Obituaries

Dr. Henry J. Schiavello

Dr. Henry J. Schiavello

Dec 29, 2023

Henry Schiavello was born on September 3, 1931 in Harlem, New York. His father Anthony, known as Tom, was an electrician and his mother Mary was a homemaker. Together they owned a hardware store in Ridgewood, Queens on Seneca Avenue.  Henry attended PS 93 and went on to attend Stuyvesant High School, then onto New York University. He played the...

Jagat K. Motwani

Jagat K. Motwani

Dec 27, 2023

Dr. Jagat Motwani, 97, of Long Island, NY, a Fulbright scholar, professor and social worker passed away on Wednesday, December 27.  Dr. Motwani worked for the City of New York Health Services prior to his retirement. Other than his professional contributions, he stood out for his deep dedication to the Indian Diaspora community for four decades.

Dr. Motwani was born...

Anna Schwarting

Anna Schwarting

Dec 27, 2023

Anne Schwarting of East Moriches passed away peacefully in her home on December 27, 2023. Hours before passing, Pastor Fleishmann lovingly conducted a beautiful prayer service with all her family members in her presence.  We were all able to say good-bye to Mom in peace.

Anne was born March 15th, 1923 in NYC to Lawrence and Mary Frantin.  Anne was...

Zena "Sue" Serka Nunziata

Zena "Sue" Serka Nunziata

Dec 27, 2023

ZENA SERKA NUNZIATA (1934 – 2023) ST. JAMES – Zena Serka Nunziata (nee Zentrich), known to her loved ones as Sue, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023, at the age of 89 in St. James, NY.  She was born on November 9, 1934, in New York, New York, to the late Anthony and Helen Zentrich. Sue was a dedicated...