Obituaries
John D. Lacorazza Obituary
- January 9, 2021
John Daniel Lacorazza, 96 of New York, New York, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover, New Jersey. A private celebration of his life was held at St. Patrick's Basilica on Thursday, January 14, 2021. His cremains will be interred at St Patrick's columbarium, joining his wife Elena (Ellie) of 70 years who had passed away prior in 2017. Memorial donations may be ma
Margaret and David Retta Obituary
- December 25, 2020
Margaret Longto Retta, "Peggy", 77, died on December 25, 2020 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx after a long illness. David John Retta, 71, her husband of over 30 years, passed away nearly two weeks later on January 7, 2021 at NYU Medical Center from complications following surgery. Peggy was a long time Social Worker in New York City, serving at both the New York Foundling Child Welfare Agenc
Bertha Chase Obituary
January 30, 1926 - December 22, 2020
Bertha Chase, 94, of Greenwich Village, NYC, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Born January 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Martines) Fauci. She will be remembered as a generous and kind individual who embodied an optimism and enthusiasm for life that was contagious and she never had a bad word to say about anyone. Upon graduation from Sewanhaka High School
Anthony T. Ciffo Obituary
August 4, 1952 - December 19, 2020
Anthony Ciffo, beloved icon of Mulberry Street has passed away. He is survived by his cousins, Michelina and Danny Pollio, Michelina Bonsignore, Larry, and Lidia Guardino, John Mignone, Camille and Gene Segal, and Laura Asciolla In this time of grief, Anthony's wish would have been to have his laughter continue on.
Christopher J. Tobin Obituary
- December 19, 2020
A native New Yorker, Christopher J. Tobin developed a keen interest in broadcast engineering as a teenager while working at Radio Shack. Only a few years later, he was working at ABC Radio Network, WBAB, Westwood One, CBS Radio (1010 WINS/WNEW 102.7FM), CCS/Musicam USA and Jazz 88 WBGO in Newark, NJ. One of his greatest passions in life was also co-hosting TWIRT ("This Week in Radio Tech") with Ki
Vincent Bonanno Obituary
January 6, 1968 - December 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Vincent J. Bonanno announces his passing on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 52 years. Vincent will be lovingly remembered by his mother Grazia Bonanno, by his sister, Rosemary (Timothy) Stewart, and his brother Joseph (Jeanne) Bonanno. Vincent was predeceased by his father, Joseph J. Bonanno and younger brother, Domenick J. Bonanno. Vincent
Alfa de Alessandrini di Neuenstein Obituary
April 19, 1928 - December 11, 2020
Alfa Cabrera Morales de Alessandrini di Neuenstein passed on December 11, 2020. She was born in Montevideo, Uruguay on April 19, 1928 to Dorotteo and Giasul Morales. She was the youngest of eight children. In 1950, she married Luigi de Alessandrini di Neuenstein and traveled the globe - settling in Portofino, Italy. In 1956, Alfa and Luigi moved to New York and then to Virginia where they raised t
Matthew DeLuca Obituary
- December 2, 2020
Matthew passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Matthew was a resident of New York, New York.
Mary Frattini Obituary
August 11, 1928 - November 6, 2020
Mary Lucy Gorgone Frattini was born on August 11, 1928 to Giovanni and Immaculata Gorgone. After living on the East Side for a few short years, she lived her whole life in Greenwich Village. Mary is the widow of Peter Frattini, beloved sister of Louise, Yolanda, Joseph, Liza, Jeanne and Nettie. She was the cherished and loving Mother to; Mary-Anne, Patti, Tommy and Johnny; loving Mother-In-
Leon Zonin Obituary
- October 27, 2020
Beloved husband of Eileen, father of Evan and Barbara, Grandpa of Joshua and Valerie, Brother, uncle and friend. Also companion of Christene Gorman. Will be missed by all. Born July 30, 1936