STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In honor of those who have died, here is a compilation of obituaries posted on SILive. Viewing times and guest books can be seen here.
Frank Vincent Minero, 81, described by family as a beacon of compassion who was dedicated to the psychiatry field, died on May 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
The Staten Island native graduated from St. Peter’s Boys High School and Seton Hall University.
“Dr. Minero is often likened to his uncle, the revered Navy Chaplain Father Vincent Capodanno, who not only saved lives by counseling distraught soldiers in Vietnam, but also by rendering medical aid on the front lines,” reads his obituary.
Read the full obituary on SILive.
Joseph S. Brighina, 46, a father who loved muscle cars and sharing magical moments with his family at Disney, died on July 13.
His taste in entertainment was eclectic, from “Friends” to “Big Bang Theory” to Marvel movies, reads his obituary.
Read the full obituary on SILive.com.
Ann T. Roman, 82, a devoted Catholic who raised a family with her husband of 60 years, died on July 18, 2024.
The Brooklyn native was a parishioner of Holy Child R.C. Church, where she was a eucharistic minister and lector.
“Passionate about her Irish Heritage, Ann was on the front cover of the Staten Island Advance multiple times holding her sign that said ‘Staten Ireland Loves You’ at the NYC St. Patrick’s Day parade,” reads her obituary.
Read the full obituary on SILive.com.
Moss J. Weintraub, 63, a civil engineer, project manager and senior analyst whose true passion was his family, died July 18, 2024.
“He put everyone else above himself, going above and beyond for those he loved,” reads his obituary.
Moss was an avid New York Mets and Miami Dolphins fan who traveled the country with his son, Kevin, visiting every baseball stadium and almost each football stadium.
Read the full obituary on SILive.com.
RECENT OBITUARIES
Louis “Louie Dee” James Dontis, 69, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born in Brooklyn on Nov. 2, 1954, to James and Carrie Dontis.
Dontis was a successful business owner of trucking companies and was a member of the Teamsters union. He had a lifelong passion for muscle cars, Mack trucks and fishing.
He was a devoted member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and was known for his big personality and humor.
“Louie Dee” embodied an old-school work ethic and a “do it yourself” attitude and worked tirelessly to provide a wonderful life for his family. His grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment as their Papou.
Read the full obituary on SILive.
Karen Dare-Gentile, 71, died unexpectedly on Jul. 7, 2024. A teacher in Staten Island and Mays Landing, NJ, Karen was an avid equestrian and animal lover who never let being a Type 1 diabetic or double amputee slow her down. Together with her late husband Michael, she devoted time to charitable causes. Karen’s proudest achievement was raising their six children and grandchild. Read the full obituary on SILive.
Louise Phillips, Esq., 69, passed away on Jul. 9, 2024. A Brooklyn Law School graduate, Louise worked as an Assistant District Attorney before retiring to raise her sons. A woman of deep faith, she served her church and community. Louise is survived by her husband William, sons Brian and Daniel, siblings, grandchildren, and extended family. Read the full obituary on SILive.
Concetta “Connie” M. Innes, 79, passed away on Jul. 11, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, Connie worked as a Lunch Helper for the Department of Education for 30 years. She was married to George for 53 years and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel church. Connie is survived by her husband, son George, and granddaughter Jiordia. Read the full obituary on SILive.
Generative AI was used to produce an initial draft of a portion of this story (”Recent Obituaries” section) based on data from Legacy.com. It was reviewed and edited by Staten Island Live staff.
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