New York’s Staten Island. Here is a collection of obituaries that have been placed onSILive in memory of the deceased. Viewing schedules and visitor books are available here.
On January 8, 2025, retired NYPD homicide detective George A. Scroope passed away. According to his obituary, the Brooklyn native lived on Staten Island for over 60 years. He became a homicide investigator in 1961 after joining the New York Police Department. After twenty years of exemplary service, he retired from the NYPD and served in the South Bronx at the 41st Precinct (Fort Apache). His 20-year wife, Marie Block Scroope, sister-in-law Catherine [O Brien] Scroope, and sisters Donna Cadwell and Janice Trimmer survive him.Go to SILive.com to read the complete obituary.
On December 19, 2024, Nicholas Navarino, 90, passed away. He was a cherished husband, father, and teacher. According to his obituary, Nicholas was a devoted teacher who led a life filled of kindness, love, joy, and purpose. As a lifelong teacher in New Jersey, the Staten Island native rose to the position of principal at Grand View Elementary School in Piscataway and then Washington Elementary School in Millburn. After working in teaching for more than 40 years, he retired in 1999 as the principal of Millburn Junior High School.Go to SILive.com to read the entire obituary.
When he passed away, 103-year-old World War II veteran Anthony Aquaro was the oldest surviving retired firefighter in New York City. At age 31, the veteran Staten Islander took the FDNY fireman oath of office. He served 26 years with Brooklyn’s Union Street Engine 269 unit. Wealth is my greatest blessing, Aquaro stated in 2023. The riches that comes from having a lovely and devoted family with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews is more valuable than money.You can read a news article regarding Aquaro’s passing from the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com here.
CURRENT DEATHS
On January 3, 2025, David Ross Averack, 69, died in Tampa, Florida, surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in Brooklyn on December 8, 1955, and later relocated to Staten Island in 1978 before moving to Florida in 2022. After more than 30 years of service, David retired from the New York City Department of Sanitation in 2011. Patricia, his wife of 47 years, their four children, and their twelve grandchildren survive him. David’s life will be celebrated privately at a later time. Check out the complete obituary on SILive.com.
In 1950, Thomas Savin Sr. was born in Queens. He was the family’s cherished baby and the youngest of eight siblings. He became known as Mr. Fix It as he grew older, and everyone he knew turned to him for any repairs. With nine grandchildren, he was a loving grandfather. The complete obituary can be found on SILive.com.
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