Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher B. Rearer on January 14, 2025. Chris, 66, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose loss has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of all who knew him. His passing came too soon, and he will be greatly missed by his family,...

Jan 13, 2025

Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:15 AM Click HERE for Funeral Mass Livestream

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

Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery 3620 Tilden Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

Jan 7, 2025

Arline Lyons, age 88 long time resident of Brooklyn NY before relocating to Mahopac, NY passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025.

Arline was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph, and is survived by her six children Barbara ( Michael), Patricia, Joseph ( Dawn), Catherine (the late Richard), Michael ( Jennifer) and John; 9 grandchildren and 6...

Dec 21, 2024

Astrid Andersen passed away on December 21, 2024 at the young age of 96. She was born in Nipe, Norway on Christmas Day in 1927, one of 10 children. At the age of 19 she emigrated to Brooklyn, New York where she married and raised her family. Astrid took an active role in the Norwegian community and was a...

Dec 21, 2024

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Clavin Brown passed away peacefully on December 21 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. The daughter of Joseph P. and Della Fahey Clavin, Peggy was born on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, above the family business, Clavin Funeral Home. She was the youngest of the Clavin children (Mike, Mary, James, Joe, and Tom) all of whom predeceased her....

Dec 12, 2024

Father Daniel Stephen Murphy went home to God on December 12, 2024. It was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Mary was watching over him.

Father Danny was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 27,1944 to the late Kathryn (Driscoll) Murphy and Daniel Murphy. His childhood days in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn...

Dec 9, 2024

Arthur A. Geiser went to rest on December 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Artie was a brave fighter to the very end. He battled multiple rounds of cancer, dementia and chronic pain for 14 years with a positive outlook and a smile.

A proud Army veteran and a dedicated letter carrier for the U.S. Postal...

Dec 9, 2024

Visitation Sunday, December 15, 2024 1 PM  -  5 PM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Complimentary Valet Parking Available Departing Prayer Monday, December 16, 2024 10:30 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Cemetery Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232...

Dec 2, 2024

Joseph A. Wilson, 93, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was always surrounded by his devoted family while at the hospital. Joseph was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley. He leaves behind his adoring children, Suzanne and Randy of Kessler of Howell, NJ,...

Nov 24, 2024

Robert Jerome Leary, 83, of Brooklyn, New York, died November 24, 2024, after a yearslong struggle with Alzheimer's and prostate cancer. A caring, generous man, he will be missed by those lucky enough to get to know him.

Robert was born December 10, 1940 in Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn to parents Robert Sr. and Eva...

Nov 21, 2024

Michael "Mike" Donohue passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn, NY - the son of Elizabeth and the late Raymond Donohue. Mike was the oldest of six siblings, Kelley, Patricia, Colleen, Raymond and the late Barbara Donohue. He was a loving husband and caring father; he is survived by his wife Joan and daughters Kaitlin...

Nov 20, 2024

Richard Henry Greaker, 88, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of November 20th, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn in 1936 to Norwegian Parents Gladys Stenersen and Henry Richard Greaker. He attended James Madison High School and graduated from Tri-State University. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. After his military service, he worked for the Army...

Nov 19, 2024

Visitation Friday, November 22, 2024 1 PM  -  5 PM

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

Funeral Mass Saturday, November 23, 2024 9:15 AM Click HERE for livestream

Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11220

Nov 17, 2024

Concetta Occhipinti, 102, of Brooklyn, NY, left this world surrounded by her loving family on November 17, 2024, in the peaceful comfort of her daughter's home.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband Giorgio (d. 1981), Concetta is survived by a daughter, Jeanie Occhipinti (Antonio Esposito); two granddaughters, Georgette Bergam (Dr. Miro Bergam) and Ariana Malik; and...

Nov 9, 2024

Claudia was a hardworking, compassionate, and joyful person who touched so many lives with her kindness and dedication. Our family is heartbroken, but we are comforted by the wonderful memories we have of her.

Thank you for keeping Claudia in your thoughts and prayers

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Nov 9, 2024

Proudly educated at: Visitation Academy; St. Anselm's School Class of 1938; Fontbonne Hall Academy Class of 1942 (where she met her best friend Veronica Hart); St. Joseph's College Class of 1947; and Columbia University MA in Library Science Class of 1948.

Virginia thoroughly enjoyed her career at the New York Public Library from 1948 to her retirement...

Nov 8, 2024

Albert Joseph Brown, 78, of Brooklyn, NY , peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024. Albert's journey in life began on March 12, 1946, in Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was the oldest of four; Regina, Robert (Jayne), and Maryann, born to Albert J. Brown and Regina Rock. Albert was drafted into the United States Marine Corps in 1966. Albert served...

Nov 8, 2024

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Angelo's memory to: (Send acknowledgment email to: since1886@gmail.com )

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

or

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

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Angelo Ralph Rubano MD, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, NY...

Nov 2, 2024

Elizabeth Cruz passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with dementia.

Born in 1955 to William and Martha Benitez.  Beloved wife of Fernando Cruz. Proud mother of Fernando Cruz III and Steven Cruz.  Loving grandmother of Jayden and Josiah. Dear sister of Alicia Olmeda.

In lieu...

Oct 19, 2024

Raymond S. Allert, fondly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on October 19th 2024. Ray was born in Dyker Heights Brooklyn on September 2nd 1956 to the late August and Helen Allert. After graduating from Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School, Ray went on to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in Special Education from Brooklyn College. He ran...