Paula M. Cruz, died Tuesday, December 5,2023 at the age of 64. Beloved mother of Rodrigo (Lucy) Cevallos, Zulma Alejandra (Alex) Ordonez and Irving (Jessica) Cruz, cherished grandmother of Sellina, Sendric, Seriana and Ariana, loving sister and cherished aunt. Private Cremation held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Lourdes E. Defensor, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 69. Beloved mother Dixie D. Deocampo and mother-in-law of Salvador Deocampo, cherished grandmother of Mary Angeli and Mikaela Aria, and dear sister. Private Cremation held on Friday, December 8,2023 at All Souis Crematory, East Elmhurst, NY. Memorial services offered at Papavero Funeral Home on  Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 from 3-5 PM. under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Alessandro Taddeucci, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Margaret T. Taddeucci, loving father of Annemarie Taddeucci and Sandra Jamet, son-in-law of David, cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn and Christophe, dear brother of Dilva Salvioni, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com