Rev. Michael R. Ross passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 35 years to LaVerne Ross, loving father of Keith, Susan and Peter, stepfather of John and Kevin, father-in-law of Lori, cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Brian, Stephanie, Bella, Sophie, Mickey, Schuyler and Chloe, brother-in-law of Denise McBride and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Rev. Michael Ross served as the Pastor of Covenant Lutheran Church for over 38 years, as Chaplain of the NYC Department of Corrections, and as Vice President of Local Union DC 37. Rev. Ross was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: American Cancer Society. Funeral Services held at Covenant Lutheran Church, Ridgewood, NY on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Helen M. Rossicone passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinando Rossicone, loving mother of Robert Rossicone and the late Dennis Rossicone, mother-in-law of Carol, cherished grandmother of Vincent and Daniel, great-grandmother of Milania, Liam and Daniel, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Francisco Javie Santos, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the age of 31. Beloved husband of Valerie Penate Santos, loving father of Ethan and Grace, adored son of Francisco & Ana Santos, cherished brother of Kenny and Maryanne, dearest son-in-law of Enrique and Ketty, brother-in-law of Nicole and David, loving grandson of Hayde Cuadrao, and also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Religious Services offered at Papavero Funeral Home on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 7PM. Funeral Service held at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, October 13, 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.

Dolores Fumai passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late William Fumai, loving mother of Thomas & Jacquelyn Fumai, Chris & Susan Fumai, and the late William (Trish) Fumai, cherished grandmother of William, Katie, Christopher, Ashley, Ryan, Alexandra, Jillian and Sean, great-grandmother of Luke, Camila, Jack, Nicholas and Micaiah, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, October 14, 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.

Arlene F. LaBella passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 77. Loving mother of Michael LaBella and his wife, Jennifer, cherished grandmother of Michael, and beloved daughter of the late John Bodnar. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Transfiguration Church on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Mercedes Gomez passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Jose I. Gomez, loving mother of Jose Gomez, Rogelio Gomez, Raquel Gomez & Santiago Gomez, cherished grandmother of Valeska,Vanessa, Xavier, Gabriel, Ryan, Kevin, Michelle, Rachel, Nickson, James, Masiel, Genesis, Ariel, Bianca, Celine, Joyce, Christian and Josias, great-grandmother of Damian, Jaxson, Aliana, Devin, Eli and Caia, dear sister of Teddy, Aracelia, Anna, German, Altagracia, Mercedes, Rudy and Elena, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Sebastian Church on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 9:45AM. Interment followed at Lutheran All-Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Jennifer R. Williams passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of Matthew Ray, loving daughter of Donald and Brenda Williams, dearest sister of Greg (Julie) Williams, cherished aunt of Luna, adored daughter-in-law of Fred and Marilyn Ray, sister-in-law of Tom and Katrina McCormick, and also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Private Cremation held on Tuesday, October 5, 2023 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Mary T. O’Donnell passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 87. Loving mother of Mary T. K. O’Donnell, cherished grandmother of Emily, and dear sister of the late John Sheahan and Billy Sheahan.  Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Wednesday, October 11, 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.