Donna Czyz, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Andrew M. Czyz, loving mother of Andrew (Kristine) Czyz and Jennifer (John) McCormack, cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Emma, Charlotte, Addison and Brayden, dear sister of Elizabeth (Rudolph) Fristachi and the late Joseph Fuerst and Timothy Fuerst, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady of Hope Church on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM. Interment followed at St. Michael’s Cemetery, East Elmhurst, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Howard Hollander, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 63Beloved husband of Henrietta Hollander, loving stepfather of the late Charlie Torre, father-in-law of Allison, cherished grandfather of Joseph, Chris, Sophia and Olivia, dear brother of Peggy. Pat and Joe Hollander, and the late Mary Ellen, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to:St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital一OT-American Cancer SocietyMass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Monday, January 6, 2024 at 10 AM.Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY.Interment of Cremated Remains at Maple Grove Cemetery, Kew Gardens, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378www.papaverofuneralhome.com

Crocifissa Cavaliere, died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the age of 61.It is with heavy hearts that the family of Crocifissa “Connie” Cavaliere announces her passing on December 19th, 2024. Connie was a beloved mother, devoted wife, proud grandmother and a cherished friend. She had an enormous heart and a lively presence whose energy could light up any room. She was known for her humor and candor. Her generous and caring spirit were known to those close to her.She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her daughters, Nicole and Danielle, husband, Louie, granddaughters, Tessa and Gianna, mother, Antonina, and sons-in-laws, Mike and Pete. (As well as her adored twin dogs Zeus and Zoey).As Connie would say: “Remember me with a smile, or don’t remember me at all.”Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady of Hope Church on Saturday, December 28, 2024at 9:45 AM.Entombment followed at St. John Cemetery, Ave Maria Garden Mausoleum, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378www.papaverofuneralhome.com

James W. Hawk, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy F. Hawk, loving father of Darlene Happel and James. Hawk, father-in-law of Richard and Erin, cherished grandfather of Richard, Kristen, James, Tara and Brian, dear brother of Ronald Hawk, Patricia Thompson, John Hawk, LouAnn Kaltenbach, Tommy Hawk and the late Robert Hawk and dearest uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Hawk was a United States Army Veteran. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday, January 6, 2024 at 12 PM. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com