Thomas Jennings
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...
Anthony Marrone
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...
Myra Mccabe
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...
Adrian Alexandru
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...
Paula Faustin
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...
Joan P. Blackwell
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...
Iris M. Velazquez
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...
Lucy Santana
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
Henry J. Putko
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...
Francis Patrick Duggan
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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Margaret A. Reilly
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...
Frances J. Sullivan
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...
Daniel Maclellan
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....
Raffaele G. Alio
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...
Balbina Padilla
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...
Charles E. Nigro
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. - - - - ...
Dr. Nicholas Vincent Tornatore
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...
Angelo De Vito
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...
Brian William Byrnes
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...
Nancy Pacifico
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...
