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Frank Ingram JR. Staten Island, NY
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Loretta Cooper Staten Island, NY
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Loretta Cooper, (nee, Blackwell) was called home on September 13, 2023.
She was born on Feb 17, 1935, to Mary Frances Williams and Harold
Blackwell Sr. of Haverstraw, NY.
Loretta was blessed with a large family. She was educated within the
public school system and re-located to Staten Island, NY where she met
and married Kenneth Cooper Sr, ~ From their union 3 children were born.
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Loretta Cooper, (nee, Blackwell) was called home on September 13, 2023.
She was born on Feb 17, 1935, to Mary Frances Williams and...
Anthony Williams Staten Island, NY
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Anthony “POOH BEAR” Williams, age 63, passed away on August 27, 2023, in Staten Island, NY.
Anthony Williams was born on November 11, 1959, in Staten Island, NY to parents Bennie Lee Williams and Martha Louise Williams. He graduated from Susan E. Wagner, HS in Staten Island, NY and accepted a position at the Willowbrook State School as a...
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Allen Fowle Staten Island, NY
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Allen Nelson Fowle, was born on May 23, 1939, to the late Estell and Malcolm Fowle, at Harlem Hospital, in New York city. He departed in death on August 28, 2023, in Staten Island New York.
He attended Central High School of Needle Trades in New York, where he became proficient in Tailoring and Design. He joined the Marine Corp and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Allen was also a Trailblazer, he was one of the very first Black American, to...
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Allen Nelson Fowle, was born on May 23, 1939, to the late Estell and Malcolm Fowle, at Harlem Hospital, in New York city. He departed in death on August 28,...
Shelton McClain Staten Island
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Corine Graham Staten Island, NY
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Corine Graham, age 81, died of natural causes on August 29th, 2023, in Clove Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Staten Island, NY.
Corine was born on September 4th, 1941, in Four Square Valley, St. Phillip, Barbados to parents Isaac and Eileen Graham. She attended St. Martin’s Girls School and Princess Margaret Comprehensive School in Six Roads, St Phillip. She later...
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Corine Graham, age 81, died of natural causes on August 29th, 2023, in...
Alice Odege Staten Island, NY
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Mrs. Alice Odege, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Clove Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Staten Island, New York. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and niece.
Alice was born on September 14, 1955, to Lucille Martin-Cutler and William Lee Cutler in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After...
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Mrs. Alice Odege, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25,...
Ricardo Mejias Diaz Staten Island, NY
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Ricardo Socorro Mejías Díaz, was born on 17 December 1958 to Delia Matilde Diaz and Daniel “el cabezón” Mejías in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Ricky, as he was known among this family, was the seventh of eight children born to the couple.
Around age 4 his whole family moved to New York and after a brief stint in the...
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Ricardo Socorro Mejías Díaz, was born on 17...
Joseph Banks Summerville, SC
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Elder Joseph Banks Jr. was born January 19, 1950, in Garysburg NC, to the late great Elder Joseph & Louise Banks. He departed this life Saturday, August 23, 2023. In 1963 the Banks family settled in Staten Island, NY, where Elder Joseph Banks attended Prall 27, Junior High school and graduated from Curtis High school. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968, where he was a Medical Specialist. He was honorably discharged in 1971, he was...
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Elder Joseph Banks Jr. was born January 19, 1950, in Garysburg NC, to the late great Elder Joseph & Louise Banks. He departed this life Saturday,...
Kaicha Miller Staten Island, NY
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Kaicha Khalai Miller, 46, of Staten Island passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023. She was the beloved twin daughter born to Michael and Mary Miller on April 30, 1977. She graduated from Wagner high school in 1996 and went on to receive her bachelor's degree in sociology from the College of Staten Island. Kaicha diligently worked as a bus driver for Metropolitan Transit Authority for 15 years. She previously worked various jobs such as CRDD...
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Kaicha Khalai Miller, 46, of Staten Island passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023. She was the beloved twin daughter born to Michael and Mary Miller on April...
Kurt Jones Staten Island, NY
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Kurt Jones son of Curtis Jones and Cynthia Grant was born on April 28, 1964.
He Graduated from McKee high School and went on to Newport University which he got his bachelor’s degree, Kurt also served in the United States Army. Kurt Jones loved Run-D.M.C and Music R&B and Old School Hip Hop.
He leaves behind one Brother Anthony Jones, Best friend Andrea Berry, 5 children Kurt Barnes, Kurt Jones the 1st, Kurt Jones the 2nd, Ali E. Jones,...
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Kurt Jones son of Curtis Jones and Cynthia Grant was born on April 28, 1964.
He Graduated from McKee high School and went on to Newport University which he...
Arthur Gravely Sr. Staten Island, NY
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Arthur Bernard Gravely, Sr., age 78 transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday August 10, 2023. Arthur was born at Burrell Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia on February 6, 1945 to the late Eddie Henry Gravely, Sr., and Mary Richardson Gravely. Arthur attended Lucy Addison High School and graduated in 1964. Shortly after graduating Arthur...
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Jamika Moore Staten Island
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Jamika Nashell Moore was born on February 6, 1982, to Walter “Peter” Moore and Cherry Dowtin in Staten Island, New York. Jamika departed this life on August 6, 2023.
Jamika is preceded in death by her Father Walter Moore, Grandfather Rev. John T. Dowtin, Uncle Rickey Dowtin, Sister Mardice Moore,...
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Jason Bratcher Staten Island
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In 1974 Catherine Burks and Larry Bratcher gave LIFE to a baby boy named Jason Leroy Bratcher. He was the cutest, most loveable kid, mild mannered and very respectable. He went thru the NYC school system but acquired his GED in 1990. He was always an artist from the time he could hold a pencil he's draw the comics from the Sunday newspaper and anything else he could get his hands on, his brother Larry helped him perfect the art of drawing, he was...
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In 1974 Catherine Burks and Larry Bratcher gave LIFE to a baby boy named Jason Leroy Bratcher. He was the cutest, most loveable kid, mild mannered and very...
Rashiem Flanders Staten Island, NY
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Rashiem Flanders, 37yrs of age died suddenly of senseless act of violence on July 29, 2023, in Staten Island, New York.
Rashiem Flanders was born January 16, 1986, in Staten Island to the parents of Jane Akinsemoyin and Reynaldo Flanders. He graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island where he received his diploma. Rashiem worked as a maintenance worker for the company Chutes for the past two years. He...
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Rashiem Flanders, 37yrs of age died suddenly of senseless act of violence on July 29, 2023, in Staten Island, New York.
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Eric Garvin Staten Island
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Eric Eugene Garvin was the second of two children born to Eric and Anna Garvin at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on August 13, 1984. He departed this life on January 14, 2023.
He and his family were faithful members of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD.
Eric (Eugene) attended school in Maryland, Ohio, and Georgia and ultimately graduated in 2002 from Westlake High School...
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Eric Eugene Garvin was the second of two children born to Eric and Anna Garvin at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on August 13,...
Maggie Blanchard Manhattan
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Maggie Mae Harris was born on September 21, 1921, on a farm in Craven County, North Carolina. She was the first child of Oscar and Clarissa Harris and the oldest of their ten children. Maggie attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Craven County. After high school, Maggie joined the southern migration north, stopping in Virginia to study cosmetology, which back then meant, “learning how to do hair”. Eventually, Maggie would...
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Maggie Mae Harris was born on September 21, 1921, on a farm in Craven County, North Carolina. She was the first child of Oscar and Clarissa Harris and the oldest...
Betsy Hilliare Staten Island, NY
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Betsy Maria Hilliare was born on January 8, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York to Alphonso E. Hillaire and Socorro Maria Soto. She attended New Dorp High School in Staten Island and ultimately became a Certified Home Health Aid. She went home on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 59.
She lived most of her life in Staten Island on Park Hill growing up with her sisters Yvette (Evie) and Elizabeth (Little Liz). They were lovingly raised by...
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Betsy Maria Hilliare was born on January 8, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York to Alphonso E. Hillaire and Socorro Maria Soto. She attended New Dorp High School in...
Ida Francis Staten Island, NY
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Steven Scott Staten Island, NY
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Steven (Seven) Scott passed away July 7, 2023. He grew up in west Brighton, then became a resident in Todt Hill. He was well known and loved by so many. He was the youngest of seven children by his parents William and Barbara Scott (both deceased). He leaves behind his only sister Missy Scott, five brothers, his daughter Vanessa Scott and 3 grandchildren. His heart was bigger than anyone could imagine. He will be...
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Steven (Seven) Scott passed away July 7, 2023. He grew up in west Brighton, then became a resident in Todt Hill. He was well known and loved by so...
Carl Watts Staten Island, NY
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Carl Raymond Watts was born on October 2, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Juanita Watts. He was united in holy matrimony to Gina Watts on June 7, 1985. Carl began his eternal life on July 14, 2023 from his forever home on Arnold Street.
Carl earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education from The City College of New York (CCNY). His career as an elementary school teacher spanned over 3 decades between...
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Carl Raymond Watts was born on October 2, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John and Juanita Watts. He was united in holy matrimony to Gina Watts on June...
Johnny Andrews Jr. Staten Island
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Johnny Antonio Andrews, Jr., affectionately known as “Blue”, was the eldest of five children born to Johnny and Olivia Andrews. Johnny was born on November 17, 1966, in Brooklyn, NY and was raised in the New Brighton area of Staten Island, NY. Blue’s family ancestry was rooted in the Caribbean islands of Saint Croix and Puerto Rico, of which he was very proud. Whenever an opportunity arose to discuss the culture with...
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Johnny Antonio Andrews, Jr., affectionately known as “Blue”, was the eldest of five children born to Johnny and Olivia Andrews....
Kyshaun Richardson-Jackson Staten Island, NY
Kyshaun Richardson- Jackson, age 44, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Staten Island, New York.
Kyshaun was born on December 6, 1978, in Staten Island, New York to the late Belva Richardson and Fletcher Jackson. He graduated from the Institute of Design and Construction, in Brooklyn, New York obtaining his Associate degree.
Kyshaun was a very social person who was deeply involved in the “Rumble in the Jungle” summer basketball tournaments. He enjoyed watching his favorite...
Kyshaun Richardson- Jackson, age 44, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Staten Island, New York.
Kyshaun was born on December 6, 1978, in Staten Island, New York to the late Belva Richardson and...
William Davis Jr. New Haven, CT
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William “DASH” Davis JR. passed away on June 26, 2023. On Monday At Yale New Haven Hospital In New Haven Connecticut. He was the oldest son and 4th child of 6 children to Grand Master William Davis Sr. And Jeanette Davis. He was born in Brooklyn at St. Mary’s Hospital and moved to Staten Island at the 1 1/2 years old where he was raised to adulthood. Preceding in his death are his father Grand...
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William “DASH” Davis JR. passed away on June 26, 2023. On Monday At Yale New Haven Hospital In New Haven Connecticut. ...
Shannon Connolly Brooklyn, NY
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Shannon Connolly, age 44, passed away on June 24th, 2023, in Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
Shannon Connolly was born on August 10th,1978 in Staten Island Hospital to her parents, Madeleine and Patrick Connolly....
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Carmen Coto Garcia Staten Island, NY
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Carmen Coto, age 65, died of natural death on June 27, 2023, in Staten Island. Carmen was born on November 16, 1957, in Turrialba Costa Rica to parents Piedades Garcia and Rafael Coto.
Carmen was a great family woman and loving mother. He married Douglas Castillo in 2001. Carmen was a social, active woman who was deeply involved in making friends and cooking food to them for the majority of her life. Her friends will always remember her as a...
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Carmen Coto, age 65, died of natural death on June 27, 2023, in Staten Island. Carmen was born on November 16, 1957, in Turrialba Costa Rica to...
Nadine Gravely Staten Island, NY
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Nadine was born in Harlem, New York on August 29, 1947 to the late Ernestine Joseph and Ned Deas. As a young girl she moved to the Mariner’s Harbor area of Staten Island where she grew up and attended Port Richmond High School. Nadine was employed by SIDDSO - New York State and worked for 40 years until she happily retired in 2006.
Nadine aka “Nae-Nae”, the matriarch and heart...
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Nadine was born in Harlem, New York on August 29, 1947 to the late Ernestine Joseph and Ned Deas. As...
Jevaughn Elliott Staten Island, NY
My Little Angel
You’ve just walked on ahead of me
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.
I try and cope the best I can
But I’m missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.
Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
But now and then I swear
I’ll feel your hand slip into mine.
God Took You To His Loving Home
He saw You...
My Little Angel
You’ve just walked on ahead of me
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.
I try and cope the best...
Kennith Showell Staten Island
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Kennith E. Showell, 72, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 Kennith was born September 14, 1950 in Washington, DC. He is preceded in death by his parents Elma and Clinton Showell and siblings Lawrence and Patrice Showell.
Kenneth received his childhood education in Bishopville, SC where he received his diploma in 1967. He then joined the United States Army serving 2 years in the Vietnam war. He was then discharged in 1970 with honors....
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Kennith E. Showell, 72, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 Kennith was born September 14, 1950 in Washington, DC. He is preceded in death by his...
Geraldine Parker Staten Island, NY
"MA" We Said Our" I Love Yous, Although, We Never Got To Say Our " Goodbyes, " It's" Ok, " I Will " Always Love you n Miss you, " But God Loved you More! Rest in Eternal Paradise, And " Thank you" for Everything, Never Forgotten, Love you, Ur Daughter, Asiba "(Pumpkin)
"MA" We Said Our" I Love Yous, Although, We Never Got To Say Our " Goodbyes, " It's" Ok, " I Will " Always Love you n Miss you, " But God Loved you...
Shandell Clemons Staten Island, NY
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Shandell Ashreen Clemons, 51, was born on January 24, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY to his Mother Thelma Clemons. He sadly passed away on June 14, 2023 Shandell was a great man and a loving brother. Shandell was a social, active man who was deeply involved in Islam for several years.
Shandell is survived by his sisters, uncle and ten nephews, 6 nieces and a host of grand-nephew and nieces.
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Shandell Ashreen Clemons, 51, was born on January 24, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY to his Mother Thelma Clemons. He sadly passed away on June 14, 2023 Shandell was a...
Quincy Bell Staten Island, NY
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King Quincy transitioned on June 7, 2023, at the age of 48, in his home surrounded by his siblings Ronald & Constance; best friend Larry; and his Aunt Rita.
King Quincy was the son of Renee Bell and the late Ronald Spann Sr. King Quincy is survived by his two children, Quincy Lashon Bell Jr. and Aniyah Lashon Bell, his stepmother Lillie Spann, siblings Ronald Bell, Constance Bell, Marcus Spann, Troy...
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King Quincy transitioned on June 7, 2023, at the age of 48, in his home surrounded by his siblings Ronald &...
Lee Calvin Staten Island
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Our beloved family member, Lee DeShawn Calvin (Layquan), was called Home on May 27, 2023. He was 53 years old.
Lee was born on June 21, 1969, at St. Vincent's Hospital, on Staten Island, New York. He was born to Denise Rosetta Lee and Levi Maurice Calvin.
In life, Lee would go on to earn his GED, obtain critical vocational skills, and complete a semester of college. He aslo worked for a personal moving company.
Anyone who knew Lee knows the...
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Our beloved family member, Lee DeShawn Calvin (Layquan), was called Home on May 27, 2023. He was 53 years old.
Lee was born on June 21, 1969, at St....
Thomas Sims Staten Island, NY
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An interview with Tommy
Where were you born? How long did you live there?
I was born in Durham, NC. [March 10, 1943]. I lived there for 6 months, then we moved to NYC for 6 months , then to Staten Island. My dad got a job working in Stapleton. All the black guys worked over here. It was very common for black men to work on Staten Island in the 40s.
Who were your parents and siblings?
My parents were Dorothy and Lambert Lewis Sims. I had 2 siblings: a...
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An interview with Tommy
Where were you born? How long did you live there?
I was born in Durham, NC. [March 10, 1943]. I lived there for 6 months, then we...
Wesley Dixon Jr. Staten Island NY
Wesley Lloyd Dixon Jr better known as Kirby was born on September 15, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York to Belinda Alford Dixon and Wesley Sr. He was the middle child of Belinda’s three children. Her only son. Her Best West. After moving to Mariner’s Harbor as a small child, Wesley connected with friends that would prove to be brothers and eventually they became Bionic. Wesley attended all the local schools Port Richmond Day Nursery, P.S. 44, I.S. 72 and Port Richmond High School. He...
Wesley Lloyd Dixon Jr better known as Kirby was born on September 15, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York to Belinda Alford Dixon and Wesley Sr. He was the middle child of Belinda’s three children....
Jamoure Harrell Staten Island, NY
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Jamoure Harrell, 13 was born on November 11,2009 in Staten Island University Hospital to parents Shayneka Harrell and Naquan Whitfield. He attended The Eagle Academy middle school where he was scheduled to graduate with honors in June 2023.
Jamoure was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin whose smile would lighten up the...
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Jamoure Harrell, 13 was born on November 11,2009 in Staten Island University Hospital to parents Shayneka Harrell and Naquan Whitfield....
Helen Chavis Staten Island , NY
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