Obituaries

Laurel Lee Trapani

Laurel Lee Trapani

Dec 9, 2024

Laurel Trapani, 77, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 25, 1947, Laurel lived her entire life in Jackson Heights, Queens and spent her childhood summers at the family’s lake house in Millerton, NY.

Laurel married the love of her life, Joseph Trapani, on May 4, 1967, and together raised three sons. Laurel was...

Nicholas R. Ammirati

Nicholas R. Ammirati

Dec 8, 2024

Nick Ammirati is the Beloved Husband of Diane, Beyond Admired Father of Rick and his wife Louann, Cherished Father of Jen & Loving Grandfather of Ricki, Gabrielle & Gianna.Much Loved Brother of Frank, Larry & Tina (Angel in Heaven) Ammirati. 

We will Celebrate his Life & Legacy in his Hometown of Holbrook which he Loved & Cared for so Deeply! 

Truly a...

Laurence W. Rudish

Laurence W. Rudish

Dec 8, 2024

Laurence Wayne Rudish of Holbrook, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Barbara and a proud and loving father to Melanie Demarco (James) and Jason Rudish (Kelly). Larry was a beloved Grandpa to Tyler and Marissa Demarco and Lyla Rudish.

Larry's kindness, warmth, and humor touched everyone he...

Melissa Susan Giordano

Melissa Susan Giordano

Dec 7, 2024

Melissa Giordano is the beloved daughter of Linda and Lou Giordano. The sister of Luanne Plume and her husband Nick Plume. The aunt of Lucy and Baby Plume. She is remembered by her loved ones and friends. Broadway lost its biggest fan.

David A. Weinstein

David A. Weinstein

Dec 7, 2024

David A. Weinstein, 79, Holbrook N.Y. passed away on 12/7/2024. He is survived by his wife Lila, his children Adam Weinstein and wife Meredith, Jennifer Lypen and her husband Brian, his grandchildren Hunter, Chelsea, Rachel and Zachary.

David met his wife Lila in Geology 1 Class at Brooklyn College and they were married for 59 years. He taught at Queens College...

Anthony Francioni

Anthony Francioni

Dec 7, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Francioni, Age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 7th. He was predeceased by his parents, Giuseppe and Felicetta Francioni and brother, Marino Francioni and sister, Josephine Ptaszynski. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Ellen Francioni; beloved daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Bryce Fearon; beloved daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jason Gittleson; beloved son and...