John E. Cimmino, age 80, passed away at home on September 25, 2023, surrounded by family. John is survived by Antoinette, his wife of 59 years, his children: Angela Cimmino (& husband Ben Lent), Edward J. Cimmino, and Christine Albano (& husband Stephen Albano), and their children and grandchildren.  John was born on May 27, 1943, the son of an Italian immigrant shoemaker and a seamstress who instilled a good work ethic, appreciation for quality home-made everything, and lived the true meaning of waste not, want not. He met his wife in high school and often reminisced that he knew she would be a wonderful mother to his kids one day. Antoinette and John danced beautifully together well into their 70’s. John was an NYPD police officer for 20 yrs. He was an honest man, a good neighbor, and a friend to everyone, and his parents’ craftsman skills shined through in his carpentry and woodworking. John enjoyed time with family and friends, adored Antoinette’s cooking, and was always fiddling around with one hands’ on a project or another. When John became a Grandpa, he leaned even further into his creative side after retirement- all to the benefit of his kids & grandkids: He finished basements and converted garages to playrooms because the grandkids needed play space, built two tree houses complete with zip lines, slides, rope ladders, and rock walls – because, why not? – brought inflatable boats to the bay during family beach trips, hung rope swings, built loft beds, and so much more. 15 years ago John was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma and worked with wonderful doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering to beat ridiculous odds. We all got bonus years with him, and he often said he ‘won the lottery’ because he got 15 extra years to watch his grandchildren grow up… and they certainly won the Grandpa lottery with that gift of his 15 extra years in their lives. Antoinette has been by his side through it all. A pillar of strength, a true Wonder Woman, a vibrant, healthy, energetic, loyal, caring, loving partner John was blessed to have, and whom we are proud and grateful to call Mom, Nonni, sister, aunt, and friend. Antoinette brought John home where he wanted to be, to the house he grew up in, where he passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Thank you, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle John, Johnny for your love, kindness, and generosity, for sharing your talents and skills with so many, and for being who you were to your family and friends. Love you always. Funeral services were held at Hess Miller Funeral home in Middle Village, NY, followed by a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church on Saturday, September 30th. Donations in John’s memory may be made to www.mskcc.org to further the clinical research he benefited from under Sloan Kettering doctors’ care.

John Chibbaro passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved father of Christina Chibbaro and Monique Chibbaro, father-in-law of Gary and cherished grandfather of Sofia. Private Cremation held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village,NY. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, October7, 2023 at 10 AM under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Mildred C. Babino passed away onTuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 90. Beloved sister of the late Minnie Babino, Alfred Babino, Eugene Babino and Vincent Babino, and cherished great-aunt of Anthony, Steven,Tegan and Gianna. Mass ofChristanBurial offered at Ascension Church on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village,NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.

Frances Giordano passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Rocco Giordano, loving mother of Catherine Giordano, Angela Palladino and Theresa Manicchia, cherished grandmother of Christopher, Stacey, Matthew, Gina and Frank, great-grandmother of James, Ava, Chloe, Lily and Remy, and dear sister of Vivian Giordano and JoAnn Pavlovsky. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary Gate of Heaven Church on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village,NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home,. 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Jean C. Dunbar passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Dunbar, loving mother of Maryann (Brian) Farrell and Robert (Cheryl) Dunbar, cherished grandmother of Stefanie and Joseph, and cherished great-grandmother of Antonio, Adrianna and Dominick. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanislaus Church on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10 AM. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Frances Ottati passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Joe Ottati, loving mother of Steven Ottati and Joseph Ottati, mother-in-law of Christina, cherished grandmother of Marisa and Matthew, and devoted sister of Lorraine Prisco and the late Albert Prisco and Anthony Prisco. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10 AM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Interment of Cremains at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Andrew F. Windsor, age 91, passed away at his home in Glendale, Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1932 in High River Alberta, Canada to John and Jesse (Steele) Windsor. Andrew “Andy” Windsor worked for the Royal Bank of Canada for forty-two years where he met his sweetheart and true love. On November 4, 1962, he married Anna Harfmann and together, they raised three children. Andy and Ann enjoyed traveling together throughout the US and Canada as well as spending time with family and friends. His other special interests and hobbies included taking meticulous care of his garden, going to military airshows, attending violin/music concerts, going to the movies and playing golf. Some of his favorite times out and about were to proudly watch his grandchildren play their chosen sport/activity, having lunch with friends at the diner or going to Atlantic City with his wife and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ann; children, Jessica Ann Sutton (William), Lesley Windsor, Andrew Windsor (Laurie); 5 grandchildren, Andrew Windsor II, William Sutton IV, Lauren Windsor, Victoria Sutton and Matthew Windsor; sister, Jane (Edward) McCarron; brother-in-laws, William Harfmann, Edward Harfmann and Larry Harfmann; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Margaret Eyres and Elizabeth Boynton, and brother-in-law, Rev. John G. Harfmann, SSJ. Funeral services were held at Hess-Miller Funeral Home, Middle Village, New York

Lawrence Granshaw passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved single parent of Brian Granshaw, Kenneth Granshaw and Lawrence Granshaw and loving grandfather of Brock. Mr. Granshaw was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Private Cremation held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Memorial visitation held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 4-7PM under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.