Obituaries

Arsenio & Marcela Dizon

Arsenio & Marcela Dizon

Nov 15, 2025

Arsenio Silao Dizon (January 24, 1928 – November 15, 2025) and Marcela Paez Andres (June 19, 1928 – April 25, 2020)

Arsenio Dizon was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle during his incredible 97 years of life. Arsenio passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 15,2025. Arsing, as he was fondly called by loved...

Mary Elizabeth Messler

Mary Elizabeth Messler

Dec 15, 2025

Mary E. Messler passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Jerry Montuori

Jerry Montuori

Dec 12, 2025

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Jerry's memory.

Joseph F. Coyle Jr.

Joseph F. Coyle Jr.

Dec 11, 2025

Joseph F. Coyle, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, and returned to our Lord. His passing was more sudden than anyone anticipated, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Eleanor Coyle; his sisters, Sheila Coyle and Eleanor D'Angelo; his nieces, Tara Coyle and Dawn...

Eileen Wilhelm

Eileen Wilhelm

Dec 10, 2025

Eileen Wilhelm passed away peacefully in her home on December 10, 2025, surrounded by her family, at the age of 92. She was born on March 18, 1933, in Jamaica, New York, to Joseph and Helen Canavan. Eileen lived a life marked by love, strength, and devotion to those around her. 

Eileen, affectionately known as Nana, will be remembered for her...

Jayne Jessica Wright - Carmiencke

Jayne Jessica Wright - Carmiencke

Dec 9, 2025

Jayne J. Wright - Carmiencke passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2025 with her husband Donald, son Steven, daughter Amber, and son in law Charlie by her side. In her final hours, she was surrounded by family, including her mother Maryann, mother in law Susan, father in law Dave, and best friends Sally and Debra. She is survived by her...

Constantine Zaferiou

Constantine Zaferiou

Dec 7, 2025

Constantine Zaferiou, born on January 6, 1928 in Queens, NY passed on December 7, 2025, less than one month shy of his 98th birthday. Gus, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was the beloved husband of Penny (d. 2015), father to George (Paris) and Amelia (Tom), grandfather to Paulina, Stephanie, Tom, Dean, and Katerina, and much-loved...

Michael F. Finnegan

Michael F. Finnegan

Dec 5, 2025

Michael was a happy and social person; he enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know them. Michael, or Mikie, as those familiar with him knew him, always had a zest for life, fully embracing the people and pursuits he was passionate about. First and foremost, he was a devoted husband to his wife Phyllis of 51 years. Together they...

Antonio J. Shelton "Tony"

Antonio J. Shelton "Tony"

Dec 1, 2025

Antonio J. Shelton – March 16, 1965 – December 2, 2025

Antonio J. Shelton, Age 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Antonio is survived by his wife Kathleen A. of Vero Beach, Florida; Father, Antonio E. Shelton, Zachary, Louisiana; preceded in death, Mother, Rita J. Schwartzenburg Shelton; sons, Antonio L. Shelton and his wife Lynette of...

Denise Behar

Denise Behar

Nov 29, 2025

Denise Felicia Amoroso Behar left us on November 29 2025. She was 68 years old. Denise was born on September 24, 1957 in New York to Oscar and Dolores Amoroso. She leaves behind to cherish her memory husband David Louis Behar, daughter Cara Ellen Behar, son Daniel Louis Behar and daughter-in-law Emma Luera Behar, her siblings Ernest, Anthony, Rita and...

Joseph R. Teta

Joseph R. Teta

Nov 27, 2025

Joseph R. Teta, 77, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jane (Hanlon), children Jennifer Vitale and David, daughter-in-law Leigh (DeProspo) and granddaughters Juliet Teta and Katherine Vitale. He is pre-deceased by his brother Edward Teta and his son-in-law Jason Vitale. Joseph spent 39 years in the Baldwin school district....

Roberto Luis Rivas

Roberto Luis Rivas

Nov 16, 2025

Roberto Luis Rivas, a paragon of virtue, entered into eternal life at the age of 85 on November 16, 2025. 

A son of Santiago de Cuba, Roberto was born to Carmela and Orlando Rivas on April 28, 1940. He was the youngest of four, and “Robertico” revered his older siblings, Orlando, Jose (Che), and Caridad (Riri). They spent a bucolic childhood...