Obituaries

Feb 6, 2026

Olympia Marie Mottola passed away peacefully in her home on February 6th, 2026, due to complications from cardiomyopathy. She was 84.

Born on May 18th, 1941, in Bay Ridge Hospital to Ralph Mottola and Frances Aloia, Olympia grew up in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, the oldest of three children. She attended Bay Ridge High School, where she made lifelong friends and remained...

Mar 30, 2026

Denise R. Ormandy (née Brick), age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, Denise was lovingly raised by the late Mildred “Pum” Brick. She attended Saint Anselm and Fontbonne Hall Academy, and graduated from St. John’s University, Class of 1973.

Denise and her husband, Tom, have loved one...

Mar 28, 2026

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Petros' memory to:Holy Cross Greek Orthodox ChurchorThe Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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Petros M. Spanakos, born July 26, 1938, one of seven boys, was raised by his parents, Stella and Michael Spanakos, both Greek immigrants from Mani, in what was the rough Red Hook section of Brooklyn....

Mar 27, 2026

Visitation HoursSunday, March 29, 20262 PM - 6 PM

Clavin Funeral Home7722 4th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209Complimentary Valet Parking AvailableFuneral MassMonday, March 30, 202610:15 AM - LIVESTREAM LINK -

Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church7320 4th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209CemeteryPinelawn Memorial Park2030 Wellwood AvenueFarmingdale, NY 11735

Mar 26, 2026

In lieu of flowers or trees, please consider making donations in Christinas memory to:(Please send acknowledgment email to: dmac8171@gmail.com)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 

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Christina Schwerer, 98 years old, passed away the evening of March 26, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York.Christina, was born the eldest daughter of Henry Sr. and...

Mar 22, 2026

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Mary's memory to:Our Lady of Angels ChurchOrSt. Andrew's Society of the State of New York   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -

Mary Agnes Atkins passed peacefully on Sunday, March 22. Mary Agnes Atkins was born on September 9, 1932 in Dumbarton, Scotland to...

Mar 19, 2026

Annalouise M. DeMarco passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Charles DeMarco. Loving mother of Michael DeMarco and Christine DeMarco.

A private funeral service will be held. If you wish to honor Annalouise's memory, please consider a donation to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 440 Ovington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209.

Mar 17, 2026

In lieu of flowers and in observance of the Lenten Season, please consider a donation in Elvira's memory to  Calvary Hospital & Hospice Care  

For acknowledgment, please forward e-mail to  since1886@clavinfuneralhome.com   -   -   -   -   -   -We are mourning the passing of Elvira Albanese. Elvira was born in 1928 in Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria, Italy. At 30...

Mar 15, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Ethel Kane, who departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Ethel was born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn where she was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Angels Parish. Ethel is predeceased by her wonderful and one-of-a-kind husband Joseph. They shared...

Mar 14, 2026

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Dolores' memory to: (Please send acknowledgement email to: LoriPender237@gmail.com )

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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We gather to celebrate the life of Dolores Eifert, lovingly known to many as "Grandma Dee," who passed away...

Mar 6, 2026

Viewing in Church Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:30 AM - 10:30AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7420 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:30AM

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 7420 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Cemetery Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mar 4, 2026

Anna was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico and raised in New York City, where she later married and raised a family of her own.

She is survived by her children: Sally and her husband Charles Beehn; Lorraine and her husband Brendan Rooney; Lisa and her husband Barry Friedberg; Denise and her husband Rodney Dolan; and her son...

Feb 23, 2026

Visitation Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9 AM - 11 AM

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

Prayer Service Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11 AM

Clavin Funeral Home 7722 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209

Cemetery Cypress Hills Cemetery 833...

Feb 22, 2026

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Thomas M. Kilroy, affectionately known as "Killer", who passed away on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Brooklyn.

Thomas was born on October 11, 1957, in Brooklyn to Catherine "Kitty" Kilroy and Thomas Kilroy Sr. A lifelong Brooklynite, Thomas built his life in...

Feb 21, 2026

Mariana Posada, 88, passed away peacefully, carrying with her a heart full of kindness and grace.

Born in Cuba, she was one of five children of her loving parents, Narcisa and Ricardo Milian. In 1966, she immigrated to the United States with her husband and her daughter, Narcisa, where together they built a successful and fulfilling life...

Feb 21, 2026

Anthony D'Urso, age 57, passed away on the evening of Saturday February 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in Bay Ridge Hospital in Brooklyn and spent his whole life living and loving Bay Ridge. Anthony attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grammar School and Church where he served as altar boy. He attended Xaverian High...

Feb 20, 2026

Funeral Service Saturday, February 28, 2026 11 AM

The Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street Brooklyn, NY 11232 -   -   -   -   - Frances E. Adinolfi, age 77, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of education, music, and compassion.

She was born in New York City, the beloved daughter of Arthur and Carmela...

Feb 19, 2026

You Can Close Your Eyes -Song by James Taylor

Well, the sun is surely sinkin' down But the moon is slowly risin' So this old world must still be spinnin' 'round And I still love you

So close your eyes You can close your eyes, it's alright I don't know no love songs...

Feb 18, 2026

*SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO SNOW - PLEASE SEE BELOW Alba Gloria (Capone) Savage peacefully transitioned from life on her birthday, February 18, 2026, with her husband of 57 years, Ed Savage, by her side.

Alba was born in Brooklyn, NY to Nicholas and Antonietta (Ciampa) Capone. She received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Hunter College...

Feb 16, 2026

Barbara, a devoted mom, nana, and friend, passed away on February 16th. Her greatest joy in life was her family - she is survived by her children Kerrie (John), Amy, and Michael and grandchildren Stephen, Reese, JJ and Jake and her brother Bob (Barbara) and their children and grandchildren. As well as many close family members and friends.