andrew, and John. He was a proud grandfather to Leo James.

Richard was the dear brother of Selma Candido (Sal), Michele Cristiano (Bob), Patricia Marchetti (Steve), Theresa, Ralph (the late Catherine), and...

Aug 13, 2025

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Kathleen's memory to: ( Send acknowledgment emails to: NancyKilroy@yahoo.com)

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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Kathleen  is predeceased by her parents, James and Mary Rynn and brother Michael.  She  is survived by her sisters,...

Aug 12, 2025

Katherine Ann Amitrano passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Beloved wife of Ralph. Loving mother of Ralph (Bonnie), Gregory, and Vincent (Nicole). Cherished grandmother of Gregory, Samantha, Ralphie, Libbie, Matthew, Antonio, Angelo, Salvatore, and Gianna. Proud great grandmother of Nicholas. Dear sister of Chippy (Lorraine), Patricia, and Anthony (Gayle). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Aug 9, 2025

Memorial Service Sunday, September 28, 2025 11 AM

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 6917 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

"When a good comes to a glorious conclusion. To be booked to go in the arms of Almighty" Genesis 5:24 Deuteronomy 34:5,6 Elise Christine Solversen walked with God from her youth. Elise was an acolyte in...

Aug 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Albert Fratangelo on August 7, 2025, at the age of 90. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, son, brother, friend, and loved one to many, he touched countless lives with his kindness and warmth.

Born on July 8, 1935, Albert was a first-generation American, the...

Aug 5, 2025

In lieu of flowers, family kindly requests donations to either of the following: Sonship Ministries -   or    - Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens Visitation Sunday, August 10, 2025 2 PM - 6 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Funeral Mass Monday, August...

Aug 3, 2025

Visitation Hours Thursday, August 7, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Funeral Service Friday, August 8, 2025 10 AM

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral 113 Remsen Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Cemetery Ocean View Cemetery 3315...

Aug 1, 2025

Joanne Elaine Zwilinske, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at her beloved home, in the presence of the love of her life.

Joanne was born in 1961, in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of Elaine Aremia and the late Joseph Aremia. Joanne was raised in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn and attended Fort Hamilton High...

Jul 29, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, August 6, 2025 10:15 AM - - CLICK HERE FOR FUNERAL MASS LIVESTREAM - -

Our Lady of Angels Church 7420 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery 361 Sharrott Avenue Staten Island, NY 10309

Jul 26, 2025

Visitation Hours Sunday, August 3, 2025 2 - 4 PM  and  7 - 9 PM

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

Funeral Mass Monday, August 4, 2025 10:15 AM - - CLICK HERE FOR FUNERAL MASS LIVESTREAM - -

Our Lady of...

Jul 25, 2025

Mary F. Lennon, 84, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on July 25, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Mary was born in Co. Cork, Ireland, and was a proud Corkonian her whole life. She attended high school in North Dakota and continued to compete her Nursing Degree in London. Her career spanned over 50 years, advocating for those...

Jul 20, 2025

Dennis Rudolf Brybag, 74, of Brooklyn, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2025. Dennis was born on November 5, 1950, in Paramaribo, Suriname, to the late Rudolf and Leonie Brybag.

Dennis graduated from Fort Hamilton High School and dedicated his entire career at Verizon, where he retired as a manager.  He enjoyed fishing and spending...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Daw Jr. at the young age of 38. Michael passed away on July 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and love. He left us way too soon.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mike was a true original — funny,...

Jul 19, 2025

VISITATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT:

Macken Mortuary, Inc. - Rockville Centre 52 Clinton Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 1-516-766-3300

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Carol G. Lombardi on July 19, 2025. Beloved wife of Bruce for 47 years. Loving mother of Matthew (Katie), Kevin (Stephanie) and Katie Zwetolitz...

Jul 18, 2025

Vivian was born March 9, 1932 in the Bronx, NY to merchant marine, Lawrence Urquhart and loving mother,Mary Elizabeth McEntee. She was the youngest sister of her mischievous brother, Vincent and beloved sister, Adelaide. As a young girl, she spent summers on her father's native Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, Canada. At her friend Coleen's party, Vivian met...

Jul 15, 2025

In lieu of sending flowers, please consider making donations in Lana's memory to: (Send acknowledgment email to: MonaHatoum@gmail.com or DinaHatoum@gmail.com )

Palestine Children's Relief Fund

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Museum of The Palestinian People (Washington, DC)

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Jul 10, 2025

Visitation Hours Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5 PM - 9 PM Prayer Service Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7 PM

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

Burial Service Private

Jul 8, 2025

Joseph Rivera Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Nephew

Joseph Rivera, the cherished first-born son of Olga Rivera. Joseph departed this world leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty. He was a brother like no other—deeply loved by his siblings: Freddy, JR, Olguie, Yvonne, Ruthie, Jessica, Sandy, and Leticia. His bond with each...