John J. Przykuta passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the age of 63. John Joseph Przykuta has ended his long battle with stage 4 liver and pancreatic cancer as well as cirrhosis of the liver. Johnny is survived by his two loving daughters, Paige and Melissa Pryzkuta and his dear sister, Barbara Allen and brother William Przykuta. He will be remembered for his love of classic cars, music and animals. He will be welcomed on the other side by his dear late brother, Tony and sister, Gina, as well as his beloved parents Helen and Bill Przykuta. He will forever believe that out there is a fortune waitin’ to be had, You think I’ll let it go you’re mad, You’ve got another thing comin’. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanislaus Church on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 9:45 AM. Interment followed at Linden Hill Cemetery, Ridgewood NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Sophia Szypulska passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved mother of Christopher Szypulski and his wife, Karina, loving grandmother of Nicole, Andrew and Victor, and cherished great-grandmother of Amelia and Olivia. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 4-8 PM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Ryszard T. Niedbala passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Maria Niedbala, and loving father of Paul Niedbala and Eva Niedbala. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Holy Cross Church on Thursday, April 6, 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.

Vincent Familio passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Lucy Familio, loving father of Ralph (Tricia) Familio and Vincent (the late Mariela) Familio, cherished grandfather of Autumn, Summer and Veronica, dear brother of Connie Younghese and the late Matilda Peterson, dearest uncle of Michele and Louis, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mr. Familio was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Cold War Era. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Margaret’s Church on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:45 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Patricia A. Reith passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 71. Loving mother of Christopher Gargano and cherished grandmother of CJ, Joseph and Xavier. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 3-7 PM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Phyllis Armellino passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Armellino, loving mother of Diane (Robert) Keane and the late Thomas Armellino, cherished grandmother of Phyllis Cooper and Roseann Palma, great-grandmother of Priscilla, Giana, Samantha and Brooke, and dearest aunt of Rosemary Reilly. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center.  Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Margaret’s Church on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:45 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 11378.

Ilinca Deacomu passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved mother of Aurelia Paduraru and Marian Paduraru and cherished grandmother. Funeral Liturgy offered at St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Julio E. Pardo passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Kelma D. Pardo, loving father of Rosemarie Pardo Castillo and Priscilla Almeida, father-in-law of Fabrizio and Byron, and cherished grandfather of Rosemarie, Andrea, Elisa Nicole and Byron. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 1-5 PM. Private Cremation followed at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.